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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Essig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Essig connects with a jab.
Akuma throws a sloppy body shot
letting Essig counter with a right hand.
Akuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Essig defends well and Akuma ends up having to push Essig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akuma blocks a head kick by Essig.
#TD2#
Akuma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Essig quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Essig pushes Akuma off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akuma swings for the body but Essig moves out of range.
Yoshida Akuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Akuma shoots in and gets a takedown into Essig's guard.
Essig is looking to stand up but Akuma isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Akuma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Essig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akuma is controlling him.
Essig keeping moving, preventing Akuma from controlling successfully.
Akuma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akuma showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Essig manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Akuma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Essig's efforts to push away.#BC#
Essig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akuma looks for a takedown but Essig sprawls well.
Akuma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEssig.
Akuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akuma or perhaps it was just good defense by Essig, which made it look bad.
Essig changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Travers Essig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Akuma.#T3#
Akuma fails with the takedown
and Essig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akuma misses with a takedown
letting Essig counter with a right hand.
Akuma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Essig throws a quick counter head kick but Akuma was just out of range.
Akuma shoots and misses
and Essig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Akuma misses with a takedown
and Essig counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akuma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Essig sprawls well. Essig wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Akuma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEssig.
Akuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Essig defends well and Akuma ends up having to push Essig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akuma.
Akuma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEssig.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travers Essig dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Essig connects with a high kick.
Akuma shoots in for a double leg but Essig sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Akuma.
Akuma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Essig explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Akuma shoots in for a double leg but Essig sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Essig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akuma can do to turn this around?#T1#
A head kick from Essig lands but Akuma takes it in his stride.
No luck for Akuma with that takedown attempt.
Travers Essig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Akuma.
Essig scores with a head kick. Akuma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akuma goes for a double leg but Essig avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Essig continues to drive forward.
Akuma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akuma or perhaps it was just good defense by Essig, which made it look bad. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Essig as Akuma shoots in.
Essig fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akuma just manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akuma.
Essig thinks about countering with a head kick.
Akuma is breathing heavily.
Akuma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Essig counters with a head kick. That will keep Akuma thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Akuma has his takedown stuffed
and Essig counters with a head kick. #T3#
Akuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Essig counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD2#
Essig tries to sprawl but Akuma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Essig is trying to stand up here but Akuma is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Essig is refusing to be controlled, as Akuma sits in half guard.
Essig is trying to stand back up but Akuma is controlling him
Akuma drops an elbow to the side of Essig's head.
Akuma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Essig defending well though. #T4#
Essig regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Akuma.
Akuma throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Essig as Akuma shoots in.
Essig throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Akuma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Essig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Akuma is in Essig's guard.
Akuma is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travers Essig dominated that second round.
That's time! Essig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Essig scores with a head kick.
Akuma fails with the takedown
and Essig counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akuma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Essig counters with a two punch combo.
Akuma swings widly with a right hand
and Essig counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Akuma throws a body punch but Essig moves out of range.
Essig half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Akuma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Essig's half guard.
Essig kicks off Akuma and gets to his feet.
Essig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akuma shoots in and drives through. Essig sprawls well.
Travers Essig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Akuma.
Akuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akuma misses with a takedown attempt
letting Essig counter with a right hand.
Akuma blocks a head kick by Essig.
#T2#
Akuma shoots for a takedown but Essig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Essig is looking to counter with head kicks.
Akuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Essig counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akuma's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Essig.
Akuma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Essig avoids it really well and circles away.
Essig throws a quick counter head kick but Akuma was just out of range.
Akuma misses with a takedown attempt - Essig sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Essig counters with a quick kick to the body but Akuma blocks it.#T3#
Essig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Akuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Akuma has his takedown stuffed
and Essig counters with a big head kick but Akuma shrugs it off. #T4#
Akuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Essig counters with a left and a right that stings Akuma.
Akuma fails with the takedown
and Essig counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Akuma is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
Akuma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Akuma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Essig regains half guard, as Akuma was trying to land strikes.
Travers Essig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akuma wants to take a breather but Essig is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travers Essig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Essig has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travers Essig! |
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 52
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick
and Riddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riddick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaarlandt looks for the body kick but Riddick saw that one coming.
Gaarlandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ricardo Gaarlandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddick throws the left hand but Gaarlandt avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gaarlandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Riddick is out of range and Gaarlandt settles back down. #CL2#
Riddick rushes Gaarlandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gaarlandt is trying to maintain a safe position but Riddick gets an underhook and turns Gaarlandt into the cage.
Gaarlandt managing to block the knees to the body from Riddick.
Riddick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaarlandt is defending well for now.
Gaarlandt tries to circle away but Riddick has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Gaarlandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaarlandt misses with a body kick.
And Riddick responds with a good body kick, but Gaarlandt manages to step out the way in time.
Riddick moves out of range as Gaarlandt throws a body kick.
Gaarlandt misses with a two punch combination.
Gaarlandt moves away from the strike by Riddick. #T1#
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaarlandt blocks the leg kick.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses
and Riddick counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Riddick there.
A head kick by Gaarlandt misses
and Riddick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Gaarlandt. Those never looked like landing.
Gaarlandt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Riddick misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Gaarlandt. Those never looked like landing.
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddick lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Gaarlandt falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard B Riddick!
A victorious Richard B Riddick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ricardo Gaarlandt was interviewed post fight and said 'i will never suffer defeat ,i ll come stronger and better in my next fight,thanks to all the fans out there..'.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 50
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Gaarlandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaarlandt takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Gaarlandt lands but Nelson takes it in his stride.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Gaarlandt.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Gaarlandt misses
and Gaarlandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gaarlandt staying out of range there.
Gaarlandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Gaarlandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaarlandt looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Gaarlandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Nelson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses
and Gaarlandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Gaarlandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Gaarlandt lands but Nelson takes it in his stride.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaarlandt lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
A head kick by Gaarlandt misses
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaarlandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson scores with a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaarlandt moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Gaarlandt.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Gaarlandt.
A cross from Nelson lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaarlandt misses with a double jab.
Gaarlandt throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nelson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nelson misses with a hook. Gaarlandt ducked under it nicely.
Gaarlandt misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Nelson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nelson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Gaarlandt slips the punch.
Gaarlandt misses with a double jab
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Nelson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A combination from Gaarlandt does no damage.
Gaarlandt misses with a kick to the body
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaarlandt.
Despite the aggression on Gaarlandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good work by Gaarlandt as he checks the leg kick.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Gaarlandt moved out of range.
Gaarlandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nelson throws the left hand but Gaarlandt avoids the punch easily.
Gaarlandt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaarlandt moves out of range easily.
Gaarlandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Gaarlandt moves away and avoids it.
Nelson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gaarlandt will feel that in the morning.
Gaarlandt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaarlandt throws a counter combo.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Gaarlandt avoids nicely.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Gaarlandt unleashes a big counter combination but Nelson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nelson lands an overhand right.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaarlandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Gaarlandt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nelson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Gaarlandt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson is looking to counter punch.
Gaarlandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Gaarlandt moved out of range.
Gaarlandt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nelson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaarlandt is out of range.
Gaarlandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaarlandt.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Gaarlandt's head but Gaarlandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaarlandt ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Gaarlandt blocks the low kick.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuma Nelson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gaarlandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Gaarlandt counters with a body kick.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Gaarlandt avoids it.
Nelson backing away here, and Gaarlandt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gaarlandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaarlandt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gaarlandt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nelson.
Gaarlandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Nelson.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Gaarlandt moved out of range nicely.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaarlandt misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gaarlandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
That kick from Nelson tenderised Gaarlandt's leg. Gaarlandt is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Gaarlandt misses.
Gaarlandt tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Gaarlandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nelson 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.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaarlandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricardo Gaarlandt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson misses with a hook. Gaarlandt ducked under it nicely.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Gaarlandt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Gaarlandt.
#T2#
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson tried to score with a low kick but Gaarlandt checks it.
Some wild striking there from Gaarlandt.
Kuma Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaarlandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson motions for Gaarlandt to come forward. Nelson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaarlandt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nelson's head.
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Gaarlandt saw that one coming.#T3#
Gaarlandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gaarlandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Gaarlandt saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Gaarlandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaarlandt throws a combination that misses
and Nelson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gaarlandt really felt that one!
Gaarlandt is breathing heavily.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Gaarlandt misses with a kick to the body
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Gaarlandt moved away.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gaarlandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Gaarlandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.#T4#
Nelson blocks a head kick by Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nelson.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gaarlandt's calf.
Nelson throws a body punch but Gaarlandt moves out of range.
Gaarlandt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gaarlandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaarlandt throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gaarlandt just manages to avoid it.
Gaarlandt checks a leg kick.
Gaarlandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson misses with a leg kick.
Gaarlandt slips a jab from Nelson.
Gaarlandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gaarlandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaarlandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nelson cracks Gaarlandt with an open hand slap.
Gaarlandt keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaarlandt can do to turn this around?
Nelson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Gaarlandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuma Nelson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gaarlandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaarlandt.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaarlandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaarlandt.
Nelson sizes up Gaarlandt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nelson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Gaarlandt misses with a combination
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaarlandt tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Gaarlandt looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Nelson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gaarlandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaarlandt's sensitive parts.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
Gaarlandt throws a series of strikes that have Nelson backpedaling.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Gaarlandt's side.
Gaarlandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaarlandt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaarlandt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nelson.
Nelson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaarlandt throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaarlandt throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
Gaarlandt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gaarlandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Gaarlandt moves away and avoids it.
As Nelson backs off Gaarlandt throws a huge counter combo but Nelson manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the liver by Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Gaarlandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses.
Kuma Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson throws a chopping leg kick but Gaarlandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gaarlandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaarlandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaarlandt slips a straight right by Nelson.
Gaarlandt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaarlandt.
Nelson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gaarlandt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nelson has got the better of the exchanges.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Gaarlandt's body.
Gaarlandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Gaarlandt.
A quick step to the side and Nelson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nelson.
Gaarlandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
Gaarlandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Nelson throws a body punch but Gaarlandt moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gaarlandt. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaarlandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson thumps Gaarlandt with a low kick.
Nelson blocks a leg kick.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaarlandt moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaarlandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Gaarlandt throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Gaarlandt unleashes a big counter combination but Nelson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Ricardo Gaarlandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaarlandt looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gaarlandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Gaarlandt's belly button to the back.
Nelson scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuma Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuma Nelson!
An out of breath Kuma Nelson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ricardo Gaarlandt had this to say: 'i will never suffer defeat ,i ll come stronger and better in my next fight,thanks to all the fans out there..'.
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Event:
Destiny 154: Nah vs. Britton
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Matiss misses.
Matiss misses with a low kick.
Gaarlandt throws a fast counter high kick but Matiss manages to duck under it in time.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick but Matiss moves out of range.
Matiss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gaarlandt lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaarlandt ducks right into an uppercut from Matiss.
Matiss avoids the head kick by Gaarlandt.
Matiss scores with a nice strike.
Gaarlandt 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.
Matiss tried to score with a low kick but Gaarlandt checks it.
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick but Matiss moves out of range.
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick and Matiss moves out of range easily. #CL#
Matiss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaarlandt blocks an uppercut.
Matiss blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaarlandt is trying to break free.
Matiss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaarlandt's efforts to push away.#T1#
Matiss tries to work over Gaarlandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Gaarlandt is blocking nicely.
Gaarlandt scores with a shot to the side of Matiss's head.
Gaarlandt throws a head punch that misses.
Matiss landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Gaarlandt breaks the clinch.
Matiss blocks a leg kick.
Matiss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaarlandt takes one to the chin there.
Gaarlandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaarlandt throws the kick towards the body but Matiss avoids it.
Gaarlandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Gaarlandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matiss throws a solid leg kick but Gaarlandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matiss.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick but Matiss moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matiss.
#CL#
Matiss moves into range and clinches up with Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt is trying to force a seperation but Matiss has the dominant position.#T2#
Matiss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaarlandt is defending well for now.
Gaarlandt is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Gaarlandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matiss throws a chopping leg kick but Gaarlandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matiss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaarlandt feints a jab promting Matiss to slip. Gaarlandt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matiss slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matiss lands with a kick to the temple. Gaarlandt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Matiss misses with a two punch combination.
Matiss cracks the inside of Gaarlandt's front leg.
Gaarlandt misses with a wild combination.
Gaarlandt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matiss blocks a head kick by Gaarlandt.
Matiss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gaarlandt scores with a head kick. Matiss tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Matiss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matiss lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matiss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matiss misses with a wild body shot.
Gaarlandt lands a head kick. Matiss smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matiss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gaarlandt is able to avoid easily.
Gaarlandt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matiss backs up against the cage.
Matiss fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gaarlandt throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiss moves out of range as Gaarlandt throws a body kick.
Matiss stuns Gaarlandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matiss.
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Matiss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Matiss lands but Gaarlandt takes it in his stride.
Matiss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaarlandt's sensitive parts.
Matiss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matiss ducks under a wild hook from Gaarlandt.
Matiss misses with a wild body shot.
Gaarlandt unleashes a big counter combination but Matiss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses.
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick and Matiss moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Matiss misses the target.
Gaarlandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matiss takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matiss thinks about countering with a head kick.
Good work by Gaarlandt as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaarlandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that Matiss semi-blocks.
Matiss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaarlandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Matiss throws a wild body kick that Gaarlandt sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Gaarlandt 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#
Gaarlandt throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gaarlandt keeps Matiss at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick from Gaarlandt lands but Matiss takes it in his stride.
Matiss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matiss has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gaarlandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matiss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaarlandt throws a big shot that misses.
Matiss lands a glancing blow to the side of Gaarlandt's head.
A head kick from Gaarlandt lands but Matiss takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matiss.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matiss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gaarlandt.
Matiss tries to clinch up but Gaarlandt circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Gaarlandt blocks the low kick.
Gaarlandt blocks a leg kick.
Gaarlandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Matiss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Gaarlandt.
Ricardo Gaarlandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matiss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Matiss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matiss misses with a low kick as Gaarlandt jumps back.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
Matiss wants to clinch.
Matiss cracks Gaarlandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaarlandt.
Ricardo Gaarlandt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matiss lands with an overhand left.
Matiss throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaarlandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matiss.
Matiss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses.
Matiss is looking to clinch. #T2#
Matiss gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gaarlandt counters with a two punch combo.
Gaarlandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaarlandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaarlandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matiss avoids the head kick by Gaarlandt.
Matiss throwing a counter right hand but Gaarlandt manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Matiss finds it's target.
Gaarlandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Matiss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick and Matiss moves out of range easily.
Matiss throws a shot from downtown. Gaarlandt moves away and avoids it.
Matiss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaarlandt.
Good shot there by Matiss.
Gaarlandt misses with a double jab.
Gaarlandt throws the kick towards the body but Matiss avoids it.#T3#
Gaarlandt looks for the body kick but Matiss saw that one coming.
Gaarlandt misses with a kick to the body.
Matiss tries a low kick but Gaarlandt avoids it.
Gaarlandt throws a counter combo.
Gaarlandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gaarlandt throws an overhand right that lands on Matiss's shoulder, as Matiss tries to avoid the shot.
Matiss throws a sloppy head kick and Gaarlandt moves out of range easily.
Gaarlandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaarlandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matiss!
Matiss throws a leg kick but Gaarlandt checks it.
Gaarlandt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matiss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matiss.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses.
Gaarlandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matiss circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaarlandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matiss avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Matiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaarlandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaarlandt blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Matiss darts in and clinches Gaarlandt up against the cage.
Matiss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaarlandt is defending well for now.
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!
Gaarlandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matiss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaarlandt lands an uppercut.
Matiss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaarlandt's face.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but Gaarlandt blocks it.
Matiss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matiss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matiss is pushing Gaarlandt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gaarlandt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 Mario Matiss will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matiss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
It looked like Matiss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matiss is looking to score with low kicks.
Gaarlandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaarlandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matiss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gaarlandt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaarlandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaarlandt throws a counter combo.
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matiss blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Gaarlandt scores with a four punch combination!
Matiss throws a leg kick
and Gaarlandt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matiss chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiss scores with a three punch combo!
Gaarlandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Matiss misses with a leg kick
and Gaarlandt counters with a left and a right that stings Matiss.
Matiss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matiss throws a low kick but Gaarlandt avoids it.
Gaarlandt misses with the body kick
and Matiss counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Matiss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gaarlandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matiss.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matiss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matiss cracks Gaarlandt with an open hand slap.
Matiss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaarlandt is out of range.
Gaarlandt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gaarlandt moves out of range of the body kick from Matiss.
Matiss throws a sloppy head kick and Gaarlandt moves out of range easily.
Matiss lands a head kick. Gaarlandt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matiss avoids the head kick by Gaarlandt.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matiss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gaarlandt misses with a two punch combination.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
Gaarlandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Matiss is looking to land body kicks.
Gaarlandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Matiss drives through and clinches with Gaarlandt against the cage.
Matiss landing knees to the head.
Matiss works on Gaarlandt's body with a couple of short punches.
Gaarlandt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matiss working Gaarlandt over with knees to the body.
Matiss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matiss scores a nice knee to the body.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaarlandt avoids it.
Matiss lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Matiss.
Matiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaarlandt backwards.
Gaarlandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Gaarlandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Matiss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaarlandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matiss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gaarlandt backwards.
A short left from Matiss.
Gaarlandt throws a head punch that misses.
Matiss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaarlandt.
Matiss lands with a light punch inside.
Gaarlandt tries to circle away but Matiss has him pinned against the cage.
Gaarlandt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matiss throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matiss keeps control of Gaarlandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matiss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaarlandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Matiss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Matiss lands a knee to the body.
Matiss trying to control the position but instead, Gaarlandt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matiss into the cage.
Matiss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matiss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matiss blocking some punches.
Matiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaarlandt's efforts to push away.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the head but Gaarlandt blocks with his arms.
Matiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matiss tries to work over Gaarlandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaarlandt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matiss has him pressed against the cage.
Matiss misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Matiss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matiss 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mario Matiss!
A victorious Mario Matiss thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ricardo Gaarlandt had this to say: 'i will never suffer defeat ,i ll come stronger and better in my next fight,thanks to all the fans out there..'.
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Event:
Destiny 150: Erasmus vs. Nah
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Gaarlandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dominatrix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaarlandt manages to avoid it.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominatrix throws a big shot that misses.
As Dominatrix backs off Gaarlandt throws a huge counter combo but Dominatrix manages to avoid it all.
Gaarlandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dominatrix throws a shot from downtown. Gaarlandt moves away and avoids it.
Dominatrix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Dominatrix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dominatrix misses with the ground and pound.
Gaarlandt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dominatrix working away.
Dominatrix misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dominatrix in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gaarlandt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dominatrix connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominatrix in side control, throwing shots but Gaarlandt defends.
Dominatrix working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Gaarlandt wants to control but Dominatrix postures up.
Dominatrix wants to control but Gaarlandt is keeping him busy.
Gaarlandt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dominatrix asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dominatrix scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gaarlandt is not content to let Dominatrix control the position.
Dominatrix is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dominatrix lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Gaarlandt tries to buck Dominatrix off but Dominatrix is having none of it.
Dominatrix scoring with punches and elbows.
Gaarlandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dominatrix fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dominatrix is trying to ground and pound but Gaarlandt uses the momentary lack of control by Dominatrix to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominatrix lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Dominatrix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dominatrix lands strikes from half guard.
Dominatrix trying to control the pace.
Gaarlandt tries to get to full guard but Dominatrix has control of the leg.
Dominatrix seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominatrix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Dominatrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Gaarlandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dominatrix.
Gaarlandt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dominatrix lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gaarlandt moves into full guard.
Gaarlandt is trying to control the position but Dominatrix postures up.
Dominatrix lands a couple of digs.
Gaarlandt controls Dominatrix momentarily but Dominatrix frees himself.
Dominatrix passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rastaphan Dominatrix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dominatrix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gaarlandt counters with a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Gaarlandt scores with a four punch combination!
Gaarlandt throws a front kick that sends Dominatrix stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Gaarlandt tries to sprawl but Dominatrix drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dominatrix seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaarlandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaarlandt trying to control here.
#ES2#
Gaarlandt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
A combination from Gaarlandt does no damage.
Dominatrix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaarlandt moves away from the strike by Dominatrix.
Despite the aggression on Gaarlandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dominatrix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaarlandt pinned against the cage. Gaarlandt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gaarlandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaarlandt ducks under a wild hook from Dominatrix.#T1#
Gaarlandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dominatrix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dominatrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaarlandt can do to turn this around?
Dominatrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominatrix looks to throw the jab but Gaarlandt is out of range.
Gaarlandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dominatrix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gaarlandt's hands.
Dominatrix is looking to slow Gaarlandt down with leg kicks.
Gaarlandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dominatrix.
Gaarlandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gaarlandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaarlandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dominatrix tests Gaarlandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaarlandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dominatrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dominatrix, as that shot connected.
Dominatrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominatrix throws out a loose jab but Gaarlandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaarlandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominatrix.
Gaarlandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dominatrix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Dominatrix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dominatrix looks to land a combination but Gaarlandt avoids it well.
Dominatrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt defending well as Dominatrix loads up on a big left hand.
Gaarlandt stuffs the takedown.
Gaarlandt throws a lazy right hand but Dominatrix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominatrix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gaarlandt. Gaarlandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gaarlandt ducks under a wild hook from Dominatrix.
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Rastaphan Dominatrix is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Dominatrix scores with a body shot.
Dominatrix shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaarlandt sprawls well. He's pushed Dominatrix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rastaphan Dominatrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaarlandt misses with a few strikes there.
Dominatrix throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaarlandt - that will leave a mark!
Gaarlandt moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Dominatrix misses the target. #T3#
Gaarlandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Dominatrix.
Dominatrix tries to work over Gaarlandt's front leg with a kick but Gaarlandt checks it.
Dominatrix misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Gaarlandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaarlandt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut.
Dominatrix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Dominatrix shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaarlandt's guard.
Gaarlandt wants to get back to his feet but Dominatrix passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Gaarlandt is looking to escape.
Gaarlandt trying to control here.
Dominatrix seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Gaarlandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominatrix pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Gaarlandt trying to hold on to Dominatrix's head to control him but Dominatrix postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dominatrix lands a nice short elbow.
Gaarlandt wants to improve his position but Dominatrix is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Gaarlandt is looking to control Dominatrix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaarlandt avoid being mounted?
Rastaphan Dominatrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dominatrix misses with a head shot. Gaarlandt uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Gaarlandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
That's time! Dominatrix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Dominatrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominatrix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dominatrix fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaarlandt avoids it really well and circles away.
Gaarlandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dominatrix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rastaphan Dominatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominatrix scores with a jab. Gaarlandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominatrix. Gaarlandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaarlandt misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Dominatrix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gaarlandt doesn't seem phased though.
Dominatrix dodges the punch combination from Gaarlandt.
Dominatrix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gaarlandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dominatrix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gaarlandt slips a jab from Dominatrix.#T1#
Dominatrix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaarlandt swivels and escapes.
Gaarlandt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominatrix looks to land a right hand but Gaarlandt moved out of range.
Gaarlandt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dominatrix lands with a straight right. Gaarlandt didn't see that one coming.
Dominatrix scores with a jab. Gaarlandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dominatrix throws out a loose jab but Gaarlandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaarlandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gaarlandt lands with a nice body kick.
Dominatrix misses with a hook.
Gaarlandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dominatrix.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rastaphan Dominatrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Dominatrix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaarlandt sprawls well. Gaarlandt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dominatrix gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Dominatrix lands with an overhand left.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominatrix lands with a right hand.
Gaarlandt lands with a slapping head kick.
Dominatrix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominatrix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaarlandt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Dominatrix misses.
Dominatrix throws the left hand but Gaarlandt avoids the punch easily.
Gaarlandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaarlandt misses with the combination.
Dominatrix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dominatrix misses with a wild body shot.
Rastaphan Dominatrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick and Dominatrix moves out of range easily.
Gaarlandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaarlandt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gaarlandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominatrix.
Gaarlandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gaarlandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominatrix blocks a head kick by Gaarlandt.
Dominatrix connects with a body shot.
Gaarlandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaarlandt ducks under a wild hook from Dominatrix.#TD#
Dominatrix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaarlandt did well to prevent Dominatrix getting side control.
Dominatrix is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gaarlandt!
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!
Dominatrix has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gaarlandt's face.
Dominatrix controlling from the full mount.
Dominatrix has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
You get the feeling that Gaarlandt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dominatrix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gaarlandt is looking to get to half guard.
Ricardo Gaarlandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominatrix scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gaarlandt?
Dominatrix content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rastaphan Dominatrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dominatrix 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rastaphan Dominatrix!
Rastaphan Dominatrix was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Ricardo Gaarlandt had this to say: 'i will never suffer defeat ,i ll come stronger and better in my next fight,thanks to all the fans out there..'.
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