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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SFL 002 Harrington vs Aldo
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Harrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harrington blocks a jab. Harrington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Aldo throws the left hand but Harrington avoids the punch easily. Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Harrington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nice jab there from Aldo. Harrington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Harrington just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrington lunges at Aldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aldo's hand. Harrington lands with a hook. Aldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Harrington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Aldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Harrington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC# Aldo is rocked! Harrington drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Aldo right on the button. Aldo goes down! Harrington follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Harrington gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Harrington! A relieved looking Harry Harrington 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:
CSW 028 Bravie vs Lockzer
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1# Divers goes for a double leg but Dodson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dodson continues to drive forward. A little jabbing left from Dodson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dodson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Dodson rushes Divers and presses him up against the cage. Divers tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lary Divers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dodson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Divers breaks the clinch.
Divers swings for the body but Dodson moves out of range.
#CL2# Dodson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dodson managing to block the knees to the body from Divers.
Dodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Divers backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dodson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Divers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1# Dodson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Divers is breathing heavily. Dodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from Dodson . Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head. Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nice body punch from Dodson . Dodson digs a right hand into Divers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divers's gas tank. Dodson scores with a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A shot in the inside from Dodson . Dodson lands a body shot. Dodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diverss head. A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.#T2# Dodson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Divers backwards. Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Dodson . Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers. Dodson lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Divers is rocked! Dodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diverss head. Oh Divers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dodson lands a nice shot to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson . Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers. Divers seems to have got his legs back now. Dodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A body shot lands from Dodson .
A right hand to the body from Dodson .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dodson working some nice short punches in the clinch. A body shot lands from Dodson .
#T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Dodson .
#KD2# Dodson drops Divers onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Divers is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Dodson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Divers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dodson is unloading with more strikes now! Divers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson ! John Dodson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CSW 026 Aguilar vs Lazzarini
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1# Retale throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Aldo colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Retale as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Aldo is left battered and dazed whilst Retale and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reiska Pekka Retale!
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Event:
CSW 025 Fiddler vs Hood
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1# Staunton throws a head kick that misses. Staunton blocks a head kick by Neo.
Neo throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Staunton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Neo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Neo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Staunton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Staunton jabs at Neo's body. Neo misses with a jab to the body
and Neo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A combination from Neo does no damage. A looping hook to the body misses from Staunton. Neo does a little dance to reset his feet. Neo throws a lazy right hand but Staunton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Staunton is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Staunton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Staunton. Neo throws a combination that misses and Staunton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1# Staunton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Staunton scores with a shot to the body.
#KD# Staunton cracks Neo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Neo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Staunton finish him?
#ROC# Neo is rocked! Staunton ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Neo's jaw. Neo's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Staunton does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Staunton! Steve Staunton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CSW 023 K1 Time
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1# Dodson misses with a hook. Andenowski ducked under it nicely. Andenowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Dodson throws the left hand but Andenowski avoids the punch easily. Dodson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
John Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Andenowski slips a jab from Dodson . Dodson swinging wildly here.
Andenowski is looking to counter the offense by Dodson and move into the clinch. A jab from Dodson finds it's way through Andenowski's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Piotr Andenowski has been cut. Dodson throws a lazy right hand but Andenowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Andenowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dodson manages to circle out of the way. A big left from Andenowski misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andenowski digs a good body shot into Dodson 's ribs. Dodson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Andenowski misses with a straight right. Nice cross by Andenowski. Dodson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andenowski.#T1# Andenowski scores with a hook to the body. Dodson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Andenowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andenowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Dodson thows a left - swing and a miss! Andenowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andenowski moves out of range of the strikes. Andenowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dodson manages to circle out of the way. Andenowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Andenowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodson throws out the jab. As Dodson tries to get set, Andenowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Dodson manages to avoid the attempt. Andenowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Andenowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andenowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dodson manages to circle out of the way. Dodson fails in his attempt to clinch. Andenowski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Dodson throws a lazy uppercut
and Andenowski counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dodson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Dodson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andenowski's head backwards.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Andenowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andenowski looks to throw the jab but Dodson is out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Dodson . Dodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andenowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Andenowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dodson cracks Andenowski with an open hand slap. Andenowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Andenowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dodson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Andenowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andenowski. Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodson tries to throw a body punch but Andenowski avoids it by throwing Dodson back against the ropes. The referee calls for Andenowski to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dodson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Piotr Andenowski's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Dodson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andenowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Andenowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dodson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dodson cracks Andenowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Dodson looks to land a right hand but Andenowski moved out of range. Dodson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Andenowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andenowski misses with a straight right. Dodson throws a hook but Andenowski blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Dodson misses the target. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Andenowski lands a shoulder strike. Dodson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Dodson has a couple of punches blocked by Andenowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson . Andenowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Andenowski manages to break the clinch.
Dodson lands with a nice body punch. Andenowski moves away from the strike by Dodson . Andenowski moves into range and connects with a jab. Andenowski connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Dodson 's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Dodson - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Piotr Andenowski! Piotr Andenowski made sure to mention his sponsor, Versus in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CSW 021 Firetrobe vs Lang
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1# Retale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo. Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Retale sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aldo wants to clinch and Retale counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Retale to acknowledge the strikes. Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Retale's shoulder, as Retale tries to avoid the shot. #TD# Aldo gets caught napping as Retale dives in and scores a takedown. Aldo manages to retain guard. Aldo is looking to stand back up but Retale counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Aldo. #REVB# Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Retale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Aldo is trying to stand.
Retale stalling. Retale wants to stand up but Aldo has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1# Aldo pushes Retale off looking to stand but Retale dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Retale stands up from half guard. #CL# Retale instigates a clinch. #BC# Retale breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Retale scores with a takedown into Aldo's guard. Aldo wants to stand up but Retale is controlling him. Retale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Retale stays in close to Aldo's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aldo wants to stand and escape but Retale is having none of it. Retale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Aldo is looking to stand up but Retale isn't so interested in that idea. Aldo is wriggling around but Retale manages to pass to half guard.
Retale trying to control the pace. #T3##SU# Retale gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD# Retale looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Aldo being controlled here, momentarily. Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Retale's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4# Retale chips away with some ground and pound. Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Retale scores with a decent looking elbow strike. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldo can do anything to dispel that myth. Retale stops Aldo from standing up. Retale 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Pekka Retale dominated that round. That's time! Retale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Retale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aldo is trying to defend but Retale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Retale controlling the action here. Retale stops Aldo from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Retale is taking a breather. Aldo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Retale stops Aldo from getting back to his feet.
#T1# Retale sitting and controlling from the half guard. Aldo pushes Retale off looking to stand but Retale dives back in and keeps control.
Retale is taking a breather. Aldo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# Aldo gets caught flat footed, as Retale shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Retale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Aldo is looking to stand back up but Retale counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Aldo. Aldo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Retale manages to move to mount!
Reiska Pekka Retale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Retale looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# Further stalling from Retale. Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Retale connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Retale controlling from the full mount. #SUB# Retale looking for a guillotine from mount but Aldo is having none of it. #T3# Retale content just to control the position here. Aldo prevents Retale from taking his back.#SUB# Retale wants to finish this one by submission but Aldo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Retale. Aldo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB# Retale jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aldo manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU# Retale decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aldo to his feet. A thudding body kick lands there by Retale!
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Good leg kick by Retale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD# Aldo tries to sprawl but Retale drives through with a takedown into half guard. Aldo is looking to get back to is feet but Retale passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Retale advances to mount. Aldo is bucking up trying to escape but Retale cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC# Aldo is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Pekka Retale dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Retale shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Aldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Retale finish him? Aldo wants to stay close but Retale steps back to make room for something. Aldo seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Retale and Aldo drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reiska Pekka Retale!
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Event:
CSW 020 Crowe vs Tarasov
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Neo tries to clinch but Cave moves out of range. A left lands for Neo. Cave throws a jab but it's blocked by Neo. #CL2# Neo closes the distance and clinches. Cave misses with the head strike.
Cave goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cave is trying to stall.
Cave is breathing heavily.#BC2# Neo breaks from the clinch.
Neo ducks under a wild hook from Cave. Cave just misses with a punch to the body.
Cave slips a jab and a cross from Neo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cave looks to score with a jab to the body but Neo is just out of range. Cave throws a looping overhand right but Neo ducks down to avoid it. Sloppy strikes from Neo. Those never looked like landing. Neo misses with the combination.
#T1# Cave misses with a wild body shot. Neo throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely. Neo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Neo works over Cave's head and body with a nice combination. Cave throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cave closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Neo looks to land a combination. Cave sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Neo ducks under a wild hook from Cave. Cave takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Neo throws a right hand that Cave ducks under and follows up with a left that Cave also avoids with ease. Cave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neo. Neo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cave counters with a slapping leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Neo. Neo closes the distance and lands a one-two. Cave thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# Neo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cave's hands. Neo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cave swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Cave misses with a straight right. Neo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cave manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cave takes a swing at Neo's ribcage but misses. Neo connects with a looping right hand.
Neo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cave is looking to counter punch. Sloppy strikes from Neo. Those never looked like landing. Neo thuds a left hand into Cave's body. Neo scores with a jab. Cave acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Neo moves in looking to clinch but Cave pushes him off. Neo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cave.
Neo throws a one two combo.
#T3# Neo throws a series of punches but Cave avoids them all with ease. Nice defenses there by Neo. Neo misses with a wild combination.
Neo throws a sloppy head kick and Cave moves out of range easily. Neo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cave moves away. Cave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Some wild striking there from Neo.
Neo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cave circles away quickly and effectively. Cave pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Neo throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Cave was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Neo throws a right hand that Cave ducks under and follows up with a left that Cave also avoids with ease. Neo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nick Cave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Neo lands with a nice combination. Cave backs away looking to recover. Neo throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely. Good shot there by Neo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neo looks to land a combination. Cave sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Neo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cave doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sloppy strikes from Neo. Those never looked like landing. Cave swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cave misses with a low kick.
Cave drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Neo tries to bum rush Cave with a series of wild strikes but Cave uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Neo connects with a body shot that sends Cave's belly button to the back. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Neo moves into the clinch.#BC2# Neo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiwei Neo 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# Neo throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely. A right-left combo lands from Neo. Neo scores with a one two! Cave had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Neo throws a right and a left that both miss. Neo ducks right into an uppercut from Cave. Neo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cave. Cave throws a series of punches but Neo moves out of range. Neo with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cave avoids the body shot from Neo.
Cave was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jab by Neo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Neo fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Neo clinches up with Cave and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC# Cave's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Neo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neo fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Cave shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Neo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cave will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. No joy there for Neo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Neo forces Cave back against the ropes and clinches. Neo misses with some punches.
Cave fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cave misses with a punch to the body.
Neo scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Cave breaks the clinch.
Neo works over Cave's head and body with a nice combination. Neo slips under a jab from Cave. 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! Neo misses with a double jab.
Neo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2# Cave slips a jab and a cross from Neo.
Sloppy strikes from Cave. Those never looked like landing. Neo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Neo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cave throws a lazy right hand but Neo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Neo lands a nice looking body shot.
Neo lands a right hook to the body.
Neo scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Neo misses. Neo throws a body shot but no joy. Neo jabs Cave to the body, keeping him at a distance. Neo scores with a nice head shot. Cave looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Neo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Cave throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3##CL2# Neo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Neo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Neo misses the jab. Neo throws a series of punches but Cave avoids them all with ease. It looked like Cave was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Some wild striking there from Neo.
Taiwei Neo seems to be getting the better of the standup. A cross from Neo lands. Neo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nick Cave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sloppy strikes from Neo. Those never looked like landing. A big right from Cave misses. Neo works over Cave's head and body with a nice combination. A left and a right from Neo both land. Nice combination. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Neo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Neo swings widly with a right hand
letting Cave counter with a right hand. Neo tries to clinch up but Cave circles away and keeps his distance. Neo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cave. Neo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Neo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Neo throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely. Cave throws a body punch but Neo moves out of range. Neo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cave takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Neo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Neo throws a series of punches but Cave avoids them all with ease. A combination from Neo does no damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiwei Neo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A big right from Cave misses. Neo tries to clinch but Cave is having none of it. Neo fails in his attempt to clinch. Cave on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Neo is working the combinations to good effect here. Neo throws a series of punches but Cave avoids them all with ease. Cave drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Neo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Neo tries to bum rush Cave with a series of wild strikes but Cave uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Neo lands a jab to the nose. Neo throws a series of punches but Cave moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neo throws a shot from downtown. Cave moves away and avoids it. Neo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cave moves out of range and avoids them all easily. No joy there for Neo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cave missing with a left hand there. Neo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Cave misses with a straight left. Neo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A combination from Neo does no damage. Cave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neo!
Cave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Neo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Cave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neo. Neo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well,Cave is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Cave dodges the punch combination from Neo.
Neo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cave dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Neo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cave circles away quickly and effectively. Sloppy strikes from Cave. Those never looked like landing. A head kick misses from Neo. Neo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neo lands a glancing blow to the side of Cave's head. Neo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cave manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Neo moves out of range of the body kick.#T3# Cave will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neo feints the counter takedown. Cave swats away the attempt to clinch by Neo. Nick Cave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! No joy there for Neo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cave misses with a wild combination.
Neo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cave was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Neo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Neo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Neo slips under a jab. Taiwei Neo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Neo jabs Cave right on the nose. Cave blinks but takes it well. A left lands for Neo.#T4# Neo misses with a double jab.
Neo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cave looks to score with a jab to the body but Neo is just out of range. Neo misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Neo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neo misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Neo. Cave dodges the punch combination from Neo.
Cave throws a leg kick which misses Neo's front leg but catches the back leg as Neo tries to avoid it. Neo lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Taiwei Neo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Neo 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Taiwei Neo! Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Taiwei Neo! Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Taiwei Neo!
Taiwei Neo wins by unanimous decision! Nick Cave spoke after the fight, saying 'im not gonna retire yet, but i started considering retirement'.
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Event:
CSW 018 Aguilar vs Lazzarini
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1# Divers moves away from the strike by Dodson . Divers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Dodson scores with a hook to the body.#TD# Divers pulls Dodson into guard.
#SUB# Dodson looking to improve position, pressing down on Divers's thigh with his hand. Divers seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Dodson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Dodson 's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Divers picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lary Divers!
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Event:
CSW 016 Firetribe vs De Notebo
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Neo misses with a double jab.
Neo feints a jab promting Araujo to slip. Neo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Araujo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Neo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Neo slaps away a takedown attempt from Araujo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Araujo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Taiwei Neo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Araujo. Araujo is looking to clinch. Neo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Araujo back to the cage. Neo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Araujo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Neo counters by moving into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Araujo tries to pull guard but Neo holds him up against the cage and eventually Araujo drops back down to his feet.
Araujo is trying to stall.
#T1##BC# Neo manages to break the clinch.
Neo throws a combination. Araujo tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Araujo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Neo throws a combination. Araujo tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Araujo throws a low kick but Neo avoids it. Araujo fails with a takedown attempt. Some wild striking there from Neo.
Taiwei Neo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2# Araujo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Araujo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Neo lands a two punch combo.
#ROC# Araujo is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Araujo loses concentration momentarily and Neo pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Araujo crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Neo finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taiwei Neo!
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Event:
CSW 015 Fiddler vs Bravie
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1# Aldo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Oonishi throws a lazy head kick and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2# Oonishi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aldo's guard. Oonishi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oonishi on the ground. Aldo is looking to stand up but Oonishi isn't so interested in that idea. Aldo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oonishi tries to stand but Aldo is controlling from the bottom. #T1# Oonishi stops Aldo from standing up. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Oonishi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away. Aldo lands a nice looking body shot.
Oonishi takes one on the button. Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Aldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oonishi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2# Oonishi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aldo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Oonishi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# Aldo wants to stand up but Oonishi is controlling him. Oonishi throwing strikes but missing. Aldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo tries to get out of the position. Oonishi controls from within his opponent's guard. Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oonishi is controlling him. #T3# Oonishi controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Donk. Aldo catches Oonishi right on the button with a cross. Aldo is looking to wear down Oonishi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Aldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Oonishi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Aldo scores with a hook.#T4# Aldo missing with a left hand there. Oonishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Oonishi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily. Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youkou Oonishi. Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Aldo throws a shot to the body.
Aldo lands a nice looking body shot.
Oonishi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aldo. Oonishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aldo cracks Oonishi with an open hand slap. Oonishi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively. Oonishi has a takedown stuffed. Oonishi looks winded! Aldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oonishi's hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Aldo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
Aldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Decent striking displayed by Aldo there. Aldo cracks Oonishi with an open hand slap. Aldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Oonishi off the cage and back into range. Oonishi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aldo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Aldo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oonishi backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aldo lands an overhand right. Oonishi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Aldo throws out a powerful jab. Oonishi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2# Oonishi dives in and scores a takedown into Aldo's guard.#T1# Aldo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Oonishi postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it. Aldo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Oonishi dives into side control.
Oonishi working the ground and pound. Oonishi trying to control the position but Aldo is working away. Aldo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Oonishi advances to mount. #T2# Aldo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oonishi controlling from mount. Aldo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Oonishi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Youkou Oonishi has got the better of the ground game so far. Oonishi trying to control but Aldo is having none of it. #T3# Aldo really wants to buck Oonishi off and get back to his feet. Oonishi controlling the position easily from mount. Aldo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oonishi can do to turn this around?#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Oonishi looking to control and managing it successfully. Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo 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# Oonishi wants to clinch and Aldo counters with a straight right hand. Oonishi closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Oonishi pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Aldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Aldo keeps the fight on the outside. Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Aldo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Oonishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oonishi there as he acknowledges the shot. Aldo lunges at Oonishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oonishi's hand. Aldo digs a good body shot into Oonishi's ribs. Oonishi doesn't succeed with the takedown and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oonishi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2# Oonishi closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Oonishi jumps into guard, dragging Aldo to the mat.
#SUB2# Aldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oonishi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aldo has managed to get both his arms back between Oonishi's legs - danger averted.#T1# Oonishi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aldo wants to stand but Oonishi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Oonishi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Oonishi looking for a sweep. Not yet Oonishi, not yet. Oonishi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aldo tries to stand but Oonishi is controlling from the bottom. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Oonishi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldo avoids it really well and circles away. Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youkou Oonishi. Aldo cracks Oonishi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Oonishi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oonishi takes one to the chin there. Aldo cracks Oonishi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Aldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Aldo clobbers Oonishi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3# Oonishi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily. Oonishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Oonishi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Youkou Oonishi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Oonishi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aldo connects with a jab. Aldo scores with a nice strike. Aldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jab, jab by Aldo - just one landing. A decent looking cross lands there for Aldo. Aldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oonishi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Aldo lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oonishi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aldo throws a series of strikes that have Oonishi backpedaling.
#ROC# Oonishi is rocked!#T4# Oonishi dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far. Aldo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL# Aldo closes the distance and clinches. Oonishi is trying to maintain a safe position but Aldo gets an underhook and turns Oonishi into the cage. Oonishi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Oonishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo lands a really nice looking cross but Oonishi seems unphased.
Aldo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Youkou Oonishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oonishi has his takedown stuffed enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Jose Aldo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
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Event:
CSW 014 Lewis vs Lockyer
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Dodson drives through and clinches with Divers against the cage.
Dodson lands an uppercut. Dodson lands a body shot. A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dodson scores with a nice short uppercut. Divers tries to pull guard but Dodson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Dodson works on Divers's body with a couple of short punches. Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dodson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divers backwards. Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Divers is breathing heavily. Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dodson is working Divers over against the cage. Dodson lands a shoulder strike. Dodson is working Divers over against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head. Dodson presses Divers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1# Dodson lands a body shot. Dodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .
Divers takes a shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Dodson .
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers. Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head. A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dodson lands a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dodson lands a body punch in the clinch. Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dodson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Divers or not. #T2# Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson . Dodson lands a right hand. Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head. Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head. A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Dodson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected. Divers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Divers takes a shot to the head. Dodson cracks Divers with a nice body shot. Dodson lands a nice uppercut. Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dodson scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Divers is rocked! Dodson lands with a left to the head. Oh Divers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dodson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers. Dodson works on Divers's body with a couple of short punches. Divers seems to have got his legs back now. Dodson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson . Dodson cracks Divers with a nice body shot. Dodson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divers backwards. Dodson lands with a light punch inside. Dodson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dodson is working Divers over against the cage. Dodson lands a right hand. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson . 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! Dodson gets through Divers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .
#T4# Dodson lands a shoulder strike. Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dodson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Divers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dodson is unloading with more strikes now! Divers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson ! Our winner, John Dodson , 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:
CSW 012 Dickskin vs Hardacre
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Lockwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boulanger moves in looking to clinch but Lockwood pushes him off. Lockwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lockwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boulanger fails in his attempt to clinch. Left hook, right uppercut from Lockwood. #CUT# It looks like Wyatt Boulanger has been cut. Boulanger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lockwood went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Lockwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lockwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boulanger circles away quickly and effectively. Boulanger shapes to counter with a head kick. Boulanger fails with the takedown. Lockwood misses the shot to the body. Boulanger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Boulanger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Boulanger wants to clinch up but Lockwood keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boulanger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lockwood throws a right and a left that Boulanger avoids nicely. Lockwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dean Lockwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lockwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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! Boulanger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lockwood tries to avoid it but Boulanger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lockwood to the ground. Lockwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dean Lockwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wyatt Boulanger.#T1# Some wild striking there from Boulanger.
Good exchange - Lockwood coming out on top. Boulanger takes one on the button.#CL# Lockwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Lockwood on the inside. Boulanger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lockwood is defending well for now. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lockwood. Lockwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC# Boulanger is rocked! Good body shot from Lockwood.
Boulanger looks winded! Boulanger looking for a takedown. Lockwood lands with a short shot to the head. Boulanger is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockwood finish him? Lockwood lands a big right hand that drops Boulanger! The killer instinct kicks in and Lockwood finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lockwood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Lockwood!
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Event:
CSW 010 Firetribe vs Khajo
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1# Nice shot by Neo. Neo swinging wildly here.
Nico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Neo ducks under a wild hook from Nico. Nico misses the jab. Nico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neo. Neo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nico. Neo throws a head kick but Nico moves out of range.
Nico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nico misses with a body shot.
Neo blocks a jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neo. Neo scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nico backs up against the cage.
Neo moves out of range of the strikes. Neo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nico.
Neo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Neo ducks under a wild hook from Nico.#T1# Nico throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like Neo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nico cracks Neo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Neo slips a jab from Nico. Neo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nico on the side of the head. Neo defending well as Nico loads up on a big left hand. Nico lands a nice shot that snaps Neo's head back.
Neo slips under a jab from Nico. Nico lands a jab to Neo's midsection. Nico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nico. Neo throws a hook to the side of Nico's head but Nico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Neo slips under a jab from Nico. Nico connects with a jab. Nicolas Nico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nico looks to throw the jab but Neo is out of range. A jab from Nico misses. Good standup being displayed there by Neo as he connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nico throws a hook but Neo blocks it. Nico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Neo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nico just misses with a punch to the body.
Nico throws a big shot that misses. A swing and a miss from Neo. Neo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nico. Nico scores with a nice strike. A slow jab from Nico misses its intended target. Neo tries to counter by clinching up but Nico breaks away and moves out of range. Neo misses with the combination.
Nico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nico. Neo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nico throws out the jab. Neo digs a good body shot into Nico's ribs. Neo misses with a low kick. Nico now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Neo throws a combination. Nico tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3# Neo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nico keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nico moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nico misses with an uppercut. Neo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nico. Nico cracks a nice hook into Neo's ribs. Nico pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nico takes a swing at Neo's ribcage but misses. Nico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neo moves away. Nico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neo. Neo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC# Nico is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circling - Nico throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Neo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Nico is still on wobbly legs! Can Neo finish him? Neo lands a big right hook! Nico looks hurt but is still standing! Neo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Nico falls down and Neo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Nico's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Neo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taiwei Neo!
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Event:
CSW 010 Firetribe vs Khajo
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1# Dodson slips under a jab from Silva.#CL# Dodson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodson misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Silva breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Dodson . Beautiful body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dodson . Silva scores with a head kick. Dodson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Dodson connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back. Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Silva throws the left hand but Dodson avoids the punch easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dodson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range. Silva walks into a left hand. Dodson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dodson blocks the body kick.
#T1# Dodson tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. #CL# Silva tries to keep at a distance but Dodson has taken the fight into the clinch. Dodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2# Silva successfully pulls guard.
Dodson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. Silva pulls Dodson in close to his closed guard and prevents Dodson from doing any damage or advancing position. Silva keeping full guard, as Dodson tries to pass. Dodson is looking to advance position but Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Silva won't let Dodson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2# Silva controlling his opponent. Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Silva is continuing to stall. Dodson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Silva controlling his opponent. #T3# Dodson wants to get back to his feet.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The adventures of Silva the control monster continue. Boring. Dodson wants to get back to his feet.
Silva controlling the pace for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva dominated that 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. #R2# Dodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dodson moves into range and connects with a jab. Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
John Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the body from Silva misses enabling Dodson to counter with a crisp jab. Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dodson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dodson cracks Silva with a good jab. Dodson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a fast counter high kick but Dodson manages to duck under it in time. Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dodson . That did some damage! Dodson looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely. Dodson misses with a two punch combination.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dodson . Dodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva. Dodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Dodson in the body. Nice body kick from Silva.#CL# Dodson moves into the clinch. Dodson prevents a body shot from Silva. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva. Dodson prevents a body shot from Silva. Silva scores with a shoulder strike. A short uppercut from Dodson . Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dodson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dodson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva. Dodson darts in trying to clinch and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Dodson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Dodson 's head. #ROC2# Dodson is rocked!#T2# Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Dodson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Silva throws a powerful right kick. Dodson tried to block low but the kick was high! Dodson was taken right off of his feet! Silva jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafa Silva!
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Event:
CSW 010 Firetribe vs Khajo
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1# A left lands for Aldo. Aldo cracks Rzasa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rzasa takes one on the button. Rzasa misses with a combination
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Aldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rzasa shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well. Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Rzasa shoots in. Aldo scores with the left hand. Rzasa knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC# Rzasa is rocked! Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rzasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rzasa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldo but Aldo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rzasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut. Rzasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him? Rzasa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Aldo plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Rzasa to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Rzasa just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Aldo!
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Event:
CSW 008 Lockyer vs Staunton
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1# Guilmette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boulanger attempts a counter takedown but Guilmette avoids it well and moves away. Boulanger lands with an overhand left. Boulanger misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boulanger. And Guilmette tries to counter it with a takedown but Boulanger pushes his down on his head and steps out. Guilmette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boulanger. Boulanger throws a nice outside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guilmette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boulanger's waist but Boulanger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guilmette off to one side. Boulanger tries to clinch there but Guilmette circles away.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Boulanger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guilmette. Wyatt Boulanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Guilmette. Boulanger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guilmette but Guilmette pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##CL# Boulanger has closed the distance and engaged Guilmette in a clinch.
Guilmette's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Boulanger is trying to break free.#BC# Boulanger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown but Boulanger shows good takedown defense. Boulanger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guilmette. Guilmette shoots in for a double leg but Boulanger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. As Guilmette tries to get set, Boulanger tries to push him back and clinch up but Guilmette manages to avoid the attempt. Boulanger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2# Guilmette throws a jab when Boulanger was well out of range. Boulanger is looking for a counter combo. Guilmette looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Guilmette leaves Boulanger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Guilmette has Boulanger up against the cage in a clinch.
Guilmette is stalling here.
#TD# Boulanger pulls guard successfully.
#T3##SUB# Boulanger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boulanger trying to keep a closed guard but Guilmette is proving a slippery customer.
Guilmette is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Guilmette throwing strikes from guard but Boulanger blocks nicely. Boulanger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Boulanger looking to control.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Boulanger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Boulanger tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Boulanger is stalling here. Guilmette is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boulanger seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Guilmette has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Boulanger is trying to improve his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boulanger dodges the ground and pound from Guilmette. Boulanger parries the strikes from Guilmette easily there. Guilmette is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boulanger to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Boulanger dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Boulanger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guilmette pinned against the cage. Guilmette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nice body kick there by Boulanger. Boulanger goes for a double leg but Guilmette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guilmette continues to drive forward.#CL2# Guilmette moves into range and clinches up with Boulanger. Guilmette manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Boulanger manages to break the clinch.
Guilmette tries to clinch up but Boulanger circles away and keeps his distance. Boulanger feinted with a counter takedown. Wyatt Boulanger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice sprawl there from Boulanger as Guilmette shoots in.#T1# Guilmette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boulanger sprawls well. Boulanger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet. Boulanger is looking for a counter combo. Boulanger throws a right hand that Guilmette ducks under and follows up with a left that Guilmette also avoids with ease. A head kick by Guilmette misses and Boulanger counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2# Guilmette rushes Boulanger and presses him up against the cage. Guilmette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boulanger is defending well for now. Boulanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Boulanger fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Boulanger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boulanger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guilmette tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boulanger smiles and moves away.
Boulanger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2##CL# Boulanger drives through and clinches with Guilmette against the cage.
Boulanger is working for takedown but Guilmette is calmly controlling the position for now. Guilmette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boulanger is defending well for now.#BC2# Guilmette breaks from the clinch.
Guilmette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boulanger. Boulanger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guilmette as he avoids it easily. Guilmette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boulanger. Boulanger shoots in looking for a takedown but Guilmette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulanger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Guilmette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Guilmette avoids the head kick by Boulanger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Boulanger throws a sloppy head kick and Guilmette moves out of range easily. #T3# Guilmette wants to clinch and Boulanger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Boulanger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guilmette. Boulanger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guilmette. Boulanger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Guilmette stuffs the takedown attempt from Boulanger. Boulanger gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Guilmette clinches with his opponent.
Guilmette lands an elbow that stopped Boulanger in his tracks for a moment. Boulanger tries to pull guard but Guilmette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4# Guilmette managing to block the knees to the body from Boulanger.
Boulanger stalls. #BC2# Guilmette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boulanger is defended easily by Guilmette. Boulanger fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Boulanger scores with a jab to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Guilmette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Guilmette misses with some punches.
Guilmette drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armand Guilmette will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Boulanger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guilmette is fending him off so far but Boulanger persists. Nope, Guilmette circles away and we're back to standing. Boulanger shoots for a double leg takedown but Guilmette sprawls well. He's pushed Boulanger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Guilmette is looking for the big counter here. Boulanger darts in looking for a takedown but Guilmette gets double underhooks and turns Boulanger into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Boulanger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Boulanger. No joy for Guilmette on that attempt. #CL2# Guilmette rushes Boulanger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Boulanger tries to break the clinch but Guilmette is controlling the position. Boulanger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Guilmette holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boulanger can't get the takedown.
Guilmette looking for a takedown. #T1# Guilmette wants a takedown.
Guilmette stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Boulanger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Guilmette fails with the takedown. Boulanger tries to clinch there but Guilmette circles away.
Guilmette takes a body punch but keeps moving. Boulanger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Boulanger shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette shows good takedown defense. Guilmette tries to counter with a clinch but Boulanger shakes him off and moves away. Guilmette tries to close the distance and clinch but Boulanger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Boulanger thinks about countering with a body kick. Boulanger shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette shows good takedown defense. Wyatt Boulanger is winning the standup battle so far. Guilmette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boulanger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2# Boulanger misses with a takedown and Guilmette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Guilmette fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2# Guilmette pushes Boulanger up against the cage in a clinch. Guilmette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Boulanger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guilmette's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Guilmette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Boulanger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boulanger tries to clinch there but Guilmette circles away.
Guilmette throws a right and a left that both miss. Guilmette throws out a leg kick but Boulanger moves out of range and Guilmette only half commits. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Guilmette tries to score a body lock takedown but Boulanger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC# Boulanger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boulanger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guilmette sprawls well. Guilmette wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boulanger gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# Boulanger throws a head kick that Guilmette semi-blocks.
Guilmette scores with a nice body kick.
Guilmette looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Guilmette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Guilmette dives in and grabs Boulanger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boulanger pushes down on Guilmette's head and hops out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boulanger shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette shows good takedown defense. Guilmette feints the counter takedown. Boulanger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guilmette is fending him off so far but Boulanger persists. Nope, Guilmette circles away and we're back to standing. Guilmette is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight! Armand Guilmette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Guilmette 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Guilmette!
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Event:
CSW 007 Hardacre vs Speed
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1# Ramirez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramirez. Ramirez 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.
Ramirez defending well as Dodson loads up on a big left hand. Dodson throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it. Dodson swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Dodson misses the shot to the body. Ramirez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dodson is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Ramirez.
Dodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2# Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dodson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramirez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Ramirez throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Dodson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dodson tries to get out of the position. Ramirez landing strikes. Dodson pushes Ramirez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ramirez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Ramirez wants to control but Dodson is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2# Ramirez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dodson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ramirez yanks on the arm and Dodson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ramirez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Ramirez! A relieved looking Ricardo Ramirez 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:
CSW 006 Attano vs Yakovchenko
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Tauer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Good exchange - Aldo coming out on top. Aldo connects with a right hand. Tauer shakes it off. Aldo missing with a left hand there. Tauer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Aldo misses with a combination
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss! Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tauer drops Aldo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Aldo! Tauer dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Tauer! A relieved looking Max Tauer 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:
CSW 005 Firetribe vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1# Neo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramsay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2# Ramsay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramsay cracks Neo with a big right hand but Neo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2# Ramsay is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Neo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ramsay gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Neo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ramsay lets go of the hold and Neo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Ramsay! After winning the bout, Gordon Ramsay 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:
CSW 004 Lockyer vs Lazzarini
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Dodson misses with a body shot
and Frettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Frettish misses with a looping left. Nice defenses there by Frettish. Some wild striking there from Frettish.
Dodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Frettish looks like he wants to counter punch here. Frettish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# Dodson moves into range and clinches up with Frettish. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frettish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dodson up against the cage. Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dodson misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Frettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Dodson throws an off balance right hand
and Frettish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Frettish misses with a hook. Dodson ducked under it nicely. A shot to the liver by Frettish. Beautiful body shot. Dodson wants to clinch and Dodson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dodson darts in trying to clinch and Frettish counters with a lovely shot to the body. You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Dodson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Frettish presses forward with punches and knees until Dodson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Dodson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Frettish!
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Event:
CSW 004 Lockyer vs Lazzarini
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Boulanger or perhaps it was just good defense by Guilmette, which made it look bad. Guilmette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guilmette wants it to stay on the feet. Boulanger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boulanger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guilmette. Boulanger stuffs the takedown. Guilmette moves out of range of the leg kick from Boulanger. Guilmette moves out of range of the leg kick from Boulanger.#CL2# Guilmette gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Boulanger manages to pull guard.
Boulanger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guilmette prevents Boulanger from getting back to his feet. Boulanger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guilmette wants to control from the top but Boulanger keeps moving. #T1# Guilmette 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. Guilmette won't allow Boulanger to sweep him here. Boulanger trying to control the position.
Boulanger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Guilmette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Guilmette is pulling down on Boulanger's head to control his posture. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Boulanger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Guilmette keeping moving, preventing Boulanger from controlling successfully. Guilmette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Guilmette working a defensive guard here.
Boulanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3# Boulanger wants to control from the top but Guilmette keeps moving. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nice sprawl there from Guilmette as Boulanger shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Boulanger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boulanger fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Boulanger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Guilmette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boulanger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Guilmette scores with a push kick. Guilmette goes for a double leg but Boulanger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boulanger continues to drive forward. No luck for Boulanger with that takedown attempt. #CL# Boulanger rushes Guilmette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Boulanger tries to land a knee to the head but Guilmette blocks with his arms.
Boulanger struggles to land a body shot inside as Guilmette controls his hands.
#BC2# Guilmette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boulanger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Guilmette lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Boulanger misses with a kick to the body.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boulanger but Boulanger pushes him off and we're back to square one. Guilmette darts in looking for a takedown but Boulanger gets double underhooks and turns Guilmette into the cage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Boulanger shoots in for a double leg but Guilmette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Boulanger is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Guilmette moves into the clinch. Boulanger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guilmette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guilmette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boulanger momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armand Guilmette will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Guilmette. Boulanger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guilmette defends well and Boulanger ends up having to push Guilmette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Guilmette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boulanger finds it's way round the side to connect with Guilmette's head. Nice takedown defense from Boulanger. No joy for Guilmette on that attempt. Boulanger misses with a takedown attempt - Guilmette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Guilmette tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Boulanger has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guilmette looking for a takedown. Wyatt Boulanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Guilmette. Guilmette jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boulanger walks away with a smile on his face. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Boulanger fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Armand Guilmette seems to be getting the better of the standup. Guilmette shoots in and drives through. Boulanger sprawls well. Boulanger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guilmette.#T1##CL2# Guilmette has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Boulanger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boulanger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guilmette. Boulanger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guilmette sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boulanger somewhat. Guilmette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boulanger swats him away and circles back towards the center. Boulanger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guilmette as he avoids it easily. Boulanger misses with a takedown #CL2# and Guilmette counters by moving into the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Guilmette goes for a takedown attempt but Boulanger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2# Boulanger blocks a head kick by Guilmette.
Guilmette misses with a body shot.
Boulanger feinted with a counter takedown. A punch combination from Boulanger misses. Boulanger moves in looking to clinch but Guilmette pushes him off. Guilmette fails with a takedown attempt. Some bone on bone action there as Guilmette checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Guilmette flicks out a counter leg kick but Boulanger steps away. Boulanger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guilmette. Wyatt Boulanger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Guilmette slaps away a takedown attempt from Boulanger, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##CL2# Guilmette takes the fight into the clinch. Boulanger is trying to pull guard but Guilmette has him pressed against the cage. Boulanger misses with an elbow strike.
Boulanger is trying to break the clinch but Guilmette has him pressed against the cage. Boulanger is trying to pull guard but Guilmette has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Guilmette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boulanger lands with a slapping head kick. Guilmette tries to score with a low kick but Boulanger moves his leg out of the way.#CL2# Guilmette clinches. #T4##BC2# Guilmette breaks the clinch.
Boulanger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boulanger throws a half hearted mid kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boulanger. Guilmette shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boulanger as he avoids it easily. Boulanger tries a head kick but it misses.
Guilmette tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boulanger defends well and Guilmette ends up having to push Boulanger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Guilmette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Boulanger shoots for a double leg takedown but Guilmette sprawls well. He's pushed Boulanger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boulanger is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Guilmette throws a counter combo. 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 Wyatt Boulanger will probably get the nod. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Boulanger fails with a takedown attempt. Boulanger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette avoids it really well and circles away. Guilmette fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boulanger avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boulanger slaps away a takedown attempt from Guilmette, before circling back to the center of the mat. Boulanger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guilmette.#CL# Boulanger moves into the clinch.#T1# Boulanger looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Boulanger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Guilmette jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boulanger walks away with a smile on his face. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A combination from Boulanger does no damage. Boulanger looks to score with a jab to the body but Guilmette is just out of range. Guilmette stuffs the takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Boulanger breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guilmette. Boulanger fails with the takedown.#T2# Boulanger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Guilmette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guilmette wants it to stay on the feet. Guilmette shoots in but no luck this time. Guilmette misses with a takedown attempt - Boulanger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Boulanger is looking to counter the offense by Guilmette and move into the clinch. Boulanger tries for a takedown but Guilmette circles away easily and Guilmette counters with a head kick. Guilmette thows a body kick. Boulanger tries to catch it but that hurt him. Guilmette throws a sloppy head kick and Boulanger moves out of range easily. Guilmette throws a sloppy head kick and Boulanger moves out of range easily. #T3# Boulanger shoots in but Guilmette avoids the takedown attempt easily. Guilmette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Guilmette throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guilmette shoots for a takedown but Boulanger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Guilmette looks for a takedown but Boulanger sprawls well. Boulanger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL# Boulanger clinches up with Guilmette and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Boulanger manages to break the clinch.
Boulanger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guilmette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Guilmette is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4# Guilmette stuffs the takedown. Guilmette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boulanger sprawls well. Boulanger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet. Boulanger goes for a double leg but Guilmette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guilmette continues to drive forward. Guilmette is looking to clinch. Guilmette circles away from the clinch attempt and Guilmette counters with a left and a right that stings Boulanger. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boulanger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guilmette.
And that's the end of the fight! Armand Guilmette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Guilmette has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Guilmette!
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