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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UVC 11 Bear VS Diaz
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1# Behrooz lands a body shot.
#TD# Bassi looking to score a takedown here. Behrooz is defending well but Bassi drives through and ends up in Behrooz's guard. Bassi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bassi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bassi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Behrooz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Behrooz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Behrooz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bassi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behrooz's head. Bassi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Behrooz on the ground. Behrooz is trying to keep Bassi in close.
Bassi throws a big elbow that misses. Bassi throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Behrooz pushes a forearm under Bassi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bassi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skip Behrooz! A relieved looking Skip Behrooz 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:
WW#4 JOHNSON vs. RIDER
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1# Maroni throws a low kick but Bassi moves out of range easily. #CL2# Maroni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Maroni looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD# Bassi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maroni is trying to keep an underhook but Bassi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Bassi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maroni keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maroni is trying to control but can't.
Maroni is not content to let Bassi control the position. Bassi is pressing down on Maroni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maroni is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maroni is trying to get back to full guard. Maroni trying to hold on to Bassi's head to control him but Bassi postures up.
Bassi is looking to take a break and control but Maroni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Bassi wants to pass to mount but Maroni is defending the position. #SUB# Bassi is working for a submission of some sort.
Bassi thows a huge punch but Maroni dodges it nicely.
Bassi is just content to waste time from the top position. Maroni takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maroni holds on and takes a little breather. Bassi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bassi trying to control the position from guard on top but Maroni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bassi pushing down on Maroni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Maroni is looking to improve his position.
Bassi is looking to stall here but Maroni recovers full guard. Bassi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Bassi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maroni looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maroni looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maroni! #REVB# Maroni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bassi keeps working. Bassi can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Who's going to make the next move? Bassi is trying to control Maroni's posture but Maroni avoids it. Maroni tries to advance to mount but Bassi denies him. Bassi is trying to control Maroni's posture but Maroni avoids it. My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Maroni has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Bassi prevents Maroni from improving position. Maroni controlling the position from side mount. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Maroni is looking to take a break and control but Bassi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Maroni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bassi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Maroni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Bassi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bassi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Maroni 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# Maroni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bassi's calf. Bassi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maroni. Maroni obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Bassi blocks the low kick. Maroni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Maroni throws a leg kick which misses Bassi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bassi tries to avoid it. Maroni has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Maroni motions for Bassi to come forward. Maroni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. An inside leg kick lands from Maroni. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bassi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A nice inside leg kick there by Maroni. That's going to slow Bassi down. Maroni connects with a solid leg kick. #T1# Some bone on bone action there as Bassi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Maroni just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBassi. Maroni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Maroni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Maroni throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bassi throws a quick counter head kick but Maroni was just out of range.#CL2# Maroni clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Maroni tightens his grip and picks Bassi up, before dumping him to the ground. Bassi manages to land in guard. Maroni looking to sit in guard and control but Bassi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB# Bassi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maroni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bassi has Maroni in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Bassi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maroni wants to control from the top but Bassi keeps moving. Maroni sitting in guard, not really doing much. Maroni slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Bassi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maroni pulls his head out easily. Bassi trying to control from the bottom.
#T3# Maroni missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Maroni stalling away here and it's allowed Bassi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Maroni trying to control but Bassi is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Maroni drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bassi dives on top into guard.#REVR# Bassi cracks Maroni with a solid left hand. Bassi wants to control from the top but Maroni keeps moving. Bassi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bassi throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# Maroni keeping moving, preventing Bassi from controlling successfully. Maroni trying to keep a closed guard but Bassi is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bassi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maroni's guard. #SUB# Bassi wants to work for an arm triangle but Maroni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bassi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Maroni wants to get back to full guard. Maroni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bassi. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Bassi is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Maroni trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Maroni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Bassi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Maroni throws a leg kick that misses. Bassi throws a quick counter head kick but Maroni was just out of range. A leg kick checked by Bassi. Maroni just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBassi. Maroni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bassi. Bassi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Maroni. Bassi does a little dance to reset his feet. Bassi moves out of range of the leg kick from Maroni. Maroni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maroni misses with a leg kick and Bassi counters with a flying knee. Nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bassi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Maroni misses with a head kick.
Maroni misses with a low kick. #T1# Maroni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Maroni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bassi's calf. Maroni connects with a jab. Phil Maroni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maroni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Maroni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maroni throws a low kick but Bassi moves out of range easily. Bassi dodges the punch combination from Maroni.
Bassi checks a leg kick. As Maroni backs away, Bassi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2# Maroni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bassi. Phil Maroni seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Maroni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Bassi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Bassi wants to pass the guard but Maroni is keeping the position. Bassi passes easily into side control. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Bassi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Bassi trying to control the action but Maroni is working from the bottom. Maroni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Leozinho Bassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB# Bassi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maroni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bassi. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bassi thows a huge punch but Maroni dodges it nicely.
Maroni is looking for a sweep. Bassi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Maroni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bassi. Maroni is trying to get back to full guard. Maroni won't allow Bassi to pass to mount. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bassi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Maroni tries to roll over but Bassi keeps him under control. Bassi not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bassi thows a huge punch but Maroni dodges it nicely.
Bassi wants to take a breather but Maroni is having none of it. Maroni tries to roll over but Bassi keeps him under control. Bassi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maroni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Maroni wants to improve his position but Bassi is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bassi works his foot free and advances to mount. Phil Maroni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bassi thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Phil Maroni. I've got Maroni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Maroni! A victorious Phil Maroni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1# Finch throws a leg kick but Bassi moved away. Finch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Bassi blocks the leg kick.
Bassi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finch sprawls and moves away. Bassi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Finch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Bassi closes the distance and pushes Finch back into the cage. Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finch lands an elbow inside. Finch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bassi misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Bassi.
Finch looks winded! Bassi blocks an elbow strike from Finch.
Bassi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bassi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bassi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bassi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bassi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bassi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1# Bassi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bassi lands a nice knee to the body. Bassi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bassi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bassi lands a body shot. Bassi scores with a knee to the head.
Bassi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off. Bassi lands a shot to the body. Finch landing knees to the head.
Bassi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment. Bassi crunches a lovely knee into Finch's ribcage. 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! Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Bassi blocks with his arms.
Bassi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Bassi is blocking nicely.
Bassi connects with a knee to the head.
Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bassi dodges an elbow strike from Finch.
Finch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bassi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Finch can turn it around.#T2# Bassi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
Bassi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bassi avoids a wild elbow strike from Finch. Finch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Finch throws an elbow that misses.
Finch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bassi blocks it with crossed arms. Bassi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bassi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finch is defending well for now. Finch lands an elbow just above Bassi 's eye. Bassi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Bassi is blocking nicely.
Bassi takes an elbow to the forehead. Finch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bassi takes an elbow to the temple. Bassi takes an elbow to the temple. Finch connects with a knee to the head.
Bassi lands a knee to the head.
Finch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3# Finch lands an elbow just above Bassi 's eye. Finch misses with a knee strike.
Bassi dodges an elbow strike from Finch.
Finch misses with a knee strike.
Bassi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bassi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bassi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finch avoids the elbow strike from Bassi, against the cage.
Finch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Finch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bassi blocks it with crossed arms. Bassi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Finch lands a knee to the head.
Finch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Finch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bassi's face.
Finch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bassi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bassi lands a knee to the body.
Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bassi lands an elbow just above Finch 's eye. Bassi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finch or not. Bassi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bassi working aggressively here.
Finch connects with a knee to the head.
Bassi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bassi avoids the elbow strike from Finch, against the cage.
Finch misses with a knee strike.
Bassi with a knee to the head.
Bassi blocks an elbow strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bassi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bassi takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leon Bassi will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bassi scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2# Finch clinches up against the cage. Bassi landing knees to the body.
Leon Bassi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bassi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bassi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bassi lands a nice elbow. Bassi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment. Bassi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bassi lands a nice uppercut. Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Bassi is blocking nicely.
Bassi lands an elbow just above Finch 's eye. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bassi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bassi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bassi blocks an elbow strike. Finch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finch tries a knee to the head but Bassi blocks it.
#T1# Bassi working Finch over with knees to the body. Bassi lands an elbow inside. Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bassi misses with a knee to the head. Bassi takes an elbow to the temple. Finch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bassi's face.
A left hand lands to the body for Bassi.
Bassi lands a nice elbow. Finch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bassi's defenses. Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finch takes an elbow to the temple. Bassi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finch's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Finch misses with a knee to the head. Bassi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bassi tries a knee to the head but Finch blocks it.
Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2# Finch misses with a knee strike.
Bassi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finch backwards. Bassi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Finch throws an elbow but it misses.
Finch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bassi's defenses. Finch lands an elbow that stopped Bassi in his tracks for a moment. Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bassi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bassi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bassi avoids the elbow strike from Finch, against the cage.
Finch takes a shot to the head. Bassi blocks the elbow strike.
Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bassi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bassi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Bassi takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T3# Bassi tries a knee to the head but Finch blocks it.
Finch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Finch lands a nice elbow. Finch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bassi lands an elbow just above Finch 's eye. Finch throws an elbow that misses.
Finch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bassi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Bassi.
Finch misses with an elbow strike.
Bassi pushes off an throws an elbow but Finch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Finch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bassi's brow. Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Bassi blocks with his arms.
Bassi scores with a knee to the head.
Finch misses with a knee strike.
Bassi lands with a left to the head. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Finch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bassi lands a shoulder strike. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bassi's brow. A knee to the head by Bassi.
Finch lands a nice elbow. With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses. Finch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bassi's defenses. Bassi with a knee to the head.
Finch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bassi looks to throw an elbow but misses. Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Bassi is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A knee to the head by Finch.
Bassi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
Finch lands a damaging elbow. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bassi. 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 Leon Bassi will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# A combination from Finch does no damage. Finch throws a head kick that misses. Bassi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Finch takes one on the button. Bassi lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finch is defended easily by Bassi.#CL# Bassi rushes Finch and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bassi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Bassi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bassi blocks an elbow strike. Bassi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Finch tries a knee to the head but Bassi blocks it.
#T1# Bassi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finch takes a shot to the head. Finch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bassi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off. Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Bassi is blocking nicely.
Bassi landing knees to the head.
Finch misses with a knee to the head. Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Bassi blocks with his arms.
Finch takes a knee to the side of the body. Bassi cracks Finch with a nice body shot. Finch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Finch connects with a knee to the head.
Bassi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Finch connects with a knee to the head.
Finch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bassi blocks it with crossed arms. Bassi avoids the elbow strike from Finch, against the cage.
#T2# Bassi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment. Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bassi with a knee to the head.
Bassi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bassi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses. Bassi takes an elbow to the temple. Bassi takes an elbow to the temple. Bassi dodges an elbow strike from Finch.
Finch misses with a knee to the head. Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Bassi.
Bassi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bassi throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch. Finch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3# Bassi lands a good knee to the midsection. Finch won't want to take too many of those. Finch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Bassi.
Finch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bassi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Bassi takes an elbow to the temple. Finch landing knees to the head.
Bassi working Finch over with knees to the body. Finch lands a damaging elbow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Finch. Finch blocks the elbow strike.
Finch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bassi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses. Finch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bassi's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bassi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4# Finch misses with a knee to the head. Bassi tries a knee to the head but Finch blocks it.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Bassi blocks with his arms.
Bassi connects with a knee to the head.
Bassi misses with a hook from the clinch. Finch tries a knee to the head but Bassi blocks it.
Bassi tries to land a knee to the head but Finch blocks with his arms.
Finch looks to throw an elbow but misses. Bassi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch with a knee to the head.
Bassi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finch tries a knee to the head but Bassi blocks it.
Bassi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bassi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off. Bassi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finch blocks it with crossed arms. Dylan Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bassi tries a knee to the head but Finch blocks it.
Finch throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leon Bassi. Well Bassi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bassi!
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Event:
UVC 7
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Svendettee. Svendettee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Svendettee. Bassi shoots for a takedown but Svendettee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Svendettee scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT# It looks like Leleo Bassi has been cut. Bassi shoots in for a takedown but Svendettee shows good takedown defense. It looked like Svendettee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Svendettee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bassi. Svendettee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bassi doesn't seem bothered though. Svendettee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Bassi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bassi looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bassi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bassi takes a body punch but keeps moving. Svendettee thuds his right hand into Bassi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bassi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Svendettee cracks Bassi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bassi falls backwards against the cage. Svendettee follows up with more strikes that drop Bassi to his knees. Svendettee keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bassi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kolten Svendettee! Kolten Svendettee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UVC 5
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bassi with a body shot. Stone tries to clinch but Bassi moves out of range. Stone tries to clinch up but Bassi circles away and keeps his distance. Stone ducks under a wild hook from Bassi. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bassi!
Bassi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stone checks a leg kick. Bassi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2# It looks like Leleo Bassi has been cut. Bassi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD# and Bassi counters with a shoot takedown. Stone fights it but they end up in guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bassi postures up.
Bassi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stone's guard. Bassi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.#SUB2# Stone looking for a triangle here. Bassi is fighting it but it looks tight! Stone pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bassi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maurice Stone! Maurice Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD# Chikezie dives in and scores a takedown into Bassi's guard. Chikezie trying to control but Bassi is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bassi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chikezie preventing the sweep. Chikezie stays in close to Bassi's body and controls the position. Chikezie is working Bassi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Chikezie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bassi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chikezie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bassi on the ground. Chikezie scoring with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chikezie chips away with some ground and pound. Bassi keeping full guard, as Chikezie tries to pass. Chikezie trying to control but Bassi is working from the bottom. #T1# Chikezie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Chikezie slips nicely into half guard. Bassi wants to improve his position but Chikezie is controlling well.
Bassi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chikezie scores with a couple of nice shots. Ground and pound from Chikezie. Chikezie throws a strike but Bassi avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Chikezie is looking to pass into half guard but Bassi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bassi is in guard.#REVB# Bassi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2# Bassi stopping the sweep attempt from Chikezie. Bassi trying to control but Chikezie is working from the bottom. Bassi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chikezie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Bassi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chikezie keeping moving, preventing Bassi from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Bassi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chikezie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chikezie has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Bassi looks winded! Chikezie slips nicely into half guard.#T3# Bassi is not content to let Chikezie control the position. Chikezie working the head and body with strikes. Chikezie is nestled in close to Bassi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Chikezie stalling away here and it's allowed Bassi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2# Bassi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chikezie uses it to pass to side control.
Bassi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4# Chikezie is staying active underneath Bassi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Chikezie is pressing down on Bassi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Chikezie keeping moving, preventing Bassi from controlling successfully. Chikezie tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chikezie controlling Bassi's posture. Bassi won't allow Chikezie to sweep him here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Bassi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chikezie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chikezie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chikezie! #REVR# The referee asks Chikezie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chikezie prefers to stall for the moment though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madukaego Chikezie dominated that round. That's time! Chikezie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Chikezie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chikezie showed some decent athleticism there. Bassi trying to control from the bottom.
Chikezie working Bassi over with strikes. Chikezie tries to pass to full mount but Bassi defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chikezie lands a nice short elbow. Nice strikes from Chikezie there. #T1# Chikezie lands strikes from half guard. Chikezie stalling. Bassi trying to control but Chikezie postures up.
Bassi is breathing heavily. Chikezie scoring with strikes to the body and head. Chikezie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bassi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Chikezie slips a nice elbow through Bassi's hands, connecting with Bassi's forehead. Chikezie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Chikezie slips a nice elbow through Bassi's hands, connecting with Bassi's forehead.#T2# Chikezie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Bassi trying to hold on to Chikezie's head to control him but Chikezie postures up.
Chikezie wants to free his trapped foot but Bassi is holding on for dear life with his legs. Chikezie works his foot free and advances to mount. Chikezie landing shots from mount. #T3# The referee warns Bassi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chikezie controlling from mount. Chikezie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chikezie is in the full mount, landing strikes. Chikezie lands with some strikes. Chikezie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Bassi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Madukaego Chikezie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Chikezie scoring with strikes but Bassi is staying in there. Chikezie looking to control but Bassi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Chikezie looking to finish Bassi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bassi! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Chikezie with good strikes from the mount here! Bassi tries to get back to half guard but can't. Chikezie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Chikezie landing strikes, looking to finish! Chikezie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bassi?
Chikezie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chikezie controlling his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madukaego Chikezie 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD# Chikezie feints and as Bassi raises his hands in defense, Chikezie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Chikezie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bassi's guard. Bassi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bassi is pressing down on Chikezie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Chikezie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chikezie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bassi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Bassi keeping full guard, as Chikezie tries to pass. Chikezie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bassi can do to turn this around? Chikezie is pushing down on Bassi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bassi is fighting to maintain full guard but Chikezie has managed to sneak the leg through. Chikezie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Chikezie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Chikezie is controlling the pace.
Chikezie is nestled in close to Bassi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Chikezie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2# Chikezie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Chikezie lands with a punch from half guard. Bassi 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. Chikezie content to control rather than advance. Chikezie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bassi is trying to control but Chikezie manages to pass to mount!
Leozinho Bassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Chikezie breaks from Bassi's wrist control and lands an elbow. Chikezie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB# Chikezie wants to finish this one by submission but Bassi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chikezie. Bassi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Chikezie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bassi looks a forlorn figure.
#T4# Chikezie breaks from Bassi's wrist control and lands an elbow. Chikezie working Bassi over with strikes here. Chikezie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB# Bassi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chikezie. Chikezie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bassi hang on?#ROC# Bassi is rocked! Chikezie controlling from the full mount. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chikezie lands a nice shot to the head. Madukaego Chikezie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Chikezie controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Madukaego Chikezie showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chikezie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madukaego Chikezie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1# Southcut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bassi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Southcut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bassi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Southcut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Southcut wants to clinch up but Bassi keeps it at a distance. Southcut tries to clinch but Bassi is having none of it. #TD2# Bassi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Southcut looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Southcut avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bassi. Bassi controlling from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bassi misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Bassi scores with a couple of short elbows. Bassi is trying to ground and pound but Southcut uses the momentary lack of control by Bassi to regain half guard. #T1# Bassi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Southcut reverses the position - he's now on top in Bassi's guard. Bassi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Bassi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Southcut wants to stand but Bassi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Bassi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Southcut is looking to stand up but Bassi won't let him. #T2# Bassi is adopting a defensive guard. Southcut preventing the sweep. Bassi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Southcut manages to pass to side control. Bassi tries to roll over but Southcut keeps him under control. Bassi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Southcut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Southcut's back!#T3# Bassi somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Bassi lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Southcut hold on?!
#CUT2# It looks like Siege Southcut has been cut. Bassi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Bassi is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Southcut. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Bassi lands a shot to the head. Bassi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Southcut is breathing heavily. Southcut covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bassi is landing with strikes. Southcut can't take much more of this. Bassi scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#CUT2# Siege Southcut's cut is getting worse. Bassi cracks Southcut with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Southcut from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#CUT2# Siege Southcut's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Siege Southcut's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leleo Bassi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Ridges shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Bassi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bassi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Bassi looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bassi is looking for a sweep. Ridges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SU# Ridges decides to stand and escape the position. #TD# Bassi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bassi keeping full guard, as Ridges tries to pass. Bassi wants to control but Ridges passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ridges trying to control from Bassi's half guard. Bassi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2# Ridges content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bassi has locked up a guillotine! Bassi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ridges is holding on here and Bassi must be using up a lot of energy. Ridges has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bassi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leozinho Bassi!
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Event:
The Chosen
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1# Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bassi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2# Bassi instigates a clinch. Finch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Finch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bassi connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Dylan Finch has been cut. Bassi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bassi blocks it with crossed arms. Finch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Finch lands an elbow inside. Bassi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finch takes an elbow to the temple. Bassi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Finch is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bassi dodges an elbow strike from Finch.
Finch misses with an elbow over the top. Bassi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment. Bassi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bassi lands a knee to the head.
Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bassi lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2# Finch is rocked! Clinched against the ropes, Bassi lands a big elbow that drops Finch! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Finch is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Bassi! Leon Bassi is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 1
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1# Bassi looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range. Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD# Griffin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2# Griffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bassi defends it easily. Griffin has a closed guard, preventing Bassi from standing up. #SUB2# Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU# Bassi stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Ryan Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bassi avoids the body shot from Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffin defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand. It seemed like Griffin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Bassi tries to counter by clinching up but Griffin breaks away and moves out of range. Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bassi misses with a straight left. Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bassi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1# Bassi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Bassi keeps the fight on the outside. Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target. #TD# Bassi gets a double leg takedown into Griffin's guard. Bassi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU# Bassi stands up from guard. Let's bang! Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Bassi to counter with a crisp jab. Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin slips a straight right by Bassi. Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Bassi, which made it look bad. Leleo Bassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Griffin. Bassi scores with a hook to the body. Griffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2# Griffin throws a body shot but no joy. Griffin slips a jab from Bassi. Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bassi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Griffin throws a combination. Bassi tries to block but a couple of punches get through. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Griffin blocks a jab. Griffin looks for a takedown but Bassi sprawls well. Griffin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bassi misses with a wild body shot. #TD2# Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Bassi sneaks out the side door and pushes Griffin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3# Griffin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bassi rather than just go for the knockout. Bassi avoids a kick to the body.
Griffin wants to clinch. Bassi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin. It looked like Bassi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffin. We've been told by Bassi's head coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Griffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bassi circles away. Bassi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griffin. Griffin looks winded! Bassi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bassi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bassi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bassi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bassi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4# A swing and a miss from Bassi. Griffin takes one on the button. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Bassi. Bassi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffin in his tracks. Bassi lands with a hook. Griffin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bassi was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Bassi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leleo Bassi dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bassi stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet. Griffin walks into a straight right hand from Bassi. Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Leleo Bassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Griffin. Bassi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bassi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin. Griffin with a poor takedown #CL# and Bassi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bassi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Griffin.
Griffin is breathing heavily.#T1# Bassi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bassi is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffin has double underhooks. Griffin looking for a takedown. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bassi is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffin has double underhooks. Bassi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?#BC2# Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin misses with a combination
#CL# and Bassi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bassi. A frustrated look appears on Bassi's face as he tries to break the clinch. Griffin keeps control of Bassi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bassi wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC# Bassi breaks the clinch.
Leleo Bassi is winning the standup battle so far. Griffin dives in and grabs Bassi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bassi pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out. Griffin lands a nice hook to Bassi's body. Bassi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Griffin blocks a low kick nicely. Bassi missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD# Bassi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bassi lands in his opponent's guard.#SU# Bassi stands up and waves to Griffin to follow him. Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bassi.
Griffin throws a big shot that misses. Bassi misses with a double jab.
#T3# Bassi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bassi throws out the jab. Bassi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griffin's hands. Bassi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffin's waist but Griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bassi off to one side. Bassi blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin takes a swing at Bassi's ribcage but misses. Bassi is looking to counter the offense by Griffin and move into the clinch. Griffin dives in and grabs Bassi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bassi pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin. Ryan Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bassi misses with a looping left. Griffin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4# Bassi looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well. Bassi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bassi shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin. Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Bassi, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Bassi against the cage but Bassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bassi scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Griffin lands with an overhand left. A head kick misses from Griffin. Bassi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Bassi misses with a wild body shot. Jab, jab by Bassi - just one landing. #TD2# Bassi gets caught napping as Griffin dives in and scores a takedown. Bassi manages to retain guard.#ES# Bassi has his feet on Griffin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leleo Bassi dominated that second round. That's time! Bassi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Bassi does a little dance to reset his feet. Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bassi avoids it really well and circles away. Bassi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bassi misses the target. Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffin misses with a body kick. Griffin misses with a hook to the body
#CL# and Bassi counters by clinching up. Bassi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Griffin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bassi's efforts to push away. Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bassi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1##BC2# Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Griffin fails with the takedown#CL# and Bassi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Leleo Bassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Griffin. Bassi is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bassi has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment. Bassi is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him. Bassi has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment. Bassi tries to break free but Griffin pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bassi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bassi wants it to stay on the feet. Leleo Bassi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Bassi sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bassi looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range. Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD# Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Bassi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2# Griffin pushes Bassi off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bassi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Bassi.
Bassi lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffin off the cage and back into range. The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bassi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A right-left combo lands from Bassi. #T3# Bassi misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a left and a right that stings Bassi. #CL2# Griffin instigates a clinch. Griffin is trying to pull guard but Bassi has him pressed against the cage. Bassi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bassi is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the cage. Griffin keeps control of Bassi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bassi is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Griffin has Bassi pressed against the cage, preventing Bassi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bassi can't break the clinch.
Bassi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4# Bassi working hard to break the clinch. Bassi is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him. Bassi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bassi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the cage. Griffin is working for takedown but Bassi is calmly controlling the position for now. Bassi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bassi is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position. Bassi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bassi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Griffin breaks the clinch.
Ryan Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leleo Bassi. Well Bassi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leleo Bassi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Finch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bassi. Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bassi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Finch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bassi. Bassi checks a leg kick. Bassi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bassi shapes to counter with a head kick. Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bassi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily. Despite the aggression on Bassi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bassi! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily. Bassi throws a big counter head kick but Finch avoids it with no problem. Finch throws a right hand that Bassi ducks under and follows up with a left that Bassi also avoids with ease. Bassi throws a fast counter high kick but Finch manages to duck under it in time. Dylan Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
Bassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily. Bassi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL# Finch takes the fight into the clinch. Finch is defending well against a takedown attempt. Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bassi has Finch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses. Finch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bassi.
Dylan Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leozinho Bassi. Bassi is looking for a takedown. Finch lands a damaging elbow. With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses. Bassi takes an elbow to the forehead. Finch lands a knee to the head.
Finch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2# Bassi dodges an elbow strike from Finch.
Bassi wants to take the fight to the mat but Finch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Finch lands a nice elbow. Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Bassi is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Finch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Finch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bassi's face.
Bassi 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. Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Finch.
Finch scores with a knee to the head.
Bassi jumps guard but Finch stands there with Bassi around his waist. Bassi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bassi looks winded! Finch misses with a knee to the head. Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finch connects with a knee to the head.
Bassi blocks an elbow strike. Bassi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Finch. #T3# Finch lands a damaging elbow. A knee to the head by Finch.
Finch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bassi's defenses. Bassi tries to pull guard but Finch won't allow it.
Finch connects with a knee to the head.
Finch scores with a knee to the head.
Finch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Finch is defending well against a takedown attempt. Finch scores with a knee to the head.
Finch lands an elbow just above Bassi 's eye. Finch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Finch landing knees to the head.
Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Finch lands a damaging elbow. Finch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bassi's defenses. #T4# Bassi goes for a takedown attempt but Finch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL# Finch gets in close and instigates a clinch. Finch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Finch misses with a knee to the head. Finch lands an elbow inside that Bassi shrugs off. Bassi tries to score a body lock takedown but Finch shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Finch lands a damaging elbow. Finch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bassi blocks it with crossed arms. Finch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bassi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finch lands a knee to the head.
Finch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finch lands a damaging elbow. Finch lands an elbow just above Bassi 's eye. Bassi takes an elbow to the temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Finch dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Finch throws a solid leg kick but Bassi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch. Bassi throws a big counter head kick but Finch avoids it with no problem.#CL# Finch closes the distance and pushes Bassi back into the cage. Bassi wants a takedown but no success here.
Bassi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bassi has Finch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dylan Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leozinho Bassi. Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Bassi blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Finch. Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Bassi is blocking nicely.
Bassi goes for a takedown attempt but Finch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Finch throws a head kick that misses. Dylan Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bassi is breathing heavily. Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bassi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBassi. Bassi blocks a leg kick. Bassi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1##TD# Bassi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Finch to score an easy takedown into full guard. Finch tries to stand but Bassi is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2# Bassi looking for a guillotine here but Finch defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Finch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2# Finch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bassi working a defensive guard here.
Finch wants to stand but Bassi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Finch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Finch is sitting in close to Bassi's body. Bassi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Finch is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Finch is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bassi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leozinho Bassi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1# Hurley misses with a takedown enabling Bassi to counter with a crisp jab. Hurley shoots in and drives through. Bassi sprawls well. Bassi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurley is defended easily by Bassi. A little jabbing left from Bassi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bassi stuffs the takedown. Bassi shapes to counter with a head kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bassi's waist but Bassi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hurley off to one side. Hurley misses with a takedown and Bassi counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1# Hurley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hurley is breathing heavily. Hurley shoots for a takedown but Bassi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bassi thinks about the counter body kick. Hurley tries for a takedown but Bassi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hurley. Bassi shapes to counter with a head kick. Nice takedown defense from Bassi. No joy for Hurley on that attempt. Bassi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Hurley shoots and misses and Bassi counters with a head kick. That will keep Hurley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Hurley shoots in for a double leg but Bassi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hurley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bassi is fending him off so far but Hurley persists. Nope, Bassi circles away and we're back to standing.#T2# Hurley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bassi throws a fast counter high kick but Hurley manages to duck under it in time. Hurley shoots in for a takedown but Bassi shows good takedown defense. Hurley fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bassi throws a fast counter high kick but Hurley manages to duck under it in time. Hurley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bassi defends well and Hurley ends up having to push Bassi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hurley fails to land the takedown. Hurley fails with the takedown and Bassi counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3# Bassi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurley, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bassi only half commits to the counter leg kick. Hurley closes the distance and clinches up with Bassi, looking for a takedown. Hurley pushes Bassi against the cage but Bassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bassi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. No luck for Hurley with that takedown attempt. Bassi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurley, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hurley tries for a takedown but Bassi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bassi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Hurley fails to land the takedown. Hurley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBassi.#T4# Hurley doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bassi counters with a flying knee. Nice. Hurley misses with a takedown attempt and Bassi counters with a head kick. Hurley tries for a takedown but Bassi circles away easily and Bassi counters with a flying knee. Nice. Hurley misses with a takedown attempt and Bassi counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurley is defended easily by Bassi. Bassi tries a quick counter leg kick but Hurley is wise to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leozinho Bassi dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Hurley darts in looking for a takedown but Bassi gets double underhooks and turns Hurley into the cage. Bassi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurley, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bassi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hurley shoots and misses and Bassi counters with a flying knee. Nice. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hurley fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bassi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hurley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bassi sprawls well. Bassi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurley gets slowly back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bassi as he avoids it easily. Bassi throws a big counter head kick but Hurley avoids it with no problem. Hurley doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bassi counters with a head kick. That will keep Hurley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1# Hurley dives in and grabs Bassi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bassi pushes down on Hurley's head and hops out. Bassi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Hurley misses with a takedown attempt and Bassi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hurley is lucky that one didn't land flush. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hurley. Hurley misses with a takedown attempt and Bassi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hurley with a poor takedown and Bassi counters with a stiff right hand. Hurley fails to land the takedown.#T2# Hurley fails with the takedown. Bassi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Bassi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bassi stuffs the takedown. Bassi throws a fast counter high kick but Hurley manages to duck under it in time. Hurley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bassi as he avoids it easily. Bassi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hurley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Hurley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bassi's waist but Bassi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hurley off to one side. Hurley shoots and misses and Bassi counters with a flying knee. Nice. Hurley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bassi pinned against the cage. Bassi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hurley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBassi.#T3# Hurley fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bassi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Hurley fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bassi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Hurley with a poor takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hurley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bassi counters with a two punch combo. Hurley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurley is defended easily by Bassi. Hurley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBassi.#T4# Hurley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bassi sprawls well. Bassi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurley gets slowly back to his feet. Bassi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Hurley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bassi circles away. Hurley shoots in but Bassi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bassi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hurley closes the distance and clinches up with Bassi, looking for a takedown. Hurley pushes Bassi against the cage but Bassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hurley doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Bassi to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leozinho Bassi 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Hurley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bassi as he jumps to the side. Hurley shoots in but no luck this time. Hurley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bassi but Bassi pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bassi throws a big counter head kick but Hurley avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hurley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bassi defends it nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1# Hurley misses with a takedown and Bassi counters with a nice uppercut. Hurley misses with a takedown attempt and Bassi counters with a head kick. That will keep Hurley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Hurley misses with a takedown attempt - Bassi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hurley misses with a takedown attempt and Bassi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hurley is lucky that one didn't land flush. Hurley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bassi circles away. Bassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hurley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bassi defends well and Hurley ends up having to push Bassi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hurley looks for a takedown but Bassi sprawls well. John Hurley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leozinho Bassi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Nice takedown defense from Bassi. No joy for Hurley on that attempt. Hurley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bassi is fending him off so far but Hurley persists. Nope, Bassi circles away and we're back to standing. Bassi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hurley has a takedown stuffed. Bassi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hurley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bassi circles away. Bassi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Hurley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bassi counters with a big head kick but Hurley shrugs it off. #T3# Hurley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bassi as he avoids it easily. Bassi feints a counter leg kick. Hurley darts in looking for a takedown but Bassi gets double underhooks and turns Hurley into the cage. Hurley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBassi. Bassi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurley. Hurley gets slowly back to his feet. Bassi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hurley with a poor takedown and Bassi counters with a three punch combo that has Hurley backing up. Hurley nods at Bassi to acknowledge the strikes. Hurley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bassi pinned against the cage. Bassi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bassi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4# Hurley shoots and misses and Bassi counters with a big head kick but Hurley shrugs it off. Hurley shoots and misses and Bassi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hurley's knee momentarily. Hurley with a lazy takedown attempt and Bassi counters with a thumping low kick. Hurley darts in looking for a takedown but Bassi gets double underhooks and turns Hurley into the cage. Hurley throws out a loose jab but Bassi uses good head movement to avoid it. Hurley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bassi defends well and Hurley ends up having to push Bassi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bassi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hurley fails with a takedown attempt. Bassi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Leozinho Bassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bassi 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 24:30 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 24:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leozinho Bassi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1# Krocidal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bassi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Krocidal looks for a takedown but Bassi sprawls well. Krocidal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bassi back to the cage. Krocidal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. The referee calls for Krocidal to work.
Bassi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krocidal 's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krocidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bassi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Krocidal has had enough of the clinch but Bassi keeps him there for the moment. Krocidal is struggling to control the position.#T1# Krocidal dodges an elbow strike from Bassi.
Bassi misses with a knee strike.
Bassi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Krocidal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bassi is defending well. Krocidal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bassi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krocidal .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Krocidal . That's going to take a lot out of him. Bassi tries to land knees in the clinch but Krocidal avoids the damage to the body. Bassi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krocidal 's efforts to push away. Krocidal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bassi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bassi fails in his attempt to clinch. Bassi tries to clinch up. It looked like Krocidal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Krocidal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2# Krocidal tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Krocidal gets a clinch. #TD# Krocidal decides to pull guard. Bassi stopping the sweep attempt from Krocidal . Bassi tries to stand but Krocidal is controlling from the bottom. Bassi wants to stand and escape but instead Krocidal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU# Krocidal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Leon Bassi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bassi fails in his attempt to clinch. Krocidal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Krocidal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3##CL# Krocidal closes the distance and pushes Bassi back into the cage. Bassi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bassi gets underhooks to prevent Krocidal 's takedown attempt.
Bassi managing to block the knees to the body from Krocidal .
Bassi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krocidal is defending well for now. Krocidal looking for a takedown. Bassi lands a damaging elbow. Bassi throws a punch but it's blocked by Krocidal . Krocidal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Krocidal blocks a body shot from Bassi. #TD# Krocidal has picked Bassi up - he's going for a ride! Krocidal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Bassi pushes Krocidal off but Krocidal dives into side control.
#T4# Krocidal working the head with strikes. #SUB# Krocidal has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bassi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Krocidal yanks on the arm and Bassi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Krocidal .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Krocidal !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1# Forte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bassi manages to avoid it. Forte lands a jab-cross combination. Forte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bassi sprawls well. Bassi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Forte gets slowly back to his feet. Forte tries to close the distance and clinch but Bassi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Leleo Bassi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bassi swinging wildly here.
Bassi misses with a looping left. Forte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bassi manages to avoid it. Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Forte avoids it well and moves away. Forte looks for a takedown but Bassi sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bassi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Forte is looking to clinch but Bassi is avoiding it.
Forte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bassi. Bassi throws a shot from downtown. Forte moves away and avoids it.#T1# Forte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bassi. Forte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Forte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bassi tries to counter with a takedown but Forte is quick to defend against it. Leleo Bassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Forte. Forte moves away from the strike by Bassi. Forte tries to counter by closing the distance. Nice defenses there by Forte. Bassi misses with a looping left. Bassi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Forte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Forte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bassi throws a looping overhand right but Forte ducks down to avoid it. Bassi sets himself, and Forte steps forward looking for the clinch! Bassi avoids it this time. Bassi throws a right and a left that both miss. Sloppy strikes from Bassi. Those never looked like landing. Bassi takes a swing at Forte's ribcage but misses. Bassi throws a hook to the side of Forte's head but Forte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Forte tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Forte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bassi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bassi misses with a double jab.
Bassi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forte.
#T2# Bassi throws a shot from downtown. Forte moves away and avoids it. Forte misses with the combination.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Forte misses with a takedown #TD# and Bassi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bassi. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Forte has a closed guard, preventing Bassi from standing up. #SU# Bassi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. A big right from Bassi misses. Bassi scores with a nice strike. Bassi looks to throw the jab but Forte is out of range. Forte tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A telegraphed right hand from Bassi misses the target. Bassi throws a chopping leg kick but Forte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3# Forte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bassi loads up on a big right hand but Forte slips the punch. A little jabbing left from Forte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Forte fails to land the takedown. Forte looks winded! Forte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A jab from Bassi finds it's way through Forte's defenses. Bassi misses with a straight left. Forte moves in looking to clinch but Bassi pushes him off. Forte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forte looks for a takedown but Bassi sprawls well. Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Forte takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4# Forte fails in his attempt to clinch. Bassi misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Bassi. Forte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bassi appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Forte throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily. Bassi thows a left - swing and a miss! Forte defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand. Forte fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bassi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forte. Decent striking displayed by Bassi there.#CUT# It looks like Alexandre Forte has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forte is defended easily by Bassi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leleo Bassi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alexandre Forte's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bassi throws the left hand but Forte avoids the punch easily. Forte changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Forte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bassi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forte somewhat. Forte tries to clinch up. Forte tries to clinch up. Bassi throws the left hand but Forte avoids the punch easily. Forte wants to counter the offense by Bassi and move into the clinch position. Forte shoots for a takedown but Bassi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Forte avoids it well and moves away. Bassi throws a looping overhand right but Forte ducks down to avoid it. As Bassi backs off Forte throws a huge counter combo but Bassi manages to avoid it all. Bassi throws a hook but Forte avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Forte tries to clinch up. Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bassi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Forte closes the distance and clinches up with Bassi, looking for a takedown. Forte pushes Bassi against the cage but Bassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Leleo Bassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Forte. Bassi lands with a good body shot.#T1# Bassi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forte.
Forte is breathing heavily. Bassi misses with a two punch combination.
Forte tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Bassi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Bassi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Forte controls his leg. #SU# Bassi stands up and beckons Forte to join him on the feet. Bassi blocks a head kick by Forte.
Bassi tries to counter with a takedown but Forte is quick to defend against it. Nice shot lands for Bassi. Forte avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A jab from Bassi misses. Bassi misses with a hook. Forte feints the counter takedown. Bassi closes the distance and lands a one-two.#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! A big left from Bassi misses. Forte tries a head kick but it misses.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Forte dodges the punch combination from Bassi.
Bassi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forte can do to turn this around? Bassi looks to throw the jab but Forte is out of range. Forte ducks under a wild hook from Bassi. Leleo Bassi is winning the standup battle so far. Bassi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A swing and a miss from Bassi. Forte tries to clinch but Bassi moves out of range. Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Forte avoids it well and moves away. Forte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bassi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bassi throws a sloppy head kick and Forte moves out of range easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forte is defended easily by Bassi.#T3# Bassi misses with a hook. Forte ducked under it nicely. Sloppy strikes from Bassi. Those never looked like landing. Bassi throws out a loose jab but Forte uses good head movement to avoid it. Bassi throws a head kick but Forte moves out of range.
Bassi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bassi throws a series of punches but Forte moves out of range. Forte feints the counter takedown. Bassi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Forte misses with a takedown attempt - Bassi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bassi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Forte.#T4# A combination from Bassi does no damage. #TD2# Forte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bassi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Bassi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Leleo Bassi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bassi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forte. Forte wants to counter with a clinch but Bassi pushes him away. Bassi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bassi defends well and Forte ends up having to push Bassi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Forte defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand. Bassi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bassi throws a hook but Forte blocks it. Bassi misses with a few strikes there.
Bassi keeps the fight on the outside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leleo Bassi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Alexandre Forte's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Bassi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bassi wants it to stay on the feet. Forte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Bassi counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU# Bassi gets to his feet - Forte follows without any prompting. Bassi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forte.
Bassi missing with a left hand there. Forte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Forte defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand. Forte is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Forte moves forwards but Bassi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Forte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bassi looks to land a left hand but Forte moved out of range nicely. Forte shoots in for a takedown but Bassi shows good takedown defense. #T1# Forte avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bassi thows a left - swing and a miss! Bassi throws a hook but Forte blocks it. Bassi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Forte tries to clinch up#TD# and Bassi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU# Bassi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Forte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bassi throws out the jab. Bassi tries a head kick but it misses.
Forte fails with a takedown attempt. Leleo Bassi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Leleo Bassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Forte.#T2# A slow jab from Bassi misses its intended target. Bassi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forte looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Bassi counters with a single leg into guard. Forte didn't expect that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU# Bassi stands up from guard. Let's bang! Bassi throws a leg kick but Forte sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bassi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bassi digs a good hook to Forte's body.
Bassi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bassi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Alexandre Forte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Forte shoots in looking for a takedown but Bassi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bassi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bassi swivels and escapes.#T3# Forte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bassi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromForte. Bassi wants to land a leg kick but Forte is out of range. Bassi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Forte walks into a stiff left hand from Bassi. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forte is defended easily by Bassi. Bassi loads up on a big right hand but Forte slips the punch. Bassi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. No joy there for Bassi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bassi throws out the jab. Forte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4# Forte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bassi. Forte has a takedown stuffed. Bassi tries to counter with a takedown but Forte is quick to defend against it. Bassi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bassi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bassi missing with a left hand there. Forte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Forte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Bassi. That snapped Forte's head back.
Bassi throws a looping overhand right but Forte ducks down to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bassi loads up on a big right hand but Forte slips the punch. Alexandre Forte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bassi lands with an uppercut that bounces Forte off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight! Leleo Bassi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bassi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leleo Bassi!
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Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Bassi closes the distance and clinches. Krocidal looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Bassi lands an elbow that stopped Krocidal in his tracks for a moment. Bassi stalling the fight.
Bassi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krocidal 's face.
Bassi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krocidal backwards. Bassi taking a breather. Krocidal jumps guard but Bassi stands there with Krocidal around his waist. Krocidal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krocidal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bassi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krocidal 's defenses. Bassi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bassi lands an elbow that stopped Krocidal in his tracks for a moment. Bassi lands an elbow just above Krocidal 's eye. A nice left hand lands by Bassi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bassi has Krocidal pushed against the cage. Bassi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bassi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Bassi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bassi lands an elbow that stopped Krocidal in his tracks for a moment. Bassi lands a nice knee to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Bassi.
Bassi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krocidal 's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bassi. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bassi obliges. Bassi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krocidal 's defenses. Bassi lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bassi.
Bassi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Krocidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bassi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bassi is stalling here.
Bassi lands an elbow inside that Krocidal shrugs off. #T2# Stalling in the clinch from Bassi.
Bassi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bassi connects with a knee to the head.
Bassi with a knee to the head.
Bassi controlling the action here for a moment.
Bassi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bassi landing knees to the head.
Bassi lands an elbow inside. Bassi connects with a knee to the head.
Krocidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Krocidal blocks an elbow strike. Bassi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3# Krocidal goes for a takedown attempt but Bassi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bassi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bassi lands an elbow inside. Bassi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Bassi.
Bassi lands an elbow inside that Krocidal shrugs off. Krocidal is trying to break the clinch but Bassi has him pressed against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4# Bassi gets through Krocidal 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bassi lands an elbow inside. Knees in the clinch landing for Bassi.
Bassi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bassi lands an elbow inside that Krocidal shrugs off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bassi just leaning against Krocidal , taking a breather. Bassi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Bassi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bassi landing knees to the body.
Krocidal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bassi is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bassi dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Krocidal gets tackled into the cage by Bassi. Bassi maintains the clinch. Bassi is pushing Krocidal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bassi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bassi lands a body shot. Bassi lands a left hand.
Krocidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bassi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krocidal 's defenses. Bassi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bassi on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krocidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bassi lands an elbow that stopped Krocidal in his tracks for a moment. Bassi landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bassi effectively controlling the action here. Bassi has Krocidal pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Bassi leaning against his opponent.
Bassi lands a right hand. Bassi lands a nice elbow. Krocidal 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bassi scores a nice knee to the body.
Bassi connects with a knee to the head.
Bassi is pushing Krocidal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bassi wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bassi. #T2# Krocidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Bassi just leaning against Krocidal , taking a breather. Bassi lands a knee to the head.
Krocidal is struggling to control the position. Bassi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Krocidal lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bassi connects with a knee to the head.
Bassi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krocidal 's face.
Bassi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Krocidal wants to break free but Bassi has control.
Bassi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bassi lands an elbow inside. Bassi lands an elbow inside. Bassi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3# Bassi lands with a right to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bassi. Bassi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bassi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bassi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Krocidal avoids the elbow strike from Bassi, against the cage.
Bassi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Krocidal has had enough of the clinch but Bassi keeps him there for the moment. Bassi has Krocidal pushed against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Bassi.
Krocidal tries to break the clinch but Bassi is controlling the position. Bassi scores with a hook to the body.#T4# Bassi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krocidal 's defenses. Bassi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bassi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Bassi. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krocidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bassi lands a nice elbow. Bassi lands an elbow inside. Krocidal stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bassi.
Bassi landing knees to the head.
Bassi lands a damaging elbow. Krocidal wants a takedown.
Krocidal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bassi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bassi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Bassi darts in and clinches Krocidal up against the cage. Bassi lands a nice elbow. Bassi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krocidal 's defenses. Bassi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bassi lands a knee to the head.
Bassi lands an elbow just above Krocidal 's eye. A nice right hand lands inside from Bassi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bassi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bassi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bassi scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bassi. Bassi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krocidal backwards. #T1# Bassi connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Bassi slows down the pace here.
Bassi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bassi. Bassi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krocidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bassi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bassi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krocidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Leon Bassi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Bassi lands an elbow inside that Krocidal shrugs off. A head punch on the inside from Bassi fails to land. Bassi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Bassi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krocidal is defending well for now. Krocidal is trying to break free. Bassi lands a knee to the head.
Bassi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krocidal blocks it with crossed arms. Krocidal blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bassi lands an elbow inside. A short right from Bassi on the inside. Bassi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bassi lands an elbow inside. #T3# Krocidal is looking for a takedown. Bassi landing knees to the head.
Krocidal tries to pull guard but Bassi won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bassi obliges. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krocidal as Bassi tries to tie him up. #BC# Krocidal manages to break the clinch.
Bassi tries to clinch there but Krocidal circles away.
Krocidal throws a quick counter head kick but Bassi was just out of range.#CL2# Bassi takes the fight into the clinch. Krocidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bassi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bassi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4# Bassi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bassi.
Krocidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bassi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krocidal 's efforts to push away. Come on Bassi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bassi scores a nice knee to the body.
Bassi controlling the action here for a moment.
Krocidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Bassi won't allow it.
Jimmy Krocidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bassi scores with a shot to the side of Krocidal 's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Leon Bassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bassi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Mangel scores the fight 24:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 24:30 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bassi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1# Ataucusi throws a lazy right hand but Bassi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bassi needs to keep his hands up - Ataucusi had a free shot at his head there. Ataucusi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bassi 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. Ataucusi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bassi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bassi throws a big counter head kick but Ataucusi avoids it with no problem. Ataucusi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bassi. #KD# Ataucusi cracks Bassi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ataucusi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bassi to stand back up! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD# Ataucusi sends Bassi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ataucusi is motioning to the referee to let Bassi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Bassi is rocked! Ataucusi knocks out Bassi with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ataucusi before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ataucusi picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nestor Ataucusi! Nestor Ataucusi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Monster gets a takedown into half guard. Nho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Monster wants to take a breather but Nho is having none of it. #SUB2# Nho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monster pulls his head out easily. Monster is controlling the pace.
Nho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Monster lands with a punch from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Nho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monster pulls his head out easily. Monster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Monster seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nho for as long as he can get away with.#T1# Nho wants to get back to full guard. Monster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nho keeps working. Nho trying to control here.
Monster wants to control but Nho is keeping him busy. Nho controlling the position well. #SUB2# Nho actively working from the bottom here. Monster slips a nice elbow through Nho's hands, connecting with Nho's forehead.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Monster wants to control but Nho is keeping him busy. Nho wants to improve his position but Monster is controlling well.
Monster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Nho is looking to control Monster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nho avoid being mounted? Monster wants to take a breather but Nho is having none of it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Monster in particular looking to stall. Monster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Nho tries to lock up and control but Monster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Monster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Nho tries to hold on but Monster postures up.#T3# Monster controlling from the full mount. Monster trying to control but Nho is having none of it. Monster looking to control and managing it successfully. Nho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4# Monster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Monster lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. BOOM! Monster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Monster unloading with bombs! Nho wants to control but Monster is having none of it. Monster with good strikes from the mount here! Nho wants to control but Monster is having none of it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monster lands a couple of good shots and Nho has given up his back, trying to escape the position! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Nho defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Monster's arms. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Monster avoiding Nho 's attempts to control his hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pale Monster dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nho takes one on the button.#TD# Monster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Monster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Nho struggling a bit here. Nho is looking for a sweep. Nho is trying to control Monster's posture but Monster avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nho is not content to let Monster control the position. Nho being controlled for a moment. #T1# Check out the look on Monster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Monster scores with a couple of short elbows. Pale Monster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nho looking for a sweep but Monster has passed into full mount! Oh no! Nho tries to hold on but Monster postures up. Monster raining down shots from the mount! Monster controlling his opponent. Nho is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB# Monster looking for a guillotine from mount but Nho is having none of it. Monster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nho can do to turn this around? Monster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Monster tries to control but Nho wriggling away. Monster looking to control and managing it successfully. Nho tries to hold on but Monster pushes him away. Nho is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3# Nho is bucking up trying to escape but Monster cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Monster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Nho can't escape the position.
Nho tries to hold on but Monster pushes him away. Monster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Nho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Monster with shots to the head and body - Nho looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB# Monster looking to secure an arm triangle but Nho defends it well. Monster trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# Monster prevents Nho from getting the reversal. Monster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Nho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Monster content just to control the position here. Monster avoids the attempt from Nho to control. Nho has given up his back here.
Nho is breathing heavily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Monster has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Nho is in real trouble here. Monster gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Nho is tapping out! Monster wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pale Monster! Pale Monster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 26
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1# Krupok misses with the combination.
#TD2# Krupok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krupok showed some decent athleticism there. Krupok is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bas works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Bas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Krupok has his hands clasped together but Bas extends and breaks Krupok's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dwyane Bas!
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Event:
CCR 24
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1# Bassi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2# It looks like Leon Bassi has been cut. Bassi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bassi scrambles back to his feet. Alves tries to clinch up but Bassi circles away and keeps his distance. Alves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Nice defenses there by Alves. Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A head kick misses from Alves. A swing and a miss from Bassi. Alves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bassi's head. Alves throws out a loose jab but Bassi uses good head movement to avoid it. Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bassi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bassi scrambles back to his feet. Bassi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Bassi. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bassi lands a jab to the head.
Alves wants to clinch up but Bassi keeps it at a distance.#T1# Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bassi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandon Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Alves. Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A punch lands to the side of Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride. Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily. Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bassi finds it's way round the side to connect with Alves's head. Bassi throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves. Bassi throws a shot to the body.
Bassi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bassi throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot. Bassi punishes Alves's body with a nice straight punch. Bassi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Alves. Bassi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bassi. 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! Bassi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bassi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alves sprawls and moves away.#T2# Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves looks winded! Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi throws a body shot but no joy. Alves is looking to clinch but Bassi is avoiding it.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bassi. Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bassi. Alves darts in trying to clinch#TD# so Bassi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU# Bassi stands and steps away. Alves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Bassi throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves tries to clinch up but Bassi circles away and keeps his distance. Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3# Bassi connects with a crisp jab. Alves connects with a jab. Bassi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.#CL2# Alves clinches up with Bassi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Bassi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Alves. Bassi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bassi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Alves wants to clinch up but Bassi keeps it at a distance. Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bassi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bassi throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily. A head kick misses from Alves. Bassi throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot. Alves is looking to clinch. Bassi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Bassi loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch. A big left from Bassi misses. Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bassi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily. Alves throws a head kick that misses. Bassi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bassi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alves in his tracks. Bassi throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bassi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bassi lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bassi lands with a straight right. Alves didn't see that one coming. Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bassi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Leon Bassi's cut. That's time! Bassi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Bassi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bassi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Alves scores with a head kick.
Bassi lands a jab to Alves's midsection. Jab, jab by Bassi - just one landing. Alves walks into a jab. Alves throws a jab when Bassi was well out of range. Alves throws a head kick that misses. Alves slips a jab and a cross from Bassi.
Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Alves tries to clinch #TD# and Bassi counters with a takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU# Bassi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alves to his feet. Bassi misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely. Alves shapes to counter with a head kick. Bassi throws out a powerful jab. Alves lands a head kick. Bassi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Alves is breathing heavily. Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Bassi lands the left hand. Bassi lands a jab to the head.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bassi lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Bassi misses with a looping right. Alves throws a fast counter high kick but Bassi manages to duck under it in time. Alves moves out of range of the strikes. Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bassi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Leon Bassi is winning the standup battle so far. Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Bassi thows a left - swing and a miss! Alves blocks a jab. Bassi just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bassi. Beautiful body shot. The fighters circling - Bassi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bassi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves. Bassi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alves sprawls and moves away. Alves throws a head kick that Bassi semi-blocks.
#T2# Alves lands a head kick!
Bassi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Alves avoids it well and moves away. Good standup being displayed there by Bassi as he connects with a hook. Bassi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Alves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Alves avoids it well and moves away. Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bassi. Bassi lands with a right hand. Bassi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Bassi lands with a hook. Alves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Danga de danga de dang - Bassi scores with a four punch combination! A big right from Bassi misses. Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3# A right-left combo lands from Bassi. Bassi lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bassi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Bassi connects with a right hand. Alves shakes it off. The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Alves drives through and clinches with Bassi against the cage.
#BC# Bassi breaks from the clinch.
Alves defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand. Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
#CL2# Alves clinches up with Bassi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Alves dodges the punch combination from Bassi.
#T4# Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bassi. Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Bassi. Bassi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bassi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Alves throws a head kick but Bassi moves out of range.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Alves avoids it well and moves away. Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily. Bassi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bassi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bassi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around? Good exchange - Bassi coming out on top. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Alves. Alves moves away from the strike by Bassi. Alves raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Bassi lands a nice looking body shot.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bassi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Leon Bassi's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Bassi does a little dance to reset his feet. A head kick misses from Alves. Bassi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Alves lands a head kick!
Bassi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range. Sloppy strikes from Bassi. Those never looked like landing. Bassi throws a big shot that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Bassi. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet. Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alves doesn't seem bothered though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bassi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jab, jab by Bassi - just one landing. Bassi misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Bassi. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Bassi looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely. Alves misses with a head kick.
#T1# Bassi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bassi lands a jab to the nose. Bassi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves. Alves lands a high kick!
Bassi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bassi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range. Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Bassi scores with a nice right hand.
Alves avoids the body shot from Bassi.
Alves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bassi momentarily.
A big right from Bassi misses. Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bassi. Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bassi lands a body shot.
Leon Bassi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Alves lands with a hook. Bassi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Alves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bassi. Bassi throws a jab when Alves was well out of range. Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Alves has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bassi throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it. A head kick misses from Alves. Bassi connects with the punch. Alves connects with a high kick. Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Bassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alves doesn't seem bothered though. Bassi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A head kick from Alves lands but Bassi takes it in his stride. #T3# Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bassi finds it's way round the side to connect with Alves's head. Bassi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively. Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Bassi.
Alves throws a head kick that misses. Bassi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bassi moves away from the strike by Alves. Alves defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand. Bassi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bassi throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily. Alves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bassi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4# Bassi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bassi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range. Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alves slips under a jab from Bassi. Bassi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Brandon Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bassi takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses. Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bassi walks into a jab. Alves takes a swing at Bassi's ribcage but misses. Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bassi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Alves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bassi moves into range and connects with a jab. Bassi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Bassi's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bassi misses with a looping left. Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily. Alves fails in his attempt to clinch. A right-left combo lands from Bassi.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leon Bassi. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bassi, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bassi! A relieved looking Leon Bassi 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:
Stomp-a-thon 56
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Bassi doesn't manage to clinch there - Collis circles away.
Collis throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Bassi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bassi misses with a knee to the head. Collis tries to break the clinch but Bassi is controlling the position. Bassi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Collis after a bit of a struggle. Collis stops a takedown attempt from Bassi.
A frustrated look appears on Collis's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bassi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collis backwards. The referee calls for Bassi to work.
Bassi throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Collis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bassi tries to clinch but Collis is having none of it. Collis throws a big counter combination but Bassi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Collis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1# Bassi is looking to clinch but Collis is avoiding it.
Collis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Bassi clinches with his opponent.
Collis wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Collis breaks from the clinch.
Max Collis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Collis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Collis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bassi circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Bassi moves into the clinch successfully.
Collis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Collis letting Bassi take a breather here. Bassi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bassi lands a left hand.
Bassi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Collis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Max Collis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lezer Bassi. Collis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2##CL2# Bassi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bassi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bassi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collis blocks it with crossed arms. Bassi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collis avoids it. Bassi is looking for a takedown. Bassi has Collis pressed against the cage, preventing Collis from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Collis has had enough of the clinch but Bassi keeps him there for the moment. Collis wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bassi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Collis is pressed up against the cage. Bassi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Collis down to the mat. Collis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL2# Bassi has managed to clinch.
Bassi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bassi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collis blocks it with crossed arms. Bassi misses with a knee strike.
Bassi looks winded!#BC# Collis breaks from the clinch.
Collis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bassi circles away quickly and effectively. Collis lands a jab to Bassi's midsection. Bassi tries to clinch but Collis is having none of it. Collis misses with a double jab.
Bassi darts in trying to clinch and Collis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Bassi doesn't manage to clinch there - Collis circles away.
Bassi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Collis misses with the combination.
Bassi fails in his attempt to clinch. Collis is looking to counter punch. Bassi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Collis. Bassi does a little dance to reset his feet. Bassi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Collis counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bassi goes for a takedown attempt but Collis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Collis will probably get the nod. That's time! Collis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Bassi tries for a takedown but Collis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Collis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bassi wants to clinch.#CL2# Bassi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collis, pushing him back against the cage. Our sources have told us that Collis has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bassi. Collis being controlled against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Collis is trying to break the clinch but Bassi is controlling him. Bassi misses with an elbow over the top. Bassi misses with some punches.
#T1# Collis is pressed up against the cage. Bassi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Collis down to the mat. Collis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. No joy there for Collis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bassi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Collis appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Bassi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collis, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Collis manages to break the clinch.
Max Collis is winning the standup battle so far. Collis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bassi closes the distance but Collis moves to the side letting Collis counter with a right hand. Horrible takedown attempt by Bassi or perhaps it was just good defense by Collis, which made it look bad. Max Collis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lezer Bassi.#CL# Collis closes the distance and pushes Bassi back into the cage.#T2# Bassi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Collis wants to break free but Bassi has control.
Bassi goes for a takedown attempt but Collis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Collis throws a wild body kick that Bassi sees coming a mile off. Bassi tries to clinch there but Collis circles away.
Bassi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Bassi tries to keep at a distance but Collis has taken the fight into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Collis prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Bassi.
#T3# Bassi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bassi misses with a knee strike.
Bassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collis avoids it. Bassi is breathing heavily. Bassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collis avoids it. Bassi keeps control of Collis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bassi trying to control the position but instead, Collis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bassi into the cage. Collis is trying to push Bassi away but Bassi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bassi taking a breather. Bassi pressing his opponent against the cage. Collis can't break the clinch.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Collis is trying to force a seperation but Bassi has the dominant position. A bit of stalling here from Bassi.
Bassi prevents Collis from breaking the clinch. Collis tries to break the clinch but Bassi is controlling the position. Lezer Bassi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bassi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bassi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bassi is working for takedown but Collis is calmly controlling the position for now. Bassi leaning his opponent against the cage. Bassi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collis blocks it with crossed arms. 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 Max Collis 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. This is the final round! #R3# Bassi fails in his attempt to clinch. Bassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Collis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Collis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bassi fails to land the takedown. Bassi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. It looked like Collis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2# Bassi closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bit of stalling here from Bassi.
Bassi misses with an elbow over the top. Bassi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A head punch on the inside from Bassi fails to land. #T1# Bassi is looking for a takedown. Max Collis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lezer Bassi. A frustrated look appears on Collis's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bassi looking for a takedown. Bassi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bassi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Collis is keeping busy. Bassi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bassi has Collis pressed against the cage, preventing Collis from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bassi tries to score a body lock takedown but Collis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC# Collis manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Bassi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bassi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Collis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bassi misses with an elbow over the top. Lezer Bassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bassi lands an elbow that stopped Collis in his tracks for a moment. The referee is keeping an eye on Bassi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bassi tries to land knees in the clinch but Collis avoids the damage to the body. Bassi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Collis can't break the clinch.
Collis avoids the elbow strike from Bassi, against the cage.
Collis wants to break free but Bassi has control.
Collis is trying to break the clinch but Bassi has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Collis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bassi tries to clinch but Collis moves out of range. Collis throwing a counter right hand but Bassi manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick from Collis misses. Bassi tries for a takedown but Collis circles away easily and Collis counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Bassi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lezer Bassi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Collis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bassi moves in looking to clinch but Collis pushes him off. Collis scores with a nice head shot. Bassi tries to clinch but fails miserably and Collis counters with a series of strikes. Bassi will be more careful next time no doubt. The fight stays on the outside here - Bassi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Collis throws a big counter combination but Bassi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bassi goes for a double leg but Collis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Collis continues to drive forward. Collis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bassi. Collis misses with a series of wild punches.
Bassi tries to close the distance and clinch but Collis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##CL# Collis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bassi is trying to maintain a safe position but Collis gets an underhook and turns Bassi into the cage. Bassi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Collis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Collis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Collis throws a right hand that Bassi ducks under and follows up with a left that Bassi also avoids with ease. Bassi wants to clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bassi is looking to clinch but Collis is avoiding it.
Max Collis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Collis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Collis showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collis, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Collis! A relieved looking Max Collis 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:
ISLAND FC 19
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1# Mikio misses with a looping right. Mikio lands a jab. Bas's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Mikio looks to throw the jab but Bas is out of range. Bas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Nice cross by Mikio. Mikio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bas moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Mikio connects with a looping right hand.
Mikio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've been told by Mikio's head coaches at The Bear's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mikio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bas on the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Mikio misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Bas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mikio works Bas's body with a nice hook.#T1##KD# Oooooh!!! Mikio has knocked Bas down with a huge combo! Mikio steps away and waves a wobbly Bas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Bas is rocked! Mikio walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mikio swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bas's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asato Mikio! A victorious Asato Mikio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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