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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Bravado 16
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Govandekal moves into the clinch. Govandekal lands a body punch. Surano looking to throw knees to the head but Govandekal is blocking nicely.
Govandekal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Surano moves into range and clinches up with Govandekal. Govandekal lands an elbow inside. #CUT# It looks like Tung Surano has been cut.#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Surano rushes Govandekal and presses him up against the cage. Surano working aggressively here.
Surano is trying to pull guard but Govandekal has him pressed against the cage. A short uppercut from Govandekal. Surano scores with a knee to the head.
Govandekal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Surano backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Govandekal avoiding damage as Surano throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Govandekal. Govandekal lands a nice shot to the body. A short left from Govandekal. Surano is looking to break free of the clinch but Govandekal has double underhooks. #T1# Govandekal avoiding damage as Surano throws knees to the body.
Surano tries for a takedown but Govandekal manages to get underhooks.
Govandekal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Surano up against the cage.#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Surano misses with a takedown letting Govandekal counter with a right hand. Thorwald Govandekal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tung Surano. Surano looks winded!#CL# Govandekal rushes Surano and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Govandekal connects with a high kick. #CL# Govandekal darts in and clinches Surano up against the cage. Govandekal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Govandekal taking a breather. Surano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Govandekal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Govandekal lands an elbow inside that Surano shrugs off. Govandekal lands an elbow inside. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Govandekal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2# Surano moves into range and clinches up with Govandekal. Surano tries a knee to the head but Govandekal blocks it.
#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Surano misses with a knee strike.
#BC# Govandekal manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Govandekal pushes Surano up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Govandekal gets control of Surano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Govandekal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Govandekal pulls Surano in close to his closed guard and prevents Surano from doing any damage or advancing position. Govandekal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Govandekal connects with a nice short shot to Surano's temple. #T3# Govandekal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Surano trying to control but Govandekal postures up.
Govandekal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU# Govandekal stands up from half guard. Govandekal scores with a head kick.
#CL# Govandekal clinches. Govandekal is leaning against Surano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4##BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Govandekal moves into the clinch. Govandekal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Govandekal working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD# Govandekal pulls guard effortlessly. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Govandekal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES# Govandekal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Surano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Govandekal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Govandekal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Govandekal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Surano sprawls well initially but Govandekal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Govandekal winds up and cracks Surano with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tung Surano's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD# Govandekal shoots in and bounces Surano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Surano is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Govandekal dives into side control.
#REVB##SU# Govandekal decides to stand back up. #CL# Govandekal clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Govandekal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Surano up against the cage. Govandekal lands a shoulder strike. Surano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorwald Govandekal has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Govandekal manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL# Govandekal rushes Surano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A body shot lands from Govandekal.
#TD# Govandekal manages to pull guard.
#ES# Govandekal manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Surano is breathing heavily. Govandekal stalls. A right hand to the body from Govandekal.
#TD# Govandekal pulls guard successfully.
Surano won't allow Govandekal to sweep him here. Govandekal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Surano's guard. #REVR##SU# Surano is working an open guard so Govandekal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL# Govandekal has closed the distance and engaged Surano in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Surano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Govandekal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Surano backwards. Govandekal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Surano can do to turn this around? Govandekal is pushing Surano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC# Govandekal manages to break the clinch.
#T2##TD# Govandekal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Govandekal lands in his opponent's guard. Govandekal postures up and lands a big shot to Surano's brow. Govandekal distracts Surano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Govandekal landing with the ground and pound. #SU# Surano is working an open guard so Govandekal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##TD# Govandekal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU# Govandekal stands up from Surano's guard - Govandekal perhaps looking for a knockout. Govandekal lands a high kick!
#ROC# Surano is rocked!#TD# Govandekal closes the distance looking for a takedown. Surano stuffs it but Govandekal still has hold of him. Govandekal picks Surano up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Govandekal slams Surano to the floor and that's really hurt Surano - he doesn't know where he is! Govandekal throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorwald Govandekal! The defeated Tung Surano had this to say: 'Well today I'm not happy, you know I made a lot of mistakes and underestimated Jarred. But you know this sport of MMA is all about the best fighter in the ring at that moment. I know I was the better fighter but I got careless and the result is a loss. Thank you fans for coming out... *leaves ring*'.
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Event:
Sin City 10 Lahey v Shreve
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Reid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reid throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control. Diaz scoring with punches and elbows. Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reid to see if he's OK. Diaz working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reid takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2# Diaz is working to tighten his grip on Reid's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Reid has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Diaz is really squeezing tight and eventually Reid passes out! Diaz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ragnar Diaz! An out of breath Ragnar Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
B20: Fitzpatrick vs Vinicius 2
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1# Rongway misses with a left hand #TD2# and Andrews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rongway won't be happy with that. Andrews creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rongway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. The strikes coming from Andrews are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Andrews tries to advance to mount but Rongway denies him. Andrews misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Andrews is staying tight to Rongway's torso, preventing him from escaping. Andrews trying to control the position but Rongway is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rongway taking a bit of punishment here - Andrews scoring with strikes. #CUT2# It looks like Clement Rongway has been cut. Andrews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Andrews content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1# Andrews is putting a hurting on Rongway here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2# Clement Rongway's cut is getting worse. Andrews tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Rongway takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT2# Jeez, Clement Rongway's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clement Rongway's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Justin Andrews! A relieved looking Justin Andrews 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:
Bravado 12: Road to Glory
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1# Hands tries to bum rush Urabey with a series of wild strikes but Urabey uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Urabey appears to be looking for a big counter. Urabey misses with a wild combination.
Hands is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Urabey with a body shot. Urabey throws a head kick that misses. Urabey throws a head kick that misses. Hands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urabey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hands. Urabey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hands paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hands misses with a wild body shot. Hands misses with a body shot.
Hands takes a swing at Urabey's ribcage but misses. Urabey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urabey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Urabey throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily. Hands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. No joy there for Urabey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urabey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hands let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Urabey. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet. Hands is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urabey rather than just go for the knockout. Urabey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hands's head.#T1# Urabey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Urabey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Urabey stuffs the takedown attempt from Hands. Hands gets slowly back to his feet. Urabey throwing a counter right hand but Hands manages to avoid it. Kenu Urabey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Urabey tries to clinch enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab. Urabey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urabey avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Urabey on the wrong end of a nice hook. Urabey throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand. Urabey lands with a cross. Urabey takes a shot right to the bread basket. Urabey is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Hands connects with a single shot there. Urabey misses with a double jab
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2# Urabey is rocked! Hands has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2# Urabey swings widly with a right hand
and Hands counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hands dips to his left and cracks Urabey with an uppercut! Oh Urabey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hands's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hands duly obliges. Hands drops Urabey with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Urabey! Hands dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pillow Hands! Pillow Hands looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You sucked at WWE, now you came to suck on the octagon? Do something useful and kill yourself, Reigns, my bitch'.
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Event:
TUF round 8
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Gardner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gardner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crespo takes a step back to recover. #TD2# Gardner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crespo sprawls well initially but Gardner persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Crespo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crespo.#SUB2# Gardner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crespo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gardner has Crespo in his guard.#REVR# Crespo tries to stand but Gardner is controlling from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crespo trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom. #T1# Crespo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Gardner has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crespo stands up over Gardner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Gardner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardner being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Gardner has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though. Crespo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Gardner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2##SUB2# Gardner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well. Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Crespo wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position. Crespo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Crespo is working Gardner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Crespo is in close to Gardner's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gardner trying to control the position.
#SUB# Crespo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2# Gardner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gardner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Gardner's legs - danger averted. Gardner is trying to keep Crespo in close.
Crespo scoring with some ground and pound. Crespo passes Gardner's left leg - he's now in half guard. Gardner trying to control but Crespo postures up.
#SUB2# Gardner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crespo pulls his head out easily. Gardner is staying active underneath Crespo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Gardner is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# Gardner taking some punishment here, with Crespo in his half guard. Crespo is thwarting Gardner's attempts to control the position. Crespo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Crespo working Gardner over with strikes. Gardner trying to control here.
#SUB2# Gardner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Gardner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gardner tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo 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# Gardner has a takedown stuffed. Dustin Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice body punch from Gardner. Crespo scores with a head kick. Gardner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Crespo misses with a few strikes there.
Crespo feints a jab promting Gardner to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gardner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Gardner works over Crespo's head and body with a nice combination. Crespo leaves Gardner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. As Gardner tries to get set, Crespo tries to push him back and clinch up but Gardner manages to avoid the attempt. Gardner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC# Gardner is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crespo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gardner to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Crespo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christian Crespo! A very excited looking Christian Crespo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Death Squad 340:Karol v Alex
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Nice straight punches there by Tiyapairat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiyapairat.#CL2# Tiyapairat rushes Belle and presses him up against the ropes. Belle scores with a shoulder strike. Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Belle misses with a body punch.
Belle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it. Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Keto Belle has been cut. Tiyapairat lands a body punch in the clinch. Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but Belle blocks with his arms.
Belle lands on the inside with an uppercut. Belle managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Tiyapairat lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Belle pushes Tiyapairat back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Belle lands a nice shot to the body. Belle is trying to stall.
Belle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belle is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position. Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
#T1##BC# Belle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Belle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Samak Tiyapairat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Belle fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Belle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Danga de danga de dang - Belle scores with a four punch combination!#CUT# It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut. Tiyapairat stuffs the takedown. Belle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiyapairat.
Belle defending well as Tiyapairat loads up on a big left hand. #TD# Belle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tiyapairat to the mat! Tiyapairat manages to get full guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. 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! Tiyapairat keeping full guard, as Belle tries to pass. Belle is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiyapairat has wrist control.#SUB# Belle drops back looking for a leg! Tiyapairat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiyapairat manages to kick Belle off! Belle jumps back into Tiyapairat's guard. #T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Belle is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiyapairat has wrist control. Belle trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom. Belle with a flurry of punches that miss. Belle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Belle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Belle is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiyapairat has wrist control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Belle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiyapairat works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Belle looking to sit in guard and control but Tiyapairat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Belle 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. Belle looking for a sweep. Not yet Belle, not yet. Belle working a defensive guard here.
Belle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Belle trying to control the position.
#T4# Tiyapairat preventing the sweep. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Tiyapairat throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Tiyapairat takes the fight into the clinch. Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Belle is working Tiyapairat over against the ropes.#BC# Belle manages to break the clinch.
Belle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiyapairat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A combination from Belle does no damage. Belle lands with an uppercut that bounces Tiyapairat off the ropes and back into range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samak Tiyapairat will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Belle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiyapairat tries to avoid it but Belle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiyapairat to the ground. Tiyapairat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Tiyapairat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiyapairat wants it to stay on the feet.#CL# Belle gets a clinch. Belle tries to work over Tiyapairat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Belle is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keto Belle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Belle has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
A frustrated look appears on Belle's face as he tries to break the clinch. Belle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is looking to control Belle's arms but Belle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tiyapairat has his back to the ropes. Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Belle avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Belle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD# Belle decides to pull guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Tiyapairat postures up.
#T1# Belle is really struggling to control Tiyapairat but he's trying to hold on to the position. Belle 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. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Tiyapairat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Belle is proving hard to escape from. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Belle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tiyapairat digs a good hook to Belle's body.
Tiyapairat with a hook. Tiyapairat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Belle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Belle.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Belle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Belle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Belle takes a knee to the side of the body. Belle scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC# Belle manages to break the clinch.
Keto Belle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Belle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tiyapairat did well to prevent Belle getting side control.#T3# Belle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Belle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiyapairat sees it coming and defends easily. Belle is looking to take a break and control but Tiyapairat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Belle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tiyapairat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Tiyapairat is trying to stand up here but Belle is controlling him well. Belle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Belle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiyapairat's head. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Belle lands strikes from half guard. Tiyapairat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Belle throwing shots but Tiyapairat is blocking nicely. Belle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Belle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Tiyapairat tries to kick Belle off but Belle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Belle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tiyapairat defending well though. #SUB# Belle wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiyapairat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Belle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. 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 Keto Belle will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Tiyapairat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD# Tiyapairat tries to sprawl but Belle drives through with a takedown into half guard. Tiyapairat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belle. Belle not landing any meaningful shots this time. Belle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Belle missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB# Belle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keto Belle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Belle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiyapairat keeps working. #T1# Belle trying to mount his opponent but Tiyapairat defends it. Belle stops Tiyapairat from getting back to his feet.
Belle throwing shots but Tiyapairat is blocking nicely. #SUB# Belle seems to be working for a kimura but Tiyapairat defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Belle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiyapairat sees it coming and defends easily.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Belle in particular looking to stall.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tiyapairat scores with a head kick.
Tiyapairat looks to score with a jab to the body but Belle is just out of range. Belle misses the shot to the body. Tiyapairat scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belle is defended easily by Tiyapairat. Belle shoots in for a takedown but Tiyapairat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A little jabbing left from Tiyapairat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD# Tiyapairat gets caught flat footed, as Belle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Belle won't allow Tiyapairat to get back to his feet. #T3# Belle looking to sit in guard and control but Tiyapairat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Tiyapairat wants to stand but Belle is controlling his posture from full guard. Tiyapairat preventing the sweep. Tiyapairat is looking to stand up but Belle won't let him. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Belle is trying to control the position but Tiyapairat postures up. Belle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Belle has managed to clinch.
Tiyapairat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiyapairat lands a body shot.
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 Keto Belle. I think Belle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keto Belle! Our winner, Keto Belle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TUF Round 7
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1# Montgomery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Montgomery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing. Montgomery slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia Vega moves away. A right-left combo lands from Montgomery. Jab, jab by Montgomery - just one landing. #ROC# Garcia Vega is rocked! Montgomery connects with a body shot that sends Garcia Vega's belly button to the back. Garcia Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Montgomery finish him? The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Montgomery works Garcia Vega's body with a nice hook. Garcia Vega seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2# Montgomery gets caught flat footed, as Garcia Vega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Garcia Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Montgomery wants to stand and escape but Garcia Vega is having none of it. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Montgomery manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Montgomery is pushing Garcia Vega up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Montgomery is trying to stall.
#T1# Montgomery is trying to maintain a safe position but Garcia Vega gets an underhook and turns Montgomery into the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Montgomery.
Montgomery stops a takedown attempt from Garcia Vega.
#TD2# Garcia Vega gets control of Montgomery's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garcia Vega will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Garcia Vega controls Montgomery momentarily but Montgomery frees himself. Montgomery would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU# Montgomery decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Montgomery slips a straight right by Garcia Vega. Garcia Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery. Garcia Vega fails to land the takedown. Garcia Vega tries to move into range but Montgomery moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery throws a big shot that misses. Ian Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia Vega moves in looking to clinch but Montgomery pushes him off. Montgomery looks to land a left hand but Garcia Vega moved out of range nicely. Garcia Vega takes a shot right to the bread basket. Montgomery looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3# Montgomery misses with a body shot.
Garcia Vega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia Vega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Garcia Vega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Montgomery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montgomery throws a big counter combination but Garcia Vega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Montgomery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Garcia Vega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Garcia Vega tries to clinch there but Montgomery circles away.
Montgomery digs a good hook to Garcia Vega's body.
Garcia Vega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montgomery defends well and Garcia Vega ends up having to push Montgomery into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ian Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Garcia Vega. Montgomery throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia Vega. #CL2# Garcia Vega moves into the clinch. Montgomery scores with a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Montgomery has Garcia Vega pushed against the cage.#T4##TD2# Garcia Vega gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Montgomery regains guard.
Garcia Vega works over Montgomery with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2# Garcia Vega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia Vega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Garcia Vega works a leg free and moves into half guard. Montgomery is looking to get back to is feet but Garcia Vega passes into side control.
#ES# Montgomery throws Garcia Vega to one side and escapes! Garcia Vega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montgomery but Montgomery pushes him off and we're back to square one. Montgomery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Montgomery misses the shot to the body. Montgomery lands with a hook. Garcia Vega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Montgomery dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Montgomery lands a head shot.#TD2# Garcia Vega shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montgomery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Garcia Vega wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving. Garcia Vega passes Montgomery's left leg - he's now in half guard. Well, if Garcia Vega is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# Garcia Vega is trying for a kimura here. Montgomery looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Garcia Vega wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Garcia Vega! Juan Garcia Vega looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'God 1st *points to the sky*. I would like to thank TMT and my fight camp the Hybrid Fighting Academy. Umm Larry was a formidable opponent, but you know I was just to much for him. Not knocking his skill, but this is what I do and I'm good at it. Thanks you fans for coming out and supporting. *bows*'.
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Event:
Bravado 9: Kitano vs Gracie
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1# James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. James misses with a hook
#TD# and Quinn counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB# Quinn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quinn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Quinn wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Quinn content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quinn lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1# James keeping full guard, as Quinn tries to pass. Quinn with a flurry of punches that miss. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth. Quinn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard. Quinn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. James wants to control but Quinn is keeping busy and won't allow it. Quinn moves into full mount! James won't be happy about that! The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB# Quinn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Quinn looking to secure an arm triangle but James defends it well. #T2# Quinn tries to control but James wriggling away. #SUB# Quinn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB# Quinn tries for a kimura but James is defending well. Quinn misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3# James dodges the ground and pound from Quinn. The ground and pound from Quinn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB# Quinn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. James is not content to let Quinn control the position. Quinn is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB# Quinn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quinn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Quinn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quinn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4# Quinn is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. James parries the strikes from Quinn easily there. Quinn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable James to escape.
Quinn controls the position from side control.#SUB# Quinn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Quinn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but James sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Quinn dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quinn doesn't seem bothered though. Quinn drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. James throws a combination that misses #TD# and Quinn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in James's guard. Quinn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Quinn pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Quinn not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quinn. Quinn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Quinn prevents James from improving his position. Jack Quinn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Quinn is looking for a kimura here.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quinn. #T1# Quinn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Quinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around? Quinn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.#SUB# Quinn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work. Quinn is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Quinn passes to full mount! James is desperately trying to improve his position but Quinn has a good base and remains in mount.#T2##SUB# Quinn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James manages to avoid the submission attempt. Sloppy strikes there by Quinn.#SUB# Quinn tries for a kimura but James is defending well. A lull in the action here as Quinn stalls from top position.#SUB# Quinn has hold of James's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! James tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Quinn cranks the arm and James screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from James, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Quinn! In defeat, Justin James stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, ya know sometimes you just have to accept your loses and move on. It was definitely a great fight. But, at the end of the day it's the best fighter at the time wins and tonight based on the results my opponent was the better fighter.'.
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Event:
Sin City 7 Lobtov vs. Toole
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Garcia Vega throws a series of punches but Jacobi moves out of range. #CL# Garcia Vega has Jacobi up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobi wants to stall.
#TD2# Jacobi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Jacobi trying to control the action but Garcia Vega is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2# Jacobi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia Vega is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Garcia Vega can't do much from the bottom here. Garcia Vega tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Jacobi controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2# Garcia Vega wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Jacobi has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Garcia Vega's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Garcia Vega is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Jacobi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johnny Jacobi! An out of breath Johnny Jacobi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Juan Garcia Vega spoke after the fight, saying 'Well today I'm not happy, you know I made a lot of mistakes and underestimated Larry. But you know this sport of MMA is all about the best fighter in the ring at that moment. I know I was the better fighter but I got careless and the result is a loss. Thank you fans for coming out... *leaves ring*'.
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Event:
TUF round 4
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Crespo shoots for a takedown but Montgomery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Montgomery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crespo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crespo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo wants to counter with a clinch but Montgomery pushes him away. Montgomery getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Crespo scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch but Montgomery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Crespo is looking to clinch but Montgomery is avoiding it.
Montgomery lunges at Crespo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crespo's hand. A combination from Montgomery does no damage. Crespo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away. Crespo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ian Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Montgomery tries to bum rush Crespo with a series of wild strikes but Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Montgomery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Montgomery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A big right from Montgomery misses. #T1# Crespo slips under a jab. Crespo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Montgomery misses with the combination.
Montgomery misses with a looping right. Montgomery stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crespo. Crespo blocks a jab. Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montgomery throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet. Crespo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
Montgomery throws a looping overhand right but Crespo ducks down to avoid it. Crespo throws a series of punches but Montgomery moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Montgomery misses the target.#T2# Montgomery fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Crespo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montgomery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crespo somewhat. Crespo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crespo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo slips under a jab. Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery. Montgomery stuns Crespo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it. Crespo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montgomery swivels and escapes. Ian Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Crespo.#T3# Montgomery misses with a straight right. Crespo tries to counter by closing the distance. Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery. Nice jab there from Montgomery. Crespo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montgomery throws a right hand that Crespo ducks under and follows up with a left that Crespo also avoids with ease. Crespo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Montgomery misses with a double jab.
Ian Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Montgomery lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crespo closes the distance and clinches up with Montgomery, looking for a takedown. Crespo pushes Montgomery against the cage but Montgomery circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Montgomery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Montgomery throws a jab but it's blocked by Crespo. Montgomery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crespo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Crespo defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand. Crespo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montgomery. Montgomery darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Crespo moves out of range as Montgomery strikes. Montgomery misses with a body shot.
#T4# 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! Crespo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC# Crespo is rocked! Nice body punch from Montgomery. Crespo is still on wobbly legs! Can Montgomery finish him? Montgomery comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Crespo seems to have recovered his senses. Crespo looks winded! Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
Montgomery walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Crespo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Montgomery swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Crespo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Montgomery! Ian Montgomery gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Death Squad 337:Viktor V C'ton
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Belle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Belle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Belle misses with the ground and pound. Uk struggling a bit here. Sloppy strikes there by Belle. Uk sneaks back into half guard. Uk tries to roll over but Belle keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Belle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uk defending well though. Belle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Belle is trying to control the action in half guard but Uk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Belle content to control rather than advance. #T1# Uk gets back to full guard.
Uk 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. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Uk holds on and takes a little breather. Belle postures up.
Belle's corner is telling him to maintain position. Belle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Belle looking to sit in guard and control but Uk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Belle has control of Uk's left arm, preventing Uk from doing any damage. Uk trying to control but Belle is working from the bottom. #T2# Belle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Uk looking to pass the guard. Uk is working hard here to advance position. Uk advances to half guard. Uk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Uk trying to control the pace. #T3# Belle gets full guard. Belle is pulling down on Uk's head. It's preventing any offense from Uk, at least for the moment. Belle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Uk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A combination from Uk does no damage. We've been told by Uk's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Good shot there by Belle. A jab from Uk finds it's way through Belle's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Keto Belle has been cut. Uk looks to land a combination but Belle avoids it well. Belle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uk back to the cage. Belle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Uk lands a leg kick that knocks Belle off balance momentarily.#T4# Sloppy strikes from Belle. Those never looked like landing. Uk throws a right hand that Belle ducks under and follows up with a left that Belle also avoids with ease. 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! Uk scores with a jab. Belle acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Uk throws a right and a left that Belle avoids nicely. Belle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uk.
Uk misses with a two punch combination.
Uk misses with a wild combination.
Belle takes a shot right to the bread basket. Belle throws a nice looking combination but Uk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Uk swats away the attempt to clinch by Belle. Dong Uk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Uk looks to land a combination but Belle avoids it well. Uk cracks Belle with an open hand slap. Uk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belle. 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 Dong Uk will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Keto Belle's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Belle tries to clinch up but Uk circles away and keeps his distance. Uk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Uk ducks under a wild hook from Belle. Uk missing with a left hand there. Belle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Belle throws a nice looking combination but Uk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A big left from Belle misses. Belle throws a poor cross that misses
and Uk counters with a series of strikes. Belle will be more careful next time no doubt. Belle connects with a single shot there. Uk avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Belle looks to move away, Uk throws a big counter combo but Belle just gets out of the way. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uk. Belle slips a jab and a cross from Uk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Uk missing with a left hand there. Belle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Uk dodges the punch combination from Belle.
#TD2# Belle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uk! Keto Belle has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Uk tries to bench press Belle off him but Belle keeps the position. Uk is not content to let Belle control the position. Belle scoring with punches and elbows. Belle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Uk! Uk is desperately trying to improve his position but Belle has a good base and remains in mount. Belle avoids the attempt from Uk to control. Uk is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2# Uk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Belle cracks Uk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Uk is looking to improve his position but Belle isn't that keen on the idea. Uk is squirming around, avoiding Belle's attempts to control the action. Belle with a couple of short strikes. Belle looking to ground and pound but Uk is blocking nicely. Belle working Uk over with strikes here. Belle working away from the top, dropping strikes. Belle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Uk's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Belle breaks from Uk's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2# Uk is rocked!#T3# Uk wants to hold on but Belle pushes him away. Belle with shots to the head and body - Uk looks very uncomfortable down there. Oh Uk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Belle working Uk over with strikes here. Belle controlling from the full mount. Uk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Belle keeping full guard, as Uk tries to pass. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belle is on top in guard.
#REVB# Belle postures up in Uk's guard and throws a big left but Uk blocks it. Uk seems to have got his legs back now. Belle is fighting to break Uk's control of his arms but Uk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Belle won't allow Uk to sweep him here. Uk can't keep his opponent in guard - Belle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Belle is looking for submissions but instead, Uk has regained full guard.
Uk has his hands on Belle's head, controlling the position. #T4# Uk trying to control the position.
Uk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belle. Belle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Belle cracks Uk with a solid left hand. Uk being controlled here, momentarily. Belle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keto Belle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Keto Belle's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Belle scores with a nice right hand.
Belle has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Uk throws a right hand that Belle ducks under and follows up with a left that Belle also avoids with ease. Belle jabs Uk right on the nose. Uk blinks but takes it well. The fighters circling - Uk throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Uk throws a looping overhand right but Belle ducks down to avoid it. You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Uk got wobbled bad by a big combination! Belle presses forward with punches and knees until Uk stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Uk closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keto Belle! A relieved looking Keto Belle 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:
Sin City 6 Jaskok vs Teller
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Crespo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lichfield tries to pull guard but Crespo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2# Lichfield jumps into guard, dragging Crespo to the mat.
Crespo trying to control but Lichfield is working from the bottom. Lichfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Lichfield looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Lichfield has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2# Lichfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lichfield can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2# Lichfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lichfield keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Lichfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crespo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1# Crespo throws a big elbow that misses. Crespo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lichfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Lichfield's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Lichfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Crespo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lichfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Crespo cracks Lichfield with a solid left hand. Crespo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Lichfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Lichfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Lichfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2# Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lichfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Lichfield's legs - danger averted. Lichfield looks winded! Lichfield has momentary wrist control but Crespo slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Lichfield looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
#SUB2# Lichfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crespo defends it easily.#SUB2# Lichfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crespo scoring with punches to the head and body. Crespo scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB# Crespo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB2# Lichfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well. Crespo landing some decent shots from guard. Crespo stands up over Lichfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Crespo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Lichfield looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# Lichfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Crespo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Lichfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4# Crespo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Crespo trying to control but Lichfield is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Lichfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Crespo scoring with some ground and pound. Crespo working some strikes from top position. Crespo content to stall in guard here. Crespo is looking to stand up but Lichfield won't let him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Lichfield has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# A left and a right from Crespo both land. Nice combination. Lichfield shoots in but no luck this time. Crespo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crespo is defended easily by Lichfield.#TD2# Lichfield dives in and scores a takedown into Crespo's guard. Lichfield working some strikes from top position. Lichfield wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position. Lichfield is working Crespo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lichfield landing with the ground and pound. #T1# Lichfield preventing the sweep. Lichfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lichfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crespo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Justin Lichfield has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Lichfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crespo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crespo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Lichfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crespo defends it easily. Lichfield is breathing heavily.#T2# Lichfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Crespo throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Lichfield has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though. Crespo distracts Lichfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Lichfield looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crespo passes into half guard.
Crespo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Crespo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Crespo is working for a submission of some sort.
Lichfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Crespo is trying to control. Lichfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3# Lichfield is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Lichfield actively working from the bottom here. Lichfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Lichfield working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crespo has passed into half guard!
#SUB2# Lichfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Lichfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lichfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crespo scores with a couple of nice shots. Lichfield is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Crespo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2# Lichfield looking for submissions off his back.#SU# Crespo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Christian Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch. Crespo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT# It looks like Justin Lichfield has been cut. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A punch combination from Crespo misses. Crespo throws a one two combo.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lichfield paws at him with a jab and circles away. Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lichfield. Crespo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Justin Lichfield's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3##TD2# Lichfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crespo's guard. Lichfield working some strikes from top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lichfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Crespo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lichfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Crespo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lichfield lands a couple of elbows. Crespo is trying to keep Lichfield in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crespo controlling Lichfield's posture. #SUB2# Lichfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crespo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crespo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2# Lichfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lichfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Crespo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Lichfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Lichfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Crespo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Lichfield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crespo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lichfield.#T2# Crespo wants to control but Lichfield is keeping him busy. Lichfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Crespo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Crespo scores with a couple of short elbows. Crespo lands a decent elbow from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lichfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crespo's best efforts. Crespo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Crespo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2# Lichfield actively working from the bottom here. Crespo wants to stand but Lichfield has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3# Crespo is looking to take a break and control but Lichfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Lichfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Crespo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Lichfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crespo. Christian Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Crespo moves into full mount! Lichfield won't be happy about that! Crespo working the ground and pound effectively.
Lichfield can't escape the position.
Lichfield keeps trying to improve his position. Crespo looking to control but Lichfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4# Crespo working away from the top, dropping strikes. Lichfield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crespo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lichfield hang on? Crespo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lichfield is looking to escape. Crespo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lichfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Lichfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crespo pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Christian Crespo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Crespo 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Crespo! An out of breath Christian Crespo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Lukas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lukas scores with a body shot.
Lukas swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bangs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lukas is lucky that one didn't land flush. Tristan Bangs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bangs throws out a loose jab but Lukas uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick step to the side and Lukas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A slow jab from Bangs misses its intended target. Lukas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lukas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lukas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bangs momentarily.
Bangs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lukas momentarily.
#T1# Bangs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lukas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lukas throwing a counter right hand but Bangs manages to avoid it. Bangs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT# It looks like Tristan Bangs has been cut. Bangs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bangs misses with a lunging right hand
and Lukas counters with a right hand to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Bangs misses the target. Bangs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bangs misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Lukas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bangs. Lukas is looking to wear down Bangs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Bangs tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Lukas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2# Bangs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lukas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bangs tries a head kick but it misses.
Lukas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lukas connects with a body shot that sends Bangs's belly button to the back. Bangs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lukas moves out of range of the strikes. Lukas lands a slapping body shot.
Bangs looks winded!#T3# Bangs connects with a looping right hand.
Bangs tries to close the distance and clinch but Lukas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lukas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Bangs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lukas swats him away and circles back towards the center. A counter left hand to the body from Lukas misses its target. Bangs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Lukas lands with an uppercut that bounces Bangs off the cage and back into range. Lukas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bangs fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Lukas misses its target.#T4# Lukas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Bangs misses with a left hand and Lukas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Lukas lands with a good body shot. Bangs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bangs moves forwards but Lukas connects with a nice, crisp jab. Lukas tries to bum rush Bangs with a series of wild strikes but Bangs uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lukas scores with a punch to the head. The crowd cheers as Lukas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bangs doesn't seem phased though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lukas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tristan Bangs's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Bangs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bangs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bangs swings widly with a right hand
and Lukas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Luke Lukas is winning the standup battle so far. Lukas avoids the head kick by Bangs.
Bangs misses with a hook
and Lukas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bangs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bangs feints a jab promting Lukas to slip. Bangs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lukas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Lukas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bangs back to the cage. Lukas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT# That has opened up Tristan Bangs's cut even more. Bangs is breathing heavily.#T1# Lukas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lukas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangs moves away. Lukas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangs can do to turn this around? Bangs tries to clinch but Lukas is having none of it. A punch combination from Lukas misses. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bangs might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lukas has got the better of the exchanges. Bangs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bangs swings widly with a right hand
and Lukas counters with a nice uppercut. Lukas punishes Bangs's body with a nice straight punch.#T2# Lukas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Lukas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lukas cracks a nice hook into Bangs's ribs. Lukas dips to his left and cracks Bangs with an uppercut! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lukas lands a really nice looking cross but Bangs seems unphased.
Lukas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bangs's head backwards. Bangs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. No joy there for Lukas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3# Lukas lands a two punch combo.
Bangs walks into a straight right hand from Lukas. Lukas lands with a nice body punch. Bangs throws a sloppy head kick and Lukas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice shot lands for Lukas. A jab lands there for Lukas. Bangs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lukas.
A little jabbing left from Bangs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# Sloppy strikes from Lukas. Those never looked like landing. Lukas throws a right hand that Bangs ducks under and follows up with a left that Bangs also avoids with ease. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bangs lands an overhand right. Lukas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bangs at a distance.
Lukas stalks Bangs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bangs's face. Bangs staggers backwards, shaken. Bangs looks to throw the jab but Lukas is out of range. Lukas sizes up Bangs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lukas dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tristan Bangs's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Bangs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lukas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lukas lands with a straight right. Bangs didn't see that one coming. A decent looking cross lands there for Bangs. Bangs tries to clinch but Lukas is having none of it. Bangs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right-left combo lands from Lukas. Lukas with a hook.#T1# Lukas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bangs on the side of the head. Bangs misses with a hook. Bangs throws a right hand that misses
and Lukas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lukas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lukas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lukas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bangs tries to clinch up but Lukas circles away and keeps his distance. Lukas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2# Bangs misses with a straight left. Lukas swings for the body but Bangs moves out of range.
Lukas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lukas throws a series of punches but Bangs moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangs! But no joy. Lukas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bangs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lukas throws a series of punches but Bangs avoids them all with ease. Lukas throws a series of punches but Bangs avoids them all with ease. Lukas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangs. Bangs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3# Bangs slips a jab from Lukas. Bangs throws a combination that misses and Bangs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lukas slips a straight right by Bangs. Lukas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Luke Lukas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lukas throws out a powerful jab. Lukas with a jab. Lukas lands a head shot. Bangs thows a left - swing and a miss! Tristan Bangs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# A head kick misses from Bangs. Lukas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lukas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Luke Lukas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fighters circle momentarily. Lukas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bangs looks to land a body kick but Lukas moved away. Lukas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! 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! Lukas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Lukas showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lukas 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Lukas! Luke Lukas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KnockOut for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
B16: Champions Collide
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A left and a right from Laine both land. Nice combination. #CUT2# It looks like Clement Rongway has been cut. Rongway misses the shot to the body. Laine tries to clinch there but Rongway circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Rongway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Laine tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Rongway counters with a nice body shot. Rongway scores with a decent looking hook. Laine tries for a takedown but Rongway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A right-left combo lands from Rongway. Laine misses with a combination
and Rongway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rongway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Laine misses. Laine closes the distance but Rongway moves to the side and Rongway counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Laine tries to clinch up but Rongway circles away and keeps his distance. Laine shoots in for a takedown but Rongway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Laine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rongway but Rongway pushes him off and we're back to square one. Clement Rongway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Laine. Laine throws a combination that misses and Rongway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Laine tries to clinch up. Laine tries to clinch up. Laine misses with a double jab.
Laine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rongway.
Laine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine has his takedown stuffed and Rongway counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC# Laine is rocked!#T2# Rongway connects with a nice cross there... Laine is looking wobbly and Rongway recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Laine to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rongway jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clement Rongway! An out of breath Clement Rongway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1# Arkwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangs. Bangs misses with a straight right. Bangs tries to bum rush Arkwood with a series of wild strikes but Arkwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bangs tries to clinch there but Arkwood circles away.
#TD# Arkwood drives through with a takedown into Bangs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Arkwood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Arkwood passes Bangs's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bangs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arkwood scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU# Arkwood postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bangs to stand up. #CL# Arkwood rushes Bangs and presses him up against the cage. Bangs misses with the head strike.
#TD# Arkwood wants the takedown. Bangs is fighting it off but Arkwood persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bangs's guard against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Arkwood forces his way into half guard.#T1# Arkwood works his foot free and advances to mount. Arkwood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Arkwood lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bangs can't escape the position.
Arkwood content just to control the position here. #T2# Bangs looks winded! Arkwood landing strikes from the mount. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arkwood cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Arkwood controlling the pace for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Arkwood lands a big elbow. Arkwood looking to finish Bangs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bangs! Arkwood controlling from the full mount. Arkwood lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Arkwood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Arkwood looking to finish Bangs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bangs!#T4# Arkwood lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB# Bangs is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Arkwood locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bangs is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Arkwood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1# Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. Gallagher is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT# It looks like Joey Davis has been cut. Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandon Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gallagher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gallagher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis scores with a nice head shot.#CL# Gallagher gets a clinch. #BC2# Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gallagher lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gallagher throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range. #T1# A jab lands there for Davis. Gallagher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher. Gallagher sets himself, and Davis steps forward looking for the clinch! Gallagher avoids it this time. Gallagher moves out of range as Davis strikes. A counter left hand to the body from Gallagher misses its target. Gallagher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it. Davis wants to counter with a clinch but Gallagher pushes him away. Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Gallagher misses its target. Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet. Gallagher scores with a nice head shot. Gallagher lands a jab.#ROC# Davis is rocked! Gallagher cracks Davis with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Davis tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gallagher pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Davis is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Gallagher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1# Crespo stuffs the takedown attempt from Quick. Quick gets slowly back to his feet. Quick shoots and misses and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Crespo clinches up with Quick and pushes him back against the cage. Quick wants to take the fight to the mat but Crespo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Christian Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnaton Quick. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A knee to the head by Crespo.
Quick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A short right from Crespo. Quick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crespo smiles and moves away.
Crespo lands a jab-cross combination. Crespo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hybrid Fighting Academy in the buildup to the fight. 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! Quick shoots in for a takedown but Crespo shows good takedown defense. Crespo is looking to counter the offense by Quick and move into the clinch. Nice straight punches there by Crespo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crespo. Quick throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Crespo to counter with a crisp jab. Crespo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quick is defended easily by Crespo.#T1##TD# Crespo scores with a takedown into Quick's guard. Crespo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Quick pushes a forearm under Crespo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Crespo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnaton Quick!
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Event:
Bravado 6: Bland vs Beefcake
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1# Urabey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balagtas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Urabey throws a head kick but Balagtas moves out of range.
Urabey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balagtas paws at him with a jab and circles away. Decent striking displayed by Balagtas there. Balagtas throws a jab but it's blocked by Urabey. Urabey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kenu Urabey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A left and a right from Urabey both land. Nice combination. #CUT2# It looks like Ernie Balagtas has been cut. Urabey misses with a looping right. Balagtas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Urabey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balagtas. Urabey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Balagtas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Urabey is looking to take this fight into the clinch. 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! Urabey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Balagtas dodges the punch combination from Urabey.
Urabey moves in looking to clinch but Balagtas pushes him off. Urabey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balagtas misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1# Urabey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Urabey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balagtas misses with a looping left. Urabey is looking to clinch. Balagtas throws an overhand right that lands on Urabey's shoulder, as Urabey tries to avoid the shot. A head kick misses from Urabey. Urabey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT# It looks like Kenu Urabey has been cut. Balagtas throws a hook to the side of Urabey's head but Urabey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Urabey slips a straight right by Balagtas. Balagtas throws an overhand right that lands on Urabey's shoulder, as Urabey tries to avoid the shot. A swing and a miss from Balagtas. Urabey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Urabey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Urabey fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Balagtas has knocked Urabey down with a huge combo! Balagtas steps away and waves a wobbly Urabey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Urabey is rocked! Urabey looks winded! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Balagtas is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Urabey flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Urabey is out cold! Balagtas holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernie Balagtas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Bangs misses with an uppercut. Buck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bangs clobbers Buck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL# Bangs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buck, pushing him back against the cage. Bangs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bangs misses with a hook from the clinch. Bangs misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Buck manages to pull guard.
Bangs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bangs trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom. Bangs throws a big elbow that misses. Bangs trying to control the position from guard on top but Buck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bangs postures up in Buck's guard and throws a big left but Buck blocks it. #SUB2# Buck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Buck looking for a guillotine here but Bangs defends easily.
#T1# Bangs trying to control the position from guard on top but Buck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Bangs is sitting in close to Buck's body. Buck has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bangs is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bangs is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Buck.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raheem Buck!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1# Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Davis 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. Davis scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one. Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Davis scores with a one two! Diaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis misses with a double jab
#TD# and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Davis! Davis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB# Diaz has his arm under Davis's chin here. Game over son! Diaz squeezes tightly and Davis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Diaz! A victorious Nate Diaz 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: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1# Doolittle throws a looping overhand right but Olah ducks down to avoid it. Olah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doolittle.
Doolittle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olah circles away quickly and effectively. Doolittle backing away here, and Olah unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Doolittle is looking to clinch. Doolittle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2# and Olah counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Doolittle! Olah scores with a big shot! Doolittle's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Doolittle! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halo Olah! Halo Olah gave a mention to The Empire Clothing and Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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