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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TRFC102
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1# Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Green gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Green manages to retain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB# Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well. Adams throws a big right hand that misses. #ES# Green is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Green manages to break the clinch.
Adams wants to clinch.#T1# A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Green misses with a hook. Adams unleashes a big counter combination but Green bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL# Green fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage. Adams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing. Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not. Adams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Green pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jeff Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Adams. Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side. #T2# Green works Adams's body with a nice hook. Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams with a poor takedown and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL# Green has managed to clinch.
Green dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Adams is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A right hand to the body from Green.
Green just leaning against Adams, taking a breather. Adams can't break the clinch.
#T3# Adams is trying to pull guard but Green has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Adams pulls guard effortlessly. Green throws a big elbow that misses. Green trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom. Adams throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Adams has a closed guard, preventing Green from standing up. #SUB# Green drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Green jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Green postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. We've been hearing that Green has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Green has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adams is proving hard to escape from. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeff Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Green tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range. Adams wants to clinch.#CL# Green clinches up against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Green prevents it.
#BC# Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Green dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Green's guard. Green wants to stand but Adams is controlling the position. Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams chips away with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Green pushes Adams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Some wild striking there from Green.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Green misses with a double jab.
#T1# Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat. Adams shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tony Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A big right from Green misses. A nice side step and Adams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams. Jeff Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Adams. Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green. Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.#T2# Green misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming. Adams fails in his attempt to clinch. Green loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch. No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt. Green scores with a leg kick.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes. An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target. Green misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely. Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams. Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Green lands with a nice combination. Adams backs away looking to recover. Jeff Green is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Green closes the distance and pushes Adams back into the cage.#TD2# Adams gets control of Green's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Green throws a big right hand that misses. Adams wants to sweep but no luck. Adams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Green is pushing down on Adams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through. Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though. Green wants to get back to his feet.
Jeff Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Green throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely. Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Green tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Adams. Green blocks the strikes from Adams.
Green is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Adams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB# Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green. Green blocks the strikes from Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Green dominated that second round. That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.#CL# Green takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Green gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jeff Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Adams. Green creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1# Green pressing his opponent against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Green.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. Green tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Green tries to tie him up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Green. Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Green after a bit of a struggle. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Adams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Green fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green. Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Green. Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Green. Green fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2# Green gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Green manages to retain guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Green pulls Adams in to control the position. #T3# Adams throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Adams postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it. Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Adams passes into half guard. Green is trying to control but can't.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around? Adams is looking to stall here but Green recovers full guard. Adams content to stall in guard here. #T4# Adams postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it. Adams wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Green wants to sweep but no luck. Adams trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. Adams throws a big elbow that misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Adams wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. Tony Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jeff Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tony Adams. I think Green 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Jeff Green! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jeff Green! Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jeff Green!
Jeff Green wins by unanimous decision! After the big win, Jeff Green made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DARE 18
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1# Dynamite misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dynamite misses with a few strikes there.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dynamite throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. A punch combination from Smith misses. Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Dynamite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A head kick misses from Smith. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Dynamite gets in close and instigates a clinch. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands with a right to the head. Smith gets through Dynamite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dynamite prevents a body shot from Smith. Dynamite is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. Smith blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Smith stalling the fight.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Dynamite avoids the damage to the body. Dynamite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dynamite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Dynamite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Dynamite moves out of range easily. Smith slips a jab and a cross from Dynamite.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dynamite manages to circle out of the way. An inside leg kick lands from Dynamite. Black Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dynamite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dynamite manages to circle out of the way. Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dynamite looks like he wants to counter punch here. Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD# Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dynamite sprawling to the canvas! Dynamite rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dynamite misses with a low kick. Dynamite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Smith wants to land a leg kick but Dynamite is out of range. #KD# Smith cracks Dynamite with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dynamite to stand back up!#ROC# Dynamite is rocked! Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Dynamite is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Smith tries to bum rush Dynamite with a series of wild strikes but Dynamite uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smith throws a push kick but Dynamite slaps the foot to one side. Dynamite seems to have recovered his senses. Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Smith lands a jab to the head.
Dynamite moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dynamite. Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dynamite.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dynamite. Dynamite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dynamite looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dynamite looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dynamite. Smith moves out of range of the strikes. Smith throws a body kick that misses and Dynamite counters with a nice leg kick. #T3# Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Dynamite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dynamite throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot. Smith half committed to a counter leg kick. Smith avoids the body shot from Dynamite.
A big right from Dynamite misses. Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Dynamite just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily. Dynamite misses with a wild body shot. A punch combination from Dynamite misses. Dynamite misses the shot to the body. Dynamite throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith scores with a jab. Dynamite acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dynamite checks a low kick from Smith. Dynamite is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout. Dynamite moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dynamite moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dynamite throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# No joy there for Dynamite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dynamite just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks. Dynamite takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Dynamite looks winded! The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dynamite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Dynamite. Smith throws a right and a left that Dynamite avoids nicely. Dynamite blocks a leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD# Smith drops Dynamite with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dynamite looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
OH! Dynamite has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Smith smells blood and charges in for the finish! Smith unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Dynamite sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Smith! John Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KOFC 77 - Deck vs Force
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1# Soulburn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2# It looks like George Stobbart has been cut. Soulburn looks to throw the jab but Stobbart is out of range. Soulburn lands with an overhand left. Stobbart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soulburn as he avoids it easily. Soulburn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Soulburn punishes Stobbart's body with a nice straight punch. Soulburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Stobbart, before circling back to the center of the mat. Soulburn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soulburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stobbart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Soulburn throws a body punch but Stobbart moves out of range. Soulburn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Donk. Soulburn catches Stobbart right on the button with a cross. Soulburn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soulburn wants it to stay on the feet. Soulburn now looks to counter with a shot at the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Stobbart. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stobbart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soulburn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stobbart dives in and grabs Soulburn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soulburn pushes down on Stobbart's head and hops out. Soulburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soulburn cracks Stobbart with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orion Soulburn! Orion Soulburn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC 33: Lang vs Cobb
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1# Mao misses with a body shot.
Sylvia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cai Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mao lands a two punch combo.
#CUT# It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut. A head kick misses from Mao. Mao throws a lazy uppercut
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sylvia throws a shot from downtown. Mao moves away and avoids it. Sylvia lunges at Mao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mao's hand. Mao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mao lands with an uppercut that bounces Sylvia off the cage and back into range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sylvia throws a shot to the body.
Sylvia with a nice cross. Sylvia shoots in looking for a takedown but Mao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sylvia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Sylvia misses with a hook. Sylvia with a nice cross. Sylvia misses with a looping right.#T1# Sylvia fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mao to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mao looks to clinch but Sylvia throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mao taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Slim Sylvia! Slim Sylvia managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC Midweek 11
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1# Garfield misses with a two punch combination.
Garfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though. Garfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark. Garfield misses with a double jab.
Clark thinks about countering with a body kick. Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Garfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively. Clark seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Garfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Garfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark tries to clinch but Garfield is having none of it. Garfield lands with a nice combination. Clark backs away looking to recover. This has been an exciting period of action! Garfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clark can pounce on him.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garfield steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clark. Garfield looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well. #T1# Some wild striking there from Garfield.
Clark appears to be looking for a big counter. No joy there for Garfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark scores with a head kick.
#CL# Clark darts in and clinches Garfield up against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Clark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Clark avoiding damage as Garfield throws knees to the body.
#BC# Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garfield misses with a two punch combination.
Clark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garfield just manages to avoid it. Clark throws a head kick that misses and Garfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The fighters circle momentarily. Garfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Garfield blocks a head kick by Clark.
Clark throws the left hand but Garfield avoids the punch easily.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garfield misses with a wild body shot. #KD2# Garfield feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clark sprawling to the canvas! Clark rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Garfield finish him?!
#ROC2# Clark is rocked! Garfield misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Garfield lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Clark is looking to close the distance but Garfield sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Clark crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Clark is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rober Garfield! Rober Garfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE VEGAS
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1# Ignatowski blocks a low kick nicely. Ignatowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Carter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ignatowski thows a left - swing and a miss! Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Ignatowski, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Ignatowski against the cage but Ignatowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ignatowski is trying to counter with his kicks. Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Carter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ignatowski to the mat! Ignatowski manages to get full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter landing with the ground and pound. Ignatowski trying to control the position here. Carter slips nicely into half guard. We've been hearing that Carter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1# 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. Carter connects with a nice short shot to Ignatowski's temple. Carter is looking to advance position but Ignatowski won't allow it. Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski. Carter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard. Carter not doing much here.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard. Carter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Carter thows a huge punch but Ignatowski dodges it nicely.
#T2# Ignatowski trying to control here.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ignatowski wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ignatowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2# Ignatowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Carter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatowski's head. Carter scoring with strikes to the body and head. Carter lands strikes from half guard.#T3# Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses. Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Carter postures up. Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Carter throwing strikes from guard but Ignatowski blocks nicely. Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Carter wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. Ignatowski wants to stand up but Carter is controlling him. Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Carter trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Carter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ignatowski is trying to keep Carter in close.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Carter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Carter throws a head kick that misses. Ignatowski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Carter blocks it well. Ignatowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ignatowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatowski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carter if he has to take too many more of those.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatowski to the ground. Ignatowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD# Carter shoots in and bounces Ignatowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ignatowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1# Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass. Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2# Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Carter postures up in Ignatowski's guard and throws a big left but Ignatowski blocks it. Ignatowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ignatowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Carter trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. Carter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Carter wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. Ignatowski pulls Carter in to control the position. Carter trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Ignatowski is trying to keep Carter in close.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Carter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Carter throwing strikes from guard but Ignatowski blocks nicely. Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #T3# Carter postures up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Nice sprawl there from Ignatowski as Carter shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Carter shoots in for a takedown but Ignatowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Carter shoots in for a takedown but Ignatowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ignatowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf. Ignatowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carter's head. Ignatowski blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat. It seemed like Ignatowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Carter shoots and misses enabling Ignatowski to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like John Carter has been cut.#T4# Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily. Ignatowski thows a left - swing and a miss! Carter fails with the takedown and Ignatowski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carter is lucky that one didn't land flush. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD# Carter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Ignatowski is trying to stand back up but Carter is controlling him
Ignatowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carter. Carter throwing shots but Ignatowski is blocking nicely. Ignatowski is pressing down on Carter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ignatowski controls Carter momentarily but Carter frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on John Carter's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Carter drives through with a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Carter wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. Ignatowski 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. Ignatowski wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position. Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Carter wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter postures up in Ignatowski's guard and throws a big left but Ignatowski blocks it. Carter 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. Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard. #REVB# Ignatowski advances to half guard. Carter wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ignatowski not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.#T2# Carter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Carter working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Carter. Carter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace. Ignatowski is continuing to stall.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Carter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatowski defends well and Carter ends up having to push Ignatowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ignatowski cracks the inside of Carter's front leg. Carter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ignatowski's calf. Horrible takedown attempt by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatowski, which made it look bad. #T3# Carter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD# Ignatowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carter to score an easy takedown into full guard. Carter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ignatowski pulls Carter in to control the position. Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully. Ignatowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4# Carter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ignatowski's head. Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatowski.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to The Reverend Jim Ignatowski. I think Ignatowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
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Event:
IFC Midweek 10
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Michael Levesque shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mason's guard.#SUB# Michael Levesque stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mason throws up his legs and catches Michael Levesque in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Michael Levesque tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mason! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bea Mason!
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Event:
DARE RED WINTER
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1# Seventeen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seventeen blocks a head kick by Cage.
#KD# Cage lands a left and a right that send Seventeen crashing to the mat, dazed. Cage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Cage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Seventeen throws a body shot but no joy. 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! Seventeen digs a good hook to Cage's body.
Seventeen throws a nice looking combination but Cage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL# Cage instigates a clinch. Seventeen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Seventeen is trying to push Cage away but Cage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seventeen blocks it with crossed arms. Cage lands a knee to the body.
Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seventeen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Seventeen looks winded! Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1# Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cage scores a nice knee to the body.
Seventeen takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT# The cut above Android Seventeen 's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Cage lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges. Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seventeen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Cage scores a nice knee to the body.
Cage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cage lands a nice knee to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seventeen 's face.
Seventeen can't get the takedown.
Cage lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT# Android Seventeen 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Cage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Cage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cage landing knees to the head.
Seventeen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##KD# Cage drops Seventeen with a big knee straight up the middle! Seventeen is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC# Seventeen is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Android Seventeen 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Cage! Luke Cage tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
NJMMA #15: Rooney v Dickens
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Stevens swinging wildly here.
Barkley connects with a body shot. Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.#KD2# Barkley drops Stevens with a beautiful combination! Stevens stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barkley is looking for the KO!#CUT2# It looks like Piero Stevens has been cut. 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! Stevens needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.#CL2# Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Barkley has Stevens pushed against the cage. Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevens backwards. Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stevens is breathing heavily. Barkley lands with a light punch inside. A short uppercut from Barkley. Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Barkley pushes Stevens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Barkley gets through Stevens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Come on Barkley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Barkley lands a body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley. A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley. Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD2# Barkley drops Stevens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stevens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Stevens is rocked! Barkley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stevens seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barkley can turn it around. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barkley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Stevens to his knees! Barkley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!
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Event:
Gladiators 61 Bravo v Pato
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Petrosyan, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Petrosyan against the cage but Petrosyan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Smith misses with a takedown attempt and Petrosyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That kick from Petrosyan tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD# Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrosyan's 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. Smith won't allow Petrosyan to get back to his feet. Smith throws a big elbow that misses. Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Smith preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Petrosyan is adopting a defensive guard. Smith trying to control but Petrosyan is working from the bottom. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrosyan is on top in guard.
#REVB# Petrosyan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR# Petrosyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Petrosyan pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. Petrosyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. Smith lands a couple of digs. Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Petrosyan's head. Smith wants to control from the top but Petrosyan keeps moving. #ES2# Petrosyan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Petrosyan. Petrosyan tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Petrosyan misses with a hook from the clinch. Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Petrosyan tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Petrosyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Smith goes for a double leg but Petrosyan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrosyan continues to drive forward. Petrosyan jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.#CUT2# It looks like Jack Smith has been cut. Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrosyan, which made it look bad. Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD# Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Petrosyan's half guard. Smith 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. Petrosyan is trying to get back to full guard. Petrosyan is trying to control but can't.
Petrosyan desperately trying to maintain half guard. We've been informed that Petrosyan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrosyan keeps working. #T4# Smith prevents Petrosyan from standing back up.
#SUB# Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrosyan is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount. Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Petrosyan is holding on for dear life with his legs. Petrosyan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith trying to control from Petrosyan's half guard. Petrosyan has other ideas though and has regained full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misak Petrosyan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jack Smith'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# Smith throws a head kick but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Petrosyan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Petrosyan, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Petrosyan against the cage but Petrosyan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jack Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrosyan is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Petrosyan circles away and we're back to standing. A head kick misses from Smith. Smith walks into a straight right hand from Petrosyan. Petrosyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrosyan! But no joy. Smith throws a half hearted mid kick. Jack Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A clash of legs there as Petrosyan blocks the low kick. Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrosyan tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrosyan to the ground. Petrosyan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Petrosyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him. Petrosyan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Smith is looking for a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD# Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrosyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Petrosyan is looking to escape. Jack Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Petrosyan controlling the position well. Smith stops Petrosyan from getting back to his feet.
Petrosyan wants to get back to full guard. Smith with the ground and pound but Petrosyan uses the opportunity to regain guard. Smith wants to pass the guard but Petrosyan is keeping the position. Petrosyan is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. Smith postures up in Petrosyan's guard and throws a big left but Petrosyan blocks it. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2# Petrosyan pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Petrosyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith. Petrosyan unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrosyan sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Petrosyan avoids the head kick by Smith.
Petrosyan misses with a looping right. Smith tries for a takedown but Petrosyan circles away easily and Petrosyan counters with a stiff right hand. Smith throws a leg kick letting Petrosyan counter with a right hand. Smith with a lazy takedown attempt and Petrosyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Petrosyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Petrosyan misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrosyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3# Petrosyan misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petrosyan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith has Petrosyan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrosyan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Petrosyan manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Petrosyan clinches. Petrosyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Smith with a poor takedown #KD2# and Petrosyan counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Petrosyan finish him?! A head kick misses from Smith. Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Petrosyan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Petrosyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks. #T4# Smith takes one to the chin there.#ROC2# Smith is rocked! Petrosyan ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Smith's jaw. Smith's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Petrosyan does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Misak Petrosyan!
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Event:
Gladiators 61 Bravo v Pato
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Cbomb scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL# James pushes Cbomb up against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cbomb. James misses with a short punch on the inside. Cbomb blocks a body shot from James. A short left from Cbomb. James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cbomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land. Cbomb tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Cbomb scores with an uppercut up the middle. Knees to the body from James.
Cbomb lands with a short shot to the head. James pushes Cbomb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cbomb lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! James blocks an uppercut.
Cbomb throws a head punch that misses. James blocks an uppercut.
Cbomb lands with a short shot to the head. A short left from Cbomb. #T1# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. James obliges. Cbomb working aggressively here.
James misses with a hook from the clinch. Cbomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. James looking to throw knees to the head but Cbomb is blocking nicely.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cbomb.
A short right from Cbomb on the inside. Cbomb working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Cbomb. James tries to land knees in the clinch but Cbomb avoids the damage to the body. James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James blocks a body shot from Cbomb. Cbomb misses with some punches.
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cbomb misses with some punches.
James lands a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Cbomb lands with a light punch inside. Cbomb misses with a hook to the ribs.
James blocks an uppercut.
James with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cbomb. Cbomb tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cbomb working aggressively here.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cbomb blocks it with crossed arms. James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. James with a knee to the head.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Cbomb is blocking nicely.
Cbomb cracks James with a nice body shot. James blocking some punches.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cbomb is defending well for now. Cbomb scores with a hook to the body. Cbomb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cbomb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cbomb misses with some punches.
Cbomb gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3# Cbomb lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cbomb swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it. James connects with a knee to the head.
Cbomb avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Cbomb is blocking nicely.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cbomb. Cbomb scores with a nice hook to the head. James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cbomb.
Cbomb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cbomb lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards. Cbomb misses with the head strike.
James tries a knee to the head but Cbomb blocks it.
Cbomb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cbomb. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cbomb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cbomb throws a punch but it's blocked by James. Cbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cbomb avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cbomb.
Cbomb lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cbomb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Good body shot from Cbomb.
Cbomb lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards. Cbomb throws a punch but it's blocked by James. James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cbomb's elbow. Cbomb lands a body shot. Cbomb misses with a punch on the inside.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cbomb is defending well for now. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cbomb avoids it. James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Cbomb controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Cbomb scores with a nice short uppercut. Cbomb lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
C K Cbomb dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL2# Cbomb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cbomb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards. James misses with a knee strike.
Cbomb lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2# It looks like David James has been cut. James blocks an uppercut.
Cbomb scores with an uppercut up the middle. James tries to land a knee to the head but Cbomb blocks with his arms.
Cbomb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cbomb misses with some punches.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cbomb blocks it with crossed arms. Cbomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cbomb misses with the head strike.
Cbomb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cbomb cracks James with a nice body shot. Cbomb has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cbomb misses with a body punch.
Cbomb pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cbomb presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cbomb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Cbomb lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cbomb throws a head punch that misses. James struggles to land a body shot inside as Cbomb controls his hands.
Cbomb lands a nice uppercut. James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cbomb lands a shoulder strike. Cbomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. James misses with some punches.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cbomb.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cbomb pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cbomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cbomb is defending well for now. Cbomb lands an uppercut. Cbomb lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cbomb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cbomb is defending well for now. A body shot lands from Cbomb.
#T2# A short right from Cbomb. James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cbomb's elbow. Cbomb can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Cbomb lands with a left to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cbomb. A nice left hand lands by Cbomb.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Cbomb controls his hands.
James tries to work over Cbomb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cbomb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cbomb blocks it with crossed arms. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cbomb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cbomb misses with a short punch on the inside. Cbomb lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards. Cbomb lands with a short shot to the head. Cbomb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cbomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cbomb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cbomb avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
C K Cbomb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3# Cbomb lands a left hand.
Cbomb cracks James with a nice body shot. James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Cbomb blocks with his arms.
Cbomb avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cbomb lands an uppercut. James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cbomb pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cbomb lands an uppercut. Cbomb scores with a nice hook to the head. Cbomb misses with the head strike.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Cbomb is blocking nicely.
Cbomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cbomb misses with some punches.
Cbomb lands a shoulder strike. James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. James lands with a left to the head. Cbomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Cbomb lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards. Cbomb managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Cbomb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Cbomb. James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cbomb is defending well for now. James tries to land knees in the clinch but Cbomb avoids the damage to the body. A short left from Cbomb. James tries to throw a body punch but Cbomb avoids it by throwing James back against the cage. Cbomb lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cbomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cbomb scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cbomb lands with a left to the head. James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cbomb's elbow. James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cbomb has a couple of punches blocked by James.
A shot in the inside from Cbomb. James tries a body shot but Cbomb blocks it.
Cbomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
C K Cbomb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on David James's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Nice cross by Cbomb.#CL2# Cbomb has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
James digs a right hand into Cbomb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cbomb's gas tank. A nice left hand lands by Cbomb.
James misses with a short punch on the inside. Cbomb lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by James. Cbomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cbomb lands a right hand. Cbomb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards. Cbomb scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Cbomb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James tries to land a leg kick but Cbomb saw it coming and moves away.
Cbomb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as James is landing a low percentage of strikes. Cbomb scores with a nice strike.#CL2# Cbomb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cbomb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cbomb. Cbomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cbomb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. James missing with knees to the body.
Cbomb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cbomb working aggressively here.
Cbomb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards. James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cbomb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cbomb misses with the head strike.
James misses with a knee to the head. Cbomb misses with the head strike.
Cbomb misses with a hook from the clinch. Cbomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
James working Cbomb over with knees to the body. Cbomb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. James misses with a knee strike.
#T2# Cbomb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A shot in the inside from Cbomb. James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cbomb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cbomb misses with some punches.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cbomb misses with a hook from the clinch. James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
C K Cbomb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cbomb blocks it with crossed arms. James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James misses with a body punch.
#T3# A head punch on the inside from James fails to land. James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cbomb lands with a left to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cbomb. James tries a knee to the head but Cbomb blocks it.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cbomb avoids it. James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! James looking to throw knees to the head but Cbomb is blocking nicely.
Cbomb managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James throws a head punch that misses. James missing with knees to the body.
#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James. Cbomb has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Cbomb. Cbomb misses with some punches.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James. James tries to throw a body punch but Cbomb avoids it by throwing James back against the cage. Cbomb blocks a body shot from James. David James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! James looking to throw knees to the head but Cbomb is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to C K Cbomb. Well Cbomb has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... C K Cbomb! Jumping up and down and very excited, C K Cbomb waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
RS 157 Lets Bang Bro
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Andrade looks to land a right hand but Thunderwolf moved out of range. Thunderwolf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrade throws a hook but Thunderwolf avoids it easily. Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thunderwolf scores with a body shot.
Marcos Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Andrade misses. Thunderwolf looks to land a combination. Andrade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT# It looks like Marcos Andrade has been cut. Thunderwolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Despite the aggression on Andrade's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Andrade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thunderwolf scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrade should have avoided that one. Thunderwolf punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch. 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! Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2# It looks like Kelthak Thunderwolf has been cut. Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunderwolf tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot. Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1# Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot. Thunderwolf moves into range and connects with a jab. Thunderwolf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Thunderwolf throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Thunderwolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrade! But no joy. Andrade swings widly with a right hand
and Thunderwolf counters with a straight right hand. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thunderwolf!
Thunderwolf looks to land a combination but Andrade avoids it well. Thunderwolf clobbers Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thunderwolf slips a jab from Andrade. As Andrade looks to move away, Thunderwolf throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way. Thunderwolf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Thunderwolf moves out of range easily. Andrade throws a right and a left that both miss. Andrade looks winded! Thunderwolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thunderwolf connects with a body shot that sends Andrade's belly button to the back. Andrade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunderwolf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunderwolf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.#CUT# That has opened up Marcos Andrade's cut even more. Thunderwolf misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Thunderwolf moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Andrade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Thunderwolf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Some wild striking there from Thunderwolf.
Thunderwolf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Thunderwolf connects with a single shot there. Thunderwolf connects with a body shot. Thunderwolf throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A big left from Andrade misses. Thunderwolf stuns Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Thunderwolf misses with a few strikes there.
Thunderwolf dips to his left and cracks Andrade with an uppercut!#T3# Thunderwolf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Thunderwolf connects with a body shot. Thunderwolf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT# The cut above Marcos Andrade's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Thunderwolf throws a series of punches but Andrade avoids them all with ease. Thunderwolf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT# Marcos Andrade's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. A left lands for Thunderwolf. This has been an exciting period of action! Thunderwolf lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Thunderwolf finds it's way through Andrade's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcos Andrade's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kelthak Thunderwolf! A relieved looking Kelthak Thunderwolf 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:
RS Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1# Siney throws a head kick but Marbleforge moves out of range.
Marbleforge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Siney misses with the combination.
Siney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marbleforge was well out of range. Poor timing from Siney. A jab lands there for Siney. Siney scores with a body shot.
#TD# Marbleforge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Siney's guard. Siney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Marbleforge drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Marbleforge as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Siney screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Marbleforge! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bunnur Marbleforge!
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Event:
ABW 83 Toten - McBreezer II
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Bei pushes Garbut up against the cage in a clinch. Bei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garbut is defending well for now. Garbut slowing the pace effectively. Bei tries a body shot but Garbut blocks it.
Bei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garbut.
Bei prevents a body shot from Garbut. Garbut is working for takedown but Bei is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Garbut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Garbut shoots in for a double leg but Bei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The fight stays on the outside here - Bei looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Garbut with a poor takedown and Bei counters with a lovely straight right hand! Liu Bei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Garbut. Garbut shoots for a takedown but Bei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Garbut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bei pinned against the cage. Bei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# Bei gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garbut prevents a body shot from Bei. Bei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bei digs a right hand into Garbut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garbut's gas tank. Bei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# Bei crunches a lovely knee into Garbut's ribcage. Garbut looks winded! Bei tries a body shot but Garbut blocks it.
Bei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garbut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice left hand lands by Bei.
Bei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bei scores a nice knee to the body.
Bei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bei lands an elbow inside. A nice glancing elbow lands by Bei. #CUT# It looks like Mark Garbut has been cut. Bei is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garbut lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Garbut tries to pull guard but Bei won't allow it.
Bei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bei lands a nice uppercut. Bei lands a nice elbow. Bei lands with a short head shot on the inside. Garbut takes an elbow to the temple. A short right from Bei on the inside. Bei digs a right hand into Garbut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garbut's gas tank. A short left from Bei. #ROC# Garbut is rocked!#T2# Bei has Garbut pressed against the cage. He pushes Garbut back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Bei throws a beautiful elbow that sends Garbut crashing to the floor! Bei piles on the pressure with more strikes! Garbut is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liu Bei! A victorious Liu Bei 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:
TRFC98
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1# Taylor scores with a head kick.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jo. Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Jo persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing. Jo fails to land the takedown. Taylor looks to land a body kick but Jo moved away. Jo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away. Jason Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo.#TD# Jo tries to sprawl but Taylor drives through with a takedown into half guard. Taylor is thwarting Jo's attempts to control the position. Taylor is nestled in close to Jo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Jo keeping control of the position. #T1# Jo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor. Taylor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Jo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Jo is holding on to half guard well.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jo defending well though. Jo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Taylor is thwarting Jo's attempts to control the position. Jo tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control. Jo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Jo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jo tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Taylor wants to take a breather but Jo is having none of it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Jo dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Jo's head and hops out.#TD# Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jo's guard. Jo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Jo. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Jo blocks nicely. Jo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jo keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass. Taylor won't allow Jo to sweep him here. #T4# Taylor distracts Jo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there. Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Jo. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jo is on top in guard.
#REVB# Jo trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. Jo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jo won't allow Taylor to sweep him here. Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jo cracks Taylor with a solid left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Taylor 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# Jo misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Taylor leaves Jo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Taylor misses with a head kick.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD# Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jo controlling the position well. Taylor working over Jo with some ground and pound. Jo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1# Jo wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
Jo is holding on to half guard well. Jo is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back! Jo lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jo.
Jo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jo cracks Taylor with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Taylor from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jo gets his hands free as Taylor looks to control. Jo cracks Taylor with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Taylor from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jo trying to control. Taylor is covering up but some of the strikes from Jo are getting through and doing damage.
#T2# Jo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Jo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Jo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The referee is taking a good look at Taylor as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! I really don't envy Taylor right now.
Jo avoiding Taylor 's attempts to control his hands. Sumo Jo has got the better of the ground game so far. Taylor prevents Jo from getting a body triangle. Jo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Taylor is looking for a way out. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jo lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T3# Jo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Taylor is looking for a way out. Jo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jo apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jo looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well. Jason Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo. Jo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taylor. Taylor looks for a takedown but Jo sprawls well. Taylor looks for the body kick but Jo saw that one coming. Jo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taylor circles away. Taylor goes for a double leg but Jo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jo continues to drive forward. Taylor scores with a head kick. Jo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Jason Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jo fails with a takedown attempt. #T4# Jo closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Jo pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor throws a leg kick #TD2# and Jo counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard. Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position. This has been an exciting period of action! Jo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Taylor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jo on the ground. Jo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Taylor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Jo pulls Taylor in to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumo Jo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Taylor throws a lazy body kick #TD2# so Jo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Jo tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard. Jo distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jo connects with a couple of short punches. Jo is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jo lands a couple of elbows. Jo won't allow Taylor to sweep him here. Taylor looking to control.
Taylor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor controls Jo momentarily but Jo frees himself. Jo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Taylor is striking but Jo is not phased and passes to half guard.#T1# Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work. Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Taylor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jo wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. Jo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Taylor trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Jo distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Taylor trying to strike off his back.
Jo wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. Jo sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Jo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jo shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily. Taylor appears to be looking for a big counter. Jo fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jo. As Jo tries to get set, Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Jo manages to avoid the attempt. Jason Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo. Jo goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward. Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2# Jo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Jo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Taylor gets full guard. Jo won't allow Taylor to sweep him here. Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Jo throws a nice elbow from the bottom. Jo controlling the position. Jo wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Jo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jo trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Jo blocks nicely. Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Jo. Jo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Taylor is staying active underneath Jo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Taylor tries to get to full guard but Jo has control of the leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jo lands strikes from half guard. Jason Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Taylor tries to roll over but Jo keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight! Sumo Jo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sumo Jo! Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Sumo Jo! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Sumo Jo!
Sumo Jo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
DARE 14
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Bay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Bay persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Bay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #TD2# Bay pulls guard effortlessly. Smith tries to stand but Bay is controlling from the bottom. Smith working some strikes from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him. #SU# Smith gets to his feet - Bay follows without any prompting. #T1##CL2# Bay clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage. Bay tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Bay drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Bay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position. Smith passes Bay's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Smith is looking to pass Bay's guard but actually Bay recovers to full guard. Smith prevents Bay from getting back to his feet. #ES2# Bay pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2# Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bay eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT# It looks like Hello Bay has been cut. Smith misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Bay closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage. 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! Bay is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage. John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hello Bay. Smith tries to break the clinch but Bay is controlling the position. #BC# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Smith jabs at Bay's body. Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bay. That did some damage! Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smith throws a body kick that misses. Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith. Smith scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith. Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bay. That did some damage!#T3# Bay avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Smith misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2# Bay rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Bay jumps guard.
Smith prevents Bay from getting back to his feet. Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2# Bay has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4# Bay misses with a hook. Bay dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Bay's head and hops out. Bay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith lands with a slapping head kick. Bay tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Smith is looking for a counter combo. John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD# Smith lands a big head kick that sends Bay tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Bay back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Bay is rocked! Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bay. Bay is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Smith backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Bay's temple! It sends Bay violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Smith celebrates and the doctors try to help Bay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). John Smith! In his post fight interview, John Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UVC 15 Stone VS Coldbane
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1# Reagent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chester shoots in for a takedown but Reagent shows good takedown defense. Reagent throws out a loose jab but Chester uses good head movement to avoid it. Reagent misses with a body shot.
Reagent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Reagent takes the fight into the clinch. Chester blocks an uppercut.
Reagent works on Chester's body with a couple of short punches. Reagent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reagent lands a right hand. Reagent throws a punch but it's blocked by Chester. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reagent lands an uppercut. Chester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# Chester decides to pull guard. Reagent tries to stand but Chester is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2# Chester looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Reagent is defending well. Chester quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Reagent has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chester celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Chester! After the fight, John Chester was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
IFC Midweek 9
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1# Garfield tries to bum rush Warholm with a series of wild strikes but Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Garfield misses with a double jab.
Garfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garfield slips a jab and a cross from Warholm.
Garfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Warholm lands a jab to the nose.#CL2# Warholm moves into the clinch. Garfield trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Warholm. This has been an exciting period of action! Garfield blocking some punches.
Garfield blocks a body shot from Warholm. #T1# Garfield tries to circle away but Warholm has him pinned against the cage. Garfield tries to break the clinch but Warholm is controlling the position. A right hand to the body from Warholm.
Garfield prevents a body shot from Warholm. Garfield is trying to break the clinch but Warholm has him pressed against the cage. Garfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've been informed that Warholm has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garfield's elbow. Garfield tries to circle away but Warholm has him pinned against the cage.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garfield's elbow. Garfield tries to break the clinch but Warholm is controlling the position. Warholm has Garfield pressed against the cage.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Warholm.
Warholm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3# A frustrated look appears on Garfield's face as he tries to break the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land. Warholm tries a body shot but Garfield blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land. #BC# Garfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Warholm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Warholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Warholm counters by clinching up. Garfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4# Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Garfield prevents a body shot from Warholm. Garfield blocking some punches.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Garfield is trying to push Warholm away but Warholm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Warholm lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round. That's time! Garfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Garfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warholm moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Garfield misses with a wild body shot. Garfield throws a series of punches but Warholm avoids them all with ease. Garfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garfield misses with the combination.
Warholm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Warholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Garfield misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2# Warholm moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garfield is trying to break the clinch but Warholm has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land. Garfield can't break the clinch.
#T1# Warholm prevents Garfield from breaking the clinch. A right hand to the body from Warholm.
Warholm misses with a short punch on the inside. Warholm has Garfield pressed against the cage, preventing Garfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Warholm keeps control of Garfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Warholm working aggressively here.
A short right from Warholm. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Garfield blocks a body shot from Warholm. Warholm lands with a light punch inside. Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Garfield has had enough of the clinch but Warholm keeps him there for the moment. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Garfield is trying to break free. Warholm lands a body punch. Warholm misses with a body punch.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3# Garfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Garfield tries to circle away but Warholm has him pinned against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Warholm.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Garfield has had enough of the clinch but Warholm keeps him there for the moment. Terje Warholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Garfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it. Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Garfield controls the action.
Warholm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garfield up against the cage. Garfield prevents a body shot from Warholm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Terje Warholm will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Warholm throws a push kick but Garfield slaps the foot to one side. Garfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warholm. Some wild striking there from Warholm.
Garfield tries to counter with a takedown but Warholm is quick to defend against it. Rober Garfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Warholm lands a jab to the nose.#CL2# Warholm moves into the clinch. Garfield tries to break the clinch but Warholm is controlling the position. Warholm gets through Garfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garfield wants to break free but Warholm has control.
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
Warholm prevents Garfield from breaking the clinch.#T1# Garfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Garfield tries to break free but Warholm pushes him back against the cage. Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm lands a right hand. Garfield working hard to break the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Warholm.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Garfield working hard to break the clinch. Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Warholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A hook to the body from Warholm.
Warholm scores with a nice hook to the head. Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Garfield controls the action.
#BC# Garfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Garfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warholm. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Warholm has knocked Garfield down with a huge combo! Warholm steps away and waves a wobbly Garfield back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Garfield is rocked! Garfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Garfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Warholm punishes Garfield's body with a nice straight punch. Garfield blocks a head kick by Warholm.
Garfield seems to have got his legs back now. Garfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warholm is looking for the big counter here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A combination from Warholm does no damage. Rober Garfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Garfield drops his hands momentarily and Warholm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Warholm rushes Garfield and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Garfield is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Warholm piles on the pressure and Garfield crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!
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Event:
TRFC97
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mahoney's guard.#ES2# Mahoney kicks Adams off and gets to his feet. #TD# Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adams working the body and head with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adams with the ground and pound but Mahoney regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Adams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Adams is pressing down on Mahoney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahoney is holding on for now. Mahoney wants to get back to his feet. Adams lands with a punch from half guard. Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1# Adams slips a nice elbow through Mahoney's hands, connecting with Mahoney's forehead. Mahoney is positioning himself well to prevent Adams advancing to mount. Adams prevents Mahoney from improving his position. Mahoney has hold of Adams's hands but Adams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Adams working Mahoney over with strikes. Mahoney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Adams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mahoney keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Adams working Mahoney over with strikes. #ROC# Mahoney is rocked!#T2# Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahoney's head. Mahoney is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahoney can do anything to dispel that myth. Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Adams slips a nice elbow through Mahoney's hands, connecting with Mahoney's forehead. Mahoney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams. Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahoney's head. Mahoney wants to get back to full guard. Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Adams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Adams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3# Mahoney keeping hold of Adams's head, controlling as best he can. Mahoney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Mahoney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Adams postures up.
Adams 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. Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Adams throwing strikes but missing. Adams wants to pass the guard but Mahoney is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mahoney is pulling down on Adams's head. It's preventing any offense from Adams, at least for the moment.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Adams postures up in Mahoney's guard and throws a big left but Mahoney blocks it. Mahoney is pulling down on Adams's head. It's preventing any offense from Adams, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mahoney looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.#TD# Mahoney gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. Mahoney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Adams controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoney works some decent striking defense from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Adams 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# Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away. Mahoney wants to counter the offense by Adams and move into the clinch position. Tony Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Adams gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Mahoney manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Adams keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Mahoney lands with a right to the head. Mahoney gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adams blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney. A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A hook to the body from Mahoney.
#T1# Mahoney keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney. #BC2# Mahoney breaks from the clinch.
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely. Mahoney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams. Adams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL# Adams rushes Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Mahoney. #BC2# Mahoney breaks from the clinch.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.#T2# Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mahoney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2# Adams is rocked!#TD# Adams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2# Mahoney sneaks out the side door and pushes Adams away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adams walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Mahoney! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney! A relieved looking Dick Mahoney 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:
IFC XXIV
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Michael Levesque fails with the takedown and Miyamoto counters with a big head kick but Michael Levesque shrugs it off. Miyamoto cracks the inside of Michael Levesque's front leg. #TD# Miyamoto gets caught flat footed, as Michael Levesque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Miyamoto looking to control.
#SUB# Michael Levesque has gone for a leg lock! Miyamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Michael Levesque's guard.#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Michael Levesque working a defensive guard but Miyamoto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Michael Levesque tries to strike from the bottom but misses. What's Michael Levesque going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Miyamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Michael Levesque tries to bench press Miyamoto off him but Miyamoto keeps the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Miyamoto wants to control but Michael Levesque is keeping him busy. Miyamoto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michael Levesque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Michael Levesque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyamoto on the ground. Michael Levesque tries to buck Miyamoto off but Miyamoto is having none of it. Miyamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michael Levesque keeps working. Michael Levesque is looking to reverse the position. Michael Levesque is not content to let Miyamoto control the position. Miyamoto working the ground and pound but Michael Levesque is defending the strikes. #SU2# Miyamoto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Miyamoto misses with a combination
#TD# so Michael Levesque counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Michael Levesque sitting in guard, not really doing much. Michael Levesque postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Michael Levesque is in close to Miyamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows. Miyamoto has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle. Michael Levesque engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Michael Levesque's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Michael Levesque looking to sit in guard and control but Miyamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3# Miyamoto postures up.
Michael Levesque looking for a sweep. Not yet Michael Levesque, not yet. Miyamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Michael Levesque looking for a guillotine here but Miyamoto defends easily.
Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Michael Levesque throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB# Miyamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyamoto wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Miyamoto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Michael Levesque has a closed guard, preventing Miyamoto from standing up. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Michael Levesque is striking from the bottom but Miyamoto uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Michael Levesque misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Michael Levesque tries to get to full guard but Miyamoto has control of the leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Michael Levesque is not content to let Miyamoto control the position. Miyamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michael Levesque defending well though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Miyamoto dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyamoto enables Michael Levesque to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyamoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Miyamoto wriggles free and stands up. Paul Michael Levesque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Miyamoto scores with a head kick.
Miyamoto avoids the head kick by Michael Levesque.
Miyamoto scores with a hook.#TD# Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Michael Levesque landing with the ground and pound. Michael Levesque is in close to Miyamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows. Michael Levesque landing with the ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyamoto is on top in guard.
#REVB# Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Michael Levesque 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# Michael Levesque wants to pass to mount but Miyamoto is defending the position. Miyamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Michael Levesque sits in half guard. Michael Levesque with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Michael Levesque working the head and body with strikes. 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. Michael Levesque connects with a nice short shot to Miyamoto's temple. Miyamoto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2# Miyamoto is looking to control Michael Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyamoto avoid being mounted? Paul Michael Levesque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Michael Levesque trying to control from half guard but Miyamoto is working away. Miyamoto is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Michael Levesque is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Michael Levesque is taking a breather. Miyamoto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Miyamoto trying to control here.
#SUB# Michael Levesque is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3# Nice strikes from Michael Levesque there. Michael Levesque lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Michael Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyamoto is just riding it out for now. Michael Levesque eventually gives up the hold. Miyamoto trying to control here.
Michael Levesque trying to mount his opponent but Miyamoto defends it. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Michael Levesque working the head and body with strikes. Miyamoto trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Michael Levesque. 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. Michael Levesque connects with a nice short shot to Miyamoto's temple. Michael Levesque 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. Miyamoto is pressing down on Michael Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Michael Levesque wants to control from the top but Miyamoto keeps moving. Michael Levesque working some strikes from top position. Michael Levesque controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Miyamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michael Levesque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Michael Levesque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miyamoto's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Michael Levesque dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Miyamoto looks to land a combination. Michael Levesque sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Miyamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael Levesque.#TD# Michael Levesque changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miyamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Miyamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michael Levesque wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Michael Levesque tries for a kimura but Miyamoto is defending well. Michael Levesque lands some shots froms side control. Michael Levesque landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Michael Levesque cracks Miyamoto with an elbow. That is naaassty. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Michael Levesque working the body and head with strikes. Michael Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Miyamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Miyamoto is letting Michael Levesque control him for a moment. Michael Levesque trying to control the position but Miyamoto is working away. Michael Levesque connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miyamoto some visible discomfort.
Miyamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Michael Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Michael Levesque lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Michael Levesque blocks the strikes from Miyamoto.
#T2# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Michael Levesque lands a nice short elbow. Michael Levesque controlling the pace. Michael Levesque wants to free his trapped foot but Miyamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs. Michael Levesque content to control rather than advance. The fighters are battling for position here. Miyamoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Michael Levesque showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Miyamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michael Levesque is one step ahead there. #T3# Michael Levesque scoring with some ground and pound. Michael Levesque scoring with some ground and pound. Michael Levesque is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Michael Levesque with a nice head shot there. Michael Levesque lands a couple of decent looking shots. Miyamoto has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Michael Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miyamoto dives on top into guard.#REVB# Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Miyamoto from controlling successfully. Michael Levesque keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #T4# Michael Levesque wants to sweep here but Miyamoto controlling him for the moment. Michael Levesque throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Miyamoto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Miyamoto wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving. Michael Levesque wants to sweep but no luck. Miyamoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Michael Levesque's guard. #SU2# Miyamoto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Michael Levesque to stand up. Paul Michael Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Michael Levesque drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Michael Levesque working the ground and pound. Miyamoto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Michael Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyamoto keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Michael Levesque showed his dominance in that final round. I think Michael Levesque 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Michael Levesque!
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON VIII
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing. Tropical throws a combination that misses #TD# and DeSilva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSilva. Tropical is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and DeSilva dives into side control.
#REVB# DeSilva trying to control the position but Tropical is working away. Tropical stops DeSilva from passing to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# DeSilva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tropical is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. DeSilva wants to control but Tropical is keeping him busy. #T1# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. DeSilva tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB# DeSilva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tropical is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. DeSilva moves into full mount! #SUB# DeSilva has hold of Tropical's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tropical manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
DeSilva tries to control but Tropical wriggling away. #T2# DeSilva looking to control and managing it successfully. DeSilva wants to control the pace but Tropical is squirming around nicely. #SUB# DeSilva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tropical is now in DeSilva's guard. A big mistake from DeSilva there, giving up the dominant position! DeSilva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# DeSilva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Tropical is wriggling around but DeSilva manages to pass to half guard.
#T3# DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Tropical is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. DeSilva trying to mount his opponent but Tropical defends it. Tropical trying to control but DeSilva postures up.
DeSilva moves nicely into side control. Tropical is not content to let DeSilva control the position. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. DeSilva happy to just control the position for now. Tropical tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeSilva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Tropical is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. DeSilva working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Tropical throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSilva. Tropical falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and DeSilva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tropical won't be happy with that. #SUB# DeSilva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# DeSilva swings around for an armbar but Tropical sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into DeSilva's guard. Tropical trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# DeSilva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tropical defends well.#SUB# DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Tropical pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# DeSilva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tropical defends well.#T1# Tropical passes DeSilva's right leg, so he's now in half guard. DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# DeSilva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# DeSilva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tropical pulls his head out easily. The fighters are battling for position here. DeSilva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# DeSilva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been informed that Tropical has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB# DeSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Tropical avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# DeSilva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tropical 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 DeSilva. DeSilva sneaks back into half guard.#T3# DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tropical is looking to take a break and control but DeSilva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. DeSilva is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# DeSilva looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Tropical not doing much here.
#SUB# DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tropical pulls his head out easily. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# DeSilva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# DeSilva looking for submissions off his back. DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tropical can do to turn this around? DeSilva moves into full guard.
#SU2# Tropical gets to his feet. DeSilva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing. Tropical throws a right and a left that DeSilva avoids nicely. Tropical takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pollo Tropical will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Tropical misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSilva dodges the punch combination from Tropical.
#TD# DeSilva gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# DeSilva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tropical could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but DeSilva has cracked it and Tropical is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by DeSilva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
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