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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NYCL 17 - Hittah vs Wellstone
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Sam takes the fight into the clinch. Sam lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Sam breaks from the clinch.
#CL# De Koning tries to keep at a distance but Sam has taken the fight into the clinch. De Koning drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL# Sam forces De Koning back against the cage and clinches. De Koning tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sam working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Sam breaks from the clinch.
De Koning has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2# De Koning shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Sam is looking to stand back up but De Koning counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sam. #REVR# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. De Koning wants to stand up but Sam is controlling the position.
#T1# Sam is not content to let De Koning control the position.#SUB2# De Koning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sam has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# De Koning is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sam wants to control but De Koning is keeping busy and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De Koning looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2# De Koning tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2# De Koning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sam sees it coming and defends easily. Sam is looking for a sweep. De Koning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. De Koning slows the pace down in half guard. De Koning wants to get back to his feet.
De Koning is pressing down on Sam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sam is holding on for now. #T3# De Koning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sam's head. Sam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Koning. Sam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Koning on the ground. Sam is staying active underneath De Koning, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# De Koning has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sam defend it? De Koning steps over the head and cranks it - Sam is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Koning!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thijs De Koning! After winning the bout, Thijs De Koning thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYCL 17 - Hittah vs Wellstone
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1# Murakami lands a head shot. Jenning throws a body kick that misses enabling Murakami to counter with a crisp jab. Nice cross by Murakami. Murakami connects with a body shot that sends Jenning's belly button to the back. Murakami misses with a hook. Jenning ducked under it nicely. Murakami swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Jenning counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murakami! Jenning tries to score with some ground and pound. Murakami controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Jenning is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Murakami looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jenning gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Murakami is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jenning lets go of the hold and Murakami can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Jenning! Xavier Jenning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYCL 14 - Spellvor vs Scott
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1# Gallahger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hiroto stuffs the takedown. A punch lands to the side of Gallahger 's head but he takes it in his stride. The fight stays on the outside here - Gallahger looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gallahger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiroto. Gallahger shoots in looking for a takedown but Hiroto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gallahger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD# Gallahger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hiroto did well to prevent Gallahger getting side control. Gallahger content to control rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB# Gallahger seems to be working for a kimura but Hiroto defends the submission attempt. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gallahger lands a nice short elbow.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gallahger performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Gallahger works his way into side control. Hiroto being controlled for a moment. Gallahger working the ground and pound. Gallahger is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hiroto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Gallahger is working Hiroto over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3# Gallahger slows the pace down. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gallahger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Hiroto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gallahger happy to just control the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gallahger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hiroto for as long as he can get away with. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gallahger'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. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Gallahger dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Gallahger fails with a takedown attempt.#TD# Gallahger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gallahger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hiroto is looking to reverse the position.#T1# Gallahger controls the position. Gallahger continues to stall. Gallahger works to advance to full mount. Hiroto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gallahger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gallahger controlling his opponent. Gallahger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Gallahger is landing with some decent strikes but Hiroto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Gallahger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiroto can do to turn this around? Gallahger controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB# Gallahger goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hiroto is on top in guard.
Hiroto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gallahger is proving hard to escape from. Gallahger controlling the position. Gallahger wants to sweep here but Hiroto controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Gallahger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hiroto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gallahger is proving hard to escape from. Gallahger managing to control the position. #T4# Hiroto is looking to stand up but Gallahger won't let him. #SUB# Gallahger has his feet on Hiroto's thighs here. He's pushed Hiroto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hiroto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Gallahger! |
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Event:
NYCL 10 - Wellstone vs Rider
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1# Holland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zezinho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Holland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. We've been told by Holland's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Holland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Zezinho cracks Holland with a right hand to the side of the head. Zezinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zezinho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD# Holland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zezinho quickly recovers to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Holland thows a huge punch but Zezinho dodges it nicely.
#SU# Holland stands up out of the half guard. Holland swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Zezinho. Zezinho throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Holland is rocked! Zezinho moves in close and cracks Holland with a massive right hand! Holland, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Zezinho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Zezinho! Roberto Zezinho took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, REAPERS Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
NYCL 9 - Goon vs Foster
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1# A low kick from Thomson is predictable there #TD# and Jenning counters with a takedown into side control. Thomson is being controlled here. #SUB# Jenning is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jenning has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB# Jenning tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Thomson is looking for a sweep. Jenning throwing strikes but missing, from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomson is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thomson struggling a bit here. Thomson is looking for a sweep. The referee asks Jenning politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jenning prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1##SUB# Jenning tries for a kimura but Thomson is defending well. You can see the frustration on Thomson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Thomson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jenning off and has taken his back! Thomson controlling well, preventing Jenning from escaping the position.
My spies in Cozad MMA London inform me that Thomson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2# Jenning defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thomson's arms. Thomson not allowing Jenning to control his hands. Thomson is looking to control Jenning but Jenning is wriggling around and keeping busy. Jenning tries to escape but Thomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2# Jenning trying to control the hands but Thomson breaks the grip. Thomson doesn't have the hooks in and Jenning manages to turn into his guard.
Thomson working a defensive guard here.
Thomson wants to sweep here but Jenning controlling him for the moment. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Thomson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thomson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Thomson is trying to keep Jenning in close.
Jenning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Jenning is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3# Jenning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Thomson wants to sweep here but Jenning controlling him for the moment. Thomson working a defensive guard but Jenning passes into half guard.
Jenning content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Thomson is trying to get back to full guard. Thomson tries to kick Jenning off but Jenning keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Jenning is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenning. Thomson is trying to stand up here but Jenning is controlling him well. Jenning prevents Thomson from improving his position. Jenning thows a huge punch but Thomson dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Jenning is looking for a kimura but Thomson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenning to get the leverage. Jenning prevents Thomson from improving his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jenning is controlling the pace.
Thomson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenning is working away from the top position though. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Jenning dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Thomson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenning swivels and escapes.#TD# Jenning is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomson's half guard.#SUB# Jenning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Jenning wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jenning controlling the action here. Jenning is thwarting Thomson's attempts to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jenning is controlling the pace.
Thomson tries to get to full guard but Jenning has control of the leg. #T1# Thomson trying to hold on to Jenning's head to control him but Jenning postures up.
#SUB# Jenning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jenning is keen to just control but Thomson is a slippery customer. Jenning works his way into full mount! Thomson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Thomson tries to hold on but Jenning postures up. Thomson really wants to buck Jenning off and get back to his feet. Jenning controlling the position easily from mount. Thomson reaches up to try and control the position but Jenning seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Thomson rolls and tries to escape and now Jenning has his back!
Jenning doesn't have the hooks in and Thomson manages to turn into his guard.
Thomson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Jenning is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thomson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jenning's body to avoid the submission. Jenning has instead reached around Thomson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jenning arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xavier Jenning! Xavier Jenning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYCL 9 - Goon vs Foster
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Von Richthofen rushes Sam and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Von Richthofen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sam clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Sam is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. Sam goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Sam tries to clinch there but Von Richthofen circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sam tries to bum rush Von Richthofen with a series of wild strikes but Von Richthofen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A head kick misses from Sam. Von Richthofen just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Von Richthofen gets caught napping as Sam dives in and scores a takedown. Von Richthofen manages to retain guard. Sam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Richthofen has wrist control. Sam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Von Richthofen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sam being controlled here momentarily. Sam won't allow Von Richthofen to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2# Von Richthofen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sam defends it easily.#SUB2# Von Richthofen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sam is aware though and is defending well. Sam postures up in Von Richthofen's guard and throws a big left but Von Richthofen blocks it. Sam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sam trying to control but Von Richthofen is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Richthofen is on top in guard.
#REVB# Von Richthofen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2# Von Richthofen with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Sam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Richthofen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Von Richthofen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Sam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Richthofen is aware though and is defending well. Von Richthofen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3# Sam throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Von Richthofen works over Sam with some ground and pound from guard. Von Richthofen landing with the ground and pound. Von Richthofen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Von Richthofen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Sam working for submissions but it's allowed Von Richthofen to get to half guard.
Von Richthofen is looking to advance position but Sam won't allow it. #SUB2# Von Richthofen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sam tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Von Richthofen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Von Richthofen! |
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Event:
NYCL 6 - Spellvor vs Scardina
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Gallahger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Misaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Misaki's guard now, I'm sure. Misaki is trying to control the position but Gallahger postures up. Misaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Gallahger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Misaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
Gallahger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
Gallahger's corner is telling him to maintain position. Misaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Misaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallahger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallahger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gallahger content to stall in guard here. #T1# Gallahger is looking to work some ground and pound but Misaki has wrist control. Gallahger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
Gallahger being controlled here momentarily. Misaki controls Gallahger momentarily but Gallahger frees himself. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Gallahger looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Good standup being displayed there by Misaki as he connects with a hook. Misaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallahger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Misaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gallahger has time to react. Misaki lands with a straight right. Gallahger didn't see that one coming. Gallahger misses with a looping left.#TD# Gallahger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Misaki to the mat! Misaki manages to get full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Gallahger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Misaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gallahger has managed to get both his arms back between Misaki's legs - danger averted. Misaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gallahger is stalling in the full guard. Misaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Gallahger is stalling in the full guard. Misaki working a defensive guard here.
Gallahger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Misaki looking to control.
We've been informed that Misaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Misaki keeping full guard, as Gallahger tries to pass. Gallahger sitting in guard, not really doing much. Misaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Misaki is looking for a triangle but Gallahger pushes his legs off easily.
Gallahger sitting in guard here, content to control. Gallahger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Misaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gallahger defends it nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Gallahger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Misaki's half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Gallahger dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD# Gallahger gets a takedown into half guard. Misaki trying to control but Gallahger postures up.
Gallahger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Gallahger tries to pass to full mount but Misaki defends it. Misaki is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallahger throwing shots but Misaki is blocking nicely. Gallahger prevents Misaki from improving his position. Gallahger controlling the action here. Misaki wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Gallahger controlling the action here. Misaki is trying to maintain the position but Gallahger is very close to passing his half guard. Misaki tries to roll over but Gallahger keeps him under control. Gallahger trying to control the pace. Misaki has his hands clasped together around Gallahger's back. He's all about the action. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gallahger lands a nice short elbow. Gallahger sitting and controlling from the half guard. Misaki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gallahger tries to pass to full mount but Misaki defends it. Misaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Gallahger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Gallahger'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. Misaki trying to control but Gallahger postures up.
Misaki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gallahger is staying active. Gallahger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The fighters are battling for position here. Misaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Misaki being controlled here, momentarily. Further stalling from Gallahger. Misaki pulls Gallahger in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Misaki being controlled here, momentarily. Misaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nice cross by Misaki. No joy there for Gallahger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD# Gallahger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Gallahger is fighting to break Misaki's control of his arms but Misaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kevin Gallahger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gallahger controlling from the top position. Gallahger postures up.
Gallahger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Gallahger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4# Misaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Misaki controlling Gallahger's posture. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gallahger throws a jab when Misaki was well out of range. Gallahger looks to throw the jab but Misaki is out of range. Misaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gallahger's waist but Gallahger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Misaki off to one side. Gallahger appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Misaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Misaki has control of Gallahger's left arm, preventing Gallahger from doing any damage. Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Gallahger dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Misaki tries for a takedown but Gallahger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gallahger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Misaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gallahger defends it well. No luck for Misaki with that takedown attempt. #TD# Gallahger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gallahger controlling from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Misaki is looking for a sweep. Misaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gallahger staying calm.#T1# Misaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Gallahger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gallahger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Misaki for as long as he can get away with. Misaki tries to get to full guard but Gallahger has control of the leg. Gallahger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Misaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gallahger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gallahger's back! Gallahger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Misaki is looking to control Gallahger but Gallahger is wriggling around and keeping busy. Misaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gallahger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Taro Misaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kevin Gallahger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2# Misaki looking for the RNC. Misaki keeps control of the position as Gallahger tries to break free.
Gallahger trying to control the action but Misaki just sinks the hooks in. Misaki trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2# Misaki has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gallahger has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Misaki controlling well, preventing Gallahger from escaping the position.
Gallahger trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2# Misaki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gallahger knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gallahger for a finish. #T3##SUB2# Gallahger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Misaki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2# Gallahger preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Misaki. Gallahger turns into Misaki and is now in his guard.
Gallahger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Gallahger postures up.
Gallahger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4# Gallahger slips nicely into half guard. Gallahger tries to pass to full mount but Misaki defends it. Gallahger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Misaki trying to control but Gallahger postures up.
Gallahger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Gallahger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Misaki can do to turn this around? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Misaki wants to improve his position but Gallahger is controlling well.
Gallahger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Gallahger. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gallahger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Gallahger! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
#R1# Sam shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Sam moves into the clinch. Sam is pressed up against the cage. Cox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sam down to the mat. Sam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Sam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sam has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Sam lands a jab-cross combination. A head kick misses from Sam. Cox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2# Sam moves into range and clinches up with Cox. Sam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sam tries to break the clinch but Cox is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cox after a bit of a struggle. Sam gets through Cox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sam digs a right hand underneath Cox's ribcage. Cox let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch on the inside from Cox fails to land. #TD# Cox gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sam regains guard.
Sam has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cox has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1# Sam is trying to break the clinch but Cox is controlling him. Cox looking for a takedown. Cox prevents Sam from breaking the clinch. Sam tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage. Cox has Sam pressed against the cage, preventing Sam from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cox is trying to maintain a safe position but Sam gets an underhook and turns Cox into the cage. Sam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cox has Sam pressed against the cage, preventing Sam from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cox keeps control of Sam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sam tries to circle away but Cox has him pinned against the cage.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. A right handed body shot lands from Sam.
#BC2# Sam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL# Cox drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
Cox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sam. Sam wants to break free but Cox has control.
Sam digs a right hand underneath Cox's ribcage. Cox let out a lung full of air as it connected. Sam has had enough of the clinch but Cox keeps him there for the moment. Cox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sam tries to break the clinch but Cox is controlling the position. #T3# Sam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Cox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sam is defending well against a takedown attempt. Cox is breathing heavily. Sam is trying to break the clinch but Cox is controlling him. Cox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sam is defending well. Sam pushes Cox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sam scores with a nice hook to the head. Sam is trying to push Cox away but Cox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Sam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cox has him pressed against the cage. Cox prevents Sam from breaking the clinch. Sam is trying to break free.#T4# Sam is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2# Sam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Cox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2# Cox is posturing up here but Sam has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cox tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cox has to tap! Slick submission there by Sam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Sam! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2021 |
#R1# Holland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Holland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Holland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A punch combination from Hunter misses. BOOM! Hunter lands a beautiful left hook that drops Holland. Holland tries to recover but Hunter is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Holland lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Commie Hunter! Commie Hunter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
NYCL - Jun vs Olatunji
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1# Jenning takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2# Jenning closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goon to the mat! Goon manages to get full guard. Goon kicks Jenning off and gets to his feet. Goon with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jenning with a lazy takedown attempt and Goon counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Goon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenning wants to counter with a clinch but Goon pushes him away. Jenning has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goon finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenning's head. #CL2# Jenning takes the fight into the clinch. Jenning drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenning shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Savage Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Jenning.#T1# Jenning tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenning somewhat. Savage Goon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jenning throws a head kick that misses. Goon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2# Goon gets caught flat footed, as Jenning shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jenning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jenning prevents Goon from getting back to his feet. #T2# Goon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jenning wants to control from the top but Goon keeps moving. #ES# Goon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Jenning jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goon walks away with a smile on his face. Jenning gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Goon moves into range and connects with a jab. Jenning gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Xavier Jenning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Goon clobbers Jenning with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Jenning is rocked! Jenning's coach down at Fight Club Gym 600pw was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jenning's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jenning misses with a right hand and Goon counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Jenning falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Savage Goon! The defeated Xavier Jenning had this to say: 'I want to say thank to all the fans, My manager drake and I will come back better than before. Thank you'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1# Sam scores with a one two! Davidson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Sam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2# Davidson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davidson lands in his opponent's guard. Sam has his feet on Davidson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davidson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL# Sam clinches up with Davidson and pushes him back against the cage. Davidson leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Sam breaks from the clinch.
Sam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2# Davidson rushes Sam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Davidson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sam smiles and moves away.
Sam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Davidson is rocked!#T1# Sam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davidson pinned against the cage. Davidson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Davidson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2# Davidson moves into the clinch. Sam blocks a body shot from Davidson. #BC# Sam breaks from the clinch.
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt - Sam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2# Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2# Davidson drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
Sam lands with a left to the head. Davidson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dean Sam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Davidson. Sam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Davidson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Sam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Sam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sam works the jab nicely. Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davidson circles away quickly and effectively.#KD# Sam drops Davidson with a beautiful combination! Davidson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sam is looking for the KO! Davidson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sam finish him? Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davidson looks to land a combination but Sam avoids it well. #T3# Davidson drops his hands momentarily and Sam needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Davidson just on the top of the head. Davidson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Davidson - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dean Sam! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2021 |
#R1# A jab lands there for Holland. Holland is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dixon tries to counter by clinching up but Holland breaks away and moves out of range. Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Holland sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dixon. Holland scores with the left hand. Dixon knows he should have avoided that one. Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Holland throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Holland fails with the takedown. Holland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon. Holland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Holland digs a good hook to Dixon's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holland wants it to stay on the feet. Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holland defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Holland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Dixon has Holland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Holland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2# Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holland scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2# Holland has managed to clinch.
#T1# Holland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dixon has him pressed against the cage. Holland is trying to break the clinch but Dixon is controlling him. Holland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holland wants to get back to striking at distance but Dixon won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Holland is trying to break free.#TD2# Holland pulls Dixon into guard.
Holland controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself. #SUB2# Holland is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dixon frees his head nicely. Oh but Holland has switched to an armbar! Dixon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chris Holland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1# Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gallahger throws a sloppy head kick enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab. Kevin Gallahger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Da Silva scores with a spinning back kick! Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallahger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Da Silva scores with a head kick.
#CL2# Gallahger closes the distance and clinches. Da Silva stalls. A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva. #BC# Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Gallahger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gallahger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2# Gallahger has hold of Da Silva's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Da Silva tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gallahger cranks the arm and Da Silva screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Da Silva, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Gallahger! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1# Jenning walks into a left hand. Jenning wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance. Joao Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Da Silva cracks Jenning with a right hand to the side of the head. Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Da Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jenning takes a step back to recover. No luck for Jenning with that takedown attempt. Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jenning has time to react. Jenning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Silva sprawls well. Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenning gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Da Silva cracks Jenning with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jenning's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenning scrambles back to his feet. Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing. Jenning fails with a takedown attempt. Joao Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Jenning.#T2# A nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2# Jenning clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Jenning pulls guard effortlessly. Da Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Jenning looking for a triangle here. Da Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Jenning pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Da Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xavier Jenning! A victorious Xavier Jenning 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:
SFC6 - Collins vs Roberts
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Pluta tries to clinch but Travis moves away #TD2# so Travis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Pluta looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Travis pushes down on Pluta's leg and manages to get into half guard. Travis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Travis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Travis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Travis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Travis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1##SUB2# Travis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pluta defends it well. Pluta is not content to let Travis control the position. Travis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Travis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Travis drops an elbow to the side of Pluta's head. #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. Travis controlling the pace. Travis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pluta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Travis is nestled in close to Pluta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Travis winds up and cracks Pluta with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Pluta wants to improve his position but Travis is controlling well.
Travis is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2# Travis stands up and beckons Pluta to join him on the feet. #TD2# Travis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Travis wants to control but Pluta is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Travis slows the pace down. #SUB2# Travis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Travis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pluta, who protects the arm well. #SU2# Travis stands up and beckons Pluta to his feet. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Travis tries for a takedown but Pluta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Pluta feinted there with a counter leg kick. Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pluta was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis. Travis fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pluta leaves Travis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ghita Pluta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Travis. Travis misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pluta shoots for a takedown but Travis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Travis wants to counter with a clinch but Pluta pushes him away. Travis throws a right hand that Pluta ducks under and follows up with a left that Pluta also avoids with ease. Travis throws a shot from downtown. Pluta moves away and avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Travis dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Travis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Travis taking a breather here. #SUB2# Travis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pluta is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Travis yanks on the arm and Pluta is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Travis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Travis! Jerry Travis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
BAM
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Kevin pushes Tyson up against the ropes in a clinch. Nice elbow from Tyson. #CUT2# It looks like Dave Kevin has been cut. Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Kevin manages to break the clinch.
Kevin throws a leg kick #CL2# and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyson. Kevin prevents a body shot from Tyson. Kevin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it. Knees in the clinch landing for Tyson.
Tyson lands with a short shot to the head. Kevin takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC# Kevin manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Kevin rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice left hand lands by Tyson.
Tyson pushes Kevin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Kevin throws an elbow that misses.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Kevin.
Kevin avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyson. Tyson lands a body shot. #T1# Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kevin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC# Kevin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kevin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kevin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms. Knees in the clinch landing for Tyson.
Tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kevin avoids the damage to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kevin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kevin is breathing heavily. Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Kevin.
Kevin wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kevin backwards. Tyson lands a shoulder strike. Tyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kevin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kevin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kevin's elbow. #T2# Tyson lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kevin avoids the damage to the body. Kevin is trying to force a seperation but Tyson has the dominant position. Tyson wants to stall.
Kevin trying to control the position but instead, Tyson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kevin into the ropes. Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kevin's defenses. Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Kevin.
Kevin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body. Kevin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A shot in the inside from Tyson. #BC# Kevin breaks the clinch.
#CL# Kevin drives through and clinches with Tyson against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tyson keeps control of Kevin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kevin avoiding damage as Tyson throws knees to the body.
Tyson looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Tyson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dave Kevin's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Tyson digs a good hook to Kevin's body.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kevin throws a lazy right hand but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tyson tries to counter by closing the distance. Tyson misses with a low kick. Tyson misses with a head kick.
Kevin lands a two punch combo.
#CL# Kevin instigates a clinch. Tyson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tyson lands a left hand.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kevin throws an elbow that misses.
Tyson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kevin 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. Kevin avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyson. Tyson tries a body shot but Kevin blocks it.
Kevin is trying to break the clinch but Tyson has him pressed against the ropes. #T1# Kevin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson presses Kevin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head. Tyson lands a right hand. Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice elbow from Kevin. Kevin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Junior Tyson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Tyson.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Kevin controls the action.
Tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kevin avoids the damage to the body. Tyson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kevin.
Kevin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Kevin. Tyson digs a right hand underneath Kevin's ribcage. Kevin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Kevin avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes. Kevin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short left from Tyson. Kevin tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
#BC# Kevin breaks the clinch.
Tyson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kevin if he has to take too many more of those.
Tyson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kevin's head.#CL# Kevin gets a clinch. A short left from Tyson. Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kevin working aggressively here.
Tyson misses with a knee to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Still in the clinch, Tyson scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tyson looking to throw knees to the head but Kevin is blocking nicely.
Tyson presses Kevin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Dave Kevin's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Kevin 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. Junior Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kevin blocks a low kick nicely.#CL# Kevin moves into range and clinches up with Tyson. Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tyson lands a left hand.
Kevin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms. Tyson prevents Kevin from breaking the clinch. Kevin wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kevin wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kevin tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position. Kevin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kevin tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
#T1# Kevin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kevin looking to stall.
Kevin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Kevin's head. Tyson avoids the elbow strike from Kevin, against the ropes.
Kevin wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Kevin is trying to break free. Tyson blocks a body shot from Kevin. Kevin misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A short right from Tyson on the inside. Tyson lands a body punch in the clinch. Tyson digs a right hand into Kevin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kevin's gas tank. Kevin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kevin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kevin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kevin wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Tyson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kevin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dave Kevin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Kevin.
And that's the end of the fight! Junior Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tyson 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Tyson! Junior Tyson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1# Kozlov tries to clinch up but Babakov circles away and keeps his distance. Babakov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kozlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Babakov sprawls well. He's pushed Kozlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Babakov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kozlov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Babakov counters by clinching up. Kozlov working hard to break the clinch. Kozlov is working for takedown but Babakov is calmly controlling the position for now. Sergei Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Kozlov.#BC# Babakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kozlov misses with a takedown #CL# and Babakov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Kozlov's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kozlov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Babakov stalls. Babakov effectively controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kozlov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Babakov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Babakov stops a takedown attempt from Kozlov.
Babakov scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head. Kozlov tries to pull guard but Babakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kozlov drops back down to his feet.
#T1##BC# Babakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlov doesn't succeed with the takedown and Babakov counters with a lovely shot to the body. Yevgeni Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Kozlov. #SUB2# Kozlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Kozlov looks winded!#SUB2# Kozlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babakov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Kozlov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Babakov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.#T2# Babakov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Kozlov tries to score with some ground and pound. Babakov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. The strikes coming from Kozlov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2# Kozlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Babakov is defending well. Babakov is not content to let Kozlov control the position. #T3# Kozlov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Babakov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Kozlov trying to control the action but Babakov is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kozlov works to advance to full mount. Babakov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Kozlov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2# Kozlov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Babakov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Babakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babakov tries to get out of the position. Kozlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Kozlov dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch. Kozlov throws a low kick, looking for Babakov's leg but Babakov calmly moves out of range. A punch lands to the side of Kozlov 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kozlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nice straight punches there by Babakov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babakov. Babakov connects with a nice looking jab.
Babakov scores with a one two! Kozlov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC# Kozlov is rocked! Kozlov with a poor takedown #CL# and Babakov moves into the clinch. Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Babakov finish him? Babakov gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. I was talking to Babakov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Babakov lands a right hand. Babakov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kozlov with a big uppercut! Kozlov tries to clinch up but Babakov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kozlov to the mat! Kozlov covers up and Babakov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergei Babakov!
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Event:
Strike Fire
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Kevin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kevin throws a big counter combination but Froelich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Froelich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kevin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A combination from Kevin does no damage. Kevin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kevin tries to close the distance and clinch but Froelich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Froelich feints a counter leg kick. Froelich tries to clinch up. Dave Kevin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Froelich looks to land a combination but Kevin avoids it well. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kevin scores with a knee to the head.
Kevin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Froelich's efforts to push away. Kevin is trying to maintain a safe position but Froelich gets an underhook and turns Kevin into the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kevin landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kevin throws an elbow but misses. Kevin lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Kevin breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Froelich misses with a low kick.#T1##CL2# Froelich clinches with his opponent.
Kevin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kevin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Froelich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froelich swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Froelich closes the distance and pushes Kevin back into the ropes. Kevin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL# Kevin clinches with his opponent.
Froelich wants to break free but Kevin has control.
Froelich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kevin backwards. Froelich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2# Kevin has Froelich pressed against the ropes, preventing Froelich from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A nice right hand lands inside from Froelich. Kevin lands a knee to the body.
Froelich is trying to force a seperation but Kevin has the dominant position. Froelich slowing the pace effectively. Froelich is trying to break the clinch but Kevin is controlling him. Kevin blocks an uppercut.
Kevin missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kevin prevents Froelich from breaking the clinch.#BC# Kevin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kevin scores with a head kick. Froelich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kevin wants to clinch. A combination from Kevin does no damage. Kevin scores with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kevin dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Kevin rushes Froelich and presses him up against the ropes. Kevin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Froelich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kevin holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Froelich is trying to break the clinch but Kevin is controlling him. Nice body punch from Kevin - that landed with a thud.
Kevin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Froelich stalling the fight.
Kevin connects with a knee to the head.
Froelich lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevin tries to clinch but Froelich moves out of range. Froelich misses with a few strikes there.
Kevin throws a nice head kick!
#CL2# Froelich has managed to clinch.
#T1# Kevin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kevin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC# Kevin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Froelich closes the distance and clinches. Froelich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Froelich missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kevin as Froelich tries to tie him up. A bit of stalling here from Froelich.
Froelich scores with a shot to the side of Kevin's head. Kevin taking a breather. Kevin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC# Kevin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Kevin dodges the punch combination from Froelich.
A head kick misses from Froelich. Kevin is looking for a counter combo. Froelich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Froelich cracks Kevin with a good jab.#CL# Kevin moves into the clinch. Froelich is trying to push Kevin away but Kevin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Kevin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Froelich can do to turn this around? Froelich wants to break free but Kevin has control.
A bit of stalling here from Kevin.
#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Kevin moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC# Kevin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Froelich rushes Kevin and presses him up against the ropes. Froelich managing to block the knees to the body from Kevin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dave Kevin will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kevin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kevin takes one to the side of the head.
Dave Kevin is winning the standup battle so far. Froelich is looking to land body kicks. Froelich tries to clinch but Kevin moves out of range. #CL2# Froelich clinches with his opponent.
Froelich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kevin has him pressed against the ropes. Froelich presses Kevin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kevin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Froelich taking a breather. Froelich tries to break free but Kevin pushes him back against the ropes. Kevin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Froelich is trying to break the clinch but Kevin has him pressed against the ropes. #BC# Kevin breaks from the clinch.
Dave Kevin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kevin blocks a head kick by Froelich.
Froelich swings for the body but Kevin moves out of range.
#T1##CL# Kevin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Kevin has Froelich pressed against the ropes, preventing Froelich from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kevin tries to land knees in the clinch but Froelich avoids the damage to the body. Kevin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Froelich as Kevin tries to tie him up. Kevin is looking to control Froelich's arms but Froelich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kevin has his back to the ropes. Kevin can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Come on Kevin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kevin looking to stall.
Froelich working hard to break the clinch. Kevin tries to land a knee to the head but Froelich blocks with his arms.
#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Kevin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kevin keeps control of Froelich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kevin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dave Kevin. Kevin fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Kevin moves into range and clinches up with Froelich.#BC# Kevin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Froelich moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kevin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kevin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Froelich drives through and clinches with Kevin against the ropes.
Froelich lands with a short head shot on the inside. Froelich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Still in the clinch, Kevin scores with a nice short uppercut. Kevin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Froelich has Kevin pressed against the ropes.
Grady Froelich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dave Kevin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Froelich lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Kevin. Well Kevin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Kevin! Dave Kevin 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:
SFC3 - Saturdy Night Slaughter
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Travis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knocksville connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Travis scrambles back to his feet.#CUT# It looks like Jerry Travis has been cut. Knocksville wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance. Knocksville swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Travis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Travis wants to free his trapped foot but Knocksville is holding on for dear life with his legs. Knocksville trying to hold on to Travis's head to control him but Travis postures up.
Travis not doing much here.
Knocksville definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Let's hope that Travis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Travis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2# Travis seems to be looking for submissions.
Knocksville trying to control here.
Knocksville is concentrating on defense, preventing Travis from advancing position. Travis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Knocksville looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Travis is fending him off so far but Knocksville persists. Nope, Travis circles away and we're back to standing.#KD# Knocksville lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Travis sprawling to the canvas. Knocksville follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Travis hang on? #SUB2# Travis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Knocksville is nestled in close to Travis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Knocksville wants to work for an arm triangle but Travis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knocksville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Knocksville lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Travis trying to control but Knocksville postures up.
Knocksville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3# Knocksville looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Travis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Knocksville wants to free his trapped foot but Travis is holding on for dear life with his legs. Travis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Knocksville stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travis swivels though and keeps the full guard. Knocksville is looking to pass into half guard but Travis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Travis is in guard.#REVB# Knocksville is controlling Travis's posture. Knocksville working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Knocksville is looking to stand back up but Travis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Knocksville. Travis controlling the action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Travis thows a huge punch but Knocksville dodges it nicely.
Knocksville is looking to improve his position.
Knocksville is working hard here to advance position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Knocksville dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jerry Travis's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Knocksville fails to land the takedown. Travis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bob Knocksville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD# Knocksville drops Travis with a right and a left! Knocksville comes rushing in but Travis regains his composure and manages to keep Knocksville in guard.
#ROC# Travis is rocked! Knocksville loads up on a big left hand. Travis felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Knocksville looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Travis can't hide his disappointment, as Knocksville celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Knocksville! Bob Knocksville decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
28 - End
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1# Kozlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takashi. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takashi.
Kozlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takashi tries to avoid it but Kozlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takashi to the ground. Takashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Takashi lands with a right hand. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takashi.
#TD# Kozlov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takashi napping and manages to drive through into side control! Takashi bucks up and tries to throw Kozlov off but instead Kozlov has got his back! 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!#SUB# Takashi fending off the submission attempt from Kozlov. #SUB# Kozlov looking to break Takashi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Takashi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kozlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB# Kozlov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Takashi is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kozlov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Takashi taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yevgeni Kozlov! A relieved looking Yevgeni Kozlov 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:
27
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1# Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side. Kozlov misses with a takedown and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kozlov looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well. Mitchell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Mitchell throws a series of strikes that have Kozlov backpedaling.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mitchell defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Mitchell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. As Kozlov backs off Mitchell throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all. Yevgeni Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mitchell defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Mitchell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kozlov shoots and misses and Mitchell counters with a two punch combo. Mitchell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kozlov. That did some damage! Kozlov has been working on his balance at Harambe Remembrance Hall, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mitchell. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kozlov darts in trying to clinch and Mitchell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1# Kozlov 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. Mitchell lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL# Kozlov closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage. Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Kozlov won't allow it.
Mitchell lands a right hand. Mitchell managing to block the knees to the body from Kozlov.
#TD# Kozlov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU# Kozlov stands up and beckons Mitchell to his feet. Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov. Mitchell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Kozlov moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mitchell tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position. Mitchell is pressed up against the cage. Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitchell down to the mat. Mitchell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mitchell.
Kozlov shoots and misses and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kozlov is breathing heavily. Kozlov with a lazy takedown attempt and Mitchell counters with a slapping leg kick. Mitchell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2# Mitchell moves into the clinch. Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlov controls his hands.
#TD# Kozlov has Mitchell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kozlov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mitchell tumbling to the mat - Kozlov dives into Mitchell's guard. Mitchell controls Kozlov momentarily but Kozlov frees himself. Kozlov wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving. Kozlov stays in close to Mitchell's body and controls the position. Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Kozlov throws a big elbow that misses. Kozlov lands a couple of elbows. Kozlov landing some decent shots from guard. Kozlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Mitchell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kozlov is aware though and is defending well. Kozlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU# Kozlov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# Kozlov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kozlov showed some decent athleticism there. Kozlov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kozlov trying to pass the guard but Mitchell defending well. #SUB# Kozlov seems to be working for a kimura but Mitchell defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Kozlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side. The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Yevgeni Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kozlov. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mitchell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kozlov with a poor takedown and Mitchell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kozlov's knee momentarily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense. Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kozlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Mitchell lands a front kick.#TD# Mitchell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kozlov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Mitchell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kozlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kozlov throws a big elbow that misses. Kozlov 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. Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kozlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kozlov preventing the sweep. Kozlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Kozlov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitchell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitchell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Kozlov controlling Mitchell's posture. Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kozlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3# Kozlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck. Mitchell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kozlov preventing the sweep. Mitchell being controlled here, momentarily. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kozlov wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving. Kozlov throws a big right hand that misses. Mitchell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mitchell throws a head kick that Kozlov semi-blocks.
#TD# Kozlov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mitchell's half guard. Mitchell wants to control but Kozlov is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! 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. Kozlov connects with a nice short shot to Mitchell's temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yevgeni Kozlov will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Kozlov. Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mitchell flicks out a counter leg kick but Kozlov steps away. Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchell sprawls well. Mitchell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mitchell throws a nice outside leg kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Mitchell. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozlov, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mitchell stuns Kozlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kozlov doesn't seem bothered though. Mitchell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mitchell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kozlov has a takedown stuffed. James Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mitchell wants to clinch. Mitchell stalks Kozlov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kozlov's face. Kozlov staggers backwards, shaken.#TD# Kozlov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mitchell quickly recovers to half guard. Mitchell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov. Mitchell trying to control here.
#T2# Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Kozlov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yevgeni Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Kozlov thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Kozlov 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. Kozlov controlling the action here. Kozlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# Mitchell is trying is best to control the position here. Kozlov prevents Mitchell from improving his position. Kozlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Kozlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitchell sees it coming and defends easily. Kozlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Mitchell is defending against the submission attempts here by Kozlov.
Mitchell is not content to let Kozlov control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Kozlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Kozlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight! James Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mitchell 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 for James Mitchell! Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for James Mitchell! Judge David Hoff scores the fight for James Mitchell!
James Mitchell wins by unanimous decision! After winning the bout, James Mitchell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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