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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ABW 110 Huhrera - O'Byrne
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1# Henrique misses with a double jab
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Henrique throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Henrique drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Henrique swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henrique misses with a double jab
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Santos dodges the punch combination from Henrique.
Henrique has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki in the buildup to the fight.#KD# Henrique drops Santos with a left and a right! Oh, Santos is hurt - Henrique dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC# Santos is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Rodrigo Santos has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Henrique cracks Santos with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Henrique immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Santos is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Henrique!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Henrique! Pedro Henrique thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 101 Scrotum - Hammer
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1# Santos throws a series of punches but Welder moves out of range. Welder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD# Welder shoots in and bounces Santos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Welder is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control. Welder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Welder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos wants to stand but Welder is controlling the position. Welder landing some decent shots from guard. Welder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1# Welder is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Welder postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Santos's head off the mat! Santos is out! He's out! Welder jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doug Welder!
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Event:
EFA 12 Carno vs Krnacova
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1# Mendes lands a head kick. Magnum smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2# It looks like Jackson Magnum has been cut. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magnum. Magnum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT# It looks like Gilmar Mendes has been cut. Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Magnum moves out of range easily. Mendes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mendes. A quick step to the side and Magnum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Mendes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Magnum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnum.
This has been an exciting period of action! Magnum throws a right and a left that Mendes avoids nicely. Magnum slips under a jab from Mendes.#T1# Mendes misses with a body kick. Magnum dodges the punch combination from Mendes.
Mendes swinging wildly here.
Mendes looks winded! Mendes misses with a double jab
and Magnum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gilmar Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mendes throws a head kick but Magnum moves out of range.
#TD# Mendes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Magnum stands and throws Mendes's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU# Magnum decides to stand back up. Magnum steps back and let's Mendes get back to his feet. Magnum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2##TD# Mendes gets caught napping as Magnum dives in and scores a takedown. Mendes manages to retain guard. Mendes is looking to stand back up but Magnum counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mendes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB##SU# Magnum stands up from half guard. #KD# Magnum lands a left and a right that send Mendes crashing to the mat, dazed. Magnum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL# Magnum takes the fight into the clinch. Magnum wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
#BC# Magnum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Magnum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendes.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3# Magnum cracks Mendes with a nice body shot. Magnum is stalling here.
#TD# Magnum jumps guard and drags Mendes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES# Magnum pushes Mendes off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD# Magnum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mendes on his heels. He'll look to pass Mendes's guard now, I'm sure. Magnum is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Magnum has managed to sneak the leg through. Magnum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mendes taking some punishment here, with Magnum in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Magnum wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Magnum slips a nice elbow through Mendes's hands, connecting with Mendes's forehead. Ground and pound from Magnum. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Magnum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Mendes taking some punishment here, with Magnum in his half guard. Still in half guard, Magnum seems content to control. Magnum slips a nice elbow through Mendes's hands, connecting with Mendes's forehead. Magnum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Magnum seems to be looking for submissions.
Magnum stalling. Magnum 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. Magnum working over Mendes with some ground and pound. Mendes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Magnum dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Magnum moves into range and clinches up with Mendes.#TD# Magnum successfully pulls guard.
Mendes wanted to stand there but Magnum had control of the position. Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES# Magnum pushes Mendes off and gets back to his feet.
Mendes lands a head kick. Magnum smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Mendes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magnum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mendes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magnum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around? Mendes is looking to score with low kicks. Magnum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Mendes is breathing heavily.#T1# Magnum darts in looking for a takedown but Mendes gets double underhooks and turns Magnum into the cage. Mendes throws a head kick but Magnum moves out of range.
#TD# Mendes tries to sprawl but Magnum drives through with a takedown into half guard. Magnum working over Mendes with some ground and pound. Mendes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Magnum seems to be looking for submissions.
Magnum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Magnum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Magnum working over Mendes with some ground and pound. Mendes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Magnum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Magnum drops an elbow to the side of Mendes's head. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magnum in particular looking to stall.#T2# Magnum seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mendes for as long as he can get away with. Magnum scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Magnum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Magnum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Magnum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Magnum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3# Magnum sitting and controlling from the half guard. Magnum trying to control from half guard but Mendes is working away. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendes can do anything to dispel that myth. Magnum performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Mendes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magnum scores with a couple of nice shots. Magnum is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer. Magnum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Magnum looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Magnum working the head and body with strikes. Magnum wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it. Magnum is taking a breather. Mendes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Magnum winds up and cracks Mendes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Magnum not doing much here.
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. Magnum connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple. Magnum is taking a breather. Mendes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Magnum dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Mendes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Mendes misses with a head kick.
#CL# Magnum drives through and clinches with Mendes against the cage.
Magnum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendes has had enough of the clinch but Magnum keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Magnum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Magnum misses its target. Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magnum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Magnum moves out of range easily. #T1# Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Magnum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mendes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magnum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mendes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Magnum - the referee stops the clock and Mendes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Magnum. Mendes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL# Magnum rushes Mendes and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Magnum breaks from the clinch.
Magnum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes. Mendes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mendes throws a head kick that misses enabling Magnum to counter with a crisp jab. Magnum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC# Mendes is rocked! Magnum looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well. Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Magnum finish him? That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Magnum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Magnum darts in and clinches Mendes up against the cage. Mendes seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##BC# Magnum breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Magnum gets a clinch. #TD# Magnum has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mendes is trying to keep an underhook but Magnum manages to get the takedown into half guard. Mendes has hold of Magnum's hands but Magnum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Magnum is trying to work for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
#SUB# Magnum is trying for a kimura here. Mendes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Magnum wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Magnum! A very excited looking Jackson Magnum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFA 11 Anderson vs Greene
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Partner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Partner closes the distance but Gomes moves to the side #TD# and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control. Partner tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Partner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gomes.
Gomes cracks Partner with a big right hand but Partner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've been hearing good reports from Gomes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Partner is trying to get back to half guard. Gomes lands a decent elbow from side control. Partner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Partner is letting Gomes control him for a moment. Partner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Partner can't do much from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Gomes controlling from side mount. Partner is trying to improve his position. Gomes working away. Gomes lands some shots froms side control. Gomes taking a breather here. Gomes is breathing heavily. Partner is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it. Partner tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes is having none of it. Partner wants to control but Gomes postures up. Gomes grinds an elbow into Partner's temple. #T2# Gomes advances to mount. Gomes landing punches. #CUT# It looks like Sparring Partner has been cut. Partner tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gomes 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. Gomes punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC# Partner is rocked! Gomes lands a big shot to the head and Partner winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thiago Gomes!
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Event:
ABW 93 McBreezer - Reign
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1# A solid leg kick lands there for Dream.
Dream doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
A combination from Dream does no damage. A counter left hand to the body from Santos misses its target. Dream lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively. Dream cracks the inside of Santos's front leg. Dream showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Dream's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dream's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Dream tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Dream. Dream throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Dream lands a leg kick that knocks Santos off balance momentarily. Dream keeps the fight on the outside. Dream misses with a head kick.
Dream will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Santos moves into the clinch.#T1# Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dream just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santos's brow. Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santos blocks the elbow strike.
#BC# Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos moves to clinch but Dream breaks away and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt. Dream tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Santos avoids the head kick by Dream.
Dream fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Good leg kick by Dream there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santos catches Dream with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Good work by Santos as he checks the leg kick. Dream pushes Santos away with a front kick. Santos takes a swing at Dream's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL2# Dream pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch. Dream lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dream lands a left hand.
Dream gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Santos tries to circle away but Dream has him pinned against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Dream. Dream looks to throw an elbow but misses. Dream gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dream lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards. Dream lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye. #ROC2# Santos is rocked! A nice glancing elbow lands by Dream. Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dream jerks Santos's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Santos drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Dream goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Dream because Santos was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Naikrul Dream! An out of breath Naikrul Dream thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1# Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Here moves out of range easily. Mendes looks to score with a jab to the body but Here is just out of range. Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Here dives in and grabs Mendes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendes pushes down on Here's head and hops out. Mendes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL# Here moves into the clinch. Nice body punch from Here. A bit of stalling here from Here.
#TD# Here manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Mendes wants to stand and escape but instead Here has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendes wants to stand but Here is controlling the position. Here working some strikes from top position. Mendes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Here is working Mendes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Here is standing up over Mendes. Mendes looks to escape but Here dives into side control.
Mendes is looking to get back to his feet here but Here is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mendes's back. Here has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mendes's body.
Here seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mendes for as long as he can get away with.#T2##SUB# Mendes is trying to defend against the choke here but Here has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Here Tightens the hold and Mendes taps out furiously! Here displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Type Here!
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Event:
UFF: Russia
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1# Ibrance connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Andrade covering up! Ibrance comes in with a big uppercut and Andrade goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Palbociclib Ibrance!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1# A combination from Mendes does no damage. Oliver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Oliver closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT# It looks like Gilmar Mendes has been cut. Oliver misses with a double jab.
Oliver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively. Mendes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD# Oliver drops Mendes with a right and a left! Oliver comes rushing in but Mendes regains his composure and manages to keep Oliver in guard.
#ROC# Mendes is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU# Mendes is working an open guard so Oliver takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliver finish him? Oliver dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Oliver misses with a double jab
and Mendes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oliver is lucky that one didn't land flush. Oliver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mendes throws a head kick that misses and Oliver counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Mendes 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 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Denis Oliver!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1# Oliver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Oliver dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Oliver avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliver! But no joy. Oliver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendes counters with a big head kick but Oliver shrugs it off. Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliver swinging wildly here.
It appears Mendes was looking to counter with a kick there. Oliver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendes lands a high kick!
#KD2# Oliver lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Mendes sprawling to the canvas. Oliver follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Mendes hang on? #ROC2# Mendes is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Gilmar Mendes has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2# Oliver decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mendes scores with a head kick.
Mendes seems to have got his legs back now. Mendes throws a head kick that misses. Mendes is breathing heavily. Oliver lands a jab to the nose. Mendes swinging wildly here.
Oliver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliver.#T1# Oliver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Oliver connects with a right that clearly hurt Mendes. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Oliver proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Mendes collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Oliver!
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Event:
TIT 78 - Finale
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Gomes gets a double leg takedown into Fury's guard. Fury looking for a sweep. Not yet Fury, not yet. #SUB# Gomes is sitting in close to Fury's body. Fury has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gomes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gomes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fury.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Fury! Bob Fury retains his super heavyweight title! Our winner, Bob Fury, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1# Mendes lands with a kick to the temple. Here shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Here shoots in but Mendes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mendes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL# Here clinches with his opponent.
Mendes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Here's efforts to push away.#TD# Here pulls guard. #SU2# Mendes stands up from Here's guard - Mendes perhaps looking for a knockout. Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Here appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Here blocks a head kick by Mendes.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Here circles away quickly and effectively. Here chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendes can pounce on him.
#CL# Here closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Here prevents Mendes from breaking the clinch.#BC# Here breaks the clinch.
Here blocks a head kick by Mendes.
#TD# Here shoots in and bounces Mendes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Here drops back looking for a leg! Mendes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendes manages to kick Here off! Here jumps back into Mendes's guard. Here engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Here slips nicely into half guard.#T2# Here stops Mendes from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Here is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendes is just riding it out for now. Here eventually gives up the hold. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mendes pushes Here off but Here dives into side control.
Here in side control, just content to control the action for now. Here scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3# Mendes being controlled for a moment. Here scores with punches from side control. #SUB# Here tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Here has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Here. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4# 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.#SUB# Here working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Here working the body and head with strikes. #SUB# Here tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Here trying to control the position but Mendes is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Type Here dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Here blocks a head kick by Mendes.
Here shoots in for a takedown but Mendes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Type Here is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mendes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Here takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Mendes as Here shoots in. Mendes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Mendes blocks a head kick by Here.
Mendes now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Here tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Here somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Type Here. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mendes throws a head kick that Here semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendes misses with a head kick.
Here swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mendes throws a shot to the body.
#T1# Here misses with a two punch combination.
Here avoids the head kick by Mendes.
Here appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Mendes misses with a head kick.
Mendes is breathing heavily. Here misses with a takedown attempt - Mendes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL# Here closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Here pulls guard. Here controlling Mendes's posture. Here looking to control.
Mendes won't allow Here to get back to his feet. #T2# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Here is on top in guard.
#REVR# Here is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Mendes wants to stand and escape but Here is having none of it. Here is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Mendes wants to get back to his feet but Here passes into half guard.
Here keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3# Mendes tries to kick Here off in order to stand up. Here Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB# Here working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Here wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendes, who protects the arm well. Here controls the position.#T4# Here seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mendes for as long as he can get away with. Here advances to mount. #SUB# Here with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Here controlling the pace for now. 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 Type Here will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# A slapping body kick lands there for Mendes. Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Here moves out of range easily. Here tries to counter by clinching up but Mendes breaks away and moves out of range. Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Here has taken the fight to the clinch.
Here with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Here has Mendes pressed against the cage, preventing Mendes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mendes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Here breaks from the clinch.
Gilmar Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mendes throws a head kick that misses. Here attempts a counter takedown but Mendes avoids it well and moves away. Here looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendes is fending him off so far but Here persists. Nope, Mendes circles away and we're back to standing. Mendes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Mendes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Here at a distance.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD# Here bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Mendes is looking to get back to his feet here but Here is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mendes's back. Here is riding his opponent, not letting Mendes buck him off. Mendes is trying to stand back up. Here lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Here lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mendes hold on?!
#SUB# Here is looking for the choke from the back position but Mendes is controlling his hands well. #T2# So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB# Here looking for the choke but no joy. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Here has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mendes's body.
Here lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T3##SUB# Mendes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB# Here working for a choke but Mendes is defending well. Mendes covers up after that shot from Here.
Mendes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Here just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4# Mendes wants to get back to his feet. A bit of a pause in the action here. Here controlling the positon. Here is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Here controlling the position well here. Mendes rolled but Here kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Here is working for a rear naked choke. Mendes is not defending it well and Here has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mendes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mendes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Type Here!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 84
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Root has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Santos breaks the clinch.
Root gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santos.#CL2# Root closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Root's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Root. Root shoots and misses #CL# and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos. Root fails to pull guard.
Root jumps guard but Santos stands there with Root around his waist. Root gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Root. Root wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos wants to break free but Root has control.
#BC2# Root manages to break the clinch.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Root moves away. Root shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily. #T1# Santos scores with a punch to the head.#TD2# Root scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Santos kicks Root off and gets back to his feet. Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Root is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Root circles away and we're back to standing. Root lands a jab.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Root escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos connects with a crisp jab. Root keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Root clinches. #T2##BC2# Root manages to break the clinch.
Root dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Root looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Root persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing. Santos with a jab. A cross from Santos lands. Root lands with a nice combination. Santos backs away looking to recover. Root takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Root showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
And Root tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2# Root clinches. #T3##TD2# Root manages to pull guard.
Root wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment. #SU# Santos gets to his feet - Root follows without any prompting. Santos misses with a body kick.#TD2# Root shoots in and bounces Santos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES# Santos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Root, before circling back to the center of the mat. Santos feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4# Root tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Root somewhat. A combination from Santos does no damage. #TD2# Root shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santos working a defensive guard but Root passes into half guard.
Root throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely. Santos is looking to escape. Root blocks the strikes from Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Santos will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Root looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Root persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing. Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Root breaks away and moves out of range. Root throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily. Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Root was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos. Root shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Root scores with a leg kick.
Root throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos. Root shoots and misses and Santos counters with a straight right hand. Rodrigo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Root. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Root doesn't succeed with the takedown and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Root is breathing heavily. Santos scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Root has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# Root is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC# Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Santos. Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet. Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Root looks to clinch and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Root is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santos. Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Root shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Root throws a lazy head kick and Santos counters with a two punch combo. Root takes one to the chin there.#ROC# Root is rocked!#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Santos cracks Root with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Root falls to his knees and Santos doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Santos! Rodrigo Santos 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:
QFC Tournament 801 Round 1
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1# Mendes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oliver's head. Mendes misses with a two punch combination.
Oliver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliver cracks Mendes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Oliver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliver lands a jab to Mendes's midsection. Good standup being displayed there by Oliver as he connects with a hook. Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Danga de danga de dang - Oliver scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2# It looks like Gilmar Mendes has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mendes throws a head kick but Oliver moves out of range.
Oliver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jab by Mendes. Oliver scores with the left hand. Mendes knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2# Mendes is rocked! Mendes misses with a double jab
and Oliver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Oliver closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mendes out cold! Mendes corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denis Oliver!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 82
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1# A left lands for Stylez. Carlos throws a right and a left that Stylez avoids nicely. Stylez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Stylez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stylez counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stylez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carlos back to the cage. Stylez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Stylez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlos circles away quickly and effectively. Carlos throws a right and a left that both miss. Stylez lands with a right hand. Carlos on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stylez throws a right and a left that both miss. Stylez lands a jab to the head.
Stylez dodges the punch combination from Carlos.
Carlos tries to bum rush Stylez with a series of wild strikes but Stylez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stylez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stylez cracks Carlos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2# Carlos is rocked! Carlos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stylez counters with a big left hand that crumples Carlos! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Stylez!
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Event:
TIT 74 - Manduk v Fury
Date: Nov 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Singh rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Singh is defending well against a takedown attempt. Singh prevents the takedown attempt.
Singh has Gomes pressed against the cage.
Singh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gomes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gomes wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Singh is stalling here.
Gomes can't get the takedown.
Singh stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh effectively controlling the action here.#TD2# Singh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gomes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Gomes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gomes tries to break free.
#T1# Singh avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands. The referee is taking a good look at Gomes as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Singh!
Gomes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Singh.
Singh punishes Gomes with strikes from the back mount. I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Singh softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T2# Gomes trying to control the hands but Singh breaks the grip. Singh has good solid back control here. Gomes is trying to break free.
Singh controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Singh kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Gomes trying to control the position but Singh manages to sink in the hooks. Good control from Singh. Singh avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands. A bit of a pause in the action here. Singh controlling the positon.#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. You can see the frustration on Gomes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Singh is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off. Gomes trying to control the action but Singh just sinks the hooks in. A bit of a pause in the action here. Singh controlling the positon. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalip Singh dominated that round. That's time! Gomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Singh clinches. Gomes is looking for a takedown. Gomes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Singh. Dalip Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gomes fails to land the takedown. Singh leaves Gomes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily. Gomes sets himself, and Singh steps forward looking for the clinch! Gomes avoids it this time. Singh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomes defends well and Singh ends up having to push Gomes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Singh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Singh landing strikes. #T1# Singh tries to advance to mount but can't. Singh taking a breather here. Gomes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomes tries to get out of the position. Gomes is trying to get back to half guard. Singh controlling the position. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Singh is continuing to stall. Singh working the head and body with strikes. Singh controlling the position from side mount. Singh lands an elbow. Gomes is being controlled here. #T3# Let's hope that Singh 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. Gomes throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Gomes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Gomes has a hand on Singh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Singh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Singh content just to control the position here. Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4# Singh raining down hammerfists from mount. Singh breaks from Gomes's wrist control and lands an elbow. Singh with a couple of short strikes. Dalip Singh has got the better of the ground game so far. Singh controlling from mount. BOOM! Singh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Singh working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Singh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Singh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalip Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Nice sprawl there from Gomes as Singh shoots in. Singh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Singh's corner calls for a 1-2. Singh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2# Gomes tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch. Gomes is working for takedown but Singh is calmly controlling the position for now. Gomes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Singh after a bit of a struggle. Gomes being controlled against the cage. Gomes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomes is looking for a takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Singh leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1# A nice left hand lands by Singh.
Singh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gomes up against the cage. Singh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singh stops a takedown attempt from Gomes.
Gomes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singh pushes Gomes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Singh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gomes up against the cage. Gomes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dalip Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##TD2# Singh wants the takedown. Gomes is fighting it off but Singh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gomes's guard against the cage. Gomes trying to control the position.
Singh controls from within his opponent's guard. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Singh.#T3# More stalling from Singh. Gomes wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment. Singh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Singh lands with a hook. Gomes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2# Singh clinches with his opponent.
Singh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2# Singh turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Singh manages to end up in side control. We've been hearing good reports from Gomes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Gomes striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gomes is letting Singh control him for a moment. Gomes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Singh is one step ahead and moves to full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Singh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Dalip Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Singh 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalip Singh!
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Event:
TIT 65 - Bartlett v Wilson
Date: Oct 30, 2017 |
#R1# Gomes tries for a takedown but Tua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Tua scores with a hook to the body. Gomes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.#CL# Tua clinches up with Gomes and pushes him back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Tua. Gomes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tua after a bit of a struggle. David Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Gomes. A nice right hand lands inside from Tua. Tua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gomes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tua pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Tua. That snapped Gomes's head back.
#TD2# Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gomes tries to score with some ground and pound. Tua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1# Gomes throwing shots but missing, from side control. Gomes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Gomes misses with the ground and pound. A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2# Gomes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gomes looks winded! Gomes trying to control the action but Tua is working from the bottom. #T2# Gomes in side control, throwing shots but Tua defends. Tua avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gomes. Tua gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Tua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though. Gomes lands strikes from half guard. Tua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomes on the ground. Gomes trying to control from half guard but Tua is working away. #T3# Tua tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control. Tua is working hard here to advance position. Tua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tua is not content to let Gomes control the position. Tua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomes. Gomes throwing shots but Tua is blocking nicely. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2# Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Tua is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard. Tua is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tua connects with a single shot there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL# Tua clinches. Gomes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tua scores with a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tua dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Tua lands with a straight right. Gomes didn't see that one coming. Tua has a takedown stuffed. Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Tua cracks Gomes with a right hand to the side of the head. Tua tries to clinch but Gomes moves away #TD2# and Gomes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomes. Gomes forces his way into half guard. Gomes working over Tua with some ground and pound. Tua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Gomes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gomes is breathing heavily. Tua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gomes throwing shots but Tua is blocking nicely. Gomes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB2# Gomes is looking for a kimura but Tua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage. #SUB2# Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Tua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thiago Gomes has got the better of the ground game so far. Gomes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gomes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gomes is trying to control. Tua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tua is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Tua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Tua is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Gomes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tua defending well though. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tua scores with a jab to the head.
#CL# Tua darts in and clinches Gomes up against the cage. Tua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tua presses Gomes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tua cracks Gomes with a nice body shot. Tua lands a right hand. Tua pushes Gomes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomes backwards. Gomes takes a shot to the head. Tua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Tua lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomess head. Tua lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tua. A nice left hand lands by Tua.
Tua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tua is working Gomes over against the cage. Gomes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tua lands a shot to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Tua.
David Tua has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tua lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Tua - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Still in the clinch, Tua scores with a nice short uppercut. Gomes tries to score a body lock takedown but Tua shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gomes takes a shot to the head. #ROC# Gomes is rocked! Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomes backwards. Gomes is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua finish him? Tua lands a shot to the body. A right hand to the body from Tua.
Tua creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gomes with a big uppercut! Gomes tries to clinch up but Tua pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gomes to the mat! Gomes covers up and Tua unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Tua!
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Event:
ABW 75 Diamond Edition
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1# Carlos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duarte circles away quickly and effectively. We've been told by Duarte's head coaches at Helsinki Athletics Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Duarte dodges the punch combination from Carlos.
Carlos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duarte finds it's way round the side to connect with Carlos's head. #CUT# It looks like Wilson Carlos has been cut. Duarte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlos in his tracks. Duarte drops Carlos with a huge uppercut! Carlos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Duarte is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Duarte!
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Event:
TIT 62 - Danger v Battock
Date: Oct 23, 2017 |
#R1# Murray throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Murray didn't expect that. Gomes chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Murray's legs - danger averted. Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Gomes is putting a hurting on Murray here, landing some big shots from side control. Murray takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murray is not content to let Gomes control the position. Gomes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Gomes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB# Gomes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. This has been an exciting period of action! Gomes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1# Gomes trying to control the position but Murray is working away. Gomes grinds an elbow into Murray's temple. #SUB# Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Gomes 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. Gomes is putting a hurting on Murray here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2# Gomes grinds an elbow into Murray's temple. Murray is not content to let Gomes control the position. Gomes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Gomes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murray, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Gomes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Murray is trying to escape and Gomes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Murray is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gomes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Gomes!
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Event:
ABW 72 Scrotum - Uesugi
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1# Santos misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2# Alves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santos's half guard.#SUB2# Alves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well. Alves is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now. Santos is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos tries to get to full guard but Alves has control of the leg. #ES# Santos manages to escape and get back to his feet! Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1# Santos with a lazy takedown attempt and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Santos tries for a takedown but Alves circles away easily and Alves counters with a straight right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Santos misses with a takedown attempt and Alves counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Alves. Alves remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Alves lands a nice forearm strike. We've been hearing good reports from Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alves slows the pace down. #T2# Alves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Alves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Alves lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2# Alves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Santos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alves asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3# Alves landing a few strikes. #ROC2# Santos is rocked!#SU2# Alves decides to stand back up. Alves steps back and let's Santos get back to his feet. Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the cage. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Alves has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2# Alves clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2# Alves pulls Santos into guard.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss. Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# Santos postures up.
Alves is pulling down on Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Santos, at least for the moment. Santos lands a couple of digs.#ES2# Alves uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Santos moves to clinch but Alves breaks away and Alves counters with a stiff right hand. Santos with a poor takedown and Alves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Santos tries to clinch but Alves moves away and Alves counters with a crisp right that sends Santos to the canvas! Alves follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kadu Alves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from The enables Gomes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Gomes scoring with some ground and pound. Gomes scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.#SUB# The working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gomes is in close to The's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gomes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The looking to control.
Gomes is pushing down on The's leg trying to pass to half guard. The is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1# Gomes stalling. Gomes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The taking some punishment here, with Gomes in his half guard. The is in trouble now - Gomes has advanced to mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gomes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gomes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gomes controlling from the full mount. Gomes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gomes punishing his opponent with strikes. Gomes drops a big elbow. That's hurt The! More shots from Gomes and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Gomes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1# Andrade swinging wildly here.
Marcelo Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD# Gomes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Gomes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT# It looks like Marcelo Andrade has been cut.#SUB# Gomes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andrade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes. #ES2# Andrade pushes Gomes off and gets back to his feet. Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gomes dodges the punch combination from Andrade.
#T1# Andrade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD# Gomes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andrade! Gomes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Andrade dodges the ground and pound from Gomes.#SUB# Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2# Andrade throws Gomes to one side and escapes! Andrade throws a right and a left that Gomes avoids nicely. Gomes tries to counter with a takedown but Andrade is quick to defend against it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Andrade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomes attempts a counter takedown but Andrade avoids it well and moves away.#TD# Gomes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andrade! Gomes works to advance to full mount. Andrade defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Andrade looks winded!#T2# Gomes wants to control the pace but Andrade is squirming around nicely. Gomes lands a big shot there that rocks Andrade but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gomes is in the full mount, landing strikes. Andrade squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gomes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andrade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Andrade is squirming around nicely. Andrade taking shots to the head. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Andrade is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T3# Gomes with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB# Gomes is working for a guillotine from mount but Andrade frees his head quite easily.
Gomes landing strikes from the mount and Andrade is in trouble! Gomes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andrade hang on? Gomes lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT# That has opened up Marcelo Andrade's cut even more. Andrade taking shots to the head. #CUT# The cut above Marcelo Andrade's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Gomes is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Andrade is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Gomes!
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