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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 13
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1# Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Molloway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molloway wants it to stay on the feet.#CL# Molloway clinches up against the cage. Molloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the head but Logan blocks with his arms.
Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Logan is defending well for now. Logan managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway trying to land knees to the body.
Logan is working for takedown but Molloway is calmly controlling the position for now. With the fighters up against the cage, Logan throws an elbow but misses. Molloway scores a nice knee to the body.
Logan looks winded! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in the clinch, Molloway scores with a nice short uppercut. Molloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
Logan is trying to pull guard but Molloway has him pressed against the cage. Hax Molloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Logan. Logan takes a knee to the side of the body. Logan blocks a body shot from Molloway. Molloway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1# Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Logan is defending well for now. Logan avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Logan is defending well for now. Molloway prevents Logan from breaking the clinch.#TD# Molloway jumps into guard, dragging Logan to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Logan wants to pass the guard but Molloway is keeping the position. Logan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Molloway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Molloway has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Logan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Molloway has tightened it up now! Logan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hax Molloway! Hax Molloway 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:
RRFC Challengers 10
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Logan or perhaps it was just good defense by Holt, which made it look bad. #CL# Logan gets a clinch. #TD# Logan successfully pulls guard.
#SU2# Holt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Logan, up you get! Logan shoots in for a double leg but Holt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Holt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Logan. Holt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Logan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Logan stuffs the takedown attempt from Holt. Holt gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Holt. Logan is trying to escape the position but Holt is controlling the position. #T1# Logan struggling a bit here.#SU2# Holt stands up. Logan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Holt thows a left - swing and a miss! Holt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Logan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jab, jab by Holt - just one landing. Holt missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Horrible takedown attempt by Logan or perhaps it was just good defense by Holt, which made it look bad. Logan is breathing heavily.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2# Logan is pressed up against the cage. Holt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Logan down to the mat. Logan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Logan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holt avoids it really well and circles away. Logan dives in and grabs Holt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holt pushes down on Logan's head and hops out. Holt tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance. Holt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Logan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Holt looks to land a combination. Logan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. A shot to the liver by Holt. Beautiful body shot. Holt misses with the combination.
#T3# Holt cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs. Holt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Holt drives through and clinches with Logan against the cage.
Logan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holt just stands there and leans against the cage. Holt tries to circle away but Logan has him pinned against the cage. Holt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Logan stalling in the clinch but Holt improves position. Holt just leaning against Logan, taking a breather. #TD2# Holt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2# Holt gets to his feet - Logan follows without any prompting. Logan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Holt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4# Holt works over Logan's head and body with a nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Logan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holt to score an easy takedown into full guard. Holt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Holt scores with a decent looking elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holt dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Logan clinches up with Holt and pushes him back against the cage. Logan fails to pull guard.
Logan tries to circle away but Holt has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Holt leaves Logan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Holt wants to counter with a clinch but Logan pushes him away. A head kick misses from Logan. Holt slaps away a takedown attempt from Logan, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Logan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Logan somewhat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A combination from Logan does no damage. Luke Holt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Logan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Holt is trying to force a seperation but Logan has the dominant position. Holt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Logan up against the cage.#T1# Holt lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Holt manages to break the clinch.
Holt throws a series of punches but Logan avoids them all with ease. Holt wants to clinch.#CL2# Holt moves into range and clinches up with Logan. Holt has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Holt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Logan to keep the fight standing.#T2# Holt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Logan prevents it.
Logan looking to stall.
Holt can't break the clinch.
Logan is defending well against a takedown attempt. Holt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Logan breaks the clinch.
Holt cracks Logan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL# Logan takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Holt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Logan can't fight it off and eventually Holt manages to take the fight to the floor. Logan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Logan wants to get back to his feet but Holt passes into half guard.
#T3##REVR# Logan wants to control but Holt is keeping busy and won't allow it. Holt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Logan is trying to control but can't.
#SU2# Holt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Holt throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it. Logan stuffs the takedown. Logan misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4# Holt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Logan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Logan slips a jab and a cross from Holt.
Logan closes the distance and clinches up with Holt, looking for a takedown. Logan pushes Holt against the cage but Holt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Holt wants to clinch. A punch lands to the side of Logan 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Logan closes the distance and pushes Holt back into the cage. Holt blocks an elbow strike from Logan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Holt has closed the distance and engaged Logan in a clinch.
Holt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Logan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holt.
#TD# Logan gets control of Holt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Logan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Logan being controlled here, momentarily. Logan is trying to hold Holt in close to prevent damage but Holt has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Logan wants to control but Holt is keeping busy.
Holt sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1# Logan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holt on the ground.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2# Holt gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2# Holt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Logan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The referee asks Holt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Holt prefers to stall for the moment though. Holt has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Holt trying to control the position but Logan is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. I wouldn't like to be where Logan is right now. Holt in side control lands a decent elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Holt controls the position from side control. Logan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Holt controlling from side mount. Luke Holt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Logan is trying to control Holt's posture but Holt avoids it. Logan tries to buck Holt off but Holt is having none of it. Holt staying calm. Holt cracks Logan with a big right hand but Logan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Benny Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Holt just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Holt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Holt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Holt! Luke Holt took some time post fight to say the following; 'That the best you got '.
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Event:
S.A.F.O PROMOTION
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1# Ringo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2# Soriano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ringo, pushing him back against the cage. Ringo tries to land a knee to the head but Soriano blocks with his arms.
Soriano can't find room to land a body shot as Ringo controls the action.
#TD2# Soriano jumps into guard, dragging Ringo to the mat.
Soriano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Soriano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Soriano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've been hearing good reports from Ringo'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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Soriano 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. #T1##SUB# Ringo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soriano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ringo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Ringo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Soriano postures up.
Soriano stands up over Ringo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Soriano working some strikes from top position. Soriano wants to pass the guard but Ringo is keeping the position.#SUB# Ringo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Soriano is defending well. Ringo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Soriano has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ringo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Earl Ringo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1# Boyd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soriano. Boyd looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2# Soriano closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Soriano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soriano tries to clinch up but Boyd circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Soriano rushes Boyd and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Soriano has hold of one of Boyd's legs. Boyd is fighting the takedown attempt but Soriano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Soriano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Soriano works a leg free and moves into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soriano 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. Boyd is trying to control but Soriano passes into side control!
#T1# Boyd is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Soriano tries for a kimura but Boyd is defending well. #SU2# Soriano decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# Soriano shoots in and gets a takedown into Boyd's guard. Soriano sitting in guard, not really doing much. Soriano forces his way into half guard.#T2# Soriano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Soriano controlling from the full mount. #SUB2# Soriano is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Boyd is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Boyd flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Soriano anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Boyd and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Soriano slips an arm under Boyd chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Soriano has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Soriano is squeezing on Boyd like an anaconda would it's prey. Boyd fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aries Soriano!
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Event:
Dynasty 25
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Soriano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cordolha, pushing him back against the ropes. Cordolha trying to stall but Soriano improves his position.
Soriano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cordolha's efforts to push away. Cordolha tries to throw a body punch but Soriano avoids it by throwing Cordolha back against the ropes. Cordolha lands a body punch in the clinch. Cordolha tries to break the clinch but Soriano is controlling the position. #BC2# Soriano breaks from the clinch.
Cordolha wants to clinch up but Soriano keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Soriano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cordolha, pushing him back against the ropes. Both fighters working to control the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cordolha is looking to break free of the clinch but Soriano has double underhooks. Cordolha letting Soriano take a breather here. Cordolha misses with the head strike.
#T1# Cordolha wants to break free but Soriano has control.
Soriano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soriano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Soriano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cordolha being controlled against the ropes. Soriano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cordolha up against the ropes. Soriano is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Soriano's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reymon Soriano.#CL2# Soriano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cordolha is struggling to control the position. Soriano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cordolha's efforts to push away. Cordolha is looking to break free of the clinch but Soriano has double underhooks. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cordolha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cordolha taking a breather. Soriano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reymon Soriano dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Cordolha wants to clinch up but Soriano keeps it at a distance. Cordolha fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Soriano clinches with his opponent.
Soriano leaning his opponent against the ropes. Good body shot from Soriano.
Cordolha is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Cordolha's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soriano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cordolha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soriano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2# Soriano breaks from the clinch.
Cordolha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Cordolha moves into the clinch. Soriano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cordolha up against the ropes. Cordolha is trying to break the clinch but Soriano has him pressed against the ropes. Cordolha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
#T2# Cordolha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soriano avoids it. Soriano has Cordolha pushed against the ropes. Cordolha misses with a knee strike.
Cordolha is trying to stall.
Cordolha can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cordolha's face as he tries to break the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stalling in the clinch from Soriano.
Cordolha is trying to maintain a safe position but Soriano gets an underhook and turns Cordolha into the ropes. A bit of stalling here from Soriano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reymon Soriano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Soriano clinches. Cordolha wants to get back to striking at distance but Soriano won't allow it.
Soriano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cordolha up against the ropes.#BC2# Soriano manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Soriano pushes Cordolha up against the ropes in a clinch. Soriano has Cordolha pressed against the ropes, preventing Cordolha from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Soriano keeps control of Cordolha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soriano digs a right hand underneath Cordolha's ribcage. Cordolha let out a lung full of air as it connected. Cordolha tries to break free but Soriano pushes him back against the ropes. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Cordolha is trying to push Soriano away but Soriano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1# Soriano is stalling here.
Soriano presses Cordolha against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Soriano prevents Cordolha from breaking the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Cordolha swings wildly with an uppercut but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Cordolha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Soriano stalls. Cordolha looking to slow down the pace here. Cordolha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Soriano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Cordolha misses with a punch on the inside.
Cordolha is trying to maintain a safe position but Soriano gets an underhook and turns Cordolha into the ropes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Soriano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Soriano just leaning against Cordolha, taking a breather. Soriano continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that's the end of the fight! Reymon Soriano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Soriano 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reymon Soriano! Jose Cordolha spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiit'.
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Event:
Dynasty 23
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1# Soriano tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Greene manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Greene seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Greene avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Soriano takes the fight into the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Soriano.
Soriano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Greene lands an elbow inside. Greene throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soriano blocks an elbow strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greene working Soriano over with knees to the body. Greene pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC# Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Soriano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Soriano tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance. As Soriano looks to move away, Greene throws a big counter combo but Soriano just gets out of the way. Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Soriano tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Greene counters with a series of strikes. Soriano will be more careful next time no doubt. Soriano moves out of range as Greene throws a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greene.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Soriano.#CL2# Soriano clinches up with Greene and pushes him back against the ropes. Greene working hard to break the clinch. Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
Soriano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Soriano takes an elbow to the temple. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soriano's brow. Greene throws an elbow but it misses.
Greene throws an elbow but it misses.
Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Soriano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soriano's brow. Greene misses with an elbow over the top. Greene working Soriano over with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. With the fighters up against the ropes, Greene throws an elbow but misses. Greene misses with an elbow over the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Greene dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reymon Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Soriano throws a series of punches but Greene avoids them all with ease. Greene appears to be looking for a big counter. Greene tries to clinch up but Soriano circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Soriano pushes Greene up against the ropes in a clinch. Soriano trying to control the position but instead, Greene has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soriano into the ropes. Soriano trying to control the position but instead, Greene has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soriano into the ropes. Greene is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greene being controlled against the ropes. Greene crunches a lovely knee into Soriano's ribcage.#T1# Soriano avoids the elbow strike from Greene, against the ropes.
Soriano is trying to stall.
Greene using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soriano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Greene throws an elbow but misses. Soriano pressing his opponent against the ropes. Greene lands an elbow inside. Greene throws an elbow that misses.
#T2##BC# Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soriano tries to clinch there but Greene circles away.
Soriano swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene. Soriano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Soriano looks to move away, Greene throws a big counter combo but Soriano just gets out of the way.#CL# Greene closes the distance and clinches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Soriano dodges an elbow strike from Greene.
Greene throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Greene throws an elbow that misses.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soriano can do to turn this around? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Both fighters working to control the clinch. Soriano blocks an elbow strike. Greene looks to throw an elbow but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Greene dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Soriano tries to clinch there but Greene circles away.
#CL2# Soriano moves into range and clinches up with Greene. Soriano tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tim Greene has scored more points in the clinch so far. Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
Greene is looking to control Soriano's arms but Soriano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greene has his back to the ropes. Soriano tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Greene misses with an elbow strike.
Greene tries to land a knee to the head but Soriano blocks with his arms.
Soriano dodges an elbow strike from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soriano tries to stall but Greene uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Greene throws an elbow but misses. Greene throws an elbow but it misses.
Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Soriano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1# Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
Soriano avoids a wild elbow strike from Greene. Soriano avoids the elbow strike from Greene, against the ropes.
Soriano stalling in the clinch but Greene improves position. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Soriano is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Greene has denied him. Greene lands an elbow that stopped Soriano in his tracks for a moment. Soriano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
Greene misses with an elbow over the top. Soriano blocks an elbow strike from Greene.
Greene scores with a knee to the head.
Soriano pressing his opponent against the ropes. #T2##BC# Greene breaks the clinch.
Soriano takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses. Greene throws a head kick that Soriano semi-blocks.
Soriano closes the distance looking to clinch and Greene counters with a series of strikes. Soriano will be more careful next time no doubt. Soriano misses with a combination
#CL# and Greene counters by clinching up. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Greene pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Greene throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reymon Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tim Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Soriano wants to get back to striking at distance but Greene won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Tim Greene showed his dominance in that final round. Well Greene 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Greene! Tim Greene 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:
TBD#13 CARTER vs. SCHWARZENEGG
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Soriano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Soriano misses with a double jab.
Puto misses with an uppercut
and Soriano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Puto lands with a cross. Soriano misses with a double jab.
Soriano avoids the body shot from Puto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Puto. Soriano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Puto blocks a head kick by Soriano.
Puto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vladimir Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A jab from Puto misses. Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Good standup being displayed there by Soriano as he connects with a hook. Soriano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puto. Puto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano. Puto throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# so Soriano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Puto pulls Soriano in to control the position. #T2# Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet. Puto has control of Soriano's left arm, preventing Soriano from doing any damage. #SUB2# Puto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Soriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now. Puto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Alpha Midget. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Puto has control of Soriano's left arm, preventing Soriano from doing any damage. #T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
#REVB# Puto showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soriano's guard. Puto sitting and controlling from the half guard. Let's hope that Puto 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.#T4# We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Puto. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Puto trying to mount his opponent but Soriano defends it. Puto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. 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 Edward Soriano will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vladimir Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice defenses there by Soriano. Puto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano. Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Puto looks to move away, Soriano throws a big counter combo but Puto just gets out of the way. Soriano throws a lazy body kick and Puto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Soriano. #CL# Soriano closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Puto tries a body shot but Soriano blocks it.
Puto misses with the head strike.
#BC# Soriano breaks the clinch.
Puto lands a jab to the head.
Puto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soriano can pounce on him.
Puto wants to clinch up but Soriano keeps it at a distance.#T2# Nice defenses there by Soriano. Soriano defending well as Puto loads up on a big left hand. Puto missing with a left hand there. Soriano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Soriano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Puto throws a leg kick but Soriano sees it coming and checks it nicely. Soriano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Puto throws the left hand but Soriano avoids the punch easily. Soriano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3# Puto swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
Soriano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Puto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Soriano appears to be looking for a big counter. Soriano moves out of range of the strikes. Soriano throws a big counter combination but Puto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Puto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soriano's hands. Soriano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puto. Soriano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soriano throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it. #T4# Soriano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puto's waist but Puto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soriano off to one side. #TD# Soriano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Puto's half guard. Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Puto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Puto wants to sweep here but Soriano controlling him for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Soriano is fighting to break Puto's control of his arms but Puto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Puto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away. Soriano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puto takes a step back to recover. Soriano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puto throws out the jab. Soriano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puto sprawls and moves away. Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily. Soriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Puto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Soriano scores with a jab.#T1# Soriano lands a front kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Soriano looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A countering left hand to the body from Puto misses. Puto checks the leg kick. Soriano is looking to clinch but Puto is avoiding it.
Vladimir Puto seems to be getting the better of the standup. Puto throws an off balance right hand
and Soriano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Soriano tries to land a front kick but Puto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Soriano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Puto throws out a counter right but Soriano avoids it with no problem. Soriano fails with a takedown attempt. Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.#CL# Soriano rushes Puto and presses him up against the cage.#T3# Puto swings wildly with an uppercut but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Puto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Soriano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand. Soriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy. Puto dodges the punch combination from Soriano.
Puto looks like he wants to counter punch here. Puto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4# Puto misses with a wild body shot. Puto swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
It looked like Soriano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Good shot there by Puto. Puto tries to clinch but Soriano moves out of range. Edward Soriano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A telegraphed right hand from Puto misses the target. Soriano lands a high kick!
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 Edward Soriano. I think Soriano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Soriano!
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Event:
Dynasty 20
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Soriano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cordolha, pushing him back against the ropes. Cordolha tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body. Soriano slows down the pace here.
Soriano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cordolha or not. A right hand to the body from Soriano.
#BC2# Soriano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Soriano moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is keeping an eye on Soriano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soriano. Cordolha pushes off an throws an elbow but Soriano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1# Cordolha can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Soriano to work.
Cordolha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soriano slowing the pace effectively. Soriano is struggling to control the position. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Soriano is pushing Cordolha up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reymon Soriano. Soriano fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cordolha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cordolha paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cordolha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Soriano leaning against his opponent.
Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
Soriano taking a breather. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cordolha is trying to maintain a safe position but Soriano gets an underhook and turns Cordolha into the ropes. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Cordolha is trying to break the clinch but Soriano is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reymon Soriano dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Soriano looks to land a combination. Cordolha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Soriano tries to clinch up. Cordolha is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Soriano throws a right and a left that Cordolha avoids nicely. Cordolha throws a body punch but Soriano moves out of range. #CL2# Soriano rushes Cordolha and presses him up against the ropes. Cordolha wants to get back to striking at distance but Soriano won't allow it.
Cordolha wants to stall.
Soriano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soriano lands a body punch in the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soriano. Cordolha tries a knee to the head but Soriano blocks it.
#T1# Cordolha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Soriano taking a breather. Cordolha misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Soriano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cordolha tries to break the clinch but Soriano is controlling the position. Cordolha tries to break free but Soriano pushes him back against the ropes.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The referee is keeping an eye on Soriano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cordolha is looking to control Soriano's arms but Soriano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cordolha has his back to the ropes. Soriano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soriano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2# Soriano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordolha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Soriano lands a nice looking body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cordolha thuds a left hand into Soriano's body.#CL2# Soriano moves into range and clinches up with Cordolha. Cordolha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reymon Soriano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##CL2# Soriano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cordolha, pushing him back against the ropes. Cordolha tries to circle away but Soriano has him pinned against the ropes. Cordolha looking to stall.
Cordolha tries to break free but Soriano pushes him back against the ropes. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2# Soriano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Soriano moves into range and clinches up with Cordolha. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cordolha cracks Soriano with a nice body shot. Cordolha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Soriano is pushing Cordolha up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Soriano stalling against the ropes.
#T1# Soriano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. A bit of stalling here from Soriano.
Cordolha looking to stall.
Cordolha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soriano has him pressed against the ropes. Cordolha being controlled against the ropes.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reymon Soriano.#CL2# Soriano drives through and clinches with Cordolha against the ropes.
Cordolha tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body. Come on Soriano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cordolha is looking to control Soriano's arms but Soriano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cordolha has his back to the ropes. Soriano effectively controlling the action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jose Cordolha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reymon Soriano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cordolha misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Reymon Soriano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Soriano 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reymon Soriano! The defeated Jose Cordolha had this to say: 'Shiiiiit'.
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Event:
TBD#9 CARTER vs. FRY
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Nice cross by Coco. Coco lands a jab to the head.
#TD2# Soriano looking to score a takedown here. Coco is defending well but Soriano drives through and ends up in Coco's guard. Soriano controlling from the top position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Soriano working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coco keeping full guard, as Soriano tries to pass. #T1# Soriano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Soriano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Soriano looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Soriano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coco's head. Soriano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Coco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Coco looks to land a combination but Soriano avoids it well. Coco dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fanta Coco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Soriano with a poor takedown and Coco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Coco throws a shot to the body.
Coco slaps away a takedown attempt from Soriano, before circling back to the center of the mat. Coco lands a head shot. Coco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Coco lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Coco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Soriano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soriano tries for a takedown but Coco circles away easily and Coco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fanta Coco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Soriano.#T3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soriano is defended easily by Coco. Coco cracks Soriano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Soriano ducks right into an uppercut from Coco. Soriano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Soriano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Soriano on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4# Soriano takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD# Coco steps into range and cracks Soriano with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Soriano flops backwards and Coco dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC# Soriano is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soriano's guard. Coco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soriano can do anything to dispel that myth. Soriano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Soriano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Let's hope that Soriano 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanta Coco dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Coco throws a series of punches but Soriano moves out of range. Coco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Coco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soriano has time to react. Coco punishes Soriano's body with a nice straight punch. Coco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Soriano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Soriano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Coco. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coco. Soriano is still on wobbly legs! Can Coco finish him? Coco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coco scores with a jab to the jaw. Coco lunges at Soriano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soriano's hand. Soriano seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Coco closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Soriano out cold! Soriano corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fanta Coco! A relieved looking Fanta Coco 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:
TNR7
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1# A big right from Krilov misses. Legitalt tries for a takedown but Krilov circles away easily and Legitalt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fighters circling - Krilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A slow jab from Krilov misses its intended target. Krilov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight. Legitalt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Krilov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gordy Legitalt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Legitalt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Legitalt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krilov. Legitalt shoots and misses and Krilov counters with a nice uppercut. Matvei Krilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordy Legitalt. Krilov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Legitalt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krilov to score with a decent uppercut. 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! Legitalt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krilov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legitalt scrambles back to his feet.#ROC# Legitalt is rocked!#TD2# Legitalt looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Krilov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krilov tries to get out of the position. Krilov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Krilov wants to sweep here but Legitalt controlling him for the moment. Krilov controlling Legitalt's posture. #T1# Legitalt controlling from the top position. Krilov pulls Legitalt in to control the position. Legitalt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Legitalt trying to control but Krilov is working from the bottom. Legitalt preventing the sweep. Legitalt looking to sit in guard and control but Krilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Krilov controls from within his opponent's guard. Krilov wanted to stand there but Legitalt had control of the position. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Legitalt is trying to control the position but Krilov postures up. #SU# Legitalt is working an open guard so Krilov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Legitalt takes one to the chin there. Nice takedown defense from Krilov. No joy for Legitalt on that attempt. Krilov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3# Krilov stuffs the takedown. Krilov's corner calls for a 1-2. Krilov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Legitalt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Krilov lands with a cross. Legitalt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krilov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Krilov dips to his left and cracks Legitalt with an uppercut! Legitalt is still on wobbly legs! Can Krilov finish him? Krilov lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Legitalt falls backwards - clearly groggy! Krilov dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matvei Krilov! After winning the bout, Matvei Krilov 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:
TBD#7 ROY vs. SORIANO
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Roy scores with a jab to the head.
Roy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD# Roy lands a big uppercut and Soriano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Soriano looks OK. Roy waves Soriano back to his feet!#CUT# It looks like Angel Soriano has been cut. Roy Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Roy closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Soriano out cold! Soriano corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Roy! Roy Roy retains his heavyweight title! Roy Roy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 11
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Soriano rushes Greene and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Soriano stalling against the ropes.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Soriano is blocking nicely.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Soriano. Soriano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Soriano wants to stall.
Greene throws an elbow that misses.
Greene letting Soriano take a breather here.#BC# Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soriano tries to clinch up and Greene counters with a three punch combo that has Soriano backing up. Soriano nods at Greene to acknowledge the strikes. Greene throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Soriano clinches. Soriano looking to slow down the pace here.#T1# Greene can't break the clinch.
Greene throws an elbow that misses.
Soriano effectively controlling the action here. Soriano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greene. Greene looks to throw an elbow but misses. Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Soriano has him pressed against the ropes. Soriano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Greene pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Soriano blocks an elbow strike. Greene pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Greene throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2# Soriano holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Soriano blocks an elbow strike from Greene.
Greene is trying to break free.#BC# Greene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Greene is breathing heavily. Greene keeps the fight on the outside. Greene was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# Greene gets tackled into the ropes by Soriano. Soriano maintains the clinch. Greene looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Greene is trying to force a seperation but Soriano has the dominant position. Soriano scores with a hook to the body. The referee is keeping an eye on Soriano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Greene using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soriano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Greene wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soriano has him pressed against the ropes. Greene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soriano.
Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Greene dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Soriano rushes Greene and presses him up against the ropes. Soriano struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Soriano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Greene throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soriano blocks it with crossed arms. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Soriano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Greene misses with some punches.
Greene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soriano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Soriano breaks from the clinch.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greene sets himself, and Soriano steps forward looking for the clinch! Greene avoids it this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head kick misses from Greene. Greene misses with a double jab.
#T1##CL2# Soriano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soriano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2# Soriano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Soriano gets in close and instigates a clinch. Reymon Soriano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Greene taking a breather. Soriano blocks an elbow strike from Greene.
Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
Soriano slows down the pace here.
Soriano is stalling here.
Greene lands a damaging elbow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soriano as Greene tries to tie him up. Soriano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greene is keeping busy.#T2# Soriano is pushing Greene up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A battle for position here, against the ropes. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reymon Soriano. Greene lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2# Soriano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greene utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Greene misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Greene wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Soriano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Soriano lands a jab to the head.
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 Tim Greene will probably get the nod. That's time! Greene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Soriano pushes Greene up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC# Greene manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Greene gets tackled into the ropes by Soriano. Soriano maintains the clinch. #BC2# Soriano breaks the clinch.
Soriano blocks a head kick by Greene.
Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch but Greene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A punch combination from Greene misses. Greene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2# Soriano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greene, pushing him back against the ropes. Our sources have told us that Greene has been working on his elbows in the gym. Soriano leaning his opponent against the ropes. Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Soriano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Greene misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nice body punch from Soriano - that landed with a thud.
Soriano blocks an elbow strike from Greene.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Greene throws an elbow but misses. #T1# A battle for position here, against the ropes. Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Soriano.
A bit of stalling here from Soriano.
Greene misses with a knee strike.
Soriano is struggling to control the position. Soriano lands a body punch in the clinch. Greene throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soriano stalling the fight.
Greene throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soriano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A right handed body shot lands from Soriano.
#BC2# Soriano breaks the clinch.
#T2# Soriano dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Tim Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center. As Soriano looks to move away, Greene throws a big counter combo but Soriano just gets out of the way. Soriano tries to clinch up. Soriano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Soriano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soriano fails to land with a series of punches.
Greene throws a big counter combination but Soriano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2# Soriano closes the distance and clinches. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soriano's brow. Soriano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greene throws an elbow that misses.
Greene throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Greene using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soriano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reymon Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tim Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Soriano tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Soriano back against the ropes.
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 Tim Greene. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greene, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Greene! Our winner, Tim Greene, 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:
WW#5 VIEIRA vs. ODLA
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1# Vash checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Vash moves out of range easily. A jab lands there for Vash. A swing and a miss from Vash. Vash takes a swing at Soriano's ribcage but misses. Soriano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away. And Soriano tries to counter it with a takedown but Vash pushes his down on his head and steps out. Vash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A cross from Vash lands. Vash scores with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vash misses with an uppercut. Soriano saw that one coming. Soriano moves forwards but Vash connects with a nice, crisp jab. Soriano avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vash cracks Soriano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Vash pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Vash throws a looping overhand right but Soriano ducks down to avoid it. Vash is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Vash swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
Soriano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vash. Vash throws a right hand that misses
and Soriano counters with a stiff right hand. Soriano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vash moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Vash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Vash throws a wild body kick that Soriano sees coming a mile off. Soriano walks into a left hand. Soriano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Vash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soriano. Soriano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vash finds it's way round the side to connect with Soriano's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vash avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2##CL# Vash moves into the clinch. A right hand to the body from Vash.
Soriano struggles to land a body shot inside as Vash controls his hands.
Soriano lands with a right to the head. Vash throws a punch but it's blocked by Soriano. Soriano tries to break the clinch but Vash is controlling the position. Vash lands a body shot. Vash wants to take the fight to the mat but Soriano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Vash prevents Soriano from breaking the clinch. A short uppercut from Vash. Vash lands an uppercut. Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vash is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Vash keeps control of Soriano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Soriano is trying to break the clinch but Vash has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Soriano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vash throws a big shot that misses. Soriano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vash throws out the jab. Soriano avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Soriano is looking for the big counter here.#T3# Vash is looking to clinch. Soriano unleashes a big counter combination but Vash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Vash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Vash moves in looking to clinch but Soriano pushes him off. Vash's corner calls for a 1-2. Vash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Vash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soriano is out of range. Soriano unleashes a big counter combination but Vash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Vash keeps the fight on the outside. Vash jabs Soriano to the body, keeping him at a distance. Soriano defending well as Vash loads up on a big left hand. Vash avoids the head kick by Soriano.
Soriano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Vash throws a hook but Soriano blocks it. Hud Vash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab from Vash. Vash misses with a body kick. Soriano throws a counter combo. Vash is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Soriano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vash.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Vash. Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet. Soriano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Vash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Soriano tries a low kick but Vash avoids it. Soriano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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! Soriano staying out of range there.#CL# Vash has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soriano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soriano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Vash scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Vash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vash's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soriano under the eye. Soriano slips a straight right by Vash. Soriano moves away from the strike by Vash. Vash takes a swing at Soriano's ribcage but misses. Soriano unleashes a big counter combination but Vash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hud Vash dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Vash misses the jab. Soriano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vash throws out the jab. Despite the aggression on Soriano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Vash scores with a jab. Vash misses with a looping right. Vash pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A telegraphed right hand from Vash misses the target. Soriano is looking for the big counter here. Soriano lands with a nice combination. Vash backs away looking to recover. Vash throws a push kick but Soriano slaps the foot to one side. A big right from Vash misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soriano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Vash connects with a jab. Vash lands with an overhand left. Hud Vash is winning the standup battle so far. Vash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Soriano throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Vash throws a jab but it's blocked by Soriano. Vash misses with a looping left. Despite the aggression on Soriano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL# Vash closes the distance and clinches. Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt. Still in the clinch, Vash scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2# Soriano breaks the clinch.
Soriano blocks a jab. Vash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Soriano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Vash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soriano.
Vash misses with a hook
and Soriano counters with a two punch combo. Vash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soriano can do to turn this around? Vash ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Soriano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch but Vash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2# Vash looks to throw the jab but Soriano is out of range. Soriano closes the distance and clinches up with Vash, looking for a takedown. Soriano pushes Vash against the cage but Vash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Vash is looking to counter punch.#TD2# Soriano drives through with a takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vash trying to control the position here. Vash'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. Soriano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Vash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Vash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soriano is keeping the position for now. Vash controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Soriano controls Vash momentarily but Vash frees himself. Vash sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Soriano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Vash wants to pass the guard but Soriano is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Vash connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Soriano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Soriano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vash. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hud Vash dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# A swing and a miss from Vash. Vash tries to clinch up but Soriano circles away and keeps his distance. A big right from Vash misses. Vash misses with a looping right. Soriano is looking for the big counter here. Vash throws an overhand right that lands on Soriano's shoulder, as Soriano tries to avoid the shot. Vash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vash throws a good cross that connects.
Vash misses with a body shot.
Vash misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vash misses with a wild body shot. Soriano ducks under a wild hook from Vash. Vash missing with a left hand there. Soriano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Soriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soriano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1# Soriano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away. Vash looks to land a right hand but Soriano moved out of range. Soriano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Vash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Vash throws an overhand right that lands on Soriano's shoulder, as Soriano tries to avoid the shot. Soriano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Soriano defending well as Vash loads up on a big left hand. A little jabbing left from Soriano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Soriano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Soriano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Vash looks to land a left hand but Soriano moved out of range nicely. Nice body punch from Vash. Vash lands a glancing blow to the side of Soriano's head. Vash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano. Hud Vash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Vash misses with an uppercut. Vash bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soriano's head backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vash looks to throw the jab but Soriano is out of range. Vash misses with a right hand #TD2# and Soriano counters with a single leg into guard. Vash didn't expect that. Soriano wanted to stand there but Vash had control of the position. Vash controlling Soriano's posture. Further stalling from Vash.#T3# Vash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vash tries to get out of the position. If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vash is stinking the place up with his stalling. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Vash avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Vash misses. Vash jabs Soriano to the body, keeping him at a distance. Soriano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Soriano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Vash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Edward Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vash needs to keep his hands up - Soriano had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight! Hud Vash showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vash, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hud Vash!
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Event:
TBD#5 ASKREN vs. CARTER
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Soriano. No joy for Griffin on that attempt. Both fighters circling a little - Griffin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Griffin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soriano tries to avoid it but Griffin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soriano to the ground. Soriano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ryan Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soriano's guard. Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We've been hearing that Griffin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soriano is keeping the position for now. Soriano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Soriano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Griffin has his foot on Soriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soriano works his way back into a safe position though. Soriano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Griffin 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.#SUB# Griffin working for a triangle but Soriano defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Soriano sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB# Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Soriano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soriano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Soriano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Soriano defends easily.
Soriano is pushing down on Griffin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffin is fighting to maintain full guard but Soriano has managed to sneak the leg through. Soriano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Soriano controlling the action here. Soriano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Let's hope that Soriano 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. Soriano trying to mount his opponent but Griffin defends it. Soriano prevents Griffin from improving his position. Soriano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB# Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soriano pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Griffin actively working from the bottom here. Well, if Soriano 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.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Griffin tries to roll over but Soriano keeps him under control. Soriano content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Griffin actively working from the bottom here. Griffin tries to roll over but Soriano keeps him under control. Soriano is pressing down on Griffin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Griffin is holding on for now. #SUB# Griffin looking for submissions off his back. Soriano controlling the action here. Soriano trying to pass the guard but Griffin defending well. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Soriano prevents Griffin from improving his position. Griffin is pressing down on Soriano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Soriano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Soriano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB# Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soriano is aware though and is defending well. Soriano's corner is telling him to maintain position. Soriano wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.#SUB# Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Soriano defends easily.
Soriano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angel Soriano will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Griffin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Soriano counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB# Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soriano passes into half guard.
Soriano sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Soriano moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Griffin. Angel Soriano has got the better of the ground game so far. Griffin is letting Soriano control him for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffin misses with a strike from the bottom. Soriano in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1# Griffin is looking to regain half guard here but Soriano keeps moving and retains side control. Soriano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Griffin tries to bench press Soriano off him but Soriano keeps the position. Soriano has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Griffin regains half guard. Soriano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Well, if Soriano 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Griffin actively working from the bottom here. Soriano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Griffin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Soriano passes into side control! Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't. Soriano works to advance to full mount. Griffin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Soriano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Griffin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soriano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3# Soriano is continuing to stall. The adventures of Soriano the control monster continue. Boring. Griffin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soriano controlling his opponent. #T4# Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soriano controlling the position easily from mount. Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position. Soriano controlling from the full mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Soriano wants to control the pace but Griffin is squirming around nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Soriano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Griffin is looking to take this one to the mat. Griffin tries to break the clinch but Soriano is controlling the position. Soriano is pressed up against the cage. Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soriano down to the mat. Soriano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And Soriano tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffin pushes his down on his head and steps out. Soriano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Griffin misses with a body shot
#TD2# and Soriano counters with a nice double leg into guard. Soriano sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Soriano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soriano has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Griffin being controlled here, momentarily. Griffin wants to sweep but no luck. Soriano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soriano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soriano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Soriano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Soriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Soriano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Soriano lands a couple of elbows. Soriano won't allow Griffin to sweep him here. #SUB# Griffin has his foot on Soriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soriano works his way back into a safe position though. Soriano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soriano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##SUB# Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Soriano defends easily.
Soriano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soriano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Soriano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Griffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soriano defends well. Soriano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #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# Griffin working for a triangle but Soriano defends it easily.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soriano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Soriano 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Griffin keeping full guard, as Soriano tries to pass. Ryan Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Angel Soriano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Griffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soriano defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Angel Soriano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Soriano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Soriano!
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Event:
Dynasty 14
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Soriano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Soriano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Soriano just leaning against Ramirez, taking a breather. Soriano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soriano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ramirez is keeping busy.#BC# Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Soriano moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.#BC2# Soriano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Ramirez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soriano tries to clinch but Ramirez moves away and Ramirez counters with a left and a right that stings Soriano. Ramirez swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
Ramirez swinging wildly here.
Soriano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ramirez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soriano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ramirez feints a jab promting Soriano to slip. Ramirez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Soriano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2# Soriano has closed the distance and engaged Ramirez in a clinch.
Soriano tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Soriano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Ramirez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2# Ramirez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ramirez is trying to force a seperation but Soriano has the dominant position. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramirez as Soriano tries to tie him up. Soriano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Soriano trying to stall but Ramirez improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ramirez dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Soriano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soriano dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
#CL2# Soriano has Ramirez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ramirez working hard to break the clinch. Soriano prevents Ramirez from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soriano stalls. #BC# Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# A nice combination there by Ramirez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soriano looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Soriano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joe Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far. Ramirez throws a series of strikes that have Soriano backpedaling.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing. Ramirez lands a nice shot that snaps Soriano's head back.
#ROC# Soriano is rocked! Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soriano can do to turn this around? Soriano slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez.
Soriano is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramirez finish him? Soriano is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Soriano is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Soriano seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2# Soriano closes the distance and clinches. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soriano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2# Ramirez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramirez is trying to push Soriano away but Soriano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Soriano breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Soriano darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the ropes. Soriano is struggling to control the position. Ramirez wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ramirez dominated that second round. 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# Soriano tries to clinch up. Joe Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside. Soriano closes the distance but Ramirez moves to the side and Ramirez counters with a three punch combo that has Soriano backing up. Soriano nods at Ramirez to acknowledge the strikes. Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss. Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Soriano tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance. Good standup being displayed there by Ramirez as he connects with a hook. Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Soriano is looking to clinch. Soriano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Soriano shakes it off. Ramirez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Soriano back to the ropes. Ramirez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot. Soriano tries to clinch up.#T1# Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soriano is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
Ramirez throws a big counter combination but Soriano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Soriano tries to counter with a clinch but Ramirez shakes him off and moves away. Soriano wants to clinch. Ramirez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Soriano fails in his attempt to clinch. Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside. Soriano is looking to clinch. #CL2# Soriano moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez. Soriano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T2# Soriano tries to stall but Ramirez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC# Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Soriano tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it. Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside. Ramirez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Soriano tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Ramirez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking. Reymon Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice body punch from Ramirez.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramirez, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ramirez!
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Event:
FF 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Diaz tries to sprawl but Legitalt drives through with a takedown into half guard. Diaz gets full guard.#SUB# Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Legitalt controlling from the top position. Diaz trying to control the position.
Legitalt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Legitalt 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legitalt preventing the sweep. Legitalt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1##SUB# Legitalt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Legitalt is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Legitalt! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Legitalt taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Diaz!
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Event:
WW#3 NILSEN vs. MAGADDINO
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1# Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soriano as he avoids it easily. Soriano appears to be looking for a big counter. Ricardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soriano avoids it really well and circles away. Soriano attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Alvarez pushes Soriano up against the cage in a clinch. Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Edward Soriano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Alvarez. Alvarez can't get the takedown.
Soriano is trying to break free. Soriano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Soriano gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Soriano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#T1# Alvarez wants to get back to full guard. Soriano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground. Soriano is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position. Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.#SUB2# Alvarez has his feet on Soriano's thighs here. He's pushed Soriano 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! Soriano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Alvarez! Ricardo Alvarez 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:
TNR 3
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Legitalt clinches with his opponent.
Legitalt is trying to pull guard but Krilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Legitalt tries to pull guard but Krilov holds him up against the cage and eventually Legitalt drops back down to his feet.
Legitalt is looking for a takedown. Matvei Krilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordy Legitalt. A hook to the body from Krilov.
Legitalt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krilov lands with a left to the head. Legitalt controlling the action here for a moment.
Legitalt looking for a takedown. Legitalt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Legitalt wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legitalt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krilov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Legitalt.
Legitalt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krilov is defending well. Legitalt looks winded! Legitalt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krilov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Krilov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# Legitalt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Krilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Legitalt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Krilov presses Legitalt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Krilov. A short body shot lands from Krilov as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Krilov. Krilov lands a body punch. Krilov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Krilov pushes Legitalt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Krilov. Good body shot from Krilov.
Krilov slows down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Krilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legitalt backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right hook to the body lands for Krilov.
A short right from Krilov. Krilov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Krilov. Krilov lands a hook that snaps the head of Legitalt backwards. #T2# Good body shot from Krilov.
Krilov lands a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Krilov.
A short right from Krilov on the inside. Krilov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Krilov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A shot in the inside from Krilov. A quick uppercut on the inside from Krilov. Krilov stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Krilov scores with a shoulder strike. Krilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Legitalt can't get the takedown.
Krilov gets through Legitalt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Krilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Krilov. #ROC# Legitalt is rocked! A left hand lands to the body for Krilov.
Legitalt is still on wobbly legs! Can Krilov finish him? Krilov lands an uppercut.#T3# A shot in the inside from Krilov. A bit of stalling here from Krilov.
Krilov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nice body punch from Krilov - that landed with a thud.
Krilov dips a shoulder and cracks Legitalt with a mighty uppercut! Legitalt falls back against the cage and Krilov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Legitalt is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Krilov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matvei Krilov! An out of breath Matvei Krilov 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:
Dynasty Fight Night 7
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Soriano takes the fight into the clinch. Soriano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cordolha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cordolha lands with a light punch inside. Cordolha wants to break free but Soriano has control.
Soriano leaning his opponent against the ropes. Cordolha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cordolha working hard to break the clinch. Cordolha misses with a short punch on the inside. Cordolha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soriano as Cordolha tries to tie him up. Soriano leaning his opponent against the ropes. Cordolha misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cordolha fails to land. Cordolha tries a knee to the head but Soriano blocks it.
Cordolha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Soriano unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2# Soriano leaning against his opponent.
Cordolha being controlled against the ropes. Cordolha taking a breather. Cordolha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Soriano slows down the pace here.
Soriano stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Soriano for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Soriano stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reymon Soriano dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Soriano moves out of range of the body kick.#CL# Soriano closes the distance and clinches. Soriano keeps control of Cordolha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cordolha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soriano effectively controlling the action here. Soriano avoids the elbow strike from Cordolha, against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soriano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reymon Soriano.#CL# Soriano gets a clinch. Soriano stalls. Cordolha is trying to break the clinch but Soriano has him pressed against the ropes. #T1# Cordolha tries to break free but Soriano pushes him back against the ropes. Stalling in the clinch from Soriano.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soriano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cordolha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Soriano breaks the clinch.
#CL# Soriano darts in and clinches Cordolha up against the ropes. Soriano prevents Cordolha from breaking the clinch. Soriano just leaning against Cordolha, taking a breather. Soriano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cordolha tries to break free but Soriano pushes him back against the ropes.#T2##BC# Soriano manages to break the clinch.
Soriano moves out of range as Cordolha throws a body kick.
Soriano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Soriano fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cordolha is trying to force a seperation but Soriano has the dominant position. Soriano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cordolha's efforts to push away. Soriano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cordolha can't find room to land a body shot as Soriano controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reymon Soriano dominated that second round. That's time! Soriano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Soriano doesn't manage to clinch there - Cordolha circles away.
Cordolha throws a shot to the body.
#CL# Soriano takes the fight into the clinch. Soriano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cordolha can do to turn this around? A head punch blocked on the inside by Soriano. Cordolha wants to break free but Soriano has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Cordolha can't break the clinch.
Cordolha tries to break free but Soriano pushes him back against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cordolha wants to get back to striking at distance but Soriano won't allow it.
#BC2# Cordolha breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Soriano darts in and clinches Cordolha up against the ropes. Soriano is struggling to control the position.#T1# Cordolha tries to break the clinch but Soriano is controlling the position. Cordolha is trying to force a seperation but Soriano has the dominant position. Soriano prevents Cordolha from breaking the clinch. Soriano controlling the action here for a moment.
Cordolha misses with a knee strike.
Cordolha tries to break the clinch but Soriano is controlling the position. Reymon Soriano has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cordolha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soriano has him pressed against the ropes.#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. Cordolha being controlled against the ropes. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soriano. Cordolha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Soriano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Soriano stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jose Cordolha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reymon Soriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cordolha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soriano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight! Reymon Soriano showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soriano, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reymon Soriano! The defeated Jose Cordolha had this to say: 'Shiiiiit'.
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Event:
Ferocious Friday 1
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1# King cracks Legitalt with a good jab. Legitalt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. King cracks Legitalt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD# Legitalt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Legitalt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but King has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Legitalt is looking to defend but King has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Legitalt! King pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Legitalt taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stephen King!
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 6
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Soriano clinches. Greene pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Soriano dodges an elbow strike from Greene.
Greene misses with a punch on the inside.
Soriano avoids the elbow strike from Greene, against the ropes.
Soriano managing to block the knees to the body from Greene.
Greene misses with an elbow strike.
Soriano blocks an elbow strike. Greene with a knee to the head.
Soriano pushes Greene back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soriano avoiding damage.
Soriano trying to stall but Greene improves his position.
Greene misses with a knee to the head. Greene misses with an elbow over the top.#T1# Greene looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Greene throws an elbow that misses.
Greene throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Greene misses with an elbow over the top. Soriano takes an elbow to the forehead. Soriano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greene misses with an elbow over the top. Greene throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano lands a body punch. Greene throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Greene looks to throw an elbow but misses. Greene tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soriano taking a breather. #T2# Greene throws an elbow that misses.
Soriano is pushing Greene up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Soriano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Greene with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Soriano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Greene is trying to force a seperation but Soriano has the dominant position. Soriano avoids the elbow strike from Greene, against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Greene wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soriano has him pressed against the ropes. Soriano blocks an elbow strike. Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Soriano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Soriano avoids the elbow strike from Greene, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Greene dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Greene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soriano has time to react. Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The fight stays on the outside here - Soriano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Greene tries to keep at a distance but Soriano has taken the fight into the clinch. Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Soriano. Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soriano avoids a wild elbow strike from Greene. Come on Soriano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Greene throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T1# Greene is trying to break the clinch but Soriano is controlling him. Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
Soriano avoiding damage as Greene throws knees to the body.
Soriano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Greene misses with an elbow strike.
Greene misses with an elbow strike.
Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
Greene lands a left hand.
Greene misses with an elbow strike.
Greene looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Greene lands an elbow inside that Soriano shrugs off. Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
Greene on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano avoids the elbow strike from Greene, against the ropes.
#T2# Soriano avoids a wild elbow strike from Greene.#BC# Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Soriano has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soriano's brow. Greene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soriano.
Greene tries to stall but Soriano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soriano's brow. Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch but Greene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Soriano clinches up with Greene and pushes him back against the ropes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Greene misses with some punches.
Soriano slowing the pace effectively. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Greene dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Soriano clinches up with Greene and pushes him back against the ropes. With the fighters up against the ropes, Greene throws an elbow but misses. #BC# Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Soriano has managed to clinch.
Soriano looking to slow down the pace here. Soriano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Soriano lands with a right to the head. #BC# Greene breaks from the clinch.
Soriano tries to clinch there but Greene circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Greene. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Some wild striking there from Greene.
#T1# Soriano dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Soriano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Soriano has closed the distance and engaged Greene in a clinch.
Greene is looking to break free of the clinch but Soriano has double underhooks. With the fighters up against the ropes, Greene throws an elbow but misses. Greene tries to break the clinch but Soriano is controlling the position. Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Soriano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Greene creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soriano's defenses. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soriano's brow. Soriano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greene creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soriano's defenses. Greene throws an elbow that misses.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Soriano is blocking nicely.
#T2# Soriano stalling in the clinch but Greene improves position. Soriano is trying to stall.
Greene's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Greene being controlled against the ropes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reymon Soriano. Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Soriano blocks a head kick by Greene.
Reymon Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tim Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. No joy there for Soriano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Tim Greene showed his dominance in that final round. Well Greene 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Greene! A very excited looking Tim Greene 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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