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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IFC 64 Thomas vs Lopez
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomas misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lopez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thomas digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lopez lands a takedown into guard.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez preventing the sweep. #T1#
Lopez wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Lopez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thomas has picked Lopez up and slammed him! Lopez can't keep hold of the triangle and Thomas manages to pass to side control!
Thomas works to advance to full mount. Lopez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thomas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lopez is in a horrible position here. Thomas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lopez tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lopez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thomas.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it. #T3#
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thomas looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lopez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thomas escapes and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas slows the pace down. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas misses with the ground and pound.
Lopez looks to move to half guard but instead Thomas has passed into mount! Damn!
Lopez is working to get back to half guard.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas unloads with some shots from mount but Lopez bucks and avoids them well.
Lopez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Thomas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Lopez.
Thomas lands with a cross.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Lopez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Lopez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Thomas throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thomas is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!#CL2#
Lopez instigates a clinch.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas lands a shot to the body.
Lopez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopez looks up at the clock. Bad move! Thomas lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lopez. Thomas pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Jax Thomas 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:
NJMMA XS 9
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grill missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Grill avoids it with no problem.
Murphy wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grill. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Grill jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grill misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grill misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Grill blocks an uppercut.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy pushes Grill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Grill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Grill working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #BC#
Grill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grill catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Grill's shoulder, as Grill tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Grill gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch. #BC#
Grill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Grill throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grill moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Grill misses.
Murphy wants to clinch but Grill slips to the side
and Grill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Grill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grill lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Grill lands with a nice body punch.
Grill misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Murphy cracks Grill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grill throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Grill.
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Grill looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
Grill connects with a jab.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Grill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grill.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grill throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Grill.
Grill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grill misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Murphy moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Grill dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grill was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Grill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grill misses with a looping right.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Grill has been cut.
Murphy slips a jab from Grill.
Grill throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries to clinch but Grill is having none of it.
Grill is looking to counter punch.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grill throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Grill.
Grill throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Grill ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Grill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Grill counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Grill.
A telegraphed right hand from Grill misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook but Grill avoids it easily.#T3#
Murphy misses with a double jab
letting Grill counter with a right hand.
Grill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Grill is looking to counter punch.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Grill looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.#T4#
A jab from Grill misses.
A swing and a miss from Grill.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Grill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grill throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Bob Grill is winning the standup battle so far.
Grill throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Grill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy moves out of range as Grill strikes.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Grill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Grill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Murphy scores with the left hand. Grill knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Grill connects with a body shot.
Grill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Grill misses the target.
Murphy wants to counter the offense by Grill and move into the clinch position.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Grill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Grill counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Grill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Grill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grill throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grill throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Despite the aggression on Murphy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Grill counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grill scores with a jab to the body.
Grill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Grill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grill throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grill throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Grill finish him?
Grill avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Grill throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy defending well as Grill loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Grill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.#CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Grill against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
Grill tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Grill misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
Grill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grill prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Grill blocks an uppercut.
Grill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Grill.
Grill blocks an uppercut.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Grill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grill, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Grill!
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Event:
NJMMA XS 9
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Mason misses with a right hand
and Meep counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Meep counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Meep takes the fight into the clinch.
Meep pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Mason has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Meep is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meep down to the mat. Meep avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meep looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mason lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Meep down.
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!
Mason lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mason staying calm.
Mason lands some shots froms side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mason.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mason cracks Meep with a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meep can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Mason in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mason wants to control but Meep is keeping him busy.
Meep managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mason.
#SUB#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meep, who protects the arm well.
Mason landing a few strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Meep is right now.
Mason trying to control the position but Meep is working away. #T2#
Mason misses with the ground and pound.
Mason lands some shots froms side control.
Mason scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mason.
Meep wants to control but Mason postures up.
Mason in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Mason working the ground and pound but Meep is defending the strikes.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Meep is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mason has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Meep is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason landing a few strikes. #T3#
Meep is looking for a sweep.
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Meep is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mason connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Mason's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mason working away.
Mason scores with punches from side control.
Mason wants to control but Meep is keeping him busy.
Mason looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Meep is avoiding damage well.
Meep takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mason throws a strike aimed at the side of Meep's head but Meep avoids it well.#T4#
Mason working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meep parries the strikes from Mason easily there. Mason is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meep to escape.
Meep tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason cracks Meep with a big elbow.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Meep felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Mason.
Meep dodges the ground and pound from Mason.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason landing strikes.
Mason working away.
Meep takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Meep manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mason's best efforts.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches up with Meep, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes Meep against the cage but Meep circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Meep throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meep throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Meep lands a body shot.
Meep throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason. #TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Meep napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mason wants to control but Meep is keeping him busy.
Mason working the ground and pound from side control.
Mason working the ground and pound but Meep is defending the strikes.
Mason working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Mason is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from Mason seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mason sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Meep is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meep can do to turn this around?
Mason throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mason scoring with punches from side control.
Meep prevents Mason from improving position.
Mason working away.
Mason throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Meep avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
Mason scoring with punches and elbows.
Meep taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Meep on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mason throws an elbow but Meep slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mason lands a few punches from side control.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Mason landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason is putting a hurting on Meep here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mason landing a few strikes.
Mason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mason in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mason cracks Meep with a big right hand but Meep just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Meep is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
Meep is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mason scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Meep is rocked!
Mason lands an elbow.
Meep is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason trying to control the action but Meep is working from the bottom.
Meep seems to have recovered his senses.
Check out the look on Mason's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Meep defending against the ground and pound.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Mason throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Mason cracks Meep with a big right hand but Meep just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mason controlling from side mount.
The strikes coming from Mason are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mason scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Meep to see if he's OK.
Mason landing a few strikes.
Meep is trying to get back to his feet.
Mason wants to control but Meep is keeping him busy.
Meep holding on.
Meep prevents Mason from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Mason dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mason throws a hook but Meep avoids it easily.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meep counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Meep gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meep preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meep's head.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Meep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meep avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason lands a couple of digs.
Mason throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Meep wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Mason distracts Meep with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Meep has wrist control.
Meep is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mason is working Meep over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meep wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meep's head.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason trying to control but Meep is working from the bottom.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Meep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Meep utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meep keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason distracts Meep with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marvin Meep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason is in close to Meep's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason is working Meep over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meep has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Meep wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mason wants to control from the top but Meep keeps moving.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Meep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Meep manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason punching to the body, from the bottom.
Preston Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Mason!
An out of breath Preston Mason 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:
Open Weight Grand Prix S01E08
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Grayce slips a jab and a cross from Kozlov.
#TD2#
Grayce gets a takedown into half guard.
Grayce is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grayce lands a big shot there that rocks Kozlov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grayce landing shots from mount.
Grayce punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Grayce .
Grayce lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kozlov hang on?#ROC2#
Kozlov is rocked!
Grayce postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kozlov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Grayce around the waist but Grayce pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Grayce is the winner by TKO! Grayce jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Early Grayce !
Early Grayce is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Early Grayce made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
LACC 2 Finale
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Watson (ranked 7159 p4p, 133 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 24213 p4p, 168 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Carlos Silverio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Silverio tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Silverio has eaten all the pies!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silverio enables Watson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silverio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Watson (2) vs (0) Silverio
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Watson has moved into half guard.
Watson wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio is not content to let Watson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Silverio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
Watson is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silverio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson has gone for a leg lock! Silverio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Watson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silverio stands and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (2) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio is trying to get an arm triangle but Watson is defending well.
Silverio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watson, who protects the arm well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Watson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Watson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (4) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (4) vs (7) Silverio
Watson wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Watson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Watson gets back to full guard.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
Watson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Watson has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson looking to control but Silverio passes into half guard.
Silverio prevents Watson from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Watson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (6) vs (7) Silverio
Watson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Watson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
Watson trying to advance position but Silverio counters by regaining guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (9) vs (7) Silverio
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson swings around for an armbar but Silverio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Watson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (9) vs (9) Silverio
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silverio is one step ahead there.
Silverio pushes down on Watson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio passes into side control, despite Watson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (9) vs (12) Silverio
Watson struggling a bit here.
Watson is trying to improve his position.
Watson gets back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to pass to mount but Watson is defending the position.
Silverio is trying to control. Watson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Watson defends it.
Watson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Watson has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (11) vs (12) Silverio
Watson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watson wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson is really struggling to control Silverio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Watson pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silverio won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio wins on points by 12 to 11.
Carlos Silverio is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Carlos Silverio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
IFC 63 Mumu vs Chugman
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Divac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brawler lands with a good body shot.
Brawler lands with a shot to the body.
Brawler misses with a hook. Divac ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Brawler clinches with his opponent.
Divac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divac wants to get back to striking at distance but Brawler won't allow it.
Brawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Brawler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Divac pushes Brawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Divac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawler lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Divac breaks the clinch.
Brawler misses with an uppercut
and Divac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
Divac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Divac.
A big left from Brawler misses.
Divac throws a sloppy body shot
and Brawler counters with a series of strikes. Divac will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brawler throws the left hand but Divac avoids the punch easily.
Brawler throws a nice looking combination but Divac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Divac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Divac looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Divac walks into a left hand.
Divac throws a body shot but no joy.
Brawler throws out a loose jab but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divac throwing a counter right hand but Brawler manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Brawler closes the distance and pushes Divac back into the cage.
Brawler works on Divac's body with a couple of short punches.
Divac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brawlers head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawler.
A short uppercut from Divac.
Divac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brawler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Divac tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Divac back against the cage.
Divac tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Divac back against the cage.
Divac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Divac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brawler throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab.
Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Brooklyn Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brawler blocks a jab.
Divac misses with a left hand
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brawler scores with a jab.
Brawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Divac circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Brawler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Divac blocks a jab.
Divac cracks Brawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Divac lands the left hand.
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler throws an off balance right hand
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Brawler is rocked!
The fighters circling - Divac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Divac finish him?
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Divac saw that one coming.
Divac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Divac is looking to counter punch.
Brawler seems to have recovered his senses.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Divac misses with a wild body shot.
Brawler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Divac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divac moves forwards but Brawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Divac keeps the fight on the outside.
Divac throwing a counter right hand but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Divac throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brawler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Divac misses.
Divac throws a body shot but no joy.
Brawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range.
Brawler throws a series of punches but Divac avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divac lands with a right hand.
Brawler scores with a jab. Divac acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Divac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Divac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooklyn Brawler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brawler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Divac back to the cage. Brawler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Nice jab there from Brawler.
Divac scores with a jab to the jaw.
Divac throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brooklyn Brawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler.
Brawler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Divac's hands.#CL2#
Brawler rushes Divac and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawler.
Brawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brawler.
Brawler presses Divac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Divac breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.#T1#
Brawler throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Brawler is countered with a crisp right hand from Divac that sends him to the canvas! Divac follows him to the mat into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Brooklyn Brawler has been cut.
Brawler is trying to get back to his feet.
Brawler is looking for a sweep.
Divac with the ground and pound but Brawler regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brawler is trying to stand.
Brawler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Divac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brawler's head.
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!
Divac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brawler is trying to stand up here but Divac is controlling him well.
Divac throws a strike but Brawler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brawler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Divac is one step ahead there.
Divac has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Divac throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Brawler has a closed guard, preventing Divac from standing up.
Divac postures up in Brawler's guard and throws a big left but Brawler blocks it.
Brawler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Divac wanted to stand there but Brawler had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Divac missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Divac.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Brawler scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Divac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Divac blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Brawler.
Divac takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Brawler.
Brawler misses with a left hand
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brawler misses with a wild body shot.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Brawler thuds a left hand into Divac's body.#KD#
Divac cracks Brawler with an uppercut from hell and Brawler crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Divac's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
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!#ES2#
Brawler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Divac presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Divac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brawler or not. #T4#
Divac tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Brawler.
Divac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Divac breaks the clinch.
Divac steps in with a hook that catches Brawler right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Divac follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Brawler looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac!
Roman Divac 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:
NJMMA XS 8
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Crew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crew.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crew doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Crew finds it's way through Graves's defenses. #CL2#
Graves has Crew up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crew is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves is leaning against Crew and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crew is breathing heavily.
Graves lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves stalling.
Graves digs a right hand into Crew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crew's gas tank. #T1#
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Crew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graves pushes Crew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Crew has been cut.
Graves's coach down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Graves gets through Crew's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves digs a right hand into Crew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crew's gas tank.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves has Crew pressed against the cage.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Crew tries to pull guard but Graves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Graves clinches.
Crew blocks a body shot from Graves.
Crew is trying to pull guard but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Crew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
A short uppercut from Graves. #ROC2#
Crew is rocked!
Graves has Crew pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Crew is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Graves - that's hurt Crew badly! Oh, another knee lands and Crew is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Crew doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nick Graves! Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1#
The Clown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from The Clown.
The Clown blocks a jab.
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Clown was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.#CL#
The Clown rushes Guy and presses him up against the cage.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Clown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guy is trying to break free.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Clown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Guy tries to pull guard but The Clown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guy tries a body shot but The Clown blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Clown.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but The Clown has double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Guy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The Clown uses from the top position. #SUB2#
The Clown is sitting in close to Guy's body. Guy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! The Clown is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, The Clown is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Black Guy!
A less than humble Black Guy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1#
The Clown misses with a hook
and The Clown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Clown tries to clinch there but Hammerfall circles away.
Hammerfall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Hammerfall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammerfall tries to throw a body punch but The Clown avoids it by throwing Hammerfall back against the cage.
Hammerfall avoiding damage as The Clown throws knees to the body.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfall working aggressively here.
The Clown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Clown misses with a punch on the inside.
The Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerfall avoids it.
Hammerfall avoiding damage as The Clown throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by The Clown. #T1#
The Clown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall managing to block the knees to the body from The Clown.
The Clown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hammerfall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall lands a nice uppercut.
The Clown misses with the head strike.
The Clown's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Clown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The Clown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Clown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammerfall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by The Clown.
Hammerfall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Clown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammerfall.
The Clown misses with a knee to the head.
The Clown misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
The Clown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammerfall lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Clown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Clown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammerfall blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfall avoiding damage as The Clown throws knees to the body.
The Clown throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Clown working aggressively here.
Hammerfall swings wildly with an uppercut but The Clown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hammerfall on the inside.
The Clown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammerfall misses with some punches.
The Clown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerfall misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Clown with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for The Clown.
The Clown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammerfall is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Hammerfall fails to land.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Clown swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Clown working aggressively here.
The Clown has a couple of punches blocked by Hammerfall.
The Clown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
The Clown looking to throw knees to the head but Hammerfall is blocking nicely.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Hammerfall struggles to land a body shot inside as The Clown controls his hands.
The Clown missing with knees to the body.
Hammerfall avoiding damage as The Clown throws knees to the body.
Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by The Clown.
The Clown misses with a knee to the head.
Hammerfall misses with the head strike.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammerfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Clown missing with knees to the body.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Clown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doink The Clown 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#
The Clown throws a lazy right hand but Hammerfall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammerfall lands a head shot.
Hammerfall swats away the attempt to clinch by The Clown.
As The Clown tries to get set, Hammerfall tries to push him back and clinch up but The Clown manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
The Clown takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Hammerfall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Clown misses with a knee strike.
Hammerfall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hammerfall avoiding damage as The Clown throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Hammerfall lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Clown backwards.
Hammerfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Clown trying to land knees to the body.
Hammerfall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Clown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall managing to block the knees to the body from The Clown.
Still in the clinch, Hammerfall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hammerfall tries to work over The Clown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Clown prevents a body shot from Hammerfall.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfall tries to work over The Clown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall. #T2#
The Clown lands a knee to the body.
Hammerfall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammerfall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from The Clown fails to land.
The Clown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Clown crunches a lovely knee into Hammerfall's ribcage.
Hammerfall swings wildly with an uppercut but The Clown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Clown missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Hammerfall misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammerfall.
The Clown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammerfall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammerfall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerfall avoids it.
The Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerfall avoids it.
The Clown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfall.
The Clown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerfall managing to block the knees to the body from The Clown.
Hammerfall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Clown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Hammerfall takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
The Clown blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammerfall lands a body punch.
The Clown missing with knees to the body.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hammerfall fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammerfall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Clown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.
Hammerfall lands with a left to the head.
The Clown trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hammerfall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doink The Clown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on UberThor Hammerfall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Clown tries to clinch but Hammerfall is having none of it.
Hammerfall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
The Clown is rocked!
The Clown misses with an uppercut. Hammerfall saw that one coming.
The Clown is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammerfall finish him?
The Clown misses with a hook to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammerfall misses with an uppercut. The Clown saw that one coming.
The Clown misses with a hook. Hammerfall ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Hammerfall misses.
The Clown seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfall throws a jab but it's blocked by The Clown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall cracks The Clown with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
The Clown moves into the clinch.
The Clown scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Hammerfall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammerfall misses with the head strike.
Hammerfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Clown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammerfall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Clown misses with some punches.
Hammerfall takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
The Clown misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Clown blocking some punches.
The Clown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammerfall pushes The Clown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Hammerfall takes a shot to the head.
The Clown connects with a knee to the head.
The Clown misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Clown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerfall avoids it.
The Clown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Clown throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Clown backwards.
The Clown connects with a knee to the head.
Hammerfall pushes The Clown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Clown trying to land knees to the body.
Doink The Clown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hammerfall misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
The Clown throws a head punch that misses.
The Clown trying to land knees to the body.
The Clown blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Clown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Clown misses with a knee to the head.
The Clown gets through Hammerfall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
The Clown looking to throw knees to the head but Hammerfall is blocking nicely.
Hammerfall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
The Clown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hammerfall. #T4#
The Clown missing with knees to the body.
The Clown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammerfall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammerfall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Clown obliges.
Hammerfall lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Clown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammerfall is defending well for now.
Hammerfall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Clown backwards.
Hammerfall misses with a body punch.
Hammerfall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall pushes The Clown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
UberThor Hammerfall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Clown misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doink The Clown.
I've got The Clown 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Doink The Clown!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Doink The Clown!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for UberThor Hammerfall!
Doink The Clown wins by split decision!
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Pierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Clown but The Clown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Son Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The Clown clinches up against the cage.
The Clown landing knees to the body.
Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Clown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Clown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Clown lands a shoulder strike.
The Clown working Pierre over with knees to the body.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Clown obliges.
The Clown lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Son Pierre has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
The Clown drops Pierre with a big knee straight up the middle! Pierre is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Pierre is rocked!#CL2#
The Clown moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Clown has Pierre tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Pierre to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Doink The Clown!
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Event:
RISE 40: Quick vs Orndorf
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Boulder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot lands for Boulder.
Markell drops his hands momentarily and Boulder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boulder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boulder throws a chopping leg kick but Markell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jhin Markell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boulder.
Markell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boulder as he jumps to the side.
Boulder slips a jab and a cross from Markell.
Boulder takes one to the side of the head.
Markell misses the shot to the body.
Boulder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Boulder catches Markell right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markell misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Boulder counters with a takedown into side control. #ROC#
Markell is rocked!#SUB#
Boulder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
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Markell tries to improve position but can't.
Boulder lands a nice forearm strike.
Markell tries to buck Boulder off but Boulder is having none of it.
Markell gets back to half guard.
Markell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell has hold of Boulder's hands but Boulder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing that Boulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boulder drops an elbow to the side of Markell's head.
Markell taking some punishment here, with Boulder in his half guard.
Markell is still in real trouble! Can Boulder finish him?#T2#
Boulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Markell wants to get back to full guard.
Markell seems to have recovered his senses.
Boulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Markell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boulder connects with a nice short shot to Markell's temple.
Markell gets back to full guard.
Boulder scoring with some ground and pound.
Markell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boulder controls the pace.
Boulder won't allow Markell to sweep him here.
Markell can't keep his opponent in guard - Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Markell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Markell is staying active underneath Boulder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boulder is looking to advance position but Markell won't allow it.
Boulder winds up and cracks Markell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boulder is nestled in close to Markell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Markell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Markell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boulder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boulder scoring with some ground and pound.
Markell has his hands on Boulder's head, controlling the position.
Boulder wants to control from the top but Markell keeps moving.
Boulder distracts Markell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Boulder lands a couple of digs.
Markell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boulder is in close to Markell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boulder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Markell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boulder defends well.
Boulder landing with the ground and pound.
Boulder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Markell is looking for a triangle but Boulder pushes his legs off easily.
Boulder wants to pass the guard but Markell is keeping the position.
Boulder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Boulder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boulder slips a jab from Markell.
Boulder with a nice cross.
Markell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boulder throws a jab when Markell was well out of range.
Markell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boulder.
Boulder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markell misses with a few strikes there.
Jhin Markell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boulder ducks under a wild hook from Markell.
Boulder attempts a counter takedown but Markell avoids it well and moves away.
Boulder misses with a low kick.
Markell misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Boulder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boulder.
Boulder connects with a couple of short punches.
Markell has momentary wrist control but Boulder slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boulder is one step ahead there. #T1#
Boulder wants to control from the top but Markell keeps moving.
Boulder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Boulder 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.
Markell tries to strike from the bottom.
Boulder stopping the sweep attempt from Markell.
Boulder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Markell looking for a guillotine here but Boulder defends easily.
Boulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markell pulls Boulder in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Markell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boulder is aware though and is defending well.
Markell pulls Boulder in close to prevent any damage.
Markell wants to sweep here but Boulder controlling him for the moment.
Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boulder landing some decent shots from guard.
Boulder connects with a couple of short punches.
Markell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boulder is now in half guard.
Boris Boulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markell is looking to control Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markell avoid being mounted?
Markell is concentrating on defense, preventing Boulder from advancing position. #T3#
Boulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Markell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Markell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Markell trying to control but Boulder postures up.
Markell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markell is trying to get back to full guard.
Markell has hold of Boulder's hands but Boulder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boulder lands strikes from half guard.
Markell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markell can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Markell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boulder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Markell trying to control from the bottom.
Boulder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boulder creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Markell is out cold and this one is all over! Boulder climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boris Boulder!
Boris Boulder is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Boris Boulder 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:
Open Weight Grand Prix S01E07
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Morus digs a good hook to Kozlov's body.
Morus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kozlov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Kozlov gets a clinch.
Morus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kozlov keeps control of Morus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
A short body shot lands from Kozlov as the two fighters clinch.
Morus misses with the head strike.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Morus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Morus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Morus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Morus.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Morus.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Morus blocks it.
A short right from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kozlov.
#ROC2#
Morus is rocked!#BC#
Morus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Morus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kozlov drops Morus with a huge uppercut! Morus drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kozlov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Kozlov!
A relieved looking Kenji Kozlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gargan Morus spoke after the fight, saying 'I lose...I learn....I'll be back!'.
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Event:
NJMMA 65
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Meep has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meep lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Meep.
Handsy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meep just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Meep - that landed with a thud.
Meep lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
A short body shot lands from Meep as the two fighters clinch.
Handsy tries to pull guard but Meep won't allow it.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meep pushes Handsy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Meep.
Meep lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handsy.
A short body shot lands from Meep as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meep.#T1#
Meep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Handsy is trying to drag Meep to the mat but Meep just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marvin Meep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Handsy.
Meep lands a hook that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meep throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meep is working Handsy over against the cage.
Meep scores with a shoulder strike.
Meep lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Meep.
Meep lands a nice shot to the body.
Meep cracks Handsy with a nice body shot.
Meep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Handsy or not.
Handsy looks winded!
Meep lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meep. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meep lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meep is leaning against Handsy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meep lands a body shot.
Meep lands a nice uppercut.
Meep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meep lands a body shot.
Meep pushes Handsy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meep gets through Handsy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Meep as the two fighters clinch.
Meep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meep lands a shot to the body.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meep lands a left hand.
Handsy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meep just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Meep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meep gets underhooks to prevent Handsy's takedown attempt.
Meep lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Meep.
Handsy tries to pull guard but Meep won't allow it.
Meep lands a hook that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Handsy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handsy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meep working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meep scores with a shot to the side of Handsy's head.
Meep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Meep.
A body shot lands from Meep.
Handsy tries to break the clinch but Meep is controlling the position.
Meep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handsy backwards. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meep.
Meep is working Handsy over against the cage.
Meep lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meep scores with a shot to the side of Handsy's head.
Meep presses Handsy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Meep.
Meep lands a body shot.
Handsy working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meep scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meep lands a left hand.
Meep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Handsy or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Meep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Meep dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Meep moves into the clinch.
Handsy is trying to pull guard but Meep has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Meep.
Meep scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Meep.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meep.
Handsy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Meep.
Meep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Good body shot from Meep.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Meep.
Meep stops a takedown attempt from Handsy.
Marvin Meep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Handsy.#T1#
Handsy tries to pull guard but Meep forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Handsy is breathing heavily.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meep gets through Handsy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Handsy is rocked!
We've been informed that Handsy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Handsy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meep is keeping busy.
Meep lands a body shot.
Meep lands with a right to the head.
Meep lands a nice shot to the body.
Meep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meep pushes Handsy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Meep.
Meep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meep is working Handsy over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Meep.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Meep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Meep.
Good body shot from Meep.
A right hand to the body from Meep.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Handsy is still on wobbly legs! Can Meep finish him?
Meep scores with a shoulder strike.
Meep works on Handsy's body with a couple of short punches.
Marvin Meep has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meep works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handsy seems to have recovered his senses.
Meep lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Meep.
Meep works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handsy takes a shot to the head.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meep lands a shot to the body.
Meep lands a left hand.
#T3#
Meep digs a right hand underneath Handsy's ribcage. Handsy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Meep as the two fighters clinch.
Meep is leaning against Handsy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meep lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Meep.
A short right from Meep on the inside.
Nice body punch from Meep - that landed with a thud.
Meep lands a shot to the body.
Meep lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
A short right from Meep.
Meep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Handsy with a big uppercut! Handsy tries to clinch up but Meep pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Handsy to the mat! Handsy covers up and Meep unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marvin Meep!
An out of breath Marvin Meep 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:
LACC 2 : Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Watson (ranked 6923 p4p, 109 weight class) and Dino Turturro (ranked 7114 p4p, 112 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dino Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turturro on his heels. He'll look to pass Turturro's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Watson (2) vs (0) Turturro
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Watson pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Watson wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it.
Watson trying to advance position but Turturro counters by regaining guard.
Turturro is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
Turturro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Watson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (5) vs (0) Turturro
Watson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watson prevents Turturro from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control but Watson is keeping busy.
Watson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turturro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro is pulling down on Watson's head. It's preventing any offense from Watson, at least for the moment.
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Watson trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Watson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (8) vs (0) Turturro
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to work his way around to Turturro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Watson working for a submission but Turturro is keeping him at bay.
Watson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Turturro is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Watson (11) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Watson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Turturro tries to escape but Watson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turturro turns into Watson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (11) vs (2) Turturro
Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (13) vs (2) Turturro
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (16) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro prevents Watson from moving into mount.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs.
Watson trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
Watson tries to advance to mount but Turturro denies him.
Watson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro is defending against the submission attempts here by Watson.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Watson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Watson prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Watson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turturro sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
Turturro won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Watson controlling the action here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Watson seems to be working for a kimura but Turturro defends the submission attempt.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watson passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turturro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to get back to full guard here but Watson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (19) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watson takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Percy Watson retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Percy Watson 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:
NJMMA XS 5
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menezes.
Crew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Menezes looks for a takedown but Crew sprawls well.
And Crew tries to counter it with a takedown but Menezes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Crew tries to counter it with a takedown but Menezes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crew misses the jab.
Menezes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Crew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Menezes!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crew is looking to take a break and control but Menezes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Menezes struggling a bit here.
Menezes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Menezes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Crew working the ground and pound from side control.
Crew lands an elbow.
Menezes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crew connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Crew.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crew working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Menezes sneaks back into half guard.
Menezes is looking to improve his position.
Menezes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crew lands a couple of digs.
Crew postures up.
Menezes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crew's guard. #REVR#
Crew can't keep his opponent in guard - Menezes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Menezes not doing much here.
#SUB#
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura but Crew is defending well.
Crew is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crew.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Crew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Menezes throws a big elbow that misses.
Crew tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Menezes lands a couple of elbows.
Crew trying to keep a closed guard but Menezes is proving a slippery customer.
Crew 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#
Menezes is pressing down on Crew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Menezes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crew has picked Menezes up and slammed him! Menezes can't keep hold of the triangle and Crew manages to pass to side control!
Menezes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crew off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Menezes looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Menezes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Menezes controlling well, preventing Crew from escaping the position.
Menezes trying to control.#T4##SUB#
Menezes is persistently looking for the submission but Crew is defending it well.
#SUB#
Menezes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Crew has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes scores with punches to the body. #SUB#
Menezes tightening his grip on Crew, looking for the choke.
Menezes is trying to stick to Crew's back but Crew is turning into Menezes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Menezes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Crew.
Menezes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Menezes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Crew dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crew as he jumps to the side.
Crew feints the counter takedown.
Menezes tries to clinch up.
Crew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Menezes defends it well.
Menezes slips under a jab.#TD2#
Crew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Menezes sprawls well initially but Crew persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crew pulls his head out easily.
Crew takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Menezes tries to roll over but Crew keeps him under control.#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crew passes to full mount!
Terry Crew has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Menezes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T1#
Menezes is trying to escape the mount.
Crew sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Crew.
Menezes regains half guard.#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menezes trying to control from the bottom.
Crew has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crew pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Crew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Crew working Menezes over with strikes here.
Menezes regains half guard.
Crew moves nicely into side control.
Menezes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crew is looking to advance position but Menezes won't allow it. #SUB2#
Crew is trying to work for a kimura but Menezes is defending well.
#SUB2#
Menezes is defending against the submission attempts here by Crew.
#SUB#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Menezes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menezes is looking to improve his position.
Menezes is working hard here to advance position.
Crew is looking to advance position but Menezes won't allow it.
Menezes wants to sweep but Crew has passed to side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menezes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Menezes wants to improve his position but Crew is controlling well.
Crew lands strikes from half guard.
Crew prevents Menezes from improving his position.
Menezes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crew trying to mount his opponent but Menezes defends it.
Menezes wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crew trying to control the action but Menezes is working from the bottom.
Menezes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Crew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crew connects with a looping right hand.
Crew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crew scores with a nice right hand.
Menezes shoots for a takedown but Crew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Crew scores with a punch to the head.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crew connects with a right hand. Menezes shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crew with the counter takedown but Menezes avoids it easily.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown. Crew tries to sprawl out of it but Menezes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Menezes looks for a takedown but Crew sprawls well.
And Crew tries to counter it with a takedown but Menezes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crew as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Crew tries to sprawl but Menezes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crew manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Crew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menezes defends well.
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Crew.
Crew can't keep his opponent in guard - Menezes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crew manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Crew is trying to keep Menezes in close.
#SUB2#
Crew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menezes is aware though and is defending well.
Menezes passes Crew's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Menezes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menezes is one step ahead there.
Menezes pushing down on Crew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Menezes tries to pass to full mount but Crew defends it.
Crew wants to get back to full guard.
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but Crew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menezes is looking to advance position but Crew won't allow it. #SUB2#
Crew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menezes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Crew looking for submissions off his back.
Crew is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crew is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Menezes is working for a kimura but Crew is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
Menezes trying to control the action but Crew is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arthur Menezes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crew is looking to improve his position.
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 Arthur Menezes.
Well Crew 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Terry Crew!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Terry Crew!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Terry Crew!
Terry Crew wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Terry Crew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NJMMA XS 5
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Sapolu tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sapolu has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sapolu swinging wildly here.
Sapolu doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sapolu wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sapolu thinking.
Sapolu tries to clinch up
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapolu throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Sapolu takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy works on Sapolu's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Sapolu throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mickey Sapolu has been cut.
Murphy avoiding damage as Sapolu throws knees to the body.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sapolu or not.
Sapolu looks winded!
Murphy pushes Sapolu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy pushes Sapolu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy pushes Sapolu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Sapolu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Sapolu is rocked!
Sapolu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sapolu backwards.
Sapolu is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Sapolu.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sapolu with a big uppercut! Sapolu tries to clinch up but Murphy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sapolu to the mat! Sapolu covers up and Murphy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NJMMA 64
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped The Blitz's head back.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. The Blitz moves away and avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick #TD#
and The Blitz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep The Blitz in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Blitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Blitz preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing The Blitz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around but The Blitz manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
The Blitz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sitsongrit wants to control but The Blitz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
The Blitz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Blitz is controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Blitz prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but The Blitz is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Blitz works his way into full mount! #SUB#
The Blitz looking for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Blitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but The Blitz is controlling him
Sitsongrit is not content to let The Blitz control the position.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of The Blitz's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Blitz wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
The Blitz prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but The Blitz has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit wants to control but The Blitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
The Blitz wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit wants to control but The Blitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Blitz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
No luck for The Blitz with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Blitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Blitz checks a leg kick.
The Blitz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petdee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sitsongrit clobbers The Blitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Blitz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick#TD#
and The Blitz counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and The Blitz dives into side control.
#REVB#
The Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
The Blitz advances to full mount.
The Blitz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding The Blitz's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but The Blitz pushes him away.
The Blitz trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
The Blitz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but The Blitz maintains control.
Sitsongrit just holding on.#SUB#
The Blitz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Blitz trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Jose The Blitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but The Blitz has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
The Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit is trying to control The Blitz's posture but The Blitz avoids it.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control The Blitz's posture but The Blitz avoids it.
Sitsongrit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Blitz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Blitz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Blitz slows the pace down in half guard.
The Blitz is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
The Blitz uses his free foot to push down on Sitsongrit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but The Blitz postures up.
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but The Blitz is staying active.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Blitz looking to control but Sitsongrit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz dominated that second round.
That's time! The Blitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses The Blitz's front leg but catches the back leg as The Blitz tries to avoid it.
The Blitz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Blitz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and The Blitz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. The Blitz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blitz goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to The Blitz's body. The Blitz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from The Blitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose The Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Blitz misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that The Blitz was not able to check.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick #TD#
and The Blitz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Blitz stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sitsongrit is not content to let The Blitz control the position.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
The Blitz tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well. #SUB#
The Blitz tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is trying to control The Blitz's posture but The Blitz avoids it.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet here but The Blitz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sitsongrit's back.#SUB#
Sitsongrit showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sitsongrit tries to break free.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but The Blitz just sinks the hooks in.
Sitsongrit prevents The Blitz from getting a body triangle.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #ES2#
Sitsongrit is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T4#
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but The Blitz seems unphased.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Blitz takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Blitz prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
The Blitz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Blitz misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petdee Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petdee Sitsongrit!
Petdee Sitsongrit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Open Weight Grand Prix S01E06
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Kozlov throws a sloppy body shot
and Abraham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abraham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abraham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body.
Abraham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Abraham blocks it.
Abraham can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Abraham tries to stall but Kozlov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abraham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abraham misses with the head strike.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abrahams head.
A short body shot lands from Abraham as the two fighters clinch.
Abraham working aggressively here.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abraham trying to stall but Kozlov improves his position.
Abraham tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Abraham is trying to stall.
Abraham taking a breather.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abraham working aggressively here.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Abraham.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
A nice left hand lands by Abraham.
Kozlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abraham works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Abraham misses with some punches.
Kozlov prevents Abraham from breaking the clinch.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Abraham blocks it.
Abraham is trying to break free.
Abraham is trying to push Kozlov away but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abraham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abraham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abraham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kozlov digs a right hand into Abraham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abraham's gas tank.
Kozlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Kozlov blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Abraham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abraham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abraham has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kozlov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Abraham can turn it around.
Kozlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Abraham fails to land.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Abraham avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Abraham misses with a punch to the body.
Abraham can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Abraham is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abraham misses with a body punch.
Abraham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abraham's elbow.
Abraham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abraham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kozlov's elbow.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Kozlov prevents a body shot from Abraham.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Abraham avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Abraham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
A hook to the body from Kozlov.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Abraham.
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
Abraham is trying to maintain a safe position but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns Abraham into the cage.
Abraham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abraham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Kozlov as the two fighters clinch.
Abraham looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Abraham fails to land.
Abraham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Abraham's head.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Abraham is rocked!
Abraham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abraham is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Abraham with a big uppercut! Abraham tries to clinch up but Kozlov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Abraham to the mat! Abraham covers up and Kozlov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenji Kozlov!
Kenji Kozlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC MW 33 Thomas vs Gellar
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Shadow throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shadow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shadow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shadow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shadow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shadow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Shadow.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shadow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Shadow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Lopez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Lopez prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow. #TD#
Lopez gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shadow is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shadow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez is keen to just control but Shadow is a slippery customer.#T2#
Shadow is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shadow avoid being mounted?
Shadow tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shadow sees it coming and defends easily.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Shadow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Shadow actively working from the bottom here.
Shadow won't allow Lopez to pass to mount. #T3#
Shadow wants to get back to full guard but Lopez has mounted him!#SUB#
Lopez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shadow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Shadow is squirming around nicely.
Lopez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lopez wants to control but Shadow has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T4#
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Shadow defends it. #SUB#
Lopez is working for a kimura but Shadow is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
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 Gosha Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shadow throws out the jab.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shadow tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shadow throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Shadow misses with an uppercut.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Shadow and move into the clinch.
Shadow stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Shadow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shadow lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Shadow misses.
Shadow might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shadow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shadow.
Shadow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shadow throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez tries to counter by clinching up but Shadow breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shadow!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Soul Shadow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez blocks the body kick.
Shadow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soul Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shadow throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Shadow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Shadow tries to sprawl but Lopez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shadow wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez trying to advance position but Shadow counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Shadow looking for a sweep. Not yet Shadow, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is looking to pass into half guard but Shadow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shadow is in guard.#REVB#
Lopez keeping full guard, as Shadow tries to pass.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shadow is one step ahead there. #T3#
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.
Shadow slips nicely into half guard.
Shadow controlling the action here.
Shadow is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #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.
Lopez tries to roll over but Shadow keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shadow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Shadow is taking a breather. Lopez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shadow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Soul Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Lopez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lopez lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shadow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Shadow's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Shadow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shadow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Lopez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shadow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Lopez working for a choke but Shadow is defending well. #SUB#
Shadow is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lopez gets his way!
Shadow looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Shadow breaks Lopez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shadow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shadow wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shadow won't allow Lopez to sweep him here. #T2#
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shadow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shadow is one step ahead there.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Shadow looking to control.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Shadow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shadow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shadow looking for subs off his back but Lopez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Lopez 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.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shadow is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Shadow is working away.
Shadow trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shadow throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Shadow. No joy for Lopez on that attempt. #CL2#
Lopez gets tackled into the cage by Shadow. Shadow maintains the clinch.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gosha Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gosha Lopez!
A victorious Gosha Lopez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IXF 45
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner misses with a double jab
and The Clown counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Banner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Clown did well to prevent Banner getting side control.
Ground and pound from Banner.
The Clown trying to control from the bottom.
The Clown keeping control of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to The Clown's temple.
Banner 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.
The Clown trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banner lands strikes from half guard.
The Clown wants to get back to his feet.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but The Clown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Clown wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Clown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner tries to break free.
Banner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Banner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Clown won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner is pulling down on The Clown's head. It's preventing any offense from The Clown, at least for the moment.
Banner keeping moving, preventing The Clown from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Banner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Clown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banner has The Clown in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Banner has his feet on The Clown's thighs here. He's pushed The Clown 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! The Clown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Banner!
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Event:
IFC 59 Murhaa vs Choo
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Porto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Porto is looking to clinch but Brawler is avoiding it.
Porto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Porto.
Porto misses with a straight left.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Porto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Porto throws a looping overhand right but Brawler ducks down to avoid it.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Porto tries to clinch up but Brawler circles away and keeps his distance.
Brawler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brawler throws a lazy right hand but Porto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porto misses with a hook.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Porto.
Brawler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Porto clinches with his opponent.
Porto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brawler up against the cage.#T1#
Brawler blocks the elbow strike.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as Brawler controls the action.
Porto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brawler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Porto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brawlers head.
Brawler lands with a right to the head.
Porto tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Porto tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Brawler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porto or not.
Brawler blocks an elbow strike.
Porto is trying to maintain a safe position but Brawler gets an underhook and turns Porto into the cage.
Porto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brawler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brawler lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brawler.
Brawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Brawler has a couple of punches blocked by Porto.
Brawler takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Brawler.
Porto prevents a body shot from Brawler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Porto on the inside.
Porto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Good body shot from Porto.
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
Porto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler lands with a right to the head.
Porto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Porto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawler avoids a wild elbow strike from Porto.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Porto works on Brawler's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawler.
Porto misses with a punch on the inside.
Brawler blocks a body shot from Porto.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as Brawler controls the action.
Porto tries to work over Brawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Brawler.
Porto lands an elbow just above Brawler 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Porto.
Brawler misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brawler fails to land.
Porto working aggressively here.
Porto lands a right hand. #T4#
Porto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porto misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porto.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawler blocks an 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!
Brawler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Brawler.
Brawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Porto trying to control the position but instead, Brawler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Porto into the cage.
Porto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Porto fails to land.
Porto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Porto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Porto misses with a straight right.
Brawler unleashes a big counter combination but Porto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brawler closes the distance but Porto moves to the side
and Porto counters with a stiff right hand.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porto.
Porto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Brawler lands a big uppercut and Porto crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Porto looks OK. Brawler waves Porto back to his feet!#ROC2#
Porto is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Porto has been cut.
Porto misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brawler.
Oh Porto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander Porto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porto tries to clinch but Brawler moves away #KD2#
and Brawler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Porto! Brawler lets Porto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CL2#
Brawler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porto, pushing him back against the cage.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Porto misses with a body punch.
Porto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Porto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Porto seems to have got his legs back now.
Brawler misses with the head strike.
Brawler blocks an elbow strike from Porto.
Alexander Porto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brawler can't find room to land a body shot as Porto controls the action.
Porto blocks an uppercut.
Porto tries to stall but Brawler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brawler blocks a body shot from Porto.
Porto lands a right hand.
Porto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brawler's defenses.
Porto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porto struggles to land a body shot inside as Brawler controls his hands.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawler.
Brawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Brawler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brawler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Porto pushes off an throws an elbow but Brawler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Porto.
Brawler blocks a body shot from Porto.
The referee is keeping an eye on Porto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler lands with a light punch inside.
Porto lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Brawler.
Brawler blocking some punches.
Brawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Brawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brawler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Porto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brawler blocks the elbow strike.
Brawler blocks an uppercut.
Porto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brawler is keeping busy.
Porto has a couple of punches blocked by Brawler.
Brawler tries to throw a body punch but Porto avoids it by throwing Brawler back against the cage.
Porto struggles to land a body shot inside as Brawler controls his hands.
Porto lands an uppercut.
Brawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brawler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brawler working aggressively here.
Brawler throws a head punch that misses.
Porto blocking some punches.
#T4#
Porto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brawler cracks Porto with a nice body shot.
Brawler avoids the elbow strike from Porto, against the cage.
Brawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Porto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porto.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto is looking to control Brawler's arms but Brawler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porto has his back to the cage.
Porto taking a breather.
Porto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawler's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brawler.
Brawler scores with a shot to the side of Porto's head.
Porto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brawler blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Porto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brawler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooklyn Brawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Porto's cut.
That's time! Porto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Porto throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brawler! But no joy.
Porto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brawler.
Brawler throws a counter combo.
Porto misses with an uppercut
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Porto wants to clinch but Brawler slips to the side
and Brawler counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brooklyn Brawler!
Brooklyn Brawler 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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