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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Parker has Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons. Parker working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons. Parker is trying to break free. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it. Parker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzsimmons tries to stall but Parker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut. Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
#T1# Parker lands with a right to the head. Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fitzsimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Parker blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker. A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head. Parker gets underhooks to prevent Fitzsimmons's takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it. Parker has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment. Parker tries to circle away but Fitzsimmons has him pinned against the cage. Fitzsimmons has Parker pressed against the cage.
#BC# Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.#T2##CL2# Parker gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch. Fitzsimmons keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Parker backing away here, and Fitzsimmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Parker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely. Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance. Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fitzsimmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker. Fitzsimmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parker checks a leg kick. Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzsimmons circles away.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Parker misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily. Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A big left from Parker misses. Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3# Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parker is able to avoid easily. Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fitzsimmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Parker looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well. The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing. Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzsimmons cracks Parker with a good jab. Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Parker misses the target. Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# 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! Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Parker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Parker tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely. Parker is looking to clinch. It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fitzsimmons misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Parker scores with a three punch combo!
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Parker with an uppercut!#CL# Parker clinches with his opponent.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Fitzsimmons has the dominant position. Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses. Fitzsimmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Fitzsimmons lands a body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Parker. Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it. Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Parker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons. Benjamin Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Parker needs to keep his hands up - Fitzsimmons had a free shot at his head there. Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab. Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parker is out of range. Parker tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range. Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease. Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Parker throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range. Fitzsimmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Parker's midsection.#CL# Parker moves into range and clinches up with Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards. #BC2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Parker. A punch combination from Parker misses. Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fitzsimmons is looking for the big counter here. Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand. Fitzsimmons motions for Parker to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2# Parker feints a jab promting Fitzsimmons to slip. Parker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fitzsimmons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Fitzsimmons scores with a nice strike. Fitzsimmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Parker is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Parker tries to clinch up. Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parker wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance. Fitzsimmons slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Parker.
#T3# Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range. Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parker momentarily.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2# Parker is rocked! Fitzsimmons weaves into range and cracks Parker right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Parker goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Fitzsimmons is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Fitzsimmons!
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Event:
SyFi 63
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1# Red goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Red misses with a few strikes there.
West avoids the head kick by Red.
West changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Red pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. West tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Red tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Red fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Red throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease. West feints the counter takedown. Red scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT# It looks like Haven West has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Red lands with a nice combination. West backs away looking to recover. Nice shot lands for Red. Red misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1# Red scores with a hook. Red throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Red throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and West counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. West is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ground and pound from West. Red knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground. Red is trying to stand up here but West is controlling him well. #ES# Red makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Red throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily. Red scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Red stalks West and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into West's face. West staggers backwards, shaken. Gary Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick by Red misses #TD2# and West counters with a single leg into guard. Red didn't expect that. #T2# West landing with the ground and pound. West is pushing down on Red's leg trying to pass to half guard. Red is fighting to maintain full guard but West has managed to sneak the leg through. West prevents Red from standing back up.
West lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. West is just content to waste time from the top position. Red takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3# West pushing down on Red's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. West looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Red with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# West is working for a submission of some sort.
West is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. West slips a nice elbow through Red's hands, connecting with Red's forehead. West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. West trying to control from Red's half guard. Red has other ideas though and has regained full guard. West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# Red wants to get back to his feet but West is in a dominant position and won't allow it. West cracks Red with a solid left hand. West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. West wants to control from the top but Red keeps moving. West advances to half guard. West performing his best blanket impression for a moment. West seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. West working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Red dominated that round. The cut man is working on Haven West's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Red throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely. A head kick by Red misses #TD2# and West decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Red's guard. Red has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2# West drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Red dives on top into guard.#REVR# West seems keen to control Red's posture. Red wanted to stand there but West had control of the position. #SU# Red stands and steps away. West gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Red throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease. West changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. West blocks a head kick by Red.
West feints the counter takedown. Red is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around? Red lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1# West on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Red is predictable there #TD2# and West counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. West lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. My spies in Arvins Bootcamp inform me that West has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! West working the head and body with strikes. West is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Red is trying to stand up here but West is controlling him well. West trying to control the action but Red is working from the bottom. West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. West lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB2# West is trying to work for a kimura but Red is defending well.
#SUB2# West is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Red sees it coming and defends easily. Red is trying to stand back up but West is controlling him
Red on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Red does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Red pushes West off looking to stand but West dives back in and keeps control.
Red pushes West off but West dives into side control.
Red is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB2# West is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Red is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES# Red sneaks out the side door and pushes West away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. West avoids the head kick by Red.
West is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Red works over West's head and body with a nice combination. Red lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand. West moves forwards but Red connects with a nice, crisp jab. Red throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Red tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault. West feints the counter takedown.#T4# Red falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and West counters with a takedown into side control. Red tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. West trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Red doesn't escape. Red wants to get back to his feet. West scores with punches to the body. West throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Red!
Will West go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gary Red will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Haven West's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Red will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
West is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Red misses with a series of wild punches.
West gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Red misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Red.
And West tries to counter it with a takedown but Red pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1# Red misses with a head kick.
West with the counter takedown but Red avoids it easily. A left lands for Red. Red looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. West feints the counter takedown. West ducks under a wild hook from Red. Red connects with the punch. Red throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West with the counter takedown but Red avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Red misses with a double jab.
Red scores with a jab to the head.
Red punishes West's body with a nice straight punch. Gary Red is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. West blocks a head kick by Red.
West with the counter takedown but Red avoids it easily.#T2# West walks into a jab. Gary Red is winning the standup battle so far. Red shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. And West tries to counter it with a takedown but Red pushes his down on his head and steps out. West takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Red throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and West counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by West. West working some strikes from top position. West not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. West connects with a couple of short punches. West postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3# West with a nice head shot there. West prevents Red from getting back to his feet. West is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Red is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst West is controlling him. West working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Red's head. West wants to control from the top but Red keeps moving. West won't allow Red to get back to his feet. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. West cracks Red with a solid left hand. West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. West chips away with some ground and pound. West stops Red from standing up. West working some strikes from top position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go! West scoring with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go! West is standing up over Red. Red looks to escape but West dives into side control.
West tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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 Gary Red. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Red, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Red! After the big win, Gary Red made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Phantom Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. The defeated Haven West had this to say: 'sfsh the wezzydog will be back notorious and mighty auuuraaahhhh'.
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Event:
Bad Boys at the Beach
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Crocodile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hunt wants to clinch. As Hunt looks to move away, Crocodile throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way. Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crocodile's hands. Hunt lands a two punch combo.
Hunt throws a right hand that Crocodile ducks under and follows up with a left that Crocodile also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crocodile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Crocodile is looking for a counter combo. A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Crocodile does a little dance to reset his feet. Crocodile throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Crocodile slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Crocodile went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Crocodile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crocodile drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.#T1# Hunt misses with a double jab.
Crocodile throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Crocodile feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crocodile is landing a low percentage of strikes. Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Crocodile feinted with a counter takedown. Jason Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Crocodile ducks down to avoid it. Crocodile slips a jab from Hunt. Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crocodile counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt. Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Crocodile counters with a crisp right that sends Hunt to the canvas! Crocodile follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue Blue Crocodile!
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Event:
Bad Boys at the Beach
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Keates. Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keates throws out the jab. A quick step to the side and Steele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Keates slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Keates has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steele is landing a low percentage of strikes. Keates gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Keates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2# It looks like Roger Steele has been cut. Steele thows a left - swing and a miss! Keates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keates throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand. Keates throws a big shot that misses. Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keates misses with a double jab.
Connah Keates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keates looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range. Steele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Keates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keates wants to clinch but Steele slips to the side and Steele counters with a straight right hand. Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Keates is just out of range. Keates tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range. Keates misses with a hook. Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keates throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Steele takes a swing at Keates's ribcage but misses. #T2# The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Steele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keates looks to land a combination but Steele avoids it well. Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keates moves away. Steele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keates throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease. Keates missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A counter left hand to the body from Steele misses its target. Keates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Steele stuns Keates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Steele walks into a straight right hand from Keates.#T3# Keates throws a body shot but no joy. Steele throwing a counter right hand but Keates manages to avoid it. Steele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keates tries to clinch up. The fighters circling - Keates throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A looping hook to the body misses from Keates. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet. Keates digs a good hook to Steele's body.
Keates scores with a nice strike. Keates doesn't manage to clinch there - Steele circles away.
#CL2# Keates moves into the clinch. Keates misses with a short punch on the inside. Keates has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
#T4# Keates working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keates looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele. As Steele backs off Keates throws a huge counter combo but Steele manages to avoid it all. Steele throws a sloppy body shot
and Keates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Steele takes one on the button. Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keates.
Keates digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs. Keates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Keates moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connah Keates dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roger Steele's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##KD2# Keates lands a left and a right that send Steele crashing to the mat, dazed. Keates thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Steele is rocked! Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keates was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele. Oh Steele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Keates slips under a jab from Steele. Steele seems to have got his legs back now. Good exchange - Keates coming out on top. Keates throws a hook but Steele blocks it. Keates misses with a two punch combination.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keates. Steele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keates scores with a punch to the head. Keates moves to clinch but Steele breaks away and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Keates. #T1# A shot to the body from Keates misses enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab. Keates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Steele counter with a right hand. Keates moves out of range as Steele strikes. Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Keates's shoulder, as Keates tries to avoid the shot. Keates misses with a few strikes there.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Keates. Keates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Keates has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Steele breaks the clinch.
Keates lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Steele goes down and covers up as Keates starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connah Keates! Connah Keates decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Bust up by the Beach
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1# Spong slips a jab from Lorenzon. Lorenzon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong. Geanluca Lorenzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lorenzon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lorenzon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight. Spong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lorenzon throws a body shot but no joy. Spong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lorenzon but Lorenzon pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spong slips under a jab from Lorenzon. Spong ducks under a wild hook from Lorenzon. Lorenzon lands a right hook to the body.
#T1# Lorenzon misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Spong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spong. #ES# Lorenzon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Spong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Lorenzon lands a shot to the body. Spong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lorenzon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyronne Spong. Spong has a takedown stuffed.#CL# Lorenzon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lorenzon is defending well against a takedown attempt. Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong can't get the takedown.
#T2# Spong trying to control the position but instead, Lorenzon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the cage. Lorenzon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spong wants a takedown.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Lorenzon improves position. #BC# Lorenzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Spong avoids the body shot from Lorenzon.
Spong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lorenzon defends well and Spong ends up having to push Lorenzon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Spong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lorenzon digs a good hook to Spong's body.
Spong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lorenzon scores with a jab. Spong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3# Lorenzon throws out a powerful jab. Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A big right from Lorenzon misses. Spong tries for a takedown but Lorenzon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lorenzon throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Spong counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES# Lorenzon has one foot on Spong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Lorenzon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lorenzon misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice jab there from Lorenzon. #T4# Lorenzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away. Lorenzon lands a head shot. Spong doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Lorenzon counters by clinching up. Lorenzon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Good body shot from Lorenzon.
#BC# Lorenzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lorenzon scores with a nice right hand.
#CL# Lorenzon has closed the distance and engaged Spong in a clinch.
Spong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lorenzon just stands there and leans against the cage. Lorenzon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Spong blocks a jab. Spong looks for a takedown but Lorenzon sprawls well. Lorenzon takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses. Lorenzon lands the left hand. Spong takes one on the button. Lorenzon throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spong shoots in and drives through. Lorenzon sprawls well. Lorenzon lands a really nice looking cross but Spong seems unphased.
Lorenzon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Spong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lorenzon defends it well.#T1##TD2# Lorenzon gets caught flat footed, as Spong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# Lorenzon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL# Lorenzon rushes Spong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Spong blocks a body shot from Lorenzon. Lorenzon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Lorenzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tyronne Spong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lorenzon scores with a shot to the body.
Lorenzon digs a good body shot into Spong's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice cross by Lorenzon.#TD2# Spong drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Lorenzon pushes Spong off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2# Lorenzon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL# Lorenzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spong, pushing him back against the cage. Spong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lorenzon prevents it.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyronne Spong. Lorenzon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lorenzon lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Lorenzon. Lorenzon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lorenzon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike. #T3# Lorenzon lands with a right to the head. Lorenzon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow. Lorenzon tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Lorenzon back against the cage. #BC# Lorenzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Spong fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lorenzon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lorenzon looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range. A jab from Lorenzon finds it's way through Spong's defenses. Spong fails with a takedown attempt. #T4# Jab from Lorenzon. Geanluca Lorenzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Spong with a poor takedown and Lorenzon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lorenzon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The fighters circle momentarily. Lorenzon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lorenzon sizes up Spong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lorenzon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC# Spong is rocked! Spong walks into a stiff left hand from Lorenzon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Lorenzon takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses. Spong darts in looking for a takedown but Lorenzon gets double underhooks and turns Spong into the cage. Spong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lorenzon but Lorenzon pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lorenzon misses with a hook. Lorenzon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lorenzon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lorenzon scores with a decent looking hook. A shot to the liver by Lorenzon. Beautiful body shot. Lorenzon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.#T1# Spong takes one to the side of the head.
Spong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lorenzon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Lorenzon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around? The crowd cheers as Lorenzon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spong doesn't seem phased though. Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lorenzon. Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Spong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyronne Spong. Lorenzon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spong on the side of the head. Lorenzon looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range. Spong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lorenzon throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.#T2# Lorenzon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Lorenzon just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lorenzon. Spong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lorenzon punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch. Spong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lorenzon as he jumps to the side. Lorenzon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lorenzon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lorenzon.
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Spong takes one to the side of the head.
Spong fails with a takedown attempt. #T4# A left lands for Lorenzon. Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzon.
Geanluca Lorenzon is winning the standup battle so far. Lorenzon misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming. Spong goes for a double leg but Lorenzon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lorenzon continues to drive forward. Lorenzon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lorenzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lorenzon misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming. Spong wants to counter with a clinch but Lorenzon pushes him away. Tyronne Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Geanluca Lorenzon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lorenzon scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Geanluca Lorenzon showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lorenzon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geanluca Lorenzon! Tyronne Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back ,just didnt get the trainning right thats were i lost it
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Event:
CEFC 291
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1# Viceroy misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Peavris counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Well, if Peavris 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.
#SUB2# Viceroy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peavris pulls his head out easily. Viceroy is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Viceroy won't allow Peavris to pass to mount. Viceroy is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Peavris is keen to just control but Viceroy is a slippery customer. Nice strikes from Peavris there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peavris sitting and controlling from the half guard. Viceroy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Viceroy actively working from the bottom here.#T1# Peavris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2# Viceroy looking for submissions off his back. Peavris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viceroy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Viceroy gets full guard.#SUB2# Peavris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Viceroy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peavris defends it easily.#SUB2# Viceroy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peavris is in close to Viceroy's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Viceroy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peavris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Viceroy looks winded! Peavris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2# Peavris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viceroy's guard. Ground and pound from Peavris. Peavris working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Viceroy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Peavris is tapping! Great win for Viceroy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lord Viceroy! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lord Viceroy made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
DARE 48: MUNDI VS. JABNEEL
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1# Vargas closes the distance looking to clinch and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand! Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot. #CL# Vargas closes the distance and clinches. Vargas gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Vargas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now. Vargas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Frank Smith has been cut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas. Vargas keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Vargas trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith blocks an elbow strike from Vargas.
#TD2# Smith gets control of Vargas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Vargas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1# Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. Smith wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it. Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. Vargas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Vargas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Vargas stopping the sweep attempt from Smith. Smith pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage. Vargas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses. Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. Vargas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vargas postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. Vargas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Vargas tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3# Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side. A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses. Smith tries to clinch but Vargas is having none of it. Vargas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vargas duly obliges. Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
A combination from Vargas does no damage. Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here. Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Vargas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Vargas fails with the takedown and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Vargas tries to clinch up. Vargas tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith circles away from the clinch attempt and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A big right from Vargas misses. A jab from Vargas misses. Vargas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Vargas ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vargas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Frank Smith's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Smith circles away from the clinch attempt and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2# Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vargas was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Vargas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Vargas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vargas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vargas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Vargas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith lands with an overhand left.#T1# Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy. A nice combination there by Vargas.
Vargas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vargas moves out of range of the strikes. Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smith lands a nice hook to Vargas's body. Vargas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Vargas closes the distance and lands a one-two. Vargas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Vargas wants to clinch and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vargas throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vargas but Vargas pushes him off and we're back to square one. Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Vargas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Vargas persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vargas dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Vargas's head and hops out. A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
#TD# Vargas drives through with a takedown into guard. Smith seems keen to control Vargas's posture. Vargas won't allow Smith to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Smith has his foot on Vargas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vargas works his way back into a safe position though.#T3# Vargas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vargas works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard. Smith is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up. #SUB2# Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vargas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Johny Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Vargas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Smith is looking for a triangle but Vargas pushes his legs off easily.
Vargas controlling from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Smith is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vargas has his hands clasped together but Smith extends and breaks Vargas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Smith! Frank Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Bulldogs at the Beach
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1# Spong has his takedown stuffed#TD# and Armani counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB# Armani is trying to work for a kimura but Spong is defending well.
Spong wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Armani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spong defends it well. Armani wants to free his trapped foot but Spong is holding on for dear life with his legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Armani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Armani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1# Armani content just to control the position here. #SUB# Armani swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Spong is now in Armani's guard. A big mistake from Armani there, giving up the dominant position! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spong wants to control from the top but Armani keeps moving. Armani keeping full guard, as Spong tries to pass. Armani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Armani working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spong has passed into half guard!
Armani tries to get to full guard but Spong has control of the leg. Armani is working hard here to advance position. My spies in ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform me that Spong has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2# Spong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Armani controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Armani is trying to control but can't.
Armani tries to get to full guard but Spong has control of the leg. Spong trying to control from half guard but Armani is working away. Armani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armani. Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Armani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2# Spong drops back looking for a leg! Armani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armani manages to kick Spong off! Spong jumps back into Armani's guard. Spong wants to control from the top but Armani keeps moving. Armani controlling Spong's posture. Spong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armani's guard. Spong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armani's head. #SUB2# Spong is working for a kimura but Armani is defending it quite comfortably.
Spong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #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.#SUB2# Spong is trying to work for a kimura but Armani is defending well.
Armani is looking to improve his position.
Armani keeping control of the position. Spong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armani keeps working. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Spong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Armani is looking for a sweep. Spong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyronne Spong will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Spong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armani on his heels. He'll look to pass Armani's guard now, I'm sure. Armani controls Spong momentarily but Spong frees himself. Armani keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully. Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Armani is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Spong tries to free his leg and advance position but Armani is retaining full guard. Armani looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Armani isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spong stacks Armani on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spong! Spong working away. Armani is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1# Armani tries to bench press Spong off him but Spong keeps the position. Armani can't do much from the bottom here. Armani is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Armani is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2# Spong is trying to get an arm triangle but Armani is defending well. Armani manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Spong wants to improve his position but Armani is controlling well.
Armani is pressing down on Spong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spong is holding on for now. #SUB# Armani is trying to work for a kimura but Spong is defending well.
#T2# Armani works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB# Armani goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spong is on top in guard.
Armani keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully. #SUB# Armani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spong is aware though and is defending well. Spong trying to control but Armani is working from the bottom. #T3# Armani is trying to control the position but Spong postures up. Armani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Spong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Armani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Armani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spong's guard. #REVR# Spong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Armani wants to pass the guard but Spong is keeping the position.#T4##SUB# Armani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spong! #REVB# Spong working away. Spong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Armani is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Spong working away. Armani is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spong off and has taken his back! Spong is trying to break free.
#SUB# Armani is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spong defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Tyronne Spong has got the better of the ground game so far. Armani gets his hands free as Spong looks to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Spong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyronne Spong will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3##TD# Armani is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spong's half guard.#SUB# Armani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Spong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armani pulls his head out easily. Spong won't allow Armani to pass to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Armani thows a huge punch but Spong dodges it nicely.
Armani is just content to waste time from the top position. Spong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Spong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armani's guard. #REVB##T1# Spong pushes down on Armani's leg and manages to get into half guard. Armani wants to control but Spong is keeping busy.
Spong is trying to control. Armani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Spong prevents Armani from improving his position. Spong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2# Spong looking to secure an arm triangle but Armani defends it well. Armani holds on to Spong around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T2# Spong looking to control but Armani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Armani sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Armani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spong's back! Armani somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Spong is in bad spot here.
Armani struggling to land strikes to the head as Spong covers up. Spong just trying to survive but Armani is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3##SUB# Armani has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Spong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Armani wants to free his trapped foot but Spong is holding on for dear life with his legs. Spong trying to control but Armani postures up.
Armani trying to control from half guard but Spong is working away. Spong is trying to get back to full guard. Spong manages to get to full guard.
#T4# Armani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spong works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Armani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spong swivels though and keeps the full guard. Spong working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Armani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armani, into his guard. #REVB# Armani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Giorgio Armani did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4##TD# Armani closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spong quickly recovers to half guard. Armani throwing shots but Spong is blocking nicely. #SUB# Armani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Armani. Spong is not content to let Armani control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spong trying to control but Armani postures up.
#SUB# Armani is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Spong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Armani! Giorgio Armani retains his lightweight title! Giorgio Armani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Tyronne Spong had this to say: 'ill be back ,just didnt get the trainning right thats were i lost it
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Event:
Bulldogs at the Beach
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1# Rasputin misses the shot to the body. Rasputin takes one on the button. Rasputin dodges the punch combination from Keates.
Rasputin 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. A looping hook to the body misses from Rasputin. Keates does a little dance to reset his feet. Keates takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rasputin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT# It looks like Connah Keates has been cut. Keates has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rasputin finds it's way round the side to connect with Keates's head. #KD# Rasputin cracks Keates with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Keates looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rasputin finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Rasputin pushes Keates up against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keates. Keates blocks a body shot from Rasputin. Rasputin lands a shoulder strike. Keates tries to circle away but Rasputin has him pinned against the cage. Rasputin tries a body shot but Keates blocks it.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Keates fails to land. A frustrated look appears on Keates's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1# Rasputin works on Keates's body with a couple of short punches. Keates can't break the clinch.
Keates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin working aggressively here.
Rasputin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keates looks winded! Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Keates misses with a short punch on the inside. Good body shot from Rasputin.
Nice body punch from Rasputin - that landed with a thud.
Rasputin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rasputin lands with a short shot to the head. Keates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short uppercut from Rasputin. Rasputin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keates backwards. Rasputin working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keates backwards. A right hand to the body from Rasputin.
Rasputin pushes Keates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin. A short right from Rasputin on the inside. Rasputin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keatess head. Rasputin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
#T2# Rasputin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Rasputin lands with a short shot to the head. Rasputin scores with a shot to the side of Keates's head. #KD# Rasputin drops Keates onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Keates is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Keates is rocked! Rasputin lands an uppercut. Keates is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasputin finish him? Rasputin lands a hook to the side of the head. Rasputin gets through Keates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rasputin lands a body punch in the clinch. Keates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rasputin pushes Keates against the cage. Rasputin is working some dirty boxing. Rasputin pushes off with a quick right hook! Keates goes down! Keates tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rasputin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timofei Rasputin! Timofei Rasputin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. The defeated Connah Keates had this to say: 'great fight to the victor i just didnt come prepared today .. ill be back ... would like to tahnk the boyz at beach also for the oppertunity'.
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Event:
Bulldogs at the Beach
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1# Hunt misses the jab. Golov now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Golov throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Golov pushes him off. Golov throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily. Golov misses with a looping left. It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Golov. Golov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.#CUT# It looks like Gendry Golov has been cut. Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Golov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt is looking to clinch. Hunt swings for the body but Golov moves out of range.
Golov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab. Golov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golov. Golov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Golov needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there. Hunt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Golov misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Golov keeps control of Hunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nice body punch from Golov. Golov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Golov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Golov. Golov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. Golov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Golov.
Golov misses with some punches.
Golov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golov. Golov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golov misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunt blocking some punches.
Golov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Golov lands a body punch in the clinch. Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Golov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Golov throws a head punch that misses. Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt tries to circle away but Golov has him pinned against the cage. Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Golov.
Golov lands an uppercut. Golov effectively controlling the action here. Golov lands with a short shot to the head. Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Golov won't allow it.
Hunt is trying to break free. Hunt blocks a body shot from Golov. #BC2# Golov breaks the clinch.
Golov ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.#T3# Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Golov counters with a left to the body. Golov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Golov misses with a hook. Hunt misses with a straight right. Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Golov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golov moves away. Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Golov throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Golov only half commits. #CL2# Golov has managed to clinch.
Golov just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather. Golov lands a shoulder strike. #T4# Golov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golov stalling the fight.
Golov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Golov lands a body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golov. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golov tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right hand to the side of the head by Golov. Golov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. Golov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. Hunt avoiding damage as Golov throws knees to the body.
Golov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Golov lands with a right to the head. Golov pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Golov as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt is breathing heavily. Golov working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gendry Golov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gendry Golov's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Hunt misses with a looping left.#CL2# Golov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Golov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch. Golov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Golov. Hunt tries to circle away but Golov has him pinned against the cage. Golov controlling the action here for a moment.
Golov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Golov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Golov tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Golov back against the cage. Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Golov has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golov. Golov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# A short right from Golov on the inside. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Golov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Golov taking a breather. Golov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow. Golov lands a shot to the body. Golov digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected. Golov has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Golov gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Golov fails to land. Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Golov lands a nice uppercut. Golov misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Golov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Golov lands with a right to the head. Golov scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2# Hunt is rocked!#T2# A short uppercut from Golov. Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A head punch on the inside from Golov fails to land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt. Golov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Golov misses with a punch on the inside.
Golov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golov misses with some punches.
Golov misses with the head strike.
Golov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Golov misses with some punches.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now. Golov cracks Hunt with a nice body shot. Stalling in the clinch from Golov.
A short left from Golov. Golov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Golov cracks Hunt with a nice body shot. Golov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Golov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hunt! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Golov is unloading with more strikes now! Hunt drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gendry Golov! Gendry Golov retains his super heavyweight title! A victorious Gendry Golov 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:
KOFC 106 - Andreev vs Aoki 2
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1# Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dekkers throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
#TD# James shoots in and bounces Dekkers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dekkers's guard. #SUB# James is working for a kimura but Dekkers is defending it quite comfortably.
Dekkers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# James is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dekkers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elmore James! After winning the bout, Elmore James 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:
Berzerkers on the Beach
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spong is defended easily by Bull. Bull feints the counter takedown.#TD2# Bull scores with a takedown into Spong's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spong is looking to stand up but Bull isn't so interested in that idea. Bull lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB# Spong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Spong is tightening it up a little... Bull has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bull reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bull taps out! Nice BJJ there by Spong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyronne Spong! As Tyronne Spong got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: im taking over this island one fighter at a time'.
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Event:
CEFC 288
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##KD# Oh, that's a big right hand from Peavris and Bear goes tumbling to the canvas! Peavris follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT# It looks like Jer Bear has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bear is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peavris scores with a couple of nice shots. Peavris controlling the pace. Peavris drops an elbow to the side of Bear'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! Bear trying to hold on to Peavris's head to control him but Peavris postures up.
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. Peavris connects with a nice short shot to Bear's temple. #SUB2# Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Peavris is looking to advance position but Bear won't allow it. Bear gets back to full guard.
#T1# Bear has his hands on Peavris's head, controlling the position. #SUB2# Bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peavris defends it easily. Bear controls Peavris momentarily but Peavris frees himself. Bear wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Bear looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Peavris has picked Bear up and slammed him! Bear can't keep hold of the triangle and Peavris manages to pass to side control!#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Peavris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bear down.
Peavris wants to control but Bear is keeping him busy. Bear sneaks back into half guard. Peavris is looking to stall here but Bear recovers full guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Peavris works over Bear with some ground and pound from guard. Bear looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear, not yet. Peavris cracks Bear with a solid left hand.#T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard.
#REVB# Bear is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bear accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but Peavris is retaining full guard. Bear postures up and lands a big shot to Peavris's brow. Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peavris's head. Peavris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bear manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Peavris trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Peavris wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving. #T4##SUB2# Bear looking for a triangle here. Peavris is fighting it but it looks tight! Bear pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Peavris is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jer Bear! During a confident post fight interview, Jer Bear thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WeInSyd 11
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1# Ragnaar lands a really nice looking cross but West seems unphased.
Ragnaar works the jab nicely. Ragnaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head. West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ragnaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ragnaar lands a lovely overhand right. Ragnaar feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down. Ragnaar lands a really nice looking cross but West seems unphased.
Ragnaar connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnaar, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnaar, right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Ragnaar. Ragnaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. West on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1# Ragnaar connects with a solid leg kick. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it. Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
West has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ragnaar after a bit of a struggle. Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it. Ragnaar is pushing West up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2# West has picked Ragnaar up - he's going for a ride! West dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Ragnaar is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# West thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ragnaar tries to roll over but West keeps him under control. West not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ragnaar keeps control of the position for the meantime. West prevents Ragnaar from improving his position. Ragnaar is looking to escape.#SUB2# West is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
My spies in Arvins Bootcamp inform me that West has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Ragnaar is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# West is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ragnaar reverses the position - he's now on top in West's guard. Ragnaar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2# West escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ragnaar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. West bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ragnaar's guard. #REVB# Ragnaar controlling the position. West trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. West lands a couple of digs. Ragnaar wants to stand up but West is controlling him. West wants to control from the top but Ragnaar keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnaar is on top in guard.
#REVR# Ragnaar postures up.
Ragnaar controlling from the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar 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# West on the wrong end of a nice jab. West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ragnaar. Ragnaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL# Ragnaar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now. Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around? Ragnaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ragnaar crunches a lovely knee into West's ribcage.#T1# West is trying to drag Ragnaar to the mat but Ragnaar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
West avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ragnaar scores with a nice short uppercut. Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
West takes a knee to the side of the body. Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it. Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
West is breathing heavily. Ragnaar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnaar scores with a shot to the side of West's head. #T2# Ragnaar working West over with knees to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnaar lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those. Ragnaar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ragnaar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT# It looks like Haven West has been cut. Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ragnaar lands a nice knee to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnaar obliges. Ragnaar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3# Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
West takes a knee to the side of the body. West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. West lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ragnaar lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those. Ragnaar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those. Ragnaar lands a nice uppercut. Ragnaar working West over with knees to the body. Ragnaar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning West up against the cage.#T4# Ragnaar gets underhooks to prevent West's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar working West over with knees to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Haven West's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Ragnaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnaar. That's going to slow West down. Ragnaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. West takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ragnaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. West takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL# West tries to keep at a distance but Ragnaar has taken the fight into the clinch. Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
West has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ragnaar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ragnaar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnaar obliges. West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. West tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ragnaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those. Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnaar obliges. A shot in the inside from Ragnaar. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnaar obliges. Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
#T2# Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnaar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has West in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. West lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ragnaar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
Nils Ragnaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haven West. Ragnaar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnaar working West over with knees to the body. Ragnaar lands with a right to the head. Ragnaar crunches a lovely knee into West's ribcage. West takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3# Ragnaar working West over with knees to the body. Ragnaar crunches a lovely knee into West's ribcage. Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head. West avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
West takes a knee to the side of the body. Ragnaar slows down the pace here.
Ragnaar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4# Ragnaar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ragnaar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. West takes a knee to the side of the body. Ragnaar lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those. Ragnaar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards. Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar working West over with knees to the body. Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West takes a knee to the side of the body. Haven West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. West drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnaar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight! Nils Ragnaar showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ragnaar, 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 Mangel scores the fight 30:25 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Ragnaar! Haven West was interviewed post fight and said 'sfsh the wezzydog will be back notorious and mighty auuuraaahhhh'.
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Event:
RS 177
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1# Infamous fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A chopping leg kick lands by Delsarte. Infamous with a poor takedown #TD# and Delsarte counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2# Infamous throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Delsarte escapes and throws Infamous's legs to the side, diving into side control! Infamous pushes Delsarte away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Delsarte gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Infamous tries to bench press Delsarte off him but Delsarte keeps the position. #SU# Delsarte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Infamous does a little dance to reset his feet. Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Infamous looks winded! Delsarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Infamous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Delsarte moves into range and clinches up with Infamous. 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! Delsarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delsarte is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gauthier Delsarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Infamous.#T1# A nice left hand lands by Delsarte.
Delsarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte cracks Infamous with a nice body shot. Delsarte working some nice short punches in the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Delsarte.
Delsarte lands with a left to the head. Delsarte works on Infamous's body with a couple of short punches. Delsarte scores with a shot to the side of Infamous's head. #ROC# Infamous is rocked! Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut. Infamous is still on wobbly legs! Can Delsarte finish him? Delsarte has Infamous pressed against the cage. Infamous drops his hands and Delsarte takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Infamous tumbling to the canvas! Delsarte rains down with more punches but Infamous was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Delsarte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte! Gauthier Delsarte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Bludgers by the Beach
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1# Keates throws a series of punches but Beaudry moves out of range. Beaudry with the counter takedown but Keates avoids it easily. Keates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Keates misses with a wild body shot. Beaudry feints the counter takedown. A combination from Keates does no damage. Keates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice shot by Keates.#CUT# It looks like Patrice Beaudry has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Keates throws a looping overhand right but Beaudry ducks down to avoid it. Beaudry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keates defends it well.#TD2# Beaudry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1# Beaudry is looking to take a break and control but Keates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Keates wants to control but Beaudry postures up. Beaudry works to advance to full mount. Keates defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Beaudry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Keates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beaudry on the ground. Keates is controlling an arm, preventing Beaudry from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Beaudry trying to control but Keates is having none of it. #T2# Keates tries to lock up and control but Beaudry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Keates has given up his back. Will we see Beaudry going for some submissions?
#SUB2# Beaudry working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Keates is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Beaudry has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Keates taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrice Beaudry! A pretty intense looking Patrice Beaudry took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. In defeat, Connah Keates stepped up to the mic, saying 'great fight to the victor i just didnt come prepared today .. ill be back ... would like to tahnk the boyz at beach also for the oppertunity'.
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Event:
Bravery on the Beach
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Spong gets the takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Lenk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lenk tries to bench press Spong off him but Spong keeps the position. #SUB# Spong is working to tighten his grip on Lenk's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lenk has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Spong is really squeezing tight and eventually Lenk passes out! Spong breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyronne Spong! In his post fight interview, Tyronne Spong gave a big smile as he said 'im taking over this island one fighter at a time'.
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Event:
Betrayal by the Beach
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1# Nice jab there from Hunt. Hunt wants to clinch#TD2# and Crocodile counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Still in half guard, Crocodile seems content to control. Hunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Crocodile controlling the action here. Hunt trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crocodile seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Crocodile prevents Hunt from improving his position. Crocodile works his way into full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Crocodile postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunt looks a forlorn figure.
Crocodile postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunt looks a forlorn figure.
Crocodile working the ground and pound effectively.
Crocodile lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Crocodile isn't that keen on the idea. Crocodile cracks Hunt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hunt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2# Hunt is rocked!#T2# Crocodile lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Hunt! Crocodile sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Hunt and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blue Blue Crocodile!
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Event:
CEFC 285
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Morley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Peavris on his heels. He'll look to pass Peavris's guard now, I'm sure. Peavris 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# Peavris tries to pass to full mount but Morley defends it. Morley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peavris. Morley gets back to full guard.
Peavris is working Morley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Peavris tries to free his leg and advance position but Morley is retaining full guard. Morley 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. Peavris cracks Morley with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morley has control of Peavris's left arm, preventing Peavris from doing any damage. Morley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Peavris dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Morley is not content to let Peavris control the position. #T1# Peavris cracks Morley with a big right hand but Morley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Peavris lands a nice forearm strike. Morley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Morley tries to kick Peavris off but Peavris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Peavris trying to control from Morley's half guard. Morley has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Peavris preventing the sweep. Morley 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. Morley looking to control.
Peavris looking to sit in guard and control but Morley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Morley landing with the ground and pound. #T2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Peavris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morley's guard. #REVB# Morley keeping full guard, as Peavris tries to pass. Peavris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Peavris landing some decent shots from guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peavris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Morley wants to stand and escape but Peavris is having none of it. Morley is trying to control the position but Peavris postures up. Peavris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Peavris wants to control from the top but Morley keeps moving. Peavris with a nice head shot there.#T3# Morley keeping moving, preventing Peavris from controlling successfully. Morley tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES# Morley has his feet on Peavris's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD# Morley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2# Peavris actively working from the bottom here. Peavris manages to get to full guard.
Peavris is looking to stand up but Morley isn't so interested in that idea. Morley with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# Peavris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morley is one step ahead there. Peavris is looking to stand up but Morley isn't so interested in that idea. Morley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Our spies down at at La Gym Delgrand inform us that Peavris has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Morley postures up.
#SUB2# Peavris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peavris tries to land a sweep but no joy. Morley is in close to Peavris's body, working some short punches and elbows. Morley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Peavris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Adam Morley will probably get the nod. 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# Peavris looks to score with a jab to the body but Morley is just out of range. Peavris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morley shoots in for a takedown but Peavris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Peavris cracks Morley with an open hand slap. Peavris lands a front kick. Morley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD# Morley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Peavris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morley's back!#SUB2# Peavris has his arm under Morley's chin here. Game over son! Peavris squeezes tightly and Morley is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eugene Peavris! Our winner, Eugene Peavris, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Bodies on the Beach
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1# Hagen tries to clinch there but Keates circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keates! But no joy. Keates ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keates scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hagen in his tracks. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keates. Keates throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Hagen crashing down! Hagen tries to stagger back to his feet but Keates just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Hagen asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connah Keates! After the fight, Connah Keates was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DARE 40
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Djapic, right into the meat.
Smith looks for a takedown but Djapic sprawls well. Djapic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Djapic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Djapic misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. Djapic throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving. A jab from Smith does it's job there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Smith throws a leg kick but Djapic checks it. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Djapic. Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Djapic.#T1# Djapic looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Djapic is wise to it. Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Djapic. Djapic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Djapic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Djapic misses. Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Djapic. Djapic throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Djapic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily. Nice defenses there by Smith. Djapic scores with a nice body kick.
Milorad Djapic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick. Djapic throws a leg kick and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand! Djapic scores with a punch to the head. Djapic scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Djapic's sensitive parts. Djapic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Djapic lands an overhand right. Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Djapic. Djapic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick. Smith throws a counter combo.#T3# Djapic is looking to land body kicks. Djapic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith. Djapic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Smith throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Djapic.
Smith misses with a looping left. Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Djapic eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Smith fails with the takedown. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Djapic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Djapic throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4# Djapic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Djapic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Djapic misses with a hook to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Djapic thows a leg kick but Smith checks it and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Djapic backing up. Djapic nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes. Djapic ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Djapic. Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Milorad Djapic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good shot there by Smith. Nice uppercut lands for Djapic. That snapped Smith's head back.
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 Milorad Djapic will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Djapic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djapic lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand. Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Djapic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith. Djapic stuffs the takedown. Djapic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Djapic was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Milorad Djapic is winning the standup battle so far. A combination from Djapic does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Djapic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Djapic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A leg kick checked by Smith.#T1# Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab. Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Djapic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Djapic with a jab. Smith misses with an uppercut. Djapic saw that one coming. An inside leg kick lands from Djapic. A swing and a miss from Djapic. Djapic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Djapic checks a leg kick. Djapic tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.#T2# Djapic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Djapic scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Djapic throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. Djapic lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Djapic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Djapic tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it. Djapic throws an off balance right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand. Smith works over Djapic's head and body with a nice combination. Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Djapic throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Djapic. Djapic throws a leg kick but Smith checks it. Djapic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.#T3# Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Djapic misses. Djapic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Djapic lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head. Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Djapic.
Djapic swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Djapic misses with a right hand and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Djapic backing up. Djapic nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2# Djapic is rocked! Djapic takes one to the chin there. Oh Djapic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving. Djapic leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4# Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Djapic just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Djapic throws a sloppy head kick and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Smith blocks a head kick by Djapic.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Djapic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Djapic throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Djapic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith checks a low kick from Djapic. Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A left lands for Djapic. Djapic seems to have got his legs back now. A big right from Djapic misses. Djapic throws a big shot that misses. Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milorad Djapic dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Djapic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Djapic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith sizes up Djapic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Djapic tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it. Djapic throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. A kick lands to the mid section there for Djapic. Djapic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice takedown defense from Djapic. No joy for Smith on that attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Djapic misses with a hook
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Smith throws the left hand but Djapic avoids the punch easily. Djapic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
#T1# An inside leg kick from Djapic misses. Djapic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith. Djapic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Djapic stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Djapic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Djapic has got the better of the exchanges. Djapic swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Djapic circles away.
Djapic slips a jab from Smith. Djapic misses with a shot to the body and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Djapic misses the shot to the body. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Djapic is just out of range. Djapic half committed to a counter leg kick. Djapic just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Djapic tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Djapic swats him away and circles back towards the center. Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith blocks a leg kick. Djapic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Djapic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Djapic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Djapic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3# Djapic leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Djapic walks into a straight right hand from Smith. Smith takes a swing at Djapic's ribcage but misses. Djapic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it. Djapic lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Djapic moved out of range nicely. Djapic wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs. Djapic misses with a straight right. Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Djapic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Smith misses with a takedown attempt and Djapic counters with a two punch combo. Milorad Djapic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith.#T4# Smith misses the jab. Djapic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Djapic. Djapic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? This has been an exciting period of action! Djapic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Djapic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Djapic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Djapic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Djapic throws a low kick but Smith avoids it. Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Djapic is wise to it. Djapic scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Frank Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Milorad Djapic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Djapic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Milorad Djapic showed his dominance in that final round. Well Djapic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milorad Djapic!
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