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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 23
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1# Mista goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Mista shoots in but no luck this time. Mista uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stevie Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking body kick lands there for Mista.#TD2# Ray shoots in and gets a takedown into Mista's guard. Mista scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ray postures up in Mista's guard and throws a big left but Mista blocks it. Mista utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ray preventing the sweep. Mista pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage. Ray throwing strikes but missing. Mista is controlling Ray's posture. Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Mista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Mista pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage. Ray with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Ray showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Ray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Mista keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully. Mista trying to control the position.
#SUB# Mista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Mista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Mista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Mista is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mista is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ray is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Ray distracts Mista with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ray postures up in Mista's guard and throws a big left but Mista blocks it. Mista keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully. Ray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mista swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ray 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. Mista trying to keep a closed guard but Ray is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Mista strikes from his own guard. Mista preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mista throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Ray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mista! Mista manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Ray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Mista wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it. Mista looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Mista drops an elbow to the side of Ray's head. Mista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Mista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ray wants to get back to his feet.
Ray is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Mista working Ray over with strikes. Mista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working. Mista missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ray defending well though. Mista tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mista landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mista is nestled in close to Ray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ray is trying to stand.
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 Pasha Mista will probably get the nod. That's time! Mista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Mista fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ray to the ground. Mista is now in Ray's guard. Ray is looking to stand back up but Mista counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ray. #REVB# Mista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ray defending well though. Mista thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mista slips a nice elbow through Ray's hands, connecting with Ray's forehead. 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. Mista connects with a nice short shot to Ray's temple. Ray is trying to stand back up but Mista is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mista thows a huge punch but Ray dodges it nicely.
Ray is staying active underneath Mista, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Mista thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mista is trying to control the action in half guard but Ray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Mista has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1# Mista stops Ray from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mista lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Mista is working for a submission of some sort.
Mista working Ray over with strikes. Ray pushes Mista off looking to stand but Mista dives back in and keeps control.
Mista looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Ray pushes Mista off looking to stand but Mista dives back in and keeps control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mista working the head and body with strikes. Mista trying to control from half guard but Ray is working away. Mista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Mista looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ray with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Mista throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ray to regain full guard. Mista chips away with some ground and pound. Mista throws a strike but Ray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Mista will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ray is fighting to break Mista's control of his arms but Mista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Mista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mista working a defensive guard here.
Mista is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mista's head. Ray with a flurry of punches that miss. Ray works over Mista with some ground and pound from guard. Mista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ray wants to control from the top but Mista keeps moving. Ray lands a couple of digs. Mista wants to sweep but no luck. Mista looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Mista trying to control the position.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mista throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Mista explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Mista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mista wants it to stay on the feet. Mista clobbers Ray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ray fails with a takedown attempt. Stevie Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pasha Mista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Ray. Ray is breathing heavily.#TD# Mista closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mista lands in his opponent's guard. Mista throws a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Mista dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Mista scores with a jab to the head.
#TD# Mista changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Mista tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Ray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mista is controlling him well. Mista lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ray down.
Ray is not content to let Mista control the position. Pasha Mista overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ray is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mista has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1# Ray parries the strikes from Mista easily there. Mista is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ray to escape.
Mista working the body and head with strikes. Check out the look on Mista's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mista working the head with strikes. Mista trying to control the action but Ray is working from the bottom. Mista cracks Ray with an elbow. That is naaassty. Ray is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2# Mista is putting a hurting on Ray here, landing some big shots from side control. Mista lands a decent elbow from side control. Mista controls the position. Mista has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Ray taking a bit of punishment here - Mista scoring with strikes. Mista works to advance to full mount. Ray defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3# Mista landing shots from mount. Mista working away from the top, dropping strikes. You get the feeling that Ray really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mista is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ray can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ray is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Mista postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ray looks a forlorn figure.
Ray is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Mista breaks from Ray's wrist control and lands an elbow. Mista trying to control but Ray is having none of it. Ray is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pasha Mista is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Mista lands a big shot there that rocks Ray but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mista controlling from the full mount. Ray is in a horrible position here. Mista smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stevie Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This has been an exciting period of action! Mista controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Pasha Mista showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mista 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasha Mista! During a confident post fight interview, Pasha Mista thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. The defeated Stevie Ray had this to say: 'It was his night. Congratulations, but I'll be back.'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 23
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1# Crews misses with a left hand #TD2# so Denker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2# Denker drops back looking for a leg! Crews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crews manages to kick Denker off! Denker jumps back into Crews's guard. #SUB2# Denker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Denker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Crews keeping full guard, as Denker tries to pass. Denker is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crews swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Crews can't keep his opponent in guard - Denker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Denker controlling the action here. It looks like Denker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Denker wants to control but Crews is keeping him busy. Denker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Denker wants to control but Crews is keeping him busy. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Denker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Denker passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2# Denker has hold of Crews's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crews manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Denker looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2# Crews has left one of his arms exposed and Denker doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Crews screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Denker! Jonathan Denker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Onslaught
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##KD# Win lands a left and a right that send Shoemaker crashing to the mat, dazed. Win thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Win looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD# Win cracks Shoemaker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shoemaker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Win finish him?
#ROC# Shoemaker is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Win darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Shoemaker's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Win before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunna Win! During a confident post fight interview, Gunna Win thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Jordon Shoemaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'JAG 4 Lyfe'.
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Event:
Onslaught
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1# Wright fails with the takedown. Haggus looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Haggus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wright tries for a takedown but Haggus circles away easily#CL# and Haggus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Haggus throws a head punch that misses. #TD2# Wright gets a trip takedown into half guard. Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Haggus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wright. Haggus trying to control but Wright postures up.
Wright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haggus is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard. Well, if Wright 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.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haggus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Ground and pound from Wright. 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. Wright connects with a nice short shot to Haggus's temple. #SUB2# Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haggus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots. Wright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haggus's head. Wright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2# Haggus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wright is looking to take a break and control but Haggus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Haggus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots. Wright missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Haggus actively working from the bottom here. Wright trying to control from half guard but Haggus is working away. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Wright lands strikes from half guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wright working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wright lands a nice short elbow. Haggus is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wright winds up and cracks Haggus with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Wright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haggus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Wright is nestled in close to Haggus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wright lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2# Haggus is rocked! Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Oh Haggus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Wright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haggus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wright. #SUB2# Wright seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wright stalling away here and it's allowed Haggus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Wright is working Haggus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4# Haggus controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself. Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haggus's head. Wright landing with the ground and pound. Wright connects with a couple of short punches. Wright pushing down on Haggus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Wright lands with a punch from half guard. Wright lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Haggus quite badly. Haggus pulls Wright in close trying to recover. Wright postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Haggus on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Haggus doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Wright! During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Wright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Omega Level Event
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1# Guy tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Guy. Jones gets back to half guard. Guy thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Guy. Guy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Guy working Jones over with strikes. Guy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. Guy is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jones 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. Guy slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##ES# Jones kicks Guy off and gets back to his feet. Jones throws a right and a left that both miss. Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Guy throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. Jones lands with a hook. Guy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jones works the jab nicely. Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guy under the eye. The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Guy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Jones throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily. Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Guy misses with a double jab.
Jones connects with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones misses the jab.#T2# Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markus Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Guy. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively. And Guy tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out. Guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2# Guy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Guy is now in Jones's guard. Guy is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control. Guy controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guy won't allow Jones to sweep him here. Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jones is trying to control the position but Guy postures up. Guy looking to pass the guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3# Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Guy throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Guy slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Guy with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily. A jab from Guy misses. Jones throwing a counter right hand but Guy manages to avoid it. Guy throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Guy misses with an uppercut. Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2# Guy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guy throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4# Jones keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully. Guy is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Guy lands a couple of decent looking shots. Guy throws a big right hand that misses. Guy is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control. Jones wants to stand and escape but Guy is having none of it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Guy lands a couple of decent looking shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. 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 Bubba Jones 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# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones. Jones lands a jab. Guy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2# Guy shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard. Jones keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully. Guy landing some decent shots from guard. Guy with a nice head shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jones is looking to stand up but Guy isn't so interested in that idea. Guy distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1# Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy. Guy wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Jones is looking to stand back up but Guy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones. Guy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. Guy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Guy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Guy is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Guy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Guy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy. Jones slips a jab and a cross from Guy.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Guy misses with a hook
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Jones takes one to the chin there. Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guy in his tracks. Guy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Guy down. Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot. Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones blocks a leg kick. It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guy. Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones. Guy throws a counter combo. Jones throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Jones throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily. Guy throws a body kick that misses and Jones counters with a leg kick. Jones misses with a low kick as Guy jumps back. Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Guy slips under a jab. Guy feints the counter takedown. Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guy.#T4# Guy tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it. Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Jones gets caught flat footed, as Guy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Guy throws a big right hand that misses. Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Jones has hold of Guy's hands but Guy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Jones trying to control but Guy postures up.
Guy throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. Guy trying to control the pace. Guy thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Markus Guy will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Guy misses with a looping left. Guy misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy. Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guy's head. Guy cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jones misses with a straight left. Guy closes the distance but Jones moves to the side and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones tests Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Guy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Guy dives into side control.
#T1##REVR# Guy wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. Guy working the head and body with strikes. Jones struggling a bit here. Guy throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well. Guy grinds an elbow into Jones's temple. Check out the look on Guy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Guy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Guy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
#T2# Jones is not content to let Guy control the position. Jones is trying to buck Guy off. Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guy. Guy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jones wants to control but Guy is keeping busy.
#T3# Guy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Guy slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead. Guy lands strikes from half guard. Ground and pound from Guy. Guy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head. Guy working Jones over with strikes. 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. Guy connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple. #T4# Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guy. Guy working the head and body with strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Guy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Guy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Guy looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Markus Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Guy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Guy! Markus Guy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 20
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Crews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romart.
Crews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Crews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crews somewhat. Romart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crews. Romart appears to be looking for a big counter. Romart misses with a hook
and Crews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Romart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crews.#KD# Romart lands a left and a right that send Crews crashing to the mat, dazed. Romart thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Crews is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Brodus Crews has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Romart throws a right and a left that Crews avoids nicely. Crews is still on wobbly legs! Can Romart finish him? Crews loses concentration momentarily and Romart pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Crews crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Romart finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff Romart!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 16
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Burns scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Burns moves into the clinch.#BC2# Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hopkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sam Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burns tries to land a body kick and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hopkins scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC# Burns is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Sam Burns has been cut. Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a big left hand that crumples Burns! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quinn Hopkins! After the fight, Quinn Hopkins 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:
Unstoppable II
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# No luck for Michaels with that takedown attempt. We've been told by Top's head coaches at Cobra Kai Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Top lands a nice looking kick to the body. Michaels takes a step back to recover. Top throws a push kick but Michaels slaps the foot to one side. A low kick from Michaels is predictable there #CL# and Top counters by moving into the clinch. Top pushes off an throws an elbow but Michaels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Top pressing his opponent against the cage. Top comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Top prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Michaels has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Top comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Top just misses with a elbow thrown towards Michaels's brow. Top lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Michaels takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2# Michaels successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Top has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Michaels is proving hard to escape from. Top slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1# Michaels trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Michaels working for a triangle but Top defends it easily.
#SUB2# Michaels has his foot on Top's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Top works his way back into a safe position though. Michaels throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Top won't allow Michaels to sweep him here. Top knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michaels on the ground.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Top showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Top has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Top is proving a slippery customer.
Michaels being controlled here, momentarily. Michaels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Top slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Michaels wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Top fakes the leg kick and cracks Michaels in the body. Top lands a leg kick that knocks Michaels off balance momentarily. Michaels has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Top. Michaels takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Good leg kick by Top there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Michaels on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Top lets loose with a powerful body kick. Michaels will feel that in the morning. Michaels looks winded! Top lands with a thumping leg kick.
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! Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4##KD# Top lands a big head kick that sends Michaels tumbling to the mat! Top takes a step backwards and waves Michaels back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Michaels is rocked! Top feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Michaels collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thip Top! Thip Top decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Initiation II
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1# Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Shoemaker throws a head kick that misses. Shoemaker throws a hook but Hassan blocks it. Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hassan throws a series of punches but Shoemaker avoids them all with ease. Shoemaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shoemaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shoemaker wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance. Shoemaker misses with a straight right. Nice uppercut lands for Shoemaker. That snapped Hassan's head back.
Shoemaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it. Shoemaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoemaker. Shoemaker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shoemaker moves out of range as Hassan strikes. Hassan looks to land a left hand but Shoemaker moved out of range nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hassan slips a jab and a cross from Shoemaker.
Hassan lands a slapping body shot.
#T1# Shoemaker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hassan eats them both and turns towards Shoemaker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT# It looks like Ashraf Hassan has been cut. Hassan throws a jab when Shoemaker was well out of range. Shoemaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shoemaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoemaker.
#CL# Shoemaker has Hassan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hassan lands a shot to the body.#BC2# Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Hassan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoemaker on the side of the head. Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Shoemaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've been informed that Hassan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. This has been an exciting period of action! Shoemaker moves out of range as Hassan strikes. A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan. Shoemaker throws a combination that misses and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD# Hassan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shoemaker to score an easy takedown into full guard. Shoemaker landing with the ground and pound. Shoemaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Shoemaker wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving. Hassan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shoemaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Shoemaker controlling from the top position. Shoemaker trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom. #T3# Shoemaker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Shoemaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shoemaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Shoemaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Shoemaker won't allow Hassan to get back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hassan misses with a hook. Shoemaker ducked under it nicely. Shoemaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hassan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A shot to the liver by Shoemaker. Beautiful body shot. Ashraf Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shoemaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab. Shoemaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shoemaker gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##TD# Shoemaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hassan is trying to defend but Shoemaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Shoemaker controlling the action here. Shoemaker not landing any meaningful shots this time. Shoemaker is looking to advance position but Hassan won't allow it. Shoemaker throwing shots but Hassan is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ashraf Hassan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ashraf Hassan's cut. That's time! Shoemaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Shoemaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hassan's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shoemaker landing some decent shots from guard. Shoemaker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Shoemaker with a flurry of punches that miss. Shoemaker postures up in Hassan's guard and throws a big left but Hassan blocks it. Shoemaker distracts Hassan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Shoemaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hassan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shoemaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shoemaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Shoemaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jordon Shoemaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Shoemaker with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Shoemaker wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving. Shoemaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hassan keeping moving, preventing Shoemaker from controlling successfully. Shoemaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Shoemaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hassan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hassan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shoemaker. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Shoemaker throws a low kick, looking for Hassan's leg but Hassan calmly moves out of range. Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hassan 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.
Shoemaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Shoemaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A lazy left from Hassan finds it's target.#CL# Shoemaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hassan. Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hassan blocks an uppercut.
Shoemaker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2# Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss! Shoemaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3# Hassan lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Shoemaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shoemaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hassan finds it's way round the side to connect with Shoemaker's head. Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shoemaker shoots and misses and Shoemaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ashraf Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shoemaker slips under a jab from Hassan. Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shoemaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hassan misses with an uppercut
letting Shoemaker counter with a right hand. Shoemaker dodges the punch combination from Hassan.
Hassan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hassan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This has been an exciting period of action! Shoemaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hassan.
An attempted straight right counter from Shoemaker misses the target.#T4# Hassan avoids the body shot from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jab from Shoemaker. Hassan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC# Hassan is rocked! Shoemaker goes for a small jab and connects. Now Shoemaker goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hassan stumbles back but Shoemaker runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hassan to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hassan will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jordon Shoemaker! Jordon Shoemaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Initiation II
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1# Haggus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL# Alela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Haggus tries to pull guard but Alela forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Alela lands an uppercut. Haggus wants a takedown but no success here.
Alela misses with a short punch on the inside. Haggus tries to throw a body punch but Alela avoids it by throwing Haggus back against the cage. #BC# Alela manages to break the clinch.
Haggus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alela throwing a counter right hand but Haggus manages to avoid it. Haggus wants to clinch but Alela slips to the side and Alela counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alela tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haggus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Haggus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Alela sizes up Haggus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Alela 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. Haggus tries to clinch and Haggus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Haggus throws a big shot that misses. Haggus wants to clinch up but Alela keeps it at a distance. Larry Haggus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Alela moves out of range as Haggus strikes. Alela throwing a counter right hand but Haggus manages to avoid it. Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Alela as Haggus shoots in. Alela half committed to a counter leg kick. Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Haggus. Alela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haggus. Alela is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Haggus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Alela throws a nice inside leg kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Haggus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Alela cracks Haggus with a good jab. Alela throws a sloppy head kick and Haggus moves out of range easily. Haggus misses with a shot to the body and Alela counters with a stiff right hand. Alela keeps the fight on the outside. Sao Alela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Alela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Haggus tries to close the distance and clinch but Alela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Haggus misses with a body shot
enabling Alela to counter with a crisp jab. Haggus misses with a wild body shot. Haggus dives in and grabs Alela's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alela pushes down on Haggus's head and hops out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alela feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagguss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Haggus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alela tries to avoid it but Haggus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alela to the ground. Alela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Alela clinches with his opponent.
Haggus looking to stall.
Alela lands a nice uppercut. Haggus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3# Alela slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Alela fails to land. #BC# Alela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haggus shoots for a double leg takedown but Alela sprawls well. He's pushed Haggus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Alela clinches up with Haggus and pushes him back against the cage. Alela working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Alela. Haggus looks winded!#BC# Alela breaks the clinch.
Haggus tries to clinch there but Alela circles away.
It looked like Alela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Haggus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alela was well out of range. Poor timing from Haggus. Haggus throws a body punch but Alela moves out of range. Haggus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alela rather than just go for the knockout. Haggus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Haggus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Haggus. Alela does a little dance to reset his feet. Haggus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alela sprawls well. Alela wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haggus gets slowly back to his feet. Alela throwing a counter right hand but Haggus manages to avoid it. Haggus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alela pinned against the cage. Alela gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# Alela gets in close and instigates a clinch. Alela working aggressively here.
Alela presses Haggus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Haggus missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Alela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alela displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haggus. It looked like Alela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Haggus tries to clinch up. Alela throwing a counter right hand but Haggus manages to avoid it. Haggus tries to move into range but Alela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Haggus closes the distance and clinches up with Alela, looking for a takedown. Haggus pushes Alela against the cage but Alela circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Alela blocks a leg kick. Sao Alela is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Alela moves into the clinch successfully.
Haggus tries to work over Alela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Haggus wants to take the fight to the mat but Alela manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Haggus. Alela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haggus backwards. Alela lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Alela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagguss head. #ROC# Haggus is rocked! Haggus is breathing heavily. Alela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Haggus is still on wobbly legs! Can Alela finish him?#T1##BC# Alela breaks from the clinch.
Haggus seems to have recovered his senses.#CL# Alela clinches up with Haggus and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Alela manages to break the clinch.
Alela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haggus can do to turn this around?#CL# Alela moves into range and clinches up with Haggus. A short right hand to the side of the head by Alela. Alela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alela lands a hook to the side of the head. Alela lands with a left to the head. Alela lands a big right hand that drops Haggus! The killer instinct kicks in and Alela finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Alela!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sao Alela! During a confident post fight interview, Sao Alela thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 19
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1# Mista chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Mista. No joy for Kharlamov on that attempt. Nice sprawl there from Mista as Kharlamov shoots in. Mista wants to clinch up but Kharlamov keeps it at a distance. Kharlamov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Kharlamov. Mista is looking to regain half guard here but Kharlamov keeps moving and retains side control. Kharlamov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Mista is trying to improve his position. Mista takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Kharlamov lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2# Kharlamov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mista is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Mista sneaks back into half guard.#T1# Kharlamov is figuring out what he wants to do next. Mista trying to control from the bottom.
Kharlamov is looking to advance position but Mista won't allow it. Mista is trying to maintain the position but Kharlamov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Mista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kharlamov working the head and body with strikes. Kharlamov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Kharlamov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kharlamov sitting and controlling from the half guard. Mista wants to control but Kharlamov is keeping busy.
#T2# Kharlamov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kharlamov pulls his head out easily. Kharlamov wants to take a breather but Mista is having none of it. Mista wants to control but Kharlamov is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kharlamov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3# Kharlamov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mista is trying to maintain the position but Kharlamov is very close to passing his half guard. Mista punching from the bottom.
#SUB2# Kharlamov is trying to work for a kimura but Mista is defending well.
Kharlamov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kharlamov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mista keeps working. Mista is trying is best to control the position here. Kharlamov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Mista trying to control from the bottom.
Kharlamov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mista keeps working. Mista is looking to control Kharlamov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mista avoid being mounted?#T4# The fighters are battling for position here. Mista manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Kharlamov trying to control but Mista is working from the bottom. Mista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kharlamov chips away with some ground and pound. Kharlamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mista working a defensive guard here.
Kharlamov preventing the sweep. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kharlamov looking to pass the guard. Kharlamov throws a big right hand that misses. Mista lands with a heel strike from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kharlamov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kharlamov misses with a leg kick. Mista thows a body kick. Kharlamov tries to catch it but that hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from Mista. Kharlamov does a little dance to reset his feet. Mista ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kharlamov on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kharlamov throws a lazy right hand but Mista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mista moves into range and connects with a jab. Kharlamov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mista lands a front kick. Pasha Mista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mista throws a head kick that misses. A head kick from Mista lands but Kharlamov takes it in his stride. Kharlamov looks for a takedown but Mista sprawls well. And Mista counters with a quick kick to the body but Kharlamov blocks it. Mista closes the distance and clinches up with Kharlamov, looking for a takedown. Mista pushes Kharlamov against the cage but Kharlamov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kharlamov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kharlamov takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1# Mista lands a two punch combo.
Mista lands a front kick. Kharlamov blocks a head kick by Mista.
Kharlamov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. That kick from Mista tenderised Kharlamov's leg. Kharlamov is trying to keep his angry face on. Mista moves in looking to clinch but Kharlamov pushes him off. Kharlamov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Kharlamov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mista sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Pasha Mista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kharlamov. Mista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kharlamov fails with a takedown attempt. Mista throws a sloppy head kick and Kharlamov moves out of range easily. Mista fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mista lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2##TD2# Kharlamov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mista tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kharlamov is in Mista's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kharlamov trying to control but Mista is working from the bottom. Kharlamov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Mista trying to keep a closed guard but Kharlamov is proving a slippery customer.
Mista is really struggling to control Kharlamov but he's trying to hold on to the position. Mista is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kharlamov trying to control but Mista is working from the bottom. Mista working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Mista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3# Mista is trying to keep Kharlamov in close.
Kharlamov works over Mista with some ground and pound from guard. Kharlamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kharlamov chips away with some ground and pound. Kharlamov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kharlamov connects with a couple of short punches. Mista lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Mista with a nice head shot there. Mista throwing strikes from guard but Kharlamov blocks nicely. #SUB2# Kharlamov has his foot on Mista's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mista works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2# Kharlamov is looking for a triangle here but Mista uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kharlamov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kharlamov is trying to work for a sweep but Mista has mounted him! Kharlamov is squirming around, avoiding Mista's attempts to control the action. Mista landing shots from mount. Mista working Kharlamov over with strikes here. Mista misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Mista dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Kharlamov tries to clinch but Mista moves out of range. Kharlamov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A jab from Mista finds it's way through Kharlamov's defenses. Mista looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharlamov is just out of range. Kharlamov throws a hook but Mista blocks it. Mista misses with a head kick.
Kharlamov tries to clinch but Mista is having none of it. Kharlamov tries for a takedown but Mista circles away easily#TD# and Mista counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mista scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mista missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Mista missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1# Mista is looking to take a break and control but Kharlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mista has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kharlamov wants to control but Mista is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kharlamov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mista. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mista drops an elbow to the side of Kharlamov's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kharlamov is looking to control Mista's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kharlamov avoid being mounted? We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kharlamov can do anything to dispel that myth. Kharlamov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Kharlamov looking for submissions off his back. Kharlamov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mista is working away from the top position though.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mista scoring with strikes to the body and head. Mista thows a huge punch but Kharlamov dodges it nicely.
Mista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kharlamov is refusing to be controlled, as Mista sits in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kharlamov is controlling Mista's trapped leg to prevent Mista from advancing to side control. Mista looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Pasha Mista is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Mista throws a series of punches but Kharlamov avoids them all with ease. Mista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kharlamov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kharlamov fails with a takedown attempt. Mista is looking for a counter combo. Pasha Mista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kharlamov. Mista throws a head kick but Kharlamov moves out of range.
Kharlamov shoots in for a takedown but Mista shows good takedown defense. Mista thinks about countering with a body kick. Mista fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kharlamov has his takedown stuffed and Mista makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kharlamov really felt that one! Kharlamov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kharlamov throws a body punch but Mista moves out of range. #T4# Kharlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Mista sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. No luck for Kharlamov with that takedown attempt. Kharlamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. I was talking to Mista's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Kharlamov takes a shot to the head. Mista misses with a knee to the head. #TD2# Kharlamov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mista can't fight it off and eventually Kharlamov manages to take the fight to the floor. Mista looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mista is trying to keep Kharlamov in close.
And that's the end of the fight! Pasha Mista showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mista has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasha Mista! A very excited looking Pasha Mista made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 17
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1# Mista scores with a head kick.
Reljic fails with the takedown and Mista counters with a thumping low kick. Mista lands a glancing blow to the side of Reljic's head. Mista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. An inside leg kick lands from Mista. Mista lands with a slapping head kick. A head kick from Mista lands but Reljic takes it in his stride. Mista connects with a leg kick. Reljic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mista lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mista closes the distance and lands a one-two. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slapping body kick lands there for Mista. Mista scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Mista scores with a nice body kick.
Mista lands a jab to Reljic's midsection. Pasha Mista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Mista swats away the attempt to clinch by Reljic. Reljic takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mista. Mista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Mista stuns Reljic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A decent looking body kick lands there for Mista. Mista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mista wants it to stay on the feet. Reljic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mista to score with a decent uppercut. Mista takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2# Mista shoots in for a takedown but Reljic shows good takedown defense. Reljic takes a kick to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Mista gets a double leg takedown into Reljic's guard. Reljic is wriggling around but Mista manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Reljic is concentrating on defense, preventing Mista from advancing position. Mista is looking to stall here but Reljic recovers full guard. Mista throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reljic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mista throws a strike but Reljic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3# Reljic scoring with punches to the head and body. Mista is trying to keep Reljic in close.
Mista working a defensive guard but Reljic passes into half guard.
Mista is looking to control Reljic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mista avoid being mounted? Mista wants to control the action here but instead Reljic manages to pass to full mount! Mista tries to hold on but Reljic postures up. Reljic controlling from the full mount. Mista has given up his back here.
Mista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reljic on the ground. Reljic avoiding Mista 's attempts to control his hands. Reljic has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB2# Mista is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Reljic has locked on a rear naked choke here! Mista is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamil Reljic!
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Event:
JBL 8 Wendel vs Alexandre
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Hendrix closes the distance and pushes Michaels back into the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Michaels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendrix is defending well for now. Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hendrix blocks it with crossed arms. Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but Michaels forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hendrix is trying to pull guard but Michaels has him pressed against the cage. Hendrix wants to break free but Michaels has control.
Michaels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Michaels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michaels is trying to force a seperation but Hendrix has the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hendrix is trying to pull guard but Michaels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Pat Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikki Hendrix. Michaels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendrix avoids it. A frustrated look appears on Hendrix's face as he tries to break the clinch. Michaels stops a takedown attempt from Hendrix.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2# Hendrix pulls guard successfully.
#T1##SUB2# Hendrix is looking for a triangle but Michaels pushes his legs off easily.
Michaels landing with the ground and pound. Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control. Michaels postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it. #SU# Michaels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Hendrix shoots and misses and Michaels counters with a straight right hand. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendrix is defended easily by Michaels. Hendrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michaels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Michaels throws a hook but Hendrix blocks it. Hendrix is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Hendrix drives through and clinches with Michaels against the cage.
#T2# Michaels misses with the head strike.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Hendrix.
Hendrix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Michaels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michaels looking to slow down the pace here. Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels tries to circle away but Hendrix has him pinned against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaels. Hendrix tries to circle away but Michaels has him pinned against the cage. Michaels just leaning against Hendrix, taking a breather. #TD2# Hendrix pulls guard. Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hendrix wants to sweep but no luck. 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! Hendrix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3# Michaels postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it. Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Hendrix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michaels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU# Michaels gets to his feet. Hendrix looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Michaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendrix.
Hendrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Hendrix clinches up with Michaels and pushes him back against the cage. Michaels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hendrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Hendrix is trying to push Michaels away but Michaels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Michaels misses with some punches.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels lands a hook to the side of the head. Hendrix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Hendrix.
Hendrix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Michaels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hendrix can't break the clinch.
Hendrix blocks an uppercut.
Michaels looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Michaels is looking to break free of the clinch but Hendrix has double underhooks. Michaels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hendrix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Hendrix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Michaels dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Michaels throws a head kick but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Michaels tries to clinch up.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hendrix lands a body shot. Hendrix lands a left hand.
Michaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendrix can do to turn this around? Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Michaels fails to land. Michaels misses with a body punch.
Hendrix fails to pull guard.
Hendrix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Michaels wants to stall.
Hendrix taking a breather.#T1# Michaels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2# Hendrix has picked Michaels up - he's going for a ride! Hendrix dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Hendrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hendrix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Michaels is not content to let Hendrix control the position. Hendrix stops Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Hendrix is trying to control. Michaels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Michaels is trying to maintain the position but Hendrix is very close to passing his half guard. Hendrix prevents Michaels from standing back up.
#T2# Hendrix performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Hendrix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Michaels's head. Michaels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendrix's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendrix's back!#SUB# Hendrix is trying to control the position but Michaels manages to sink in the RNC - Hendrix is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pat Michaels! Pat Michaels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
JBL 8 Wendel vs Alexandre
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1# Haggus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haggus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearse is looking to clinch. Haggus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Pearse misses with the body kick#TD# and Haggus counters with a nice double leg into guard. Pearse looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearse, not yet. Haggus lands a couple of decent looking shots. Pearse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pearse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Haggus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Haggus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Haggus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Haggus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Haggus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Haggus looks up at the clock and then as Pearse takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Haggus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pearse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. 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! Pearse is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1# Pearse is not content to let Haggus control the position. Haggus working the head and body with strikes. Haggus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. We've been hearing that Haggus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Pearse tries to improve position but can't. Pearse is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Pearse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Haggus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Pearse takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC# Pearse is rocked! Pearse tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haggus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Haggus wants to control but Pearse is keeping him busy. Haggus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pearse to see if he's OK.#SUB# Haggus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pearse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2# Haggus grinds an elbow into Pearse's temple. Pearse takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Haggus working the head with strikes. Pearse is still in real trouble! Can Haggus finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haggus working the ground and pound from side control. Haggus avoids the strikes from the bottom by Pearse. Haggus working away. Pearse seems to have recovered his senses. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Haggus moves into full mount! Haggus punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3##SUB# Haggus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pearse can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Haggus tries to control but Pearse wriggling away. Haggus working Pearse over with strikes here. Haggus lands with some strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Haggus raining down hammerfists from mount. Haggus landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB# Haggus has control of Pearse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pearse regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Haggus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4# Haggus landing shots from mount. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Haggus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Haggus with shots to the head and body - Pearse looks very uncomfortable down there. Pearse tries to get back to half guard but can't. Whack. That's a big, big shot from Haggus! Pearse is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Larry Haggus! A relieved looking Larry Haggus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
JBL 6
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1# Guy throws a head kick but Drunk moves out of range.
Guy looks to land a right hand but Drunk moved out of range. Nice body punch from Drunk. Guy swinging wildly here.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Drunk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Drunk moves out of range as Guy strikes. It looked like Drunk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Drunk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drunk moves away. Drunk misses with a looping right. A jab from Guy finds it's way through Drunk's defenses. Drunk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guy misses with a straight left. Drunk staying out of range there. Guy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drunk to score with a decent uppercut. Drunk is stalking Guy. Guy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Drunk, and it's lights out! Guy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Punch Drunk! Punch Drunk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus II
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Michaels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson. Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Michaels bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Michaels tries to clinch but fails miserably and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a straight right. Michaels tries to clinch up. Decent striking displayed by Johnson there. Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice uppercut there from Johnson. Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range. Michaels throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Michaels throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Michaels only half commits. Johnson cracks Michaels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1##CL2# Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Michaels in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson. #ROC2# Michaels is rocked! Johnson throws a head punch that misses. Oh Michaels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Michaels to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Johnson! A relieved looking Manny Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus II
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Verdi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shoemaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verdi scrambles back to his feet. Shoemaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verdi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shoemaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Verdi's head backwards. Verdi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Shoemaker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Verdi counters with a nice kick to the body. A jab from Shoemaker does it's job there. Jordon Shoemaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Shoemaker shoots in and gets a takedown into Verdi's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Shoemaker lands a couple of digs. Verdi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shoemaker. Shoemaker trying to control but Verdi is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shoemaker landing with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Verdi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shoemaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Shoemaker passes Verdi's left leg - he's now in half guard. Verdi looks winded! Shoemaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Shoemaker lands with a punch from half guard. Shoemaker lands strikes from half guard.#ROC# Verdi is rocked! Verdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Verdi is still in real trouble! Can Shoemaker finish him? Shoemaker lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Verdi quite badly. Verdi pulls Shoemaker in close trying to recover. Shoemaker postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Verdi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Verdi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordon Shoemaker! Jordon Shoemaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 14
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Beezlebub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beezlebub has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight. Beezlebub fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crews on the side of the head. Boris Beezlebub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beezlebub throws a hook but Crews avoids it easily. Crews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Beezlebub moves into range and connects with a jab. Crews lands a nice hook to Beezlebub's body. Beezlebub takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Crews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Beezlebub ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Beezlebub thumps Crews with a low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Crews. Beezlebub does a little dance to reset his feet. Crews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beezlebub takes a swing at Crews's ribcage but misses. Crews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beezlebub was well out of range. Poor timing from Crews. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beezlebub lands a jab to Crews's midsection. Crews lands with a hook. Beezlebub tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Beezlebub lands a front kick. Crews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crews shoots for a double leg takedown but Beezlebub sprawls well. He's pushed Crews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Beezlebub throws out a powerful jab. Beezlebub lands a jab to the nose.#T1# Beezlebub thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crews if he has to take too many more of those.
Beezlebub scores with a sloppy right hand. Crews should have avoided that one. Crews throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Crews swings for the body but Beezlebub moves out of range.
Beezlebub looks to land a combination. Crews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Beezlebub with a body punch. A glancing blow. Crews is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beezlebub rather than just go for the knockout. A left lands for Beezlebub. Beezlebub connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Beezlebub bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crews's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crews walks into a stiff left hand from Beezlebub.#ROC# Crews is rocked! Crews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beezlebub as he avoids it easily. Beezlebub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Crews is still on wobbly legs! Can Beezlebub finish him? Crews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Crews seems to have recovered his senses. Crews tests Beezlebub's chin there with a solid looking shot. Beezlebub feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Beezlebub feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2# Nice body punch from Crews. Beezlebub is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A combination from Crews does no damage. A solid leg kick lands there for Beezlebub.
Beezlebub lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beezlebub looks to score with a jab to the body but Crews is just out of range. Crews is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beezlebub with a body shot. Beezlebub connects with a single shot there. Beezlebub throws a jab when Crews was well out of range. Crews tries to close the distance and clinch but Beezlebub swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Beezlebub connects with a single shot there. Beezlebub throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2# Beezlebub gets caught flat footed, as Crews shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Beezlebub avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Crews looking to sit in guard and control but Beezlebub gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Crews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beezlebub controls the pace.#T3##T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Crews is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Crews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beezlebub controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Crews is working an open guard so Beezlebub takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Beezlebub 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# Beezlebub goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Beezlebub swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Beezlebub. That snapped Crews's head back.
Beezlebub has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2# It looks like Boris Beezlebub has been cut. Crews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Beezlebub avoids the body shot from Crews.
#TD2# Crews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Beezlebub looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beezlebub has his hands clasped together around Crews's back. He's all about the action. Crews has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Russian Bears Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Crews looks to land a strike but Beezlebub avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Crews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Beezlebub is trying to keep Crews in close.
#T1# Crews looking to sit in guard and control but Beezlebub gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Crews working a defensive guard but Beezlebub passes into half guard.
Crews regains full guard. Nicely done. Crews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beezlebub controls the pace. Beezlebub pushes down on Crews's leg and manages to get into half guard. Beezlebub is thwarting Crews's attempts to control the position.#T2# Crews wants to improve his position but Beezlebub is controlling well.
Crews is still trying to improve position. Beezlebub takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU# Beezlebub decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3# Crews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Beezlebub counter with a right hand. Beezlebub throws a looping overhand right but Crews ducks down to avoid it. Beezlebub connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A jab lands there for Beezlebub. Crews takes one to the chin there. Beezlebub swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Beezlebub connects with a crisp jab. Crews connects with a single shot there. Beezlebub looks to throw the jab but Crews is out of range. Beezlebub gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crews. A solid leg kick lands there for Beezlebub.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice defenses there by Crews. Beezlebub lands with an overhand left. Crews punishes Beezlebub's body with a nice straight punch. Crews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beezlebub was well out of range. Poor timing from Crews. Good exchange - Crews coming out on top. Beezlebub feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crews's calf. Crews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# Beezlebub dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crews. That did some damage! Some wild striking there from Beezlebub.
Boris Beezlebub is winning the standup battle so far. Crews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beezlebub. Crews scores with a jab to the body. A lazy left from Crews finds it's target. Boris Beezlebub is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crews moves forwards but Beezlebub connects with a nice, crisp jab. Crews looks to land a combination but Beezlebub avoids it well. Beezlebub throws a looping overhand right but Crews ducks down to avoid it. Crews lands a nice hook to Beezlebub's body. Beezlebub takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Beezlebub misses with a double jab.
Crews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Crews slips under a jab. Jab, jab by Crews - just one landing. Crews tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beezlebub defends well and Crews ends up having to push Beezlebub into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A shot to the body from Crews misses and Beezlebub counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Beezlebub buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2# Crews dives in and scores a takedown into Beezlebub's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Beezlebub dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Boris Beezlebub's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Crews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crews avoids the body shot from Beezlebub.
Decent striking displayed by Beezlebub there. Crews closes the distance looking to clinch and Beezlebub counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Beezlebub fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crews. Beezlebub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beezlebub. Good standup being displayed there by Beezlebub as he connects with a hook. Beezlebub misses with a right hand and Crews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Beezlebub misses with an uppercut. Beezlebub displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crews throws out the jab. Crews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crews swings widly with a right hand
and Beezlebub makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Beezlebub scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Beezlebub dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crews. That did some damage!#T1# Beezlebub is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Good standup being displayed there by Beezlebub as he connects with a hook. Beezlebub fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Beezlebub lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beezlebub. Crews ducks right into an uppercut from Beezlebub. Beezlebub lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Beezlebub lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Beezlebub as he connects with a hook. Crews shoots for a takedown but Beezlebub saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Beezlebub lands a lovely overhand right. This has been an exciting period of action! Beezlebub missing with a left hand there. Crews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Beezlebub misses with a hook
and Crews counters with a lovely straight right hand! Crews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Crews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beezlebub.
Crews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Beezlebub thuds a left hand into Crews's body. Crews drops his hands momentarily and Beezlebub takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Beezlebub misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Crews 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. Brodus Crews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Beezlebub's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beezlebub duly obliges. Crews walks into a stiff left hand from Beezlebub. Crews throws a hook but Beezlebub blocks it. A good leg kick by Beezlebub. Crews ducks under a wild hook from Beezlebub. Beezlebub smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Crews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beezlebub connects with a solid leg kick. Beezlebub scores with a jab to the head.
Beezlebub pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crews tests Beezlebub's chin there with a solid looking shot. Beezlebub connects with a nice looking jab.
Beezlebub thumps Crews with a low kick. Beezlebub is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crews. Crews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beezlebub moves away. Beezlebub was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# Beezlebub misses with an uppercut. Crews saw that one coming. It seemed like Crews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Beezlebub is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crews can do to turn this around? Beezlebub throws a hook but Crews avoids it easily. Crews misses with a looping left. Crews moves away from the strike by Beezlebub. Crews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Crews slips a straight right by Beezlebub. Crews throws a nice looking combination but Beezlebub bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. It looked like Beezlebub wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Good leg kick by Beezlebub there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beezlebub throws a shot from downtown. Crews moves away and avoids it. Crews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beezlebub cracks Crews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Beezlebub misses with a body shot.
Beezlebub takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Crews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Crews on the wrong end of a nice hook. Beezlebub chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beezlebub comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crews misses with a hook
and Beezlebub counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crews's knee momentarily.#T4# Beezlebub misses with a straight left. Beezlebub throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Crews throws a series of punches but Beezlebub moves out of range. Beezlebub fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Brodus Crews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Crews with a lazy takedown attempt and Beezlebub counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Crews throws a body shot but no joy. Beezlebub lands a really nice looking cross but Crews seems unphased.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beezlebub darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Beezlebub 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.
Nice jab there from Beezlebub. Crews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Crews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice inside leg kick there by Beezlebub. That's going to slow Crews down. Crews slips a jab and a cross from Beezlebub.
Beezlebub cracks Crews with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Boris Beezlebub showed his dominance in that final round. Well Beezlebub 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Beezlebub! After the big win, Boris Beezlebub made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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JBL 5 Wendel-Skrtic II
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1# Nasty takes one to the chin there. Guy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guy misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Guy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guy.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Nasty controls his hands.
#TD# Nasty decides to pull guard. Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nasty seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Nasty striking from the bottom.
Guy lands a couple of elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy won't allow Nasty to sweep him here. Guy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nasty's head. Nasty wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment. Guy chips away with some ground and pound. Guy is looking to work some ground and pound but Nasty has wrist control.#T1# Nasty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Guy scoring with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Nasty has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Nasty 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. Guy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2# Nasty is rocked! Nasty doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Guy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nasty is keeping the position for now. Guy connects with a couple of short punches. Guy scoring with punches to the head and body. Oh Nasty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Guy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nasty's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Markus Guy! Our winner, Markus Guy, 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. In defeat, Jack Nasty stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got nothin to say'.
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DSC STRIKE 13
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1# Thorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mista moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mista takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD# Mista drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2# Thorn has his feet on Mista's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Allistar Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mista lands a head kick. Thorn smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Mista looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Thorn blocks a head kick by Mista.
Thorn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Mista fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nice body punch from Thorn. Mista throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2# Thorn gets a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Thorn.
Thorn lands a body punch. Thorn is trying to stall.
#T1# Mista is trying to pull guard but Thorn has him pressed against the cage. Mista tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mista. A hook to the body from Thorn.
Mista missing with knees to the body.
Thorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mistas head. Mista leaning against his opponent.
Mista tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mista controls his hands.
Mista throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Nice body punch from Thorn - that landed with a thud.
Thorn stalls. Mista looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Mista controls the action.
#T2# Mista misses with a punch on the inside.
Mista tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Thorn tries to bum rush Mista with a series of wild strikes but Mista uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jab, jab by Thorn - just one landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Thorn darts in and clinches Mista up against the cage.#BC2# Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Thorn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL# Mista moves into range and clinches up with Thorn. Mista throws an elbow that misses.
Thorn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mista. Thorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mistas head. Thorn slowing the pace effectively. Mista is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Mista. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Thorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mista misses with a knee to the head. Thorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mista backwards. Come on Thorn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Thorn. Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Mista controls the action.
Thorn trying to stall but Mista improves his position.
Thorn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Thorn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thorn effectively controlling the action here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Allistar Thorn. Thorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mista. Mista connects with a high kick. #T4# Thorn throws a low kick but Mista avoids it. Mista avoids the body shot from Thorn.
#CL2# Thorn has Mista up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorn has Mista pressed against the cage.
Mista throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn. A left hand lands to the body for Thorn.
Thorn trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Thorn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mista. We've been informed that Thorn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Mista misses with a knee strike.
Thorn works on Mista's body with a couple of short punches. Thorn lands an uppercut. Mista tries to score a body lock takedown but Thorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allistar Thorn dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD# Thorn gets caught flat footed, as Mista shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Mista slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Thorn is not content to let Mista control the position. Thorn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mista asserts his dominance and retains side control. Mista cracks Thorn with a big elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thorn is looking to get back to his feet here but Mista is keeping cool and he's managed to take Thorn's back. Thorn is trying to remain composed but Mista is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T1# Mista is landing with strikes from the back. #ES2# Thorn is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Mista off. It looks like it's working - Mista slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Thorn displaying calm under pressure there. Thorn tries to bum rush Mista with a series of wild strikes but Mista uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Thorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Mista takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thorn swings for the body but Mista moves out of range.
#CL# Mista gets a clinch. Thorn misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Mista lands a nice knee to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Thorn tries to clinch up but Mista circles away and keeps his distance. No joy there for Thorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allistar Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Mista drives through with a takedown into Thorn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Mista works over Thorn with some ground and pound from guard. Mista wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving. Mista stopping the sweep attempt from Thorn. Mista makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mista wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving. Mista chips away with some ground and pound. Mista controls from within his opponent's guard. Mista scoring with some ground and pound. #T3# Thorn keeping moving, preventing Mista from controlling successfully. #ES2# Thorn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mista off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Thorn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A combination from Thorn does no damage. Allistar Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thorn tries to clinch but Mista is having none of it. A lazy left from Mista finds it's target. Mista connects with a leg kick. Thorn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mista shoots in looking for a takedown. Thorn tries to sprawl out of it but Mista keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thorn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mista!
Mista takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mista moves out of range of the body kick from Thorn.
#CL2# Thorn clinches up with Mista and pushes him back against the cage. Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Thorn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Mista landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thorn lands a body punch in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mista. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Allistar Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Mista lands a high kick!
Thorn throws out a powerful jab. Mista is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thorn. Mista lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorn blocks the body kick.
Mista stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn. Mista throws a head kick that half lands.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crunch! Mista slams his shin into Thorn's torso. Mista fails with a takedown attempt. Mista tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Thorn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mista, pushing him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Mista avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage. Thorn lands a body shot. Mista slowing the pace effectively. Mista struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Mista looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Thorn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mista or not. Mista tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mista is trying to drag Thorn to the mat but Thorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Thorn scores with a hook to the body. Thorn lands with a short shot to the head. Mista is trying to drag Thorn to the mat but Thorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Mista. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thorn is trying to stall.
#T2# Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mista controls his hands.
Mista tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mista with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Thorn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mista tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body. Thorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Thorn. A short right from Thorn. Thorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mista is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thorn pulls him back up using the underhooks. Thorn lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mista. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3# Mista tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thorn just stands there and leans against the cage. Thorn is working Mista over against the cage. Mista trying to stall but Thorn improves his position.
Mista lands a good knee to the midsection. Thorn won't want to take too many of those. Allistar Thorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Thorn digs a right hand underneath Mista's ribcage. Mista let out a lung full of air as it connected. Thorn lands a nice shot to the body. The referee is keeping an eye on Thorn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pasha Mista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2# Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thorn looks to land a body kick but Mista moved away. Thorn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Mista moves out of range of the body kick. Thorn looks to land a body kick but Mista moved away. Thorn is looking to clinch but Mista is avoiding it.
#T4# Thorn lands a jab-cross combination. Mista fails with the takedown. Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mista on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jab by Mista. Thorn lands a high kick!
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.#CL2# Thorn rushes Mista and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Mista lands with a right to the head. Mista is trying to pull guard but Thorn has him pressed against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mista scores with a hook to the body. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Allistar Thorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Thorn digs a right hand underneath Mista's ribcage. Mista let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Allistar Thorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Thorn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allistar Thorn!
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Event:
Test of Wills III
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# Haggus moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagoduv pushes him off. Nurmagoduv changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Haggus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagoduv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Haggus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haggus looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagoduv is just out of range. Haggus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagoduv keeps the fight on the outside. Haggus tries to clinch there but Nurmagoduv circles away.
Haggus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Nurmagoduv tries to counter it with a takedown but Haggus pushes his down on his head and steps out. Nurmagoduv looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Nurmagoduv enables Haggus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nurmagoduv manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haggus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagoduv works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nurmagoduv looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Haggus with a flurry of punches that miss. Nurmagoduv is pulling down on Haggus's head to control his posture. #T1# Haggus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Nurmagoduv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haggus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Nurmagoduv is working Haggus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Nurmagoduv lands a couple of digs. Haggus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nurmagoduv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Haggus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB# Haggus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2# Haggus is striking from the bottom but Nurmagoduv uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Nurmagoduv looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Nurmagoduv slips a nice elbow through Haggus's hands, connecting with Haggus's forehead. Nurmagoduv trying to control the action but Haggus is working from the bottom. Haggus has hold of Nurmagoduv's hands but Nurmagoduv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Nurmagoduv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nurmagoduv wants to free his trapped foot but Haggus is holding on for dear life with his legs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nurmagoduv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haggus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3# Nurmagoduv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagoduv connects with a nice short shot to Haggus's temple. #ROC2# Haggus is rocked! Nurmagoduv lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Haggus! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nurmagoduv jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagoduv! After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagoduv 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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