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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
PSE 25
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1# Borhes tries to clinch up.#CL# Borhes moves into the clinch. Borhes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Braun is defending well for now. Von Braun tries a knee to the head but Borhes blocks it.
Von Braun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# Von Braun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Von Braun moves into the clinch successfully.
Borhes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Von Braun misses with an elbow strike.
Von Braun throws an elbow but it misses.
Von Braun is stalling here.
A short right from Von Braun on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Braun works on Borhes's body with a couple of short punches. Von Braun stalling.
Von Braun effectively controlling the action here.#BC2# Von Braun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Von Braun keeps the fight on the outside. Borhes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Borhes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Borhes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Borhes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Borhes slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Braun, before circling back to the center of the mat. Cristian Borhes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Von Braun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Cristian Borhes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barren Von Braun. Von Braun scores with a one two! Borhes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Von Braun keeps the fight on the outside. Borhes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Braun swats him away and circles back towards the center. Borhes tries to clinch but Von Braun moves out of range. Von Braun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Von Braun moves into the clinch. Von Braun is trying to force a seperation but Borhes has the dominant position. Von Braun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Borhes is defending well.#T2# Borhes trying to stall but Von Braun improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borhes. #BC2# Von Braun manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Braun. Borhes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Braun swats him away and circles back towards the center. A right-left combo lands from Von Braun. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Borhes rushes Von Braun and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Von Braun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Von Braun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Von Braun is trying to control. Borhes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Borhes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Borhes tries to get out of the position. Borhes wants to get back to his feet.
Borhes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Braun on the ground.#SUB2# Von Braun is looking for a kimura but Borhes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Braun to get the leverage. Borhes is not content to let Von Braun control the position.#T3# Von Braun not landing any meaningful shots this time. Von Braun is keen to just control but Borhes is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Von Braun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Von Braun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Von Braun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4# Von Braun content to control rather than advance. #SUB2# Von Braun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Von Braun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borhes is just riding it out for now. Von Braun eventually gives up the hold. Von Braun wants to control but Borhes is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barren Von Braun dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Borhes doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Braun circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borhes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Borhes tries to clinch up and Von Braun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2# Von Braun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Borhes's half guard. Von Braun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Von Braun slows the pace down in half guard. Let's hope that Von Braun has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Von Braun is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Von Braun is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Von Braun trying to control the action but Borhes is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Von Braun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borhes sees it coming and defends easily. Von Braun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Von Braun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Von Braun has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Von Braun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Von Braun wants to control but Borhes is keeping him busy. Von Braun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Von Braun is working for a kimura but Borhes is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Von Braun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borhes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Still in half guard, Von Braun seems content to control.#SUB2# Von Braun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Borhes is refusing to be controlled, as Von Braun sits in half guard. #T3# Von Braun slows the pace down in half guard. Von Braun is trying to control the action in half guard but Borhes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Von Braun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Borhes is refusing to be controlled, as Von Braun sits in half guard. Von Braun is controlling the pace.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Von Braun thows a huge punch but Borhes dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Von Braun seems content to control. Von Braun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borhes keeps working. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Borhes fails in his attempt to clinch. Borhes wants to clinch. Borhes leaves Von Braun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Von Braun with a jab. Von Braun keeps the fight on the outside. Von Braun steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Borhes. Von Braun shoots in for a takedown but Borhes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barren Von Braun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Von Braun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Borhes tries to clinch up.#CL# Borhes closes the distance and clinches. Von Braun tries for a takedown but Borhes manages to get underhooks.
Von Braun holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Borhes trying to control the position but instead, Von Braun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Borhes into the cage. Borhes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borhes lands with a light punch inside. Borhes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Braun is defending well for now.#BC2# Von Braun breaks the clinch.
Borhes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Braun feints the counter takedown. Nice takedown defense from Borhes. No joy for Von Braun on that attempt. Cristian Borhes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barren Von Braun. Borhes tries to clinch up.#T1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Braun. Von Braun jabs Borhes to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2# Von Braun moves into the clinch successfully.
Borhes working aggressively here.
Borhes tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Braun avoids the damage to the body. Von Braun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Von Braun slowing the pace effectively. Borhes missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Von Braun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Borhes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Braun swats him away and circles back towards the center. Borhes tries to clinch there but Von Braun circles away.
Borhes tries to clinch but Von Braun is having none of it. #T2# Von Braun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Borhes closes the distance but Von Braun moves to the side and Von Braun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Von Braun shoots for a double leg takedown but Borhes sprawls well. He's pushed Von Braun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Borhes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Borhes tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Von Braun counters with a lovely shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Von Braun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borhes but Borhes pushes him off and we're back to square one. Borhes doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Braun circles away.
Von Braun keeps the fight on the outside. Von Braun wants to counter the offense by Borhes and move into the clinch position. Von Braun shoots in and drives through. Borhes sprawls well. Borhes is looking to clinch but Von Braun is avoiding it.
#CL2# Von Braun instigates a clinch. Borhes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Braun.
#BC2# Von Braun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Von Braun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borhes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3# Von Braun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borhes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Borhes is looking to clinch. Von Braun lands a jab to the head.
Von Braun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barren Von Braun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Borhes tries to clinch but Von Braun is having none of it. Von Braun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Borhes is out of range. Borhes tries to counter with a takedown but Von Braun is quick to defend against it. Von Braun swats away the attempt to clinch by Borhes. Barren Von Braun seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Von Braun moves into the clinch. Borhes misses with a hook from the clinch. Borhes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Von Braun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Von Braun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borhes pinned against the cage. Borhes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Borhes tries to clinch there but Von Braun circles away.
Von Braun dives in for a single leg takedown but Borhes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4# The fight stays on the outside here - Borhes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Borhes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Braun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cristian Borhes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barren Von Braun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Borhes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Braun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Borhes wants to clinch. Borhes tries to clinch up#TD2# and Von Braun counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Borhes! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Borhes is not content to let Von Braun control the position. #SUB2# Von Braun has hold of Borhes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Borhes seems comfortable defending it but Von Braun has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Borhes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Borhes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Von Braun couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barren Von Braun!
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Event:
Some 7
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1# Gordon fails with the takedown. Lyon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gordon's waist but Gordon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lyon off to one side. Lyon goes for a double leg but Gordon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gordon continues to drive forward.#TD2# Lyon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lyon lands in his opponent's guard. Lyon lands a couple of elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lyon stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon. Lyon advances to half guard. Gordon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Lyon prevents Gordon from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lyon throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely. Lyon is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.#T1# Gordon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lyon content just to control the position here. #SUB2# Lyon looking to isolate an arm here. Gordon doesn't see it coming and as Lyon extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lyon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jac Lyon! Jac Lyon very nearly forgot to thank King Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. Jozeph Gordon spoke after the fight, saying '348'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 892 Round 1
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1# Murrizzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A countering left hand to the body from Murrizzo misses.#TD2# Murrizzo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gordon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Murrizzo throws a big elbow that misses. Murrizzo stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Jozeph Gordon has been cut. Murrizzo scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2# Jozeph Gordon's cut is getting worse.#SUB# Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Murrizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gordon wants to stand up but Murrizzo is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gordon trying to control the position.
Murrizzo working some strikes from top position.#CUT2# Jozeph Gordon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jozeph Gordon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carmelo Murrizzo! The defeated Jozeph Gordon had this to say: '348'.
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Event:
New Years Blast Bash
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1# Forever stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2# Forever gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2# Cropop is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Cropop postures up.
Cropop trying to control the position from guard on top but Forever is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cropop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Cropop with a nice head shot there. Forever working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cropop. Forever controls Cropop momentarily but Cropop frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Forever throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cropop is looking to work some ground and pound but Forever has wrist control.#T1# Forever not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Forever keeping moving, preventing Cropop from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Cropop drops back looking for a leg! Forever is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Forever manages to kick Cropop off! Cropop jumps back into Forever's guard. #SUB# Forever is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Forever is trying to keep Cropop in close.
Cropop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Cropop is posturing up here but Forever has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cropop tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cropop has to tap! Slick submission there by Forever!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wacanda Forever!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murhapuro is defended easily by Bobs. Murhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bobs slaps away a takedown attempt from Murhapuro, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murhapuro back to the cage. Bobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Murhapuro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bobs counters with a right hand to the body. Bob Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauke Murhapuro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bobs slips under a jab from Murhapuro. Bobs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Murhapuro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bobs pinned against the cage. Bobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1# Murhapuro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bobs attempts a counter takedown but Murhapuro avoids it well and moves away. Murhapuro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobs sprawls well. Bobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murhapuro gets slowly back to his feet. Murhapuro fails with the takedown and Bobs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Murhapuro goes for a double leg but Bobs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobs continues to drive forward. Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Bobs is out of range. Bobs tries to counter with a takedown but Murhapuro is quick to defend against it. Bobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobs.#T2# Bobs drops his hands momentarily and Murhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Murhapuro looks for a takedown but Bobs sprawls well. Bobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murhapuro sprawls and moves away. Pauke Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Murhapuro misses. Murhapuro misses with a straight left. Bobs attempts a counter takedown but Murhapuro avoids it well and moves away. Murhapuro shoots in for a takedown but Bobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bobs attempts a counter takedown but Murhapuro avoids it well and moves away. Murhapuro shoots in for a double leg but Bobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bobs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Murhapuro misses with a body shot
#CL# and Bobs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bobs. Bobs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobs. Murhapuro avoiding damage as Bobs throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murhapuro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bobs smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murhapuro or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobs, which made it look bad. Bobs feinted with a counter takedown.#T3# Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Bobs is out of range. Bobs tries to counter with a takedown but Murhapuro is quick to defend against it. Murhapuro misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Bobs moves into the clinch.#BC2# Murhapuro breaks from the clinch.
Murhapuro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murhapuro somewhat. Bobs tries to counter with a takedown but Murhapuro is quick to defend against it. Bobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a takedown attempt and Bobs counters with a nice body shot. Murhapuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Murhapuro fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murhapuro sprawls and moves away. Murhapuro has a takedown stuffed. Bobs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murhapuro is defended easily by Bobs. It looked like Bobs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhapuro. Murhapuro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bobs pinned against the cage. Bobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A quick step to the side and Bobs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Murhapuro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A telegraphed right hand from Murhapuro misses the target. Bobs moves out of range as Murhapuro strikes. Bobs attempts a counter takedown but Murhapuro avoids it well and moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bobs 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# Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobs.
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target. An attempted straight right counter from Bobs misses the target. Murhapuro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bobs. Murhapuro misses with a wild body shot. Bobs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. No luck for Murhapuro with that takedown attempt. Bobs tries to counter with a takedown but Murhapuro is quick to defend against it. Bobs cracks Murhapuro with an open hand slap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murhapuro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bobs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Murhapuro misses with a straight left. Bobs attempts a counter takedown but Murhapuro avoids it well and moves away. Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murhapuro. Murhapuro closes the distance and clinches up with Bobs, looking for a takedown. Murhapuro pushes Bobs against the cage but Bobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bobs appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bob Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauke Murhapuro.#T1# Murhapuro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bobs pinned against the cage. Bobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhapuro can do to turn this around?#TD2# Murhapuro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bobs to the ground. Murhapuro is now in Bobs's guard.#SUB2# Murhapuro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bobs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bobs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bobs! #REVR# Murhapuro is trying to get back to half guard. Bobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murhapuro on the ground. Murhapuro regains half guard.#T2# Murhapuro gets full guard. Murhapuro is trying to keep Bobs in close.
#SUB2# Murhapuro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Murhapuro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Murhapuro has his foot on Bobs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Murhapuro is looking for a triangle but Bobs pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Murhapuro looking for a guillotine here but Bobs defends easily.
Bobs wanted to stand there but Murhapuro had control of the position. #T3##SUB2# Murhapuro has his foot on Bobs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Murhapuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Murhapuro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bobs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bobs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Murhapuro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bobs passes into side control.
Murhapuro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2# Murhapuro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobs pulls his head out easily. Murhapuro manages to get to full guard.
Murhapuro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobs is one step ahead there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Murhapuro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauke Murhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Murhapuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murhapuro sprawls and moves away. Bobs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhapuro throws out the jab. Bobs is looking to wear down Murhapuro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Bobs counters by clinching up. Bobs pressing his opponent against the cage. Murhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhapuro is looking for a takedown. Bobs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murhapuro is defending well for now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobs. #BC2# Murhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bobs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bob Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauke Murhapuro.#TD2# Murhapuro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Bobs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bobs tries to get out of the position.#T1# Murhapuro wants to control from the top but Bobs keeps moving. #ES# Bobs pushes Murhapuro off and scrambles back to his feet.
Murhapuro moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2# Murhapuro drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Bobs pushes Murhapuro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Murhapuro shoots in looking for a takedown but Bobs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murhapuro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bobs appears to be looking for a counter takedown. This has been an exciting period of action! Murhapuro takes a swing at Bobs's ribcage but misses. Murhapuro goes for a double leg but Bobs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobs continues to drive forward. Murhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Murhapuro swings for the body but Bobs moves out of range.
Bobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murhapuro sprawls and moves away.#T2# A jab from Murhapuro misses. Murhapuro lands with a good body shot. Bobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhapuro. A quick step to the side and Bobs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Murhapuro throws a jab when Bobs was well out of range. Bobs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bob Bobs is winning the standup battle so far. Murhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Bobs ducks down to avoid it. Bobs feinted with a counter takedown. Jab from Murhapuro. Murhapuro misses the shot to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Murhapuro. Murhapuro swings for the body but Bobs moves out of range.
Bobs is looking to counter the offense by Murhapuro and move into the clinch. A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Murhapuro. Bobs does a little dance to reset his feet. Bobs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Murhapuro shoots in for a double leg but Bobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bobs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bobs staying out of range there. Murhapuro throws a big shot that misses. Bobs feinted with a counter takedown. Murhapuro misses the shot to the body. Bobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhapuro moves away. Murhapuro avoids the body shot from Bobs.
Bobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhapuro. Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobs moves away. Murhapuro closes the distance and clinches up with Bobs, looking for a takedown. Murhapuro pushes Bobs against the cage but Bobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murhapuro sprawls and moves away. A punch lands to the side of Bobs 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4# Bobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bobs takes a swing at Murhapuro's ribcage but misses. Bobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhapuro manages to avoid it. Murhapuro shoots in looking for a takedown but Bobs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murhapuro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bobs appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Murhapuro throws a sloppy body shot
and Bobs counters with a straight right hand. Murhapuro shoots in but no luck this time. Bobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhapuro circles away quickly and effectively. Murhapuro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bobs tries to avoid it but Murhapuro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bobs to the ground. Bobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Murhapuro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Bobs. I think Bobs 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bobs! Our winner, Bob Bobs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1# Perkele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gustav's waist but Gustav gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perkele off to one side. #CL2# Perkele tries to keep at a distance but Gustav has taken the fight into the clinch. Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustav lands a body punch. Perkele blocks an elbow strike. Gustav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustav. Perkele gets through Gustav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gustav. Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land. Perkele fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustav misses with an elbow over the top. Gustav will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Perkele up against the cage. A shot in the inside from Perkele. Perkele jumps guard but Gustav stands there with Perkele around his waist. Perkele gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispa Perkele. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gustav looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1# Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Ispa Perkele has been cut.#BC# Perkele manages to break the clinch.
Perkele lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT# It looks like Karl Gustav has been cut. Perkele digs a good hook to Gustav's body.
Gustav wants to clinch but Perkele slips to the side and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut. Perkele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Perkele misses with a double jab.
Perkele scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Perkele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustav doesn't seem phased though. Gustav moves to clinch but Perkele breaks away and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gustav looks winded! Perkele throws a one two combo.
Perkele cracks Gustav's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Gustav slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Perkele can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Perkele! Ispa Perkele thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PSE 20
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1# Borhes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Borhes gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hustle trying to control the position but instead, Borhes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hustle into the cage. Borhes tries to stall but Hustle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Borhes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Borhes.
A frustrated look appears on Hustle's face as he tries to break the clinch. Borhes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Borhes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT# It looks like Rick Hustle has been cut. Borhes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hustle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Borhes lands a damaging elbow. Borhes scores a nice knee to the body.
Hustle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Borhes. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice left hand lands by Borhes.
Hustle is looking to take this one to the mat. Borhes lands with a left to the head. #T1# Borhes lands a shoulder strike. Borhes has Hustle pushed against the cage. Borhes gets underhooks to prevent Hustle's takedown attempt.
Cristian Borhes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Hustle. Borhes slowing the pace effectively. Borhes has Hustle pressed against the cage.
Hustle jumps guard but Borhes stands there with Hustle around his waist. Hustle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hustle misses with a hook from the clinch. Borhes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Borhes lands a nice knee to the body. Hustle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A short right from Borhes. Borhes prevents Hustle from breaking the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hustle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hustle looking to slow down the pace here.#T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by Borhes. Knees in the clinch landing for Borhes.
Knees to the body from Borhes.
Borhes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. 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! A knee to the head by Borhes.
Borhes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Borhes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hustle stalling in the clinch but Borhes improves position. Borhes lands with a right to the head. Hustle is looking to control Borhes's arms but Borhes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hustle has his back to the cage. Borhes has Hustle pressed against the cage, preventing Hustle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Borhes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hustle stalling in the clinch but Borhes improves position. Hustle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Borhes pulls him back up using the underhooks. Borhes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3# Hustle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Borhes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hustle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Hustle wants to stall.
Borhes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Borhes tries to stall but Hustle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hustle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Borhes landing knees to the body.
Borhes lands a body punch. We've been informed that Hustle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Hustle is looking to break free of the clinch but Borhes has double underhooks. Borhes lands a right hand. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hustle. Hustle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borhes up against the cage. The referee calls for Borhes to work.
Borhes lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4# Hustle is trying to force a seperation but Borhes has the dominant position. Hustle wants to get back to striking at distance but Borhes won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Borhes scores with a nice short uppercut. Borhes trying to control the position but instead, Hustle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Borhes into the cage. A frustrated look appears on Hustle's face as he tries to break the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Borhes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Borhes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hustle is trying to break the clinch but Borhes is controlling him. Borhes lands an elbow inside that Hustle shrugs off. This has been an exciting period of action! Hustle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borhes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Hustle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borhes just stands there and leans against the cage. Borhes lands with a right to the head. Borhes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Borhes - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Borhes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rick Hustle's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Borhes moves in looking to clinch but Hustle pushes him off. The fight stays on the outside here - Borhes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Borhes moves in looking to clinch but Hustle pushes him off. Borhes tries to clinch up but Hustle circles away and keeps his distance. Hustle swats away the attempt to clinch by Borhes.#TD2# Hustle dives in and scores a takedown into Borhes's guard. Borhes keeping moving, preventing Hustle from controlling successfully. Borhes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hustle can do to turn this around? Hustle throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hustle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hustle postures up in Borhes's guard and throws a big left but Borhes blocks it. #T1# Hustle is stalling in the full guard. Hustle throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hustle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hustle prevents Borhes from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Hustle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Borhes's guard. Hustle is looking to work some ground and pound but Borhes has wrist control. Hustle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hustle works over Borhes with some ground and pound from guard. Hustle 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Hustle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hustle postures up in Borhes's guard and throws a big left but Borhes blocks it. Hustle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Borhes's guard. Hustle sitting and controlling from the half guard. Borhes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hustle. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hustle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borhes defending well though. Hustle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hustle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hustle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3# Hustle throwing shots but Borhes is blocking nicely. Borhes tries to kick Hustle off but Hustle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Hustle 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. #CUT2# It looks like Cristian Borhes has been cut. Hustle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borhes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2# Borhes is rocked! Hustle passes to side control. Oh Borhes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hustle grinds an elbow into Borhes's temple. Hustle lands a strong strike to the head of Borhes. That's dazed him! Hustle looking to finish here. Borhes is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hustle lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Hustle! Our winner, Rick Hustle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PSE 19
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Cropop clinches with his opponent.
Cropop looking for a takedown. Franco misses with a body punch.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Yan Cropop has been cut. Franco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Cropop is breathing heavily. Franco scores with a knee to the head.
Franco is defending well against a takedown attempt. Franco landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco. Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Franco lands a nice knee to the body. Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Franco looking to throw knees to the head but Cropop is blocking nicely.
Franco misses with a knee to the head. Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco. #T1# Franco lands a knee to the body.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Franco misses with a short punch on the inside. Franco landing knees to the body.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Cropop controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Franco obliges. Franco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cropop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Franco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cropop's defenses. Franco scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Franco with a knee to the head.
Franco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cropop's defenses. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Franco obliges.#T2# Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Franco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Franco.
Franco lands a knee to the head.
Cropop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Franco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cropop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Franco scores a nice knee to the body.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Cropop shrugs off. Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Cropop takes a knee to the side of the body. Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Cropop won't want to take too many of those. Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3# Franco jerks Cropop's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Cropop drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Franco goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Franco because Cropop was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Sean Franco!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 23
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1# Bobs slips a jab and a cross from Day.
And Bobs tries to counter it with a takedown but Day pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bobs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Day misses with a wild body shot. Bobs is looking for the big counter here.#TD# Day gets a double leg takedown into Bobs's guard. Day pushes down on Bobs's leg and manages to get into half guard. Day tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bobs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Day. Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bobs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Day 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# Day prevents Bobs from standing back up.
Day passes the guard and advances to mount! Day takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Day seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bobs for as long as he can get away with.#T2##SUB# Day has control of Bobs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bobs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bobs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Day postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bobs looks a forlorn figure.
#T3# Day controlling from mount. Day looking to finish Bobs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bobs! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Day wants to finish this one by submission but Bobs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Day. #SUB# Day with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Day really is a fat lump. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Day cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Day throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4# Day thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB# Day is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bobs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Day raining down hammerfists from mount. Day throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB# Day with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Day looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Day dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bobs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt and Bobs counters with a nice body shot. #CL# Day moves into range and clinches up with Bobs.#TD# Day has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bobs uses from the top position. Bobs won't allow Day to sweep him here. Ground Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Day is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bobs is aware though and is defending well. Day throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Day passes into half guard. #SUB# Day looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB# Day is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobs defends it well. Bobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Day. Day looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Day sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bobs defending well though. Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Day controlling the action here. Day lands strikes from half guard. Day is trying to control. Bobs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Day uses his free foot to push down on Bobs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bobs. Day working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3##SUB# Day is working for a guillotine from mount but Bobs frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Day working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Day throwing strikes here but Bobs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bobs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB# Day is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bobs is surviving well by controlling Day's body position as best he can. Day is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bobs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4# Day trying to control but he's not successful this time. Day is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bobs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bobs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Day.
Day looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Day dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Day dives in and grabs Bobs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bobs pushes down on Day's head and hops out. Day fails to land with a series of punches.
Day shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobs sprawls well. Bobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Day gets slowly back to his feet. Bobs checks a leg kick. Bobs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Day defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bobs fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Day clinches up against the cage.#TD# Day gets a trip takedown into half guard. Bobs is looking to escape. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bobs can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Day takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Day throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobs can do to turn this around? Day trying to pass the guard but Bobs defending well. Bobs is refusing to be controlled, as Day sits in half guard. #SUB# Day is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bobs sees it coming and defends easily. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bobs is not content to let Day control the position.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Day controlling the action here. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Day feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Day pushes down on Bobs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3# Day not doing much here.
Day throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bob Bobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bobs won't allow Day to pass to mount. Bobs has hold of Day's hands but Day slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Day tries to pass to full mount but Bobs defends it. We've been hearing that Day has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Day slows the pace down in half guard. Day scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Day content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Day is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Day.
And that's the end of the fight! Ground Day showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Day, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ground Day!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1# Gustav is looking to clinch. It looked like Guide wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gustav doesn't manage to clinch there - Guide circles away.
Gustav tries to clinch but Guide moves away and Guide counters with a left to the body. Guide lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustav tries to clinch there but Guide circles away.
#CL2# Gustav gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gustav creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gustav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guide's efforts to push away. Gustav stalls. Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guide's defenses. Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guide's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Newbie Guide has been cut. Guide is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guide is trying to break the clinch but Gustav has him pressed against the cage. Gustav lands a body punch. Guide wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Guide wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guide is trying to break the clinch but Gustav is controlling him.#T1# A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav. Gustav lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2# Newbie Guide's cut is getting worse. Guide blocks a body shot from Gustav. Guide is trying to break the clinch but Gustav has him pressed against the cage. Gustav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guide's efforts to push away. Gustav'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. Guide wants to get back to striking at distance but Gustav won't allow it.
Guide wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gustav lands an elbow just above Guide 's eye. #CUT2# Newbie Guide's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Guide prevents a body shot from Gustav. Guide is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustav has double underhooks. Gustav pressing his opponent against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Gustav.
#T2# Gustav lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Newbie Guide's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Gustav! A very excited looking Karl Gustav 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:
PSE 13
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Borhes moves into the clinch. Borhes looking to slow down the pace here. Borhes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Training blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Borhes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Borhes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by In Training. Borhes lands a left hand that snaps the head of In Training backwards. In Training stalling in the clinch.
Borhes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
In Training managing to block the knees to the body from Borhes.
Borhes tries to land knees in the clinch but In Training avoids the damage to the body. In Training lands a right hand. Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borhes lands a good knee to the midsection. In Training won't want to take too many of those. In Training throws a head punch that misses. In Training blocking some punches.
In Training lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borhes backwards. Borhes lands a right hand that snaps the head of In Training backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. In Training gets through Borhes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Borhes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Borhes lands a damaging elbow. Borhes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from In Training.
In Training lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes misses with a knee strike.
In Training scores with a nice hook to the head. Borhes lands a good knee to the midsection. In Training won't want to take too many of those. Borhes throws an elbow but it misses.
Borhes tries to land knees in the clinch but In Training avoids the damage to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borhes. Both guys are working to get underhooks. In Training can't find room to land a body shot as Borhes controls the action.
Borhes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Borhes taking a breather. In Training swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borhes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and In Training avoids it. In Training avoids a wild elbow strike from Borhes. In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
#T2# Borhes stalls. Borhes stalling in the clinch but In Training improves position. In Training prevents a body shot from Borhes. 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! Both fighters working to control the clinch. Borhes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
In Training has a couple of punches blocked by Borhes.
Borhes lands with a light punch inside. Borhes taking a breather. In Training fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borhes trying to stall but In Training improves his position.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes lands a right hand. In Training blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes misses with a hook from the clinch. Borhes lands an elbow just above In Training 's eye. In Training avoiding damage.
Borhes blocking some punches.
#T3# In Training misses with a hook from the clinch. Borhes misses with an elbow strike.
Borhes tries to land knees in the clinch but In Training avoids the damage to the body. A shot in the inside from In Training. Borhes misses with an elbow strike.
Borhes is pushing In Training up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Borhes scores a nice knee to the body.
In Training misses with the head strike.
In Training working aggressively here.
Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
Borhes swings wildly with an uppercut but In Training uses good head movement to avoid it. In Training scores with an uppercut up the middle. Borhes blocking some punches.
In Training leaning against his opponent.
Borhes lands a shoulder strike. In Training managing to block the knees to the body from Borhes.
#T4# In Training misses with some punches.
Borhes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Training slowing the pace effectively. A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land. In Training lands a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land. A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land. Borhes working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for In Training. In Training throws a head punch that misses. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land. Borhes throws a knee to the head but misses.
In Training is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
In Training swings wildly with an uppercut but Borhes uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Borhes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Borhes dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Borhes moves into the clinch successfully.
Borhes throws an elbow that misses.
In Training misses with a hook from the clinch. Borhes misses with a body punch.
In Training stalling.
Borhes is looking to control In Training's arms but In Training gets an underhook and turns him. Now Borhes has his back to the cage. A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land. Borhes unloads a knee to the mid-section. In Training lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Borhes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borhes throws a head punch that misses. In Training scores with an uppercut up the middle. Borhes wants to stall.
Borhes'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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borhes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through In Training's defenses. Borhes missing with knees to the body.
Borhes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from In Training.
In Training swings wildly with an uppercut but Borhes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# With the two fighters working up against the cage, Borhes just misses with a elbow thrown towards In Training's brow. In Training working aggressively here.
Borhes lands a right hand that snaps the head of In Training backwards. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
Borhes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Borhes blocking some punches.
Borhes is looking to control In Training's arms but In Training gets an underhook and turns him. Now Borhes has his back to the cage. Borhes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes is trying to stall.
In Training misses with the head strike.
Borhes looking to throw knees to the head but In Training is blocking nicely.
Borhes misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Borhes.
Borhes managing to block the knees to the body from In Training.
In Training misses with some punches.
In Training pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2# A knee to the head by Borhes.
In Training blocks the elbow strike.
Borhes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that In Training can do to turn this around? Borhes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Borhes tries to work over In Training's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right hand to the side of the head by In Training. In Training taking a breather. In Training has a couple of punches blocked by Borhes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! In Training on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Borhes to work.
In Training swings away with an uppercut that misses.
In Training misses with a punch on the inside.
Borhes lands a left hand.
The referee calls for In Training to work.
Borhes tries to stall but In Training uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3# Borhes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. In Training is defending well for now. Borhes missing with knees to the body.
In Training avoiding damage as Borhes throws knees to the body.
Borhes unloads a knee to the mid-section. In Training lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
In Training throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borhess head. Borhes scores with an uppercut up the middle. In Training working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land. In Training lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borhes backwards. In Training working aggressively here.
Borhes misses with a punch on the inside.
In Training blocking some punches.
In Training throws a head punch that misses. Borhes misses with a body punch.
In Training misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borhes. Borhes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Borhes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Borhes throws an elbow but it misses.
In Training throws a punch but it's blocked by Borhes. Borhes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes throws a head punch that misses. Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
Borhes lands a nice knee to the body. Borhes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Borhes misses with the head strike.
Borhes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of In Training backwards. Borhes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. In Training tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Borhes has a couple of punches blocked by In Training.
Cristian Borhes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Borhes scores with a shot to the side of In Training's head. Borhes throws a punch but it's blocked by In Training. Borhes throws an elbow but it misses.
In Training'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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Borhes dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Borhes drives through and clinches with In Training against the cage.
Borhes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Training blocks an uppercut.
In Training blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short right from Borhes. In Training is stalling here.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Training throws a punch but it's blocked by Borhes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Borhes just misses with a elbow thrown towards In Training's brow. Borhes lands with a left to the head. Borhes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by In Training.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# A short right from Borhes on the inside. In Training has a couple of punches blocked by Borhes.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes lands with a short head shot on the inside. A shot in the inside from In Training. In Training misses with a punch on the inside.
Borhes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A battle for position here, against the cage. Borhes looking to slow down the pace here. Borhes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borhes is working In Training over against the cage. In Training avoiding damage as Borhes throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Borhes looking to slow down the pace here. Borhes is pushing In Training up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2# Borhes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from In Training.
#BC2# In Training pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Borhes clinches up with In Training and pushes him back against the cage. A shot in the inside from In Training. A head punch blocked on the inside by In Training. In Training misses with some punches.
Borhes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Borhes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borhes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. In Training trying to control the position but instead, Borhes has worked for underhooks and has pushed In Training into the cage. In Training misses with some punches.
#T3# In Training lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Borhes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of In Trainings head. In Training looking to slow down the pace here. Borhes pressing his opponent against the cage. A short uppercut from In Training. In Training blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Training avoiding damage as Borhes throws knees to the body.
Borhes stalling in the clinch but In Training improves position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for In Training. In Training blocks an uppercut.
In Training lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from In Training. In Training on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land. Borhes is trying to maintain a safe position but In Training gets an underhook and turns Borhes into the cage. In Training managing to block the knees to the body from Borhes.
#T4# Borhes throws a punch but it's blocked by In Training. In Training missing with knees to the body.
Borhes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of In Training backwards. In Training scores with a shot to the side of Borhes's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! In Training throws a head punch that misses. In Training misses with a punch on the inside.
In Training working aggressively here.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Training makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. In Training misses with a hook from the clinch. Borhes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Borhes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cristian Borhes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Borhes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes blocks an uppercut.
Educator In Training has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! In Training swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Educator In Training. I think Borhes 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Borhes! A relieved looking Cristian Borhes 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1# Tyson Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustav tries to clinch there but Tyson Junior circles away.
#CL# Gustav moves into the clinch. Gustav digs a right hand underneath Tyson Junior's ribcage. Tyson Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson Junior's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Mike Tyson Junior has been cut. Tyson Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gustav is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gustav struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson Junior controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Gustav as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2# Tyson Junior manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gustav wanted to stand there but Tyson Junior had control of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustav trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Gustav wants to stand and escape but instead Tyson Junior has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1# Gustav is looking to stand up but Tyson Junior isn't so interested in that idea. #ES# Gustav has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tyson Junior has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Tyson Junior is trying to pull guard but Gustav turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gustav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tyson Junior content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav. A right hand to the body from Gustav.
Tyson Junior looks winded! Gustav is working Tyson Junior over against the cage. Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Nice body punch from Gustav - that landed with a thud.
Gustav presses Tyson Junior against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2# Tyson Junior takes an elbow to the forehead. Gustav is stalling here.
Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson Junior's defenses. Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Gustav is working Tyson Junior over against the cage. Gustav tries to work over Tyson Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tyson Junior blocks a body shot from Gustav. Gustav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustav is struggling to control the position. Gustav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gustav lands a nice elbow. Gustav is working Tyson Junior over against the cage.#T3# Tyson Junior takes an elbow to the forehead. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav. Gustav lands a body shot. Gustav lands a nice elbow. Gustav lands a nice elbow. Gustav stalling.
Tyson Junior takes a shot to the head. Gustav lands a shot to the body. Gustav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gustav. Gustav lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# That has opened up Mike Tyson Junior's cut even more. Tyson Junior takes an elbow to the forehead. Gustav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson Junior takes an elbow to the temple. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gustav'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.#KD# Gustav lands a vicious elbow to the side of Tyson Junior's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Gustav tries to finish him with strikes but Tyson Junior still seems able to defend himself so Gustav steps back and lets Tyson Junior get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC# Tyson Junior is rocked!#T4##CL# Gustav closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tyson Junior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gustav pulls him back up using the underhooks. Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson Junior. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson Junior's defenses. #CUT# The cut above Mike Tyson Junior's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Gustav taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gustav has Tyson Junior pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Gustav lands an elbow inside. Gustav stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Karl Gustav.#CL# Gustav moves into the clinch. Tyson Junior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gustav avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Gustav lands a body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Gustav dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Tyson Junior's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Gustav fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson Junior, pushing him back against the cage. Gustav effectively controlling the action here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tyson Junior as Gustav tries to tie him up. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. We've been informed that Tyson Junior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Tyson Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Tyson Junior shrugs off. Gustav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson Junior can do to turn this around? Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson Junior's defenses. Tyson Junior goes for a takedown attempt but Gustav pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Tyson Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyson Junior is breathing heavily. Tyson Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Gustav.
Gustav lands an elbow just above Tyson Junior 's eye. #CUT# Mike Tyson Junior's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Tyson Junior jumps guard but Gustav stands there with Tyson Junior around his waist. Tyson Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1# Gustav pressing his opponent against the cage. Gustav wants to stall.
Gustav pressing his opponent against the cage. Karl Gustav has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gustav misses with a body punch.
Tyson Junior takes an elbow to the forehead. Tyson Junior is trying to pull guard but Gustav has him pressed against the cage. Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson Junior. Good body shot from Gustav.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Gustav holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gustav seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Gustav holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Karl Gustav.#CL# Gustav has closed the distance and engaged Tyson Junior in a clinch.
Tyson Junior jumps guard but Gustav stands there with Tyson Junior around his waist. Tyson Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gustav lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustav lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Gustav. Nice elbow from Gustav. Gustav lands an elbow that stopped Tyson Junior in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Tyson Junior's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Gustav! An out of breath Karl Gustav thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Mike Tyson Junior had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 881 Round 4
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1# Gustav is looking to clinch but Riot is avoiding it.
Gustav tries to clinch but Riot moves away letting Riot counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Karl Gustav has been cut. Gustav tries to clinch but Riot moves away enabling Riot to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Gustav drives through and clinches with Riot against the cage.
Gustav controlling the action here for a moment.
Riot lands with a light punch inside. Gustav prevents Riot from breaking the clinch. Gustav throws an elbow that misses.
Riot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Riot avoids a wild elbow strike from Gustav. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riot controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustav creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gustav gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Jake Riot has been cut.#T1# Gustav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riot has Gustav pressed against the cage.
Riot is trying to stall.
Riot slows down the pace here.
Riot stalls. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Riot. Gustav doesn't manage to clinch there - Riot circles away.
Riot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Gustav closes the distance looking to clinch and Riot counters with a nice body shot. Gustav tries to clinch there but Riot circles away.
Riot is looking for the big counter here. Gustav tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Riot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustav thinking. #T2# Riot circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2# and Riot counters with a crisp one two that drops Gustav! Riot thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gustav to his feet! Gustav is in big trouble! Riot connects with a nice cross there... Gustav is looking wobbly and Riot recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Gustav to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Riot jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Riot!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 18
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1# Bakalov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobs with the counter takedown but Bakalov avoids it easily. Bobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakalov. Bobs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Danga de danga de dang - Bakalov scores with a four punch combination!#CL# Bakalov rushes Bobs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Bakalov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bakalov wants to clinch up but Bobs keeps it at a distance. Bakalov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobs circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bakalov darts in trying to clinch and Bakalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Bakalov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Bakalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bobs. Bakalov prevents Bobs from breaking the clinch. Bakalov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2# Bobs manages to break the clinch.
Bakalov is looking to clinch. Bobs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bakalov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobs circles away.
#CL# Bakalov clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Bobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakalov cracks Bobs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bakalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bobs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bakalov tries to clinch but Bobs is having none of it. Bakalov tries to clinch up. Dragan Bakalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Bakalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bobs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakalov defends it well. Bakalov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bobs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakalov defends it well.#T2# Bakalov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Bakalov closes the distance and clinches. Bakalov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2# Bobs breaks the clinch.
Bakalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobs paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bobs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakalov defends it well. Bakalov tries to clinch up but Bobs circles away and keeps his distance. Bobs feints the counter takedown. Bakalov tries to clinch but Bobs moves away and Bobs counters with a left to the body. Bobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobs feints the counter takedown. Bakalov throws a leg kick which misses Bobs's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobs tries to avoid it. 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! Bobs avoids the body shot from Bakalov.
And Bobs tries to counter it with a takedown but Bakalov pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bakalov works Bobs's body with a nice hook. Bakalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobs paws at him with a jab and circles away. A countering left hand to the body from Bobs misses. Bakalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bobs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3# Bakalov tries to clinch there but Bobs circles away.
Bakalov throws a sloppy head kick and Bobs moves out of range easily. Bobs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bakalov tries to clinch up but Bobs circles away and keeps his distance. Bobs tries to counter by closing the distance. Bakalov wants to clinch. Bobs feints the counter takedown. Bakalov looks to clinch and Bobs counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Bakalov moves in looking to clinch but Bobs pushes him off. Bobs wants to counter with a clinch but Bakalov pushes him away. Bakalov is looking to clinch but Bobs is avoiding it.
#CL# Bakalov closes the distance and pushes Bobs back into the cage. Bakalov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobs uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Bobs breaks from the clinch.
Bakalov wants to clinch.#T4# Bakalov tries to clinch up. Bobs with the counter takedown but Bakalov avoids it easily. A head kick misses from Bakalov. Bobs with the counter takedown but Bakalov avoids it easily.#CL# Bakalov clinches up against the cage. Bobs is trying to push Bakalov away but Bakalov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bobs avoiding damage as Bakalov throws knees to the body.
#BC2# Bobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bakalov lands a high kick!
Bakalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Bobs tries to counter it with a takedown but Bakalov pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bakalov is looking to clinch but Bobs is avoiding it.
Bobs feints the counter takedown. The fight stays on the outside here - Bakalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bobs wants to counter the offense by Bakalov and move into the clinch position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Bakalov dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Bobs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL# Bakalov gets a clinch. Bakalov leaning against his opponent.
Bakalov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bobs.
Bakalov lands a knee to the head.
#BC# Bakalov breaks the clinch.
#CL# Bakalov instigates a clinch. Bakalov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Bobs is trying to push Bakalov away but Bakalov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bakalov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bakalov with a knee to the head.
Bakalov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bobs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Bobs's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Bakalov manages to break the clinch.
#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Bakalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bakalov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobs can do to turn this around? Bakalov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Bobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakalov.
It looked like Bakalov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bobs avoids the head kick by Bakalov.
Bobs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bakalov misses with an uppercut. Bobs saw that one coming. Bakalov is looking to clinch but Bobs is avoiding it.
Bobs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Bobs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Bakalov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Bobs tries to counter it with a takedown but Bakalov pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bakalov wants to clinch up but Bobs keeps it at a distance. Bakalov tries to clinch but Bobs moves out of range. #CL# Bobs tries to keep at a distance but Bakalov has taken the fight into the clinch. Bakalov trying to stall but Bobs improves his position.
Bobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Bakalov won't allow it.
#BC2# Bobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bobs keeps the fight on the outside. Bobs wants to counter with a clinch but Bakalov pushes him away.#CL# Bakalov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bobs wants to break free but Bakalov has control.
Bakalov lands an elbow that stopped Bobs in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# It looks like Bob Bobs has been cut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakalov. Bobs has had enough of the clinch but Bakalov keeps him there for the moment.#T3# Bobs tries to circle away but Bakalov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Bobs manages to break the clinch.
Bakalov is looking to clinch. Bobs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bakalov fails in his attempt to clinch. Bobs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakalov defends it well. Bobs swings for the body but Bakalov moves out of range.
#KD# Bakalov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Bobs to the ground! Bakalov dives into full mount looking to finish! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Bakalov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL# Bakalov drives through and clinches with Bobs against the cage.
#BC# Bakalov breaks from the clinch.
Bakalov scores with a nice strike. Bobs keeps the fight on the outside. Bobs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bakalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bobs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4# Bakalov wants to clinch up but Bobs keeps it at a distance. Bobs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bakalov rather than just go for the knockout.#CL# Bakalov rushes Bobs and presses him up against the cage. Bobs is trying to break the clinch but Bakalov is controlling him. Bakalov stalling the fight.
Bobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bakalov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bobs has had enough of the clinch but Bakalov keeps him there for the moment. Bakalov trying to control the position but instead, Bobs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bakalov into the cage. Bakalov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bobs controls his hands.
Bakalov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bobs's efforts to push away.#BC2# Bobs breaks the clinch.
Bakalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobs paws at him with a jab and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Bakalov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bob Bobs's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Bakalov tries to clinch but Bobs is having none of it. Bakalov wants to clinch. Bakalov tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bobs counters with a nice body shot. Bobs swings for the body but Bakalov moves out of range.
Bakalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobs paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bobs with the counter takedown but Bakalov avoids it easily. Bobs blocks a head kick by Bakalov.
Bobs feints the counter takedown. Bakalov lands a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakalov. Dragan Bakalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bakalov fails in his attempt to clinch. Bobs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bakalov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Bakalov ducks under a wild hook from Bobs. Bakalov closes the distance looking to clinch and Bobs counters with a right hand to the body. Bakalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bobs wants to counter with a clinch but Bakalov pushes him away. Bakalov tries to clinch but Bobs is having none of it. Bakalov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bakalov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobs with the counter takedown but Bakalov avoids it easily. Bakalov wants to clinch. Dragan Bakalov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Bakalov tries to clinch up but Bobs circles away and keeps his distance. Bakalov tries to clinch up. Bakalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobs throws out a counter right but Bakalov avoids it with no problem.#CL# Bakalov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobs, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Bobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bobs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bakalov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bakalov tries to clinch but Bobs moves out of range. Bobs with the counter takedown but Bakalov avoids it easily. Bakalov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bobs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3# Bakalov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bakalov tries to clinch there but Bobs circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bobs misses. Bobs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakalov throws out the jab. Bobs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakalov defends it well. Bakalov tries to clinch #TD2# and Bobs counters with a takedown into side control. #ES# Bakalov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Bakalov tries to clinch but Bobs is having none of it. Bobs wants to counter the offense by Bakalov and move into the clinch position. Bakalov wants to clinch. Bob Bobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bakalov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakalov.#T4# Bakalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bobs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakalov with a body shot. Bobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bobs slips under a jab. Bakalov is looking to clinch but Bobs is avoiding it.
Bakalov moves in looking to clinch but Bobs pushes him off. Bakalov tries to clinch but Bobs is having none of it. Bobs unleashes a big counter combination but Bakalov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. The fight stays on the outside here - Bakalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bobs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bakalov. Bakalov tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bobs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bakalov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bob Bobs. I think Bakalov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Bakalov! Dragan Bakalov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kimura Klothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
PSE 12
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1# Cropop wants to clinch. Cropop shoots in for a double leg but Azzhole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD# Azzhole looking to score a takedown here. Cropop is defending well but Azzhole drives through and ends up in Cropop's guard.#SUB2# Cropop throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Azzhole escapes and throws Cropop's legs to the side, diving into side control! Azzhole advances to full mount. Azzhole punching from mount but Cropop doing a good job of avoiding damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cropop is working to get back to half guard.
Azzhole tries to control but Cropop wriggling away. Cropop wants to hold on but Azzhole pushes him away.#T1# Azzhole thowing shots but they're missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Azzhole looking to control and managing it successfully. Azzhole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Cropop is trying to escape the mount.
Cropop keeps trying to improve his position. Azzhole thowing shots but they're missing. Azzhole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2# Cropop tries to hold on but Azzhole postures up. Cropop is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cropop is squirming around, avoiding Azzhole's attempts to control the action. Cropop is trying desperately to improve position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Cropop wants to control but Azzhole is having none of it.#SUB# Azzhole looking to secure an arm triangle but Cropop defends it well. Cropop tries to lock up and control but Azzhole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3# Cropop is squirming around, avoiding Azzhole's attempts to control the action. Cropop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Cropop has left one of his arms exposed and Azzhole doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cropop screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Azzhole! A relieved looking The Azzhole 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:
QFC Tournament 881 Round 3
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Gustav has closed the distance and engaged Cleaver in a clinch.
Cleaver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Walter Cleaver has been cut. Gustav lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #KD# Gustav lands a vicious elbow to the side of Cleaver's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Gustav tries to finish him with strikes but Cleaver still seems able to defend himself so Gustav steps back and lets Cleaver get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC# Cleaver is rocked!#TD2# Cleaver feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Cleaver is still in real trouble! Can Gustav finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cleaver looking to pass the guard. Gustav wants to stand up but Cleaver is controlling him. Cleaver seems to have recovered his senses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gustav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Cleaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gustav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Cleaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cleaver is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Cleaver connects with a couple of short punches. Cleaver looking to pass the guard. Gustav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cleaver is controlling him. Cleaver looking to pass the guard. Cleaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Cleaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cleaver sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. The fight stays on the outside here - Gustav looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch but Cleaver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cleaver circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# Cleaver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gustav to the ground. Cleaver is now in Gustav's guard. Cleaver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cleaver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Cleaver wants to control from the top but Gustav keeps moving. Cleaver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Cleaver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustav works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cleaver postures up and lands a big shot to Gustav's brow. Gustav keeping moving, preventing Cleaver from controlling successfully. #T3# Cleaver passes into half guard. Cleaver scoring with strikes to the body and head. Cleaver is pressing down on Gustav's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustav is holding on for now. Cleaver slips a nice elbow through Gustav's hands, connecting with Gustav's forehead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cleaver working Gustav over with strikes. Cleaver trying to mount his opponent but Gustav defends it. Cleaver uses his free foot to push down on Gustav's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gustav. #T4# Cleaver pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Cleaver fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cleaver lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2# Cleaver jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gustav manages to avoid the submission attempt. Gustav is not content to let Cleaver control the position. Cleaver lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gustav down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Cleaver dominated that round. The cut man is working on Walter Cleaver's cut. That's time! Gustav's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Cleaver keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Cleaver feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Cleaver wants to control from the top but Gustav keeps moving. Cleaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustav is retaining full guard. Cleaver with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Gustav manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# That has opened up Walter Cleaver's cut even more. Gustav is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cleaver.#T1# Cleaver tries to pull guard but Gustav holds him up against the cage and eventually Cleaver drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Gustav.
Gustav lands a nice elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustav. Cleaver is breathing heavily. Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cleaver's defenses. Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# The cut above Walter Cleaver's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Karl Gustav has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cleaver tries to stall but Gustav uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cleaver fails to pull guard.
Gustav is working Cleaver over against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustav. Gustav lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Gustav lands with a light punch inside. Gustav lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Gustav slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gustav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2# A battle for position here, against the cage. Gustav lands an elbow just above Cleaver 's eye. Gustav pushes Cleaver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav. #CUT# Walter Cleaver's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Gustav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gustav scores with a hook to the body. Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cleaver's defenses. Gustav throws a massive elbow that rocks Cleaver's head back - Cleaver crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Karl Gustav! A relieved looking Karl Gustav 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:
QFC Tournament 881 Round 2
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1# Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Gustav instigates a clinch. Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from Gustav.
Gustav creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. The referee calls for Nurmagomedov to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Gustav holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch but Gustav keeps him there for the moment. Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Gustav manages to get underhooks.
Gustav tries to stall but Nurmagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustav lands an elbow inside. #CUT# It looks like Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov has been cut. Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike. Gustav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustav stalling.
#T1# Gustav controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Gustav controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Nurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nurmagomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nurmagomedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gustav has passed into side control.
#T2# Nurmagomedov is trying to control Gustav's posture but Gustav avoids it. #SU# Gustav stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL# Gustav drives through and clinches with Nurmagomedov against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Gustav forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nurmagomedov wants to break free but Gustav has control.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses. #TD2# Nurmagomedov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nurmagomedov manages to end up in side control.#ES# Gustav explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3##CL# Gustav moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustav can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Gustav lands a nice elbow. Nurmagomedov looks winded! Nurmagomedov is trying to stall.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Gustav turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown. Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off. Gustav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses. Gustav slowing the pace effectively. Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off. #T4# Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustav stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Gustav. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Gustav is calmly controlling the position for now. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav. Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage. Nurmagomedov tries to circle away but Gustav has him pinned against the cage. Gustav leaning against his opponent.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off. Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses. Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Gustav dominated that round. The cut man is working on Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# Gustav gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Gustav manages to retain guard.#ES# Gustav wriggles free and stands up. Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Gustav sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gustav tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gustav tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Gustav is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Nurmagomedov rushes Gustav and presses him up against the cage. Gustav prevents Nurmagomedov from breaking the clinch. Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Gustav holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily. Gustav works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches. Gustav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around? Nurmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1# Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gustav. Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov. Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage. Gustav holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gustav prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gustav scores with a hook to the body. Gustav is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Gustav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off. #T2# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Gustav tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gustav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karl Gustav has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gustav struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustav. Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage. Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav. #CUT# That has opened up Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov's cut even more. Gustav stalling against the cage.
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Gustav stalling against the cage.
#T3# Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off. Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A left hand lands to the body for Gustav.
Gustav lands with a left to the head. Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav. Gustav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gustav slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gustav for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4# Gustav lands a nice elbow. #CUT# The cut above Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Gustav lands a right hand. #ROC# Nurmagomedov is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustav finish him? Gustav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gustav works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches. Gustav has Nurmagomedov pressed against the cage. He pushes Nurmagomedov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Gustav throws a beautiful elbow that sends Nurmagomedov crashing to the floor! Gustav piles on the pressure with more strikes! Nurmagomedov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Gustav! Karl Gustav thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 881 Round 1
Date: Oct 25, 2018 |
#R1# Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forbes paws at him with a jab and circles away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forbes is defended easily by Gustav. Forbes shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustav sprawls well. He's pushed Forbes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Gustav forces Forbes back against the cage and clinches. Forbes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gustav to keep the fight standing. Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Forbes. Forbes being controlled against the cage. Gustav is struggling to control the position. Gustav manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustav pushes off an throws an elbow but Forbes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1# Gustav lands an elbow inside that Forbes shrugs off. Nice body punch from Gustav - that landed with a thud.
Gustav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forbes's elbow. Gustav throws an elbow that misses.
Gustav lands an elbow that stopped Forbes in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# It looks like Matt Forbes has been cut. Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Forbes shrugs off. Forbes looks winded! Forbes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gustav gets underhooks to prevent Forbes's takedown attempt.
Gustav is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gustav holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav. Gustav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Forbes.
Gustav lands an elbow just above Forbes 's eye. #T2# Forbes letting Gustav take a breather here. Gustav lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustav lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forbes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right handed body shot lands from Gustav.
Gustav slows down the pace here.
Gustav has Forbes pressed against the cage. He pushes Forbes back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Gustav throws a beautiful elbow that sends Forbes crashing to the floor! Gustav piles on the pressure with more strikes! Forbes is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Gustav!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 15
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1# Gacy throws a right hand that Bobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobs also avoids with ease. Gacy misses with a body shot.
And Bobs tries to counter it with a takedown but Gacy pushes his down on his head and steps out. Gacy is looking to clinch but Bobs is avoiding it.
Bobs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gacy. Gacy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL# Gacy clinches. Bobs wants to break free but Gacy has control.
Gacy tries to throw a body punch but Bobs avoids it by throwing Gacy back against the cage. #BC2# Bobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gacy lands a jab to Bobs's midsection.#CL# Gacy instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gacy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bobs's efforts to push away. Bobs tries to circle away but Gacy has him pinned against the cage. Bobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Gacy has double underhooks. Gacy misses with the head strike.
#T1# Gacy scores with a shoulder strike. Gacy misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Bobs breaks the clinch.
Bobs ducks right into an uppercut from Gacy. Bobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gacy punishes Bobs's body with a nice straight punch. Bobs looks winded! Gacy shoots in but no luck this time. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobs! But no joy. Gacy 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.
#CL# Gacy gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short right from Gacy. A frustrated look appears on Bobs's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bobs blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bobs can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gacy. #T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gacy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gacy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Bobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bobs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL# Gacy gets a clinch. A short right from Gacy on the inside. Gacy lands with a short shot to the head. Bobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gacy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gacy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobs uses good head movement to avoid it. Bobs tries to circle away but Gacy has him pinned against the cage. Gacy cracks Bobs with a nice body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from Gacy. Gacy lands a left hand.
Gacy lands an uppercut.#T3# Gacy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bobs backwards. A short uppercut from Gacy. Bobs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobs wants to break free but Gacy has control.
Bobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. I was talking to Gacy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Gacy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bobs backwards. Gacy scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC# Bobs is rocked! Gacy lands a big right hand that drops Bobs! The killer instinct kicks in and Gacy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gacy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Gacy! John Gacy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'He never had a chance, I took his heart, he should retire after that ass whoopin.'.
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Event:
PSE 9
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Cropop looking to score a takedown here. Del Rio is defending well but Cropop drives through and ends up in Del Rio's guard. Del Rio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cropop trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cropop throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Del Rio 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. Del Rio controlling the position. Cropop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Del Rio is looking to stand up but Cropop isn't so interested in that idea. Cropop forces his way into half guard. Del Rio is trying to stand back up but Cropop is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cropop controlling the action here. Cropop wants to pass to mount but Del Rio is defending the position. #T1##SUB# Cropop is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Rio trying to hold on to Cropop's head to control him but Cropop postures up.
Cropop wants to free his trapped foot but Del Rio is holding on for dear life with his legs. Del Rio is trying to stand back up but Cropop is controlling him
Del Rio is trying to maintain the position but Cropop is very close to passing his half guard. Cropop is looking to take a break and control but Del Rio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Del Rio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cropop. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Cropop is keen to just control but Del Rio is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Del Rio is looking to land body kicks. Cropop blocks a head kick by Del Rio.
#CL2# Del Rio clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Del Rio pulls Cropop into guard.
Cropop stands up over Del Rio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Cropop looking to sit in guard and control but Del Rio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Del Rio throwing strikes but missing. Cropop pulls Del Rio in close to his closed guard and prevents Del Rio from doing any damage or advancing position. Cropop keeping moving, preventing Del Rio from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB# Cropop has his foot on Del Rio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Rio works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Cropop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Rio defends it easily. Cropop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Rio. #SUB# Cropop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cropop keeping moving, preventing Del Rio from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Del Rio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Del Rio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Cropop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Rio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB# Cropop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Cropop is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Del Rio rolls with it to try and escape but Cropop cranks on the arm and Del Rio is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yan Cropop! Yan Cropop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PSE 9
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Brawler tries to keep at a distance but Borhes has taken the fight into the clinch. Brawler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borhes looks to throw an elbow but misses. Borhes lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Noah Brawler has been cut. Borhes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brawler is defending well for now. Brawler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borhes wants to stall.
Borhes misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Brawler breaks the clinch.
#CL# Borhes instigates a clinch. Borhes is trying to maintain a safe position but Brawler gets an underhook and turns Borhes into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Brawler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Brawler tries to bum rush Borhes with a series of wild strikes but Borhes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Borhes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Brawler lands a jab. Brawler lands an overhand right.#CL# Borhes rushes Brawler and presses him up against the cage.#T1# Borhes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Borhes misses with an elbow over the top. Brawler avoids a wild elbow strike from Borhes. Borhes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Borhes stalling against the cage.
Borhes lands a nice elbow. Brawler prevents a body shot from Borhes. Borhes scores with a knee to the head.
Brawler tries to break the clinch but Borhes is controlling the position. Borhes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borhes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Borhes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borhes keeps control of Brawler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Borhes misses with an elbow strike.
Borhes tries to land knees in the clinch but Brawler avoids the damage to the body. #T2# Borhes lands with a light punch inside. Brawler blocks an elbow strike from Borhes.
Borhes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Brawler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borhes misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Brawler manages to break the clinch.
Brawler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2# It looks like Cristian Borhes has been cut. Brawler throws a right and a left that Borhes avoids nicely. Borhes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL# Borhes has closed the distance and engaged Brawler in a clinch.
Borhes looks to throw an elbow but misses. A short right from Borhes. Borhes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brawler tries to circle away but Borhes has him pinned against the cage. Borhes lands an elbow inside. Brawler is trying to push Borhes away but Borhes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Borhes is leaning against Brawler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# Borhes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Borhes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brawler's brow. Brawler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Brawler blocks the elbow strike.
Borhes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Borhes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Borhes swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it. Brawler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borhes. Brawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes working aggressively here.
Borhes misses with a punch on the inside.
Brawler being controlled against the cage.#T4# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Borhes. Borhes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Borhes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Borhes looking to stall.
Borhes prevents Brawler from breaking the clinch. Borhes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Brawler tries to circle away but Borhes has him pinned against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Borhes fails to land. Borhes tries to land knees in the clinch but Brawler avoids the damage to the body. Borhes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brawler blocks it with crossed arms. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brawler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Borhes dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Brawler misses with a double jab.
Borhes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brawler can do to turn this around?#CL# Borhes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Brawler can't break the clinch.
Borhes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2# Brawler breaks the clinch.
#CL# Borhes closes the distance and clinches. Borhes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brawler avoids it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Borhes. Borhes throws a head punch that misses. Come on Borhes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Borhes obliges. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brawler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Borhes misses with a hook from the clinch. Brawler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Borhes missing with knees to the body.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Borhes fails to land. Borhes misses with a punch on the inside.
Brawler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Brawler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Borhes gets in close and instigates a clinch. Brawler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Brawler working hard to break the clinch. Brawler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Brawler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Borhes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brawler's efforts to push away. Still in the clinch, Borhes scores with a nice short uppercut. Borhes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brawler avoids it. Borhes has Brawler pushed against the cage. Borhes throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Brawler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short left from Borhes. Borhes tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Borhes back against the cage. Borhes scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brawler. Brawler is trying to break the clinch but Borhes has him pressed against the cage. Borhes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Borhes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brawler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Borhes lands a damaging elbow. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Brawler has had enough of the clinch but Borhes keeps him there for the moment. Brawler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Borhes missing with knees to the body.
Borhes lands a good knee to the midsection. Brawler won't want to take too many of those. Brawler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3# Borhes missing with knees to the body.
Borhes tries to work over Brawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Brawler breaks from the clinch.
Brawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Brawler gets tackled into the cage by Borhes. Borhes maintains the clinch. Borhes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brawler avoids it. Borhes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brawler is breathing heavily. Borhes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borhes missing with knees to the body.
Borhes leaning his opponent against the cage. Brawler has had enough of the clinch but Borhes keeps him there for the moment. Borhes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Borhes misses with a knee to the head. #T4# Knees to the body from Borhes.
Borhes looking to stall.
Brawler can't break the clinch.
Borhes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Borhes misses with the head strike.
Brawler managing to block the knees to the body from Borhes.
Brawler managing to block the knees to the body from Borhes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borhes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with 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! Borhes prevents Brawler from breaking the clinch. Borhes missing with knees to the body.
Borhes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brawler is trying to break the clinch but Borhes is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Borhes dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# Brawler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brawler duly obliges. Brawler scores with the left hand. Borhes knows he should have avoided that one. #CL# Borhes clinches with his opponent.
Borhes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Borhes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brawler is looking to break free of the clinch but Borhes has double underhooks. Brawler is trying to force a seperation but Borhes has the dominant position. Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
Borhes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brawler.
Brawler avoiding damage as Borhes throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Brawler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brawler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Noah Brawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Borhes instigates a clinch. Brawler wants to get back to striking at distance but Borhes won't allow it.
Borhes tries to land a knee to the head but Brawler blocks with his arms.
#T1# Brawler tries to break free but Borhes pushes him back against the cage. Brawler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brawler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Borhes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brawler.
Brawler blocking some punches.
Borhes misses with a punch on the inside.
Borhes wants to stall.
Brawler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brawler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Brawler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Borhes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brawler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Borhes has him pressed against the cage. Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
#T2# Brawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Borhes.
Borhes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Borhes lands a left hand.
Borhes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Brawler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Borhes has him pressed against the cage. Cristian Borhes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Brawler blocks an uppercut.
Brawler blocks the elbow strike.
Borhes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brawler as Borhes tries to tie him up. A nice right hand lands inside from Borhes. Borhes looking to slow down the pace here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Brawler. #T3# Brawler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Brawler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Borhes has him pressed against the cage. Borhes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A nice right hand lands inside from Borhes. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Brawler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Borhes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A frustrated look appears on Brawler's face as he tries to break the clinch. Borhes misses with some punches.
Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
Brawler tries to circle away but Borhes has him pinned against the cage.#T4# Brawler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borhes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Borhes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brawler up against the cage. Borhes struggles to land a body shot inside as Brawler controls his hands.
Brawler is trying to break the clinch but Borhes has him pressed against the cage. Brawler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Borhes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Brawler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Borhes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brawler, pushing him back against the cage. Borhes lands a damaging elbow. Borhes tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Noah Brawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cristian Borhes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Brawler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Cristian Borhes showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borhes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Borhes! During a confident post fight interview, Cristian Borhes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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