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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FARTMMA 16: THE RISE OF VENOM
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Delaet misses with the combination.
Popper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Delaet looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
OH! Delaet has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Popper smells blood and charges in for the finish! Popper unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Delaet sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
KILL - 5 : Beach Bobbing
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Li misses with a body shot.
Terblanche tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terblanche misses with the combination.
Terblanche swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terblanche swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Terblanche lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Li was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terblanche misses with a two punch combination.
Li cracks a nice hook into Terblanche's ribs.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Terblanche looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Terblanche at a distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Li breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Terblanche throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Terblanche is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Li misses with a leg kick.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Li changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terblanche looks winded!
Li feints a jab promting Terblanche to slip. Li then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Terblanche slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Terblanche misses with a two punch combination.
Terblanche tries to bum rush Li with a series of wild strikes but Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li works Terblanche's body with a nice hook.
Li changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terblanche takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aldre Terblanche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#KD#
Li lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Terblanche goes down! The ref sends Li to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Terblanche is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li sets himself, and Terblanche steps forward looking for the clinch! Li avoids it this time.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Terblanche paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Terblanche walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Terblanche is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jackie Li!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 893 Round 2
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Wilkinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryans lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bryans moves in looking to clinch but Wilkinson pushes him off.#TD2#
Bryans gets caught napping as Wilkinson dives in and scores a takedown. Bryans manages to retain guard.
Wilkinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bryans being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Bryans 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wilkinson scores with a takedown into Bryans's guard.
Wilkinson content to stall in guard here.
Wilkinson forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Wilkinson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bryans is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bill Wilkinson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 893 Round 1
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Bryans tries for a takedown but Yezonunikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yezonunikov misses with a takedown attempt - Bryans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryans slaps away a takedown attempt from Yezonunikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Bryans gets tackled into the cage by Yezonunikov. Yezonunikov maintains the clinch.
Bryans trying to land knees to the body.
Yezonunikov blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Yezonunikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Yezonunikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yezonunikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryans defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zarikk Yezonunikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yezonunikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bryans is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Bryans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yezonunikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yezonunikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yezonunikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yezonunikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryans stuffs the takedown attempt from Yezonunikov. Yezonunikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yezonunikov misses with a few strikes there.
Bryans with the counter takedown but Yezonunikov avoids it easily.
Yezonunikov shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Bryans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yezonunikov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Yezonunikov tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Bryans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yezonunikov to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yezonunikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yezonunikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bryans sprawls and moves away.
Bryans doesn't manage to clinch there - Yezonunikov circles away.
Yezonunikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yezonunikov shoots in for a double leg but Bryans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Bryans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yezonunikov's guard.
Bryans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yezonunikov is proving hard to escape from.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryans advances position into side control!#SU2#
Bryans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yezonunikov to his feet. #T3#
Yezonunikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryans defends it nicely.
As Yezonunikov backs off Bryans throws a huge counter combo but Yezonunikov manages to avoid it all.
Bryans moves in looking to clinch but Yezonunikov pushes him off.#CL2#
Bryans gets a clinch. #BC#
Yezonunikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yezonunikov looks for a takedown but Bryans sprawls well.#CL2#
Bryans instigates a clinch. #T4##TD2#
Bryans decides to pull guard.
Yezonunikov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bryans is proving hard to escape from.
Bryans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yezonunikov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Bryans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryans has Yezonunikov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Bryans looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yezonunikov passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Bryans dominated that round.
That's time! Yezonunikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Yezonunikov clinches up with Bryans and pushes him back against the cage.
Yezonunikov is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Bryans pulls Yezonunikov into guard.
Yezonunikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bryans being controlled here, momentarily.
Yezonunikov wants to control from the top but Bryans keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryans is pulling down on Yezonunikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Yezonunikov, at least for the moment.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryans is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Yezonunikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bryans passes into side control.
Bryans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yezonunikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yezonunikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bryans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Yezonunikov tries to get to full guard but Bryans has control of the leg.
Bryans is thwarting Yezonunikov's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yezonunikov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bryans manages to move to mount!
Yezonunikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yezonunikov is looking to escape.#T3#
Yezonunikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Bryans tries to pass to full mount but Yezonunikov defends it.
Bryans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yezonunikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yezonunikov is looking to escape.#ES#
Yezonunikov has one foot on Bryans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Bryans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yezonunikov pinned against the cage. Yezonunikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yezonunikov scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bryans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yezonunikov to the mat! Yezonunikov manages to get full guard.
Bryans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yezonunikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yezonunikov controlling Bryans's posture.
Yezonunikov is trying to control the position but Bryans postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Bryans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yezonunikov tries for a takedown but Bryans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryans throws a lazy head kick
and Bryans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zarikk Yezonunikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yezonunikov staying out of range there.#CL2#
Bryans moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Yezonunikov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Bryans is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yezonunikov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Yezonunikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yezonunikov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Yezonunikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yezonunikov shoots in but Bryans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zarikk Yezonunikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Yezonunikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zarikk Yezonunikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryans is looking to land body kicks.
As Bryans tries to get set, Yezonunikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Bryans manages to avoid the attempt.
Bryans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yezonunikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryans shoots in and drives through. Yezonunikov sprawls well.
Bryans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yezonunikov counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yezonunikov.
Yezonunikov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bryans.
Yezonunikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Bryans gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Yezonunikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryans lands a nice forearm strike.
Bryans trying to control the position but Yezonunikov is working away.
Bryans lands some shots froms side control.
Yezonunikov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Bryans trying to control the action but Yezonunikov is working from the bottom.
Yezonunikov is looking to regain half guard here but Bryans keeps moving and retains side control.
Bryans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yezonunikov keeps working.
Bryans is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yezonunikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yezonunikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bryans off and has taken his back!#T4#
Will Yezonunikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yezonunikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bryans is defending well though. Yezonunikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Bryans tries to escape but Yezonunikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bryans breaks Yezonunikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SU2#
Bryans gets to his feet. Yezonunikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zarikk Yezonunikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryans fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Bryans.
I've got Bryans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Andy Bryans!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Andy Bryans!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Andy Bryans!
Andy Bryans wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 893 Round 1
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Loretto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loretto scrambles back to his feet.
Khan lands the left hand.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loretto has time to react.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loretto's head.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loretto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loretto throws a body kick that misses.
Loretto misses with a kick to the body
and Loretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loretto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Khan.#CL2#
Khan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loretto, pushing him back against the cage.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loretto tries to pull guard but Khan holds him up against the cage and eventually Loretto drops back down to his feet.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Loretto keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Khan lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Loretto's belly button to the back.
Loretto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loretto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
Loretto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khan tries to bum rush Loretto with a series of wild strikes but Loretto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loretto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Loretto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan punishes Loretto's body with a nice straight punch.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loretto takes one on the button.
Loretto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khan lands the left hand.
Khan sizes up Loretto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khan scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Loretto is rocked!
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Loretto's defenses.
Oh Loretto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drogo Khan!
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Event:
CCC #2
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Aibarra rushes Khalib and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Aibarra manages to pull guard.
Khalib wants to control from the top but Aibarra keeps moving.
Khalib trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalib working some strikes from top position.
Khalib is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Khalib stops Aibarra from standing up.
Khalib is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khalib landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aibarra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Aibarra is pulling down on Khalib's head. It's preventing any offense from Khalib, at least for the moment.
Khalib throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalib slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aibarra is looking to stand up but Khalib isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khalib postures up in Aibarra's guard and throws a big left but Aibarra blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Aibarra closes the distance and clinches.
Khalib wants to stall.
Aibarra misses with a body punch.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aibarra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khalib.
Aibarra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aibarra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aibarra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khalib to keep the fight standing.
Aibarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aibarra lands a body shot.
Aibarra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Khalib's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aibarra lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khalib backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Aibarra pushes Khalib up against the cage in a clinch.
Aibarra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perrin Aibarra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aibarra is trying to pull guard but Khalib has him pressed against the cage.
Aibarra tries to pull guard but Khalib forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khalib throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aibarras head. #T3#
Khalib is trying to pull guard but Aibarra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Khalib breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Aibarra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aibarra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khalib pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khalib dives in for a single leg takedown but Aibarra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aibarra tries to clinch there but Khalib circles away.
Khalib appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khalib lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aibarra backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Perrin Aibarra has been cut.
Aibarra is looking to clinch. #CL#
Aibarra moves into range and clinches up with Khalib.
Aibarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khalib's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khalib.
Khalib is trying to pull guard but Aibarra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khalib is trying to stall.
#TD#
Aibarra pulls guard. #T4#
Aibarra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aibarra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aibarra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalib working some strikes from top position.
Khalib wants to control from the top but Aibarra keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Aibarra has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Khalib has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aibarra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aibarra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Khalib tries to clinch but Aibarra moves out of range.
Khalib lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Khalib tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perrin Aibarra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aibarra tries to close the distance and clinch but Khalib swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aibarra has his takedown stuffed
and Khalib counters with a two punch combo.
Yosuf Khalib seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalib is looking to clinch. #KD2#
Khalib lands a left and a right that send Aibarra crashing to the mat, dazed. Khalib thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Aibarra is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Khalib darts in and clinches Aibarra up against the cage.#TD#
Aibarra successfully pulls guard.
Khalib trying to control but Aibarra is working from the bottom.
Khalib throwing strikes but missing.
Aibarra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Khalib loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Khalib drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aibarra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khalib has Aibarra in his guard.#REVR#
Perrin Aibarra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Khalib has his feet on Aibarra's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Aibarra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khalib tries to pull guard but Aibarra holds him up against the cage and eventually Khalib drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Khalib escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Aibarra closes the distance and clinches.
Aibarra lands with a left to the head. #T2##TD#
Aibarra gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalib is looking to escape.
Khalib works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aibarra preventing the sweep.
Aibarra stops Khalib from standing up. #SU#
Aibarra stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Khalib has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aibarra. #TD2#
Khalib gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aibarra regains guard.
#ES#
Aibarra wriggles free and stands up.
Khalib is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Khalib clinches with his opponent.
Aibarra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khalib to keep the fight standing.#T3##BC2#
Khalib breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Aibarra takes the fight into the clinch.
Aibarra stalls. #TD#
Aibarra pulls guard.
Khalib stops Aibarra from standing up. #SU2#
Khalib gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Khalib tries to land a front kick but Aibarra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aibarra seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Aibarra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Khalib is trying to control the position but Aibarra postures up.
Khalib has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khalib wants to sweep but no luck.
Aibarra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Aibarra cracks Khalib with a solid left hand.
Aibarra showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Aibarra stands and steps away. Khalib gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Aibarra gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yosuf Khalib will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aibarra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Khalib moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Aibarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khalib circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalib moves in looking to clinch but Aibarra pushes him off.#CL#
Khalib tries to keep at a distance but Aibarra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aibarra lands a body punch.
Aibarra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khalib is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aibarra to keep the fight standing.
Aibarra digs a right hand underneath Khalib's ribcage. Khalib let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aibarra stalling against the cage.
Aibarra misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Aibarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khalib works over Aibarra's head and body with a nice combination.
Khalib takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Khalib gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aibarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Aibarra. That snapped Khalib's head back.
No luck for Khalib with that takedown attempt.
Perrin Aibarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yosuf Khalib.#TD#
Aibarra feints and as Khalib raises his hands in defense, Aibarra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khalib is looking to stand back up but Aibarra counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khalib. #REVB#
Aibarra perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Aibarra stands up and beckons Khalib to join him on the feet.
Khalib defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aibarra.#TD#
Aibarra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Khalib!#T2#
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!
Khalib tries to improve position but can't.
Aibarra is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Khalib will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Khalib tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aibarra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SU#
Aibarra decides to stand back up. Aibarra steps back and let's Khalib get back to his feet.
Khalib shoots and misses
and Aibarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khalib shoots and misses
enabling Aibarra to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Aibarra forces Khalib back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aibarra.
Aibarra digs a right hand into Khalib's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khalib's gas tank.
A short right from Aibarra. #TD#
Aibarra is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Khalib can't fight it off and eventually Aibarra manages to take the fight to the floor. Khalib looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Aibarra stands and steps away. Khalib gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Khalib swats away the attempt to clinch by Aibarra.
Khalib fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Aibarra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Aibarra manages to break the clinch.
Aibarra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khalib swivels and escapes.
Khalib swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aibarra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khalib pinned against the cage. Khalib gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khalib wants to clinch up but Aibarra keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Aibarra pushes Khalib up against the cage in a clinch.
Khalib misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Aibarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perrin Aibarra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aibarra 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perrin Aibarra!
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Date: Jan 15, 2019 |
#R1#
LaRocca connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
LaRocca gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Delaet explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
LaRocca darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delaet is trying to maintain the position but LaRocca is very close to passing his half guard.#ES#
Delaet has one foot on LaRocca's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
LaRocca sizes up Delaet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LaRocca dives in and grabs Delaet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delaet pushes down on LaRocca's head and hops out.
As LaRocca backs away, Delaet returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
LaRocca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Delaet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delaet stuffs the takedown.
LaRocca 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.
Delaet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Delaet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaRocca is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
LaRocca lands with an uppercut that bounces Delaet off the cage and back into range.
Delaet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Delaet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Delaet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Delaet can't get the takedown.
Delaet is pressed up against the cage. LaRocca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Delaet down to the mat. Delaet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graeme Delaet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni LaRocca.
Jab from LaRocca.
Nice straight punches there by LaRocca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LaRocca.
LaRocca works the jab nicely.
LaRocca shoots in looking for a takedown but Delaet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaRocca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
LaRocca looks winded!
Delaet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LaRocca lands with a cross.
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!
Delaet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from LaRocca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Delaet throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. LaRocca was covering up waiting for the punch and Delaet finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Delaet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Delaet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Delaet gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Delaet darts in and clinches LaRocca up against the cage.
Delaet is pressed up against the cage. LaRocca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Delaet down to the mat. Delaet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab by LaRocca.
Good exchange - LaRocca coming out on top.
A big left from Delaet misses.
Delaet tries to bum rush LaRocca with a series of wild strikes but LaRocca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Delaet moves into the clinch.
Delaet prevents a takedown attempt there.
LaRocca has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delaet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Delaet prevents the takedown attempt.
LaRocca tries to score a body lock takedown but Delaet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delaet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LaRocca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Delaet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delaet.
LaRocca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delaet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaRocca somewhat.
A left lands for LaRocca.
LaRocca catches Delaet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Delaet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delaet takes one to the side of the head.
LaRocca is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Delaet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Delaet misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaRocca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LaRocca shoots and misses
and Delaet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaRocca dives in and grabs Delaet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delaet pushes down on LaRocca's head and hops out.
LaRocca dives in and grabs Delaet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delaet pushes down on LaRocca's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaRocca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delaet.
Delaet could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Delaet ducks under a wild hook from LaRocca.#CL#
Delaet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Delaet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delaet shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRocca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Delaet stuffs the takedown.
Delaet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaRocca is fending him off so far but Delaet persists. Nope, LaRocca circles away and we're back to standing.
LaRocca slips a jab and a cross from Delaet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Graeme Delaet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
LaRocca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delaet pinned against the cage. Delaet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Delaet closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. LaRocca quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
LaRocca manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Delaet keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Delaet is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Delaet - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaRocca tries to circle away but Delaet has him pinned against the cage.
Delaet has LaRocca pressed against the cage, preventing LaRocca from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LaRocca tries to score a body lock takedown but Delaet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delaet.
LaRocca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Delaet is defending well.
Graeme Delaet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni LaRocca.#T1##BC#
Delaet manages to break the clinch.
LaRocca is breathing heavily.#CL#
Delaet has LaRocca up against the cage in a clinch.
LaRocca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Delaet prevents it.
#BC#
Delaet breaks from the clinch.
LaRocca tries to bum rush Delaet with a series of wild strikes but Delaet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Delaet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Delaet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LaRocca, pushing him back against the cage.
LaRocca stops a takedown attempt from Delaet.
A right hand to the body from Delaet.
Delaet goes for a takedown in the clinch but LaRocca prevents it.
#TD#
Delaet manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Delaet is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! LaRocca has his hands clasped together but Delaet extends and breaks LaRocca's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Delaet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graeme Delaet!
A relieved looking Graeme Delaet 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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