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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ICF 12
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Lindsey rushes Beluna and presses him up against the cage.
Lindsey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beluna is defending well.#TD#
Lindsey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Beluna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Lindsey stands up.
Lindsey throws a series of punches but Beluna moves out of range.
Lindsey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beluna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lindsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindsey misses with a body kick.
Beluna has his takedown stuffed
and Lindsey counters with a straight right hand.
Beluna looks winded!#CL2#
Beluna closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindsey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beluna after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindsey pushes Beluna back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lindsey trying to control the position but instead, Beluna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lindsey into the cage.#T1#
Lindsey tries to break free but Beluna pushes him back against the cage.
Lindsey lands a nice knee to the body.
Lindsey pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Lindsey has Beluna pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lindsey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beluna tumbling to the mat - Lindsey dives into Beluna's guard.
Beluna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lindsey.
Lindsey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beluna is proving hard to escape from.
Lindsey wants to control from the top but Beluna keeps moving. #T2#
Lindsey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lindsey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beluna's guard.
Lindsey tries to free his leg and advance position but Beluna is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Beluna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindsey defends well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lindsey moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Lindsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##TD#
Lindsey 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.
Beluna keeping moving, preventing Lindsey from controlling successfully.
Lindsey sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Beluna working for submissions but it's allowed Lindsey to get to half guard.
Lindsey wants to take a breather but Beluna is having none of it.
Lindsey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Lindsey passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindsey trying to control but Beluna is having none of it.
Lindsey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lindsey tries to control but Beluna wriggling away. #T5#
Lindsey lands a big elbow.
Lindsey trying to control but Beluna is having none of it.
Lindsey throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lindsey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T6#
Lindsey content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Lindsey working for a submission but Beluna is keeping him at bay.
Lindsey trying to control but Beluna is having none of it.
Beluna is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Lindsey dominating with strikes here.
Lindsey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beluna looks a forlorn figure.
Lindsey tries to control but Beluna wriggling away.
Lindsey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Lindsey swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trevor Lindsey!
Trevor Lindsey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSKT VII
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Freibergs looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freibergs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Freibergs lands with a nice body kick.
Freibergs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freibergs doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Freibergs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Collins throws a right and a left that Freibergs avoids nicely.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Freibergs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freibergs tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
As Freibergs looks to move away, Collins throws a big counter combo but Freibergs just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Freibergs clinches up against the ropes.
Collins is trying to stall.
Collins scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freibergs tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freibergs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Artis Freibergs has been cut.
Collins takes a swing at Freibergs's ribcage but misses.
Collins throws a right and a left that Freibergs avoids nicely.
Freibergs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Collins.
Freibergs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins sets himself, and Freibergs steps forward looking for the clinch! Collins avoids it this time.
Collins tries to bum rush Freibergs with a series of wild strikes but Freibergs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins cracks Freibergs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Freibergs is looking to clinch.
Freibergs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Freibergs's belly button to the back.
Freibergs looks winded!#KD#
Collins scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Freibergs beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#Freibergs is rocked!#CL2#
Freibergs forces Collins back against the ropes and clinches.
Freibergs is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Our sources have told us that Collins has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2##BC2#
Freibergs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Freibergs seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Collins clips Freibergs with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Freibergs a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Collins connects with a quick right hand that sends Freibergs tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Matt Collins!
Matt Collins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSD 5: Loke vs Collins
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Peto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abolis tries to avoid it but Peto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abolis to the ground. Abolis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peto has his takedown stuffed
and Abolis counters with a series of strikes. Peto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peto shoots in looking for a takedown. Abolis tries to sprawl out of it but Peto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Abolis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abolis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ugis Abolis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toinen Peto.
Abolis leaves Peto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Peto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abolis sprawls well initially but Peto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Abolis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Peto seems to be working for a kimura but Abolis defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Peto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Peto wants to work for an arm triangle but Abolis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abolis's coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Abolis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Peto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Abolis defend it? Peto steps over the head and cranks it - Abolis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Peto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toinen Peto!
After the fight, Toinen Peto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
ICF 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Bahs pushes Yomero up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bahs pulls Yomero into guard.
#SUB2#
Bahs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yomero is aware though and is defending well.
Yomero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bahs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Bahs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yomero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yomero 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yomero chips away with some ground and pound.
Yomero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yomero's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Bahs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yomero lands a couple of elbows.
Yomero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yomero pushes down on Bahs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yomero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bahs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yomero 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.
Ground and pound from Yomero. #T2#
Yomero has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bahs is looking to get to half guard.
Yomero controlling the pace for now.
Yomero working Bahs over with strikes here.
Bahs looks winded!
Yomero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yomero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yomero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bahs?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yomero controlling his opponent. #T3#
Yomero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yomero breaks from Bahs's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Yomero is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bahs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yomero lands a big shot there that rocks Bahs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yomero pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yomero landing strikes from the mount.
Bahs is bucking up trying to escape but Yomero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Bahs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yomero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yomero lands with some strikes.
Bahs is still in real trouble! Can Yomero finish him?
Bahs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Yomero with a couple of short strikes.
A big strike lands for Yomero! That's really hurt Bahs and he's turned his back - Yomero keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Yomero jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johel Yomero!
A relieved looking Johel Yomero 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:
SSD 4: Knox's Nightmare
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Castro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abolis!#SUB2#
Castro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abolis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abolis tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position.
Abolis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castro working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Castro is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Abolis is trying to escape and Castro transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Abolis is forced to tap! Nice work there by Castro! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Castro!
A very excited looking Thiago Castro 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:
ICF Friday Fights 5
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Milosevich is defended easily by Beluna.
Milosevich is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Milosevich moves to clinch but Beluna breaks away #TD#
and Beluna counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Milosevich! #SU#
Beluna has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Beluna is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Milosevich's half guard.#SUB#
Beluna seems to be working for a kimura but Milosevich defends the submission attempt.
Beluna prevents Milosevich from standing back up.
#T1#
Beluna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beluna landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beluna tries to stand and escape but Milosevich is controlling the position.
Ground and pound from Beluna.
Beluna wants to pass to mount but Milosevich is defending the position.
Beluna takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU#
Beluna decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Beluna moves into the clinch.#TD#
Beluna lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T2#
Milosevich trying to control but Beluna postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milosevich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beluna scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Beluna stands up and beckons Milosevich to join him on the feet. #TD#
Beluna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Milosevich to the mat! Milosevich manages to get full guard.
Milosevich looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beluna wants to control from the top but Milosevich keeps moving.
Beluna stands up over Milosevich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Beluna wants to control from the top but Milosevich keeps moving.
Milosevich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beluna is in close to Milosevich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beluna tries to free his leg and advance position but Milosevich is retaining full guard.
Beluna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beluna controlling from the top position.
Beluna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beluna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beluna 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Beluna closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Milosevich did well to prevent Beluna getting side control.
Milosevich is looking to get back to is feet but Beluna passes into side control.
Beluna scores with punches from side control.
Milosevich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beluna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Milosevich struggling a bit here.#T5#
Milosevich is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Beluna stands up. #CL#
Beluna has Milosevich up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Beluna tightens his grip and picks Milosevich up, before dumping him to the ground. Milosevich manages to land in guard.
Milosevich is trying to keep Beluna in close.
#T6#
Beluna trying to control the position from guard on top but Milosevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milosevich trying to control the position.
Beluna won't allow Milosevich to sweep him here. #T7#
Milosevich trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Beluna 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.
Milosevich throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Milosevich working for a triangle but Beluna defends it easily.
Milosevich is trying to control the position but Beluna postures up.
Beluna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Milosevich is trying to control the position but Beluna postures up.
Milosevich keeping full guard, as Beluna tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Milosevich wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Milosevich gets tackled into the cage by Beluna. Beluna maintains the clinch.
Beluna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milosevichs head.
Beluna content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Milosevich has Beluna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beluna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Beluna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milosevich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beluna checks it well. #T9#
Beluna throws a leg kick that misses.
Milosevich tries to clinch but Beluna moves away #TD#
and Beluna counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Milosevich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beluna wants to control from the top but Milosevich keeps moving.
Milosevich trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Milosevich looking for a guillotine here but Beluna defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Beluna dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Milosevich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beluna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Beluna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beluna lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Beluna is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milosevich is trying to get back to full guard.
Milosevich is breathing heavily.#T1#
Beluna is looking to pass Milosevich's guard but actually Milosevich recovers to full guard.
Beluna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Milosevich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beluna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beluna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beluna landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Beluna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Milosevich is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Milosevich has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Milosevich wants to stand but Beluna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Milosevich wants to pass the guard but Beluna is keeping the position.#T3#
Beluna trying to strike off his back.
Beluna keeping moving, preventing Milosevich from controlling successfully.
Beluna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beluna is controlling Milosevich's posture.
Beluna wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Milosevich misses with a head kick.
Beluna checks a leg kick.
Milosevich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beluna pinned against the cage. Beluna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Milosevich doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Beluna counters by clinching up. #TD#
Beluna wants the takedown. Milosevich is fighting it off but Beluna persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Milosevich's guard against the cage.
Milosevich is trying to control the position but Beluna postures up.
Beluna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Milosevich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beluna defends it easily.#T5#
Beluna postures up and lands a big shot to Milosevich's brow.
Beluna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Milosevich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beluna trying to control the position from guard on top but Milosevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Beluna closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Beluna is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Milosevich can't fight it off and eventually Beluna manages to take the fight to the floor. Milosevich looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Milosevich looking to control.
Beluna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Janis Beluna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Milosevich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beluna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Milosevich looking for a sweep. Not yet Milosevich, not yet.
Milosevich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Beluna closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T8#
Beluna prevents Milosevich from improving his position.
Milosevich gets back to full guard.
Milosevich keeping full guard, as Beluna tries to pass.
Milosevich trying to control the position.
#T9#
Milosevich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beluna manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Beluna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Beluna trying to control from half guard but Milosevich is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milosevich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Milosevich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Beluna dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Milosevich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Beluna 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.
Beluna content to stall in guard here.
Beluna wants to get up but he can't break Milosevich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beluna postures up and lands a big shot to Milosevich's brow.
Beluna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Milosevich is trying to control the position but Beluna postures up.
Beluna looking to pass the guard.
Beluna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milosevich can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Beluna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Milosevich looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Beluna scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beluna is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Milosevich gets full guard.
Milosevich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Milosevich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beluna uses it to pass to side control.
Milosevich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Beluna seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Milosevich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Milosevich.
Beluna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Milosevich wants to get back to his feet but Beluna is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Milosevich tries to strike from the bottom.
Milosevich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Beluna in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Milosevich tries to clinch up but Beluna circles away and keeps his distance.
Beluna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Milosevich.#TD#
Beluna drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beluna wants to control for a moment but Milosevich uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Milosevich is pressing down on Beluna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Milosevich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Milosevich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beluna preventing the sweep.
Milosevich controls Beluna momentarily but Beluna frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Milosevich fails in his attempt to clinch. #T5#
Milosevich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beluna eats them both and turns towards Milosevich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Beluna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Milosevich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beluna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beluna's back!
Milosevich missing with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Milosevich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Beluna tries to break free.
#T6#
Milosevich is not going to allow Beluna to sit and survive in this position.
Milosevich misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Milosevich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Beluna knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Beluna for a finish.
Beluna can't escape the position.
Milosevich missing with strikes. #T7#
Beluna looking very determined here, making life difficult for Milosevich.
Beluna can't escape the position.
Beluna staying busy and making it hard for Milosevich to control.
Even with his hooks in, Milosevich manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Milosevich is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Beluna defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Milosevich controlling well, preventing Beluna from escaping the position.
#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beluna avoids the strikes from Milosevich.
Beluna covering up well under a series of strikes from Milosevich.
Milosevich somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Milosevich tries to get the hooks in deep but Beluna pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Beluna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Milosevich thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Beluna avoids the strikes from Milosevich. #T9#
Beluna covering up well and avoiding damage.
Milosevich not allowing Beluna to control his hands.
Milosevich trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Milosevich is looking for the choke from the back position but Beluna is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dima Milosevich really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Beluna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Beluna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Milosevich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Milosevich keeping moving, preventing Beluna from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beluna is looking to stand up but Milosevich won't let him. #T1#
Milosevich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beluna controls the pace.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Beluna postures up in Milosevich's guard and throws a big left but Milosevich blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Milosevich keeping full guard, as Beluna tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Milosevich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Beluna takes the fight into the clinch.
Beluna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Milosevich tries to pull guard but Beluna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Beluna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milosevich throws a body kick that misses.
Milosevich closes the distance and clinches up with Beluna, looking for a takedown. Milosevich pushes Beluna against the cage but Beluna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Janis Beluna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dima Milosevich.#CL#
Beluna clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Beluna has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Milosevich clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Milosevich avoids the strikes from Beluna.
Beluna trying to control momentarily.
#T3#
Milosevich trying to control the hands but Beluna won't let him.
Milosevich can't escape the position.
Beluna tries to keep control of the position but Milosevich is staying busy.
Even with his hooks in, Beluna manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Beluna keeps control of the position as Milosevich tries to break free.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Milosevich wants to get back to his feet.
Milosevich trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Milosevich tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Milosevich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Milosevich is squirming around, avoiding Beluna's attempts to control the action.
Milosevich is bucking up trying to escape but Beluna cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T5#
Milosevich tries to reverse the position but Beluna maintains control.
Milosevich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Milosevich can't escape the position.
Beluna looking to ground and pound but Milosevich is blocking nicely. #T6#
Milosevich tries to hold on but Beluna pushes him away.
Milosevich gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Milosevich looking for submissions off his back.
Beluna tries to stand and escape but Milosevich actually recovers to full guard.
Milosevich is trying to control the position but Beluna postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T7#
Milosevich is looking to clinch but Beluna is avoiding it.
Beluna appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Milosevich shoots in but no luck this time.
Milosevich tries to clinch but Beluna moves away #TD#
and Beluna counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beluna trying to control but Milosevich is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Milosevich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beluna uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Beluna is trying to get an arm triangle but Milosevich is defending well.
Milosevich struggling a bit here.#T8#
Beluna trying to control the position but Milosevich is working away. #SUB#
Beluna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Milosevich, who protects the arm well.
Milosevich wants to control but Beluna postures up.#T9#
Milosevich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beluna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Milosevich is not content to let Beluna control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Milosevich regains half guard.
Milosevich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beluna is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Janis Beluna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Milosevich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beluna checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Beluna had his way with Dima Milosevich in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Milosevich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beluna defends it nicely.
As Milosevich looks to move away, Beluna throws a big counter combo but Milosevich just gets out of the way.
Milosevich throws a leg kick #TD#
so Beluna counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beluna trying to control but Milosevich is working from the bottom.
Beluna controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beluna landing with the ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Beluna is looking to stand up but Milosevich won't let him.
Beluna wants to control from the top but Milosevich keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Milosevich holds on and takes a little breather.
Milosevich wants to stand but Beluna is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Milosevich is looking to clinch but Beluna is avoiding it.
Beluna swinging wildly here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Beluna forces Milosevich back against the cage and clinches.
Milosevich wants to take the fight to the mat but Beluna manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beluna controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Beluna pulls Milosevich into guard.
Milosevich stopping the sweep attempt from Beluna.
Milosevich wants to control from the top but Beluna keeps moving.
Milosevich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Milosevich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beluna is keeping the position for now.
Beluna keeping moving, preventing Milosevich from controlling successfully.
Milosevich looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Milosevich shoots in but no luck this time.
Janis Beluna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dima Milosevich.
Beluna avoids the head kick by Milosevich.
Beluna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beluna throws a head kick that misses.
Milosevich is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Beluna. No joy for Milosevich on that attempt. #TD#
Beluna scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Beluna crashes against the mat.
Milosevich tries to escape but Beluna is in control.
Beluna in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T5#
Milosevich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beluna off and has taken his back!
Beluna can't escape the position.
Beluna turns into Milosevich and is now in his guard.
Milosevich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beluna trying to control but Milosevich is working from the bottom. #T6#
Milosevich trying to keep a closed guard but Beluna is proving a slippery customer.
Beluna stopping the sweep attempt from Milosevich.
Milosevich trying to keep a closed guard but Beluna is proving a slippery customer.
Beluna won't allow Milosevich to get back to his feet.
Beluna trying to control the position from guard on top but Milosevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beluna wanted to stand there but Milosevich had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T7#
Beluna blocks a head kick by Milosevich.
Milosevich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beluna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Beluna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Milosevich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beluna swivels and escapes.
Milosevich fails with the takedown#CL#
and Beluna counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Beluna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Beluna looking to score a takedown here. Milosevich is defending well but Beluna drives through and ends up in Milosevich's guard.
Milosevich trying to keep a closed guard but Beluna is proving a slippery customer.
Milosevich trying to control the position here. #T8#
Milosevich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beluna has passed into side control.
Beluna tries to advance to mount but can't.
Milosevich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beluna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beluna is looking to pass Milosevich's guard but actually Milosevich recovers to full guard. #T9#
Beluna tries to stand but Milosevich is controlling from the bottom.
Beluna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milosevich is trying to control the position but Beluna postures up.
Beluna stops Milosevich from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dima Milosevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janis Beluna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Milosevich tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janis Beluna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beluna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janis Beluna! |
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Event:
GDL 103: Killer Jr VS Tits
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
Raitis Stallone really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 210.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Powder Power was cancelled. |
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Event:
CACC 203: Brown vs Wasa
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Nate Palmer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Palmer (0) vs (4) Brown
Brown wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmer, who protects the arm well.
Palmer keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Palmer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer is not content to let Brown control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Palmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmer, who protects the arm well.
Brown taking a break here but Palmer is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Palmer's thigh. Palmer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmer is keeping the position for now.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Brown works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Palmer (0) vs (7) Brown
Brown wants to take a breather but Palmer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Brown.
Palmer 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 fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmer is retaining full guard.
Brown advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Palmer (0) vs (10) Brown#SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura but Palmer is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palmer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Palmer! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palmer (2) vs (10) Brown
Brown 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.
Brown is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palmer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5##SUB2#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is pulling down on Palmer's head. It's preventing any offense from Palmer, at least for the moment.
Palmer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palmer (2) vs (12) Brown#SUB2#
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Palmer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palmer (4) vs (12) Brown#T6#
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Palmer trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown 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.#T7#
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown keeping full guard, as Palmer tries to pass.
Palmer postures up.
Palmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Palmer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brown has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Palmer is looking to defend but Brown has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Palmer! Brown pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Palmer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Brown!
Joshua Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Zurauskas
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Jookiba dives in and grabs Freibergs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freibergs pushes down on Jookiba's head and hops out.#TD2#
Freibergs drives through with a takedown into Jookiba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Freibergs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freibergs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Freibergs controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Jookiba working for submissions but it's allowed Freibergs to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jookiba is refusing to be controlled, as Freibergs sits in half guard. #T1#
Freibergs content to control rather than advance.
Jookiba pushes Freibergs off looking to stand but Freibergs dives back in and keeps control.
Jookiba is staying active underneath Freibergs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jookiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freibergs is thwarting Jookiba's attempts to control the position.
Freibergs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jookiba is not content to let Freibergs control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jookiba as he avoids it easily.
Jookiba shoots and misses
and Freibergs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freibergs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freibergs wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Jookiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freibergs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jookiba tries to avoid it but Freibergs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jookiba to the ground. Jookiba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jookiba shoots in for a takedown but Freibergs shows good takedown defense.
Freibergs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freibergs shoots for a takedown but Jookiba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freibergs has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#TD2#
Freibergs feints and as Jookiba raises his hands in defense, Freibergs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jookiba is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Freibergs dives into side control.
#REVR#
Freibergs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Freibergs is trying to get an arm triangle but Jookiba is defending well. #T3#
Jookiba is holding Freibergs down, trying to stall.
Freibergs trying to control the action but Jookiba is working from the bottom.
Jookiba is trying to control Freibergs's posture but Freibergs avoids it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Freibergs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jookiba to his feet.
Jookiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freibergs's waist but Freibergs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jookiba off to one side.
Freibergs throws a counter combo.
Jookiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Freibergs is fending him off so far but Jookiba persists. Nope, Freibergs circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Freibergs.
Jookiba is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Freibergs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Freibergs stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artis Freibergs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Freibergs lands a left and a right that send Jookiba crashing to the mat, dazed. Freibergs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jumba Jookiba has been cut.#TD2#
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Freibergs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ROC2#Jookiba is rocked!
Jookiba tries to buck Freibergs off but Freibergs is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Freibergs decides to stand back up. Freibergs steps back and let's Jookiba get back to his feet.#CL2#
Freibergs forces Jookiba back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Freibergs pulls guard.
Jookiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Freibergs wants to sweep here but Jookiba controlling him for the moment.
Jookiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jookiba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freibergs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jookiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jookiba is trying to keep Freibergs in close.
#SU2#
Jookiba is working an open guard so Freibergs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Freibergs fails with a takedown attempt.
Freibergs shoots in but Jookiba avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Jookiba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jumba Jookiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.#TD2#
Freibergs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Freibergs showed some decent athleticism there.
Jookiba wants to stand back up but Freibergs manages to pass into side control.
Artis Freibergs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jookiba is looking to reverse the position.
Freibergs trying to control the position but Jookiba is working away.
Jookiba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Freibergs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jookiba keeps working.
Jookiba is looking for a sweep. Freibergs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Freibergs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jookiba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freibergs.
Freibergs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jookiba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jookiba.
Freibergs passes Jookiba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Freibergs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jookiba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Freibergs wants to control but Jookiba is keeping him busy.
Freibergs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Freibergs passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Freibergs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jookiba is surviving well by controlling Freibergs's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artis Freibergs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jumba Jookiba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jookiba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freibergs defends well and Jookiba ends up having to push Freibergs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freibergs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jookiba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freibergs just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Freibergs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Freibergs moves into range and clinches up with Jookiba.
Freibergs wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Freibergs manages to pull guard.
Jookiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freibergs on the ground.
Jookiba wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freibergs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freibergs trying to keep a closed guard but Jookiba is proving a slippery customer.
Jookiba trying to control but Freibergs is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jookiba is fighting to break Freibergs's control of his arms but Freibergs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES2#
Freibergs pushes Jookiba off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Freibergs gets a clinch.
Jookiba is trying to drag Freibergs to the mat but Freibergs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Jookiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freibergs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Jookiba wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Freibergs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jookiba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jookiba wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Freibergs has got one arm under Jookiba's chin. This could be trouble... Jookiba trying to control the other hand but Freibergs gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jookiba has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artis Freibergs! |
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Event:
GDL 97: Pushkin VS Medik
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Biggums pushes Stallone up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Biggums has picked Stallone up - he's going for a ride! Biggums dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Biggums is pressing down on Stallone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stallone is holding on for now.
Stallone wants to control but Biggums is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Stallone actively working from the bottom here.
Stallone wants to control but Biggums is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Biggums is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stallone defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Biggums seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallone wants to control but Biggums is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Biggums working over Stallone with some ground and pound. Stallone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Biggums is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biggums looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stallone is pressing down on Biggums's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biggums lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stallone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biggums manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Biggums has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stallone is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Biggums.
Stallone wants to control but Biggums is keeping him busy. #T2#
Biggums is looking to reverse the position.
Stallone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biggums keeps working.
Biggums is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Biggums keeps trying to improve his position.
Stallone wants to stand but Biggums is controlling his arm.
Biggums struggling a bit here.#T3#
Biggums tries to buck Stallone off but Stallone is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stallone off and has taken his back!
Biggums is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Stallone up.
Biggums lands strikes from the back and Stallone isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrone Biggums!
Derrone Biggums decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 197: Cosades vs Dennis
Date: May 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Nate Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Palmer tries to clinch but Poika moves out of range.
Palmer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Poika manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Palmer has closed the distance and engaged Poika in a clinch.
#TD2#
Palmer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Poika regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poika (0) vs (2) Palmer
Poika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poika has control of Palmer's left arm, preventing Palmer from doing any damage.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Poika is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Palmer 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.
Poika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Poika escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Poika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Poika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Palmer passes Poika's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Palmer prevents Poika from improving his position.
Poika is looking to control Palmer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poika avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Poika is defending against the submission attempts here by Palmer.
Poika trying to control but Palmer postures up.
#T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Poika's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Poika holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Poika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poika.
We've been informed that Palmer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Poika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poika working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poika looking to control.
Palmer won't allow Poika to sweep him here. #SUB#
Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palmer passes Poika's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poika tries to roll over but Palmer keeps him under control.#T5#
Poika is trying to control but can't.
Poika is trying to control but Palmer passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (0) vs (5) Palmer
Poika is trying to get back to half guard.
Palmer working away.#SUB2#
Poika wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Palmer has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Poika's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Poika is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Palmer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nate Palmer!
Nate Palmer made sure to mention his sponsor, The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
LOM WW Semi Finals
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Marshall rushes Kimbors and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kimbors misses with a punch on the inside.
Kimbors is trying to push Marshall away but Marshall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Marshall gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Marshall passes Kimbors's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marshall slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Kimbors is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura but Kimbors is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marshall to get the leverage. #T1#
Kimbors throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Marshall manages to pass to side control.
Kimbors can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimbors is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marshall cracks Kimbors with a big right hand but Kimbors just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee asks Marshall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marshall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kimbors is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kimbors to see if he's OK.
Marshall advances nicely into full mount.
Kimbors is looking to improve his position but Marshall isn't that keen on the idea.
Marshall landing punches. #CUT2#It looks like Oleksandr Kimbors has been cut.
Marshall landing shots from mount. #CUT2#Oleksandr Kimbors's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Marshall landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#Kimbors is rocked!#CUT2#Oleksandr Kimbors's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleksandr Kimbors's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shannon Marshall!
An out of breath Shannon Marshall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
KoF: Underground
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Diamante.#TD2#
Diamante shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diamante was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Freibergs is not content to let Diamante control the position.
Freibergs is trying to control Diamante's posture but Diamante avoids it.
Freibergs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diamante gets full guard.
Freibergs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Freibergs won't allow Diamante to sweep him here.
Freibergs wants to control from the top but Diamante keeps moving. #T1#
Freibergs wants to get up but he can't break Diamante's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Diamante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freibergs defends it easily.#SUB2#
Diamante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diamante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freibergs defends well.
Diamante trying to control the position.
Diamante looking for a sweep. Not yet Diamante, not yet. #T2#
Diamante wants to improve his position but instead Freibergs has moved into half guard.
Freibergs not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Diamante is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Freibergs is tapping! Great win for Diamante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Diamante!
A relieved looking Pablo Diamante 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:
GDL 90: Saunders VS Babiakski
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Hanley dives in and scores a takedown into Stallone's guard.
Hanley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanley 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.
Hanley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanley preventing the sweep. #SU#
Hanley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stallone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
Stallone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice sprawl there from Hanley as Stallone shoots in.#TD#
Hanley shoots in and gets a takedown into Stallone's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanley works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Stallone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Hanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stallone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanley. #SUB#
Hanley is looking for a kimura here.
Stallone pushes Hanley off looking to stand but Hanley dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Hanley seems content to control.
Hanley prevents Stallone from improving his position.#T2#
Hanley controlling the pace.
Stallone wants to get back to his feet.
Hanley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hanley working Stallone over with strikes. #SUB#
Hanley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stallone tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hanley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Hanley!
Our winner, Ryan Hanley, 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:
CACC 187: Anatta vs Por Pramuk
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Olives! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Nate Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Palmer has closed the distance and engaged Olives in a clinch.
#TD2#
Palmer successfully pulls guard.
Olives trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Olives is looking to advance position but Palmer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Olives (0) vs (4) Palmer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer trying to control but Olives is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Palmer has hold of Olives's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Olives manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Olives is desperately trying to improve his position but Palmer has a good base and remains in mount.
Olives is squirming around, avoiding Palmer's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Palmer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Olives tries to hold on but Palmer pushes him away. #T2#
Olives controls the position.
Palmer trying to control but Olives is having none of it.
Olives is trying to escape the mount.
Palmer controlling his opponent.
Olives tries to lock up and control but Palmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Olives is looking to get to half guard.
Olives is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Palmer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Olives has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Olives! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olives (2) vs (4) Palmer
Olives trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olives trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Palmer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olives (2) vs (6) Palmer#T4#
Palmer wants to control from the top but Olives keeps moving.
Olives working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Olives escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palmer advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Palmer stalling. #T5##SUB2#
Palmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Olives defends it well. #T6#
Olives is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palmer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palmer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Olives (6) vs (6) Palmer
Olives tries to get the hooks in deep but Palmer pushed the leg off.
Palmer tries to escape but Olives has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Palmer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Olives is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Palmer is defending well though. Olives let's go of the attempt for now.#T7#
Olives wants to control but Palmer is keeping busy.
Palmer trying to control the action but Olives just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Palmer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Olives gets his way!
Palmer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Olives.
#T8#
Palmer wants to control his opponent's hands but Olives gets his hands free. #SUB#
Palmer is having to fend off submission attempts from Olives, who is looking to sink in the choke. Olives doesn't have the hooks in though and Palmer manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olives (6) vs (8) Palmer
Palmer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Palmer 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. #T9#
Palmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olives is keeping the position for now.
Olives looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olives is keeping the position for now.
Olives keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Palmer postures up.
#T10#
Olives looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palmer controlling from the top position.
Palmer trying to control but Olives is working from the bottom.
Palmer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Olives wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Palmer is now in half guard.
Palmer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Olives (6) vs (11) Palmer#T11#
Palmer controlling from the full mount.
Palmer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Palmer trying to control but Olives is having none of it. #T12#
Palmer controlling his opponent.
Olives wants to hold on but Palmer pushes him away.
Palmer controlling the pace for now.
Palmer wants to control the pace but Olives is squirming around nicely.
Palmer wants to control but Olives has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T13##SUB2#
Palmer is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Palmer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olives is just riding it out for now. Palmer eventually gives up the hold.
Palmer works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Olives (6) vs (14) Palmer#T14#
Palmer trying to control the action but Olives is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olives is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palmer wins on points by 14 to 6.
After the big win, Nate Palmer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 3
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Zulkilfly looks for a takedown but Kimbors sprawls well.#TD2#
Zulkilfly gets caught napping as Kimbors dives in and scores a takedown. Zulkilfly manages to retain guard.
Kimbors content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kimbors avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimbors 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimbors is in close to Zulkilfly's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Zulkilfly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimbors is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Zulkilfly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimbors gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Kimbors stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zulkilfly darts in looking for a takedown but Kimbors gets double underhooks and turns Zulkilfly into the cage. #BC2#
Kimbors manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Zulkilfly clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Kimbors taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kimbors throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulkilfly.
Kimbors tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulkilfly avoids it.
Kimbors pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Kimbors pulls guard effortlessly.
Kimbors keeping moving, preventing Zulkilfly from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kimbors is looking for a triangle but Zulkilfly pushes his legs off easily.
Zulkilfly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Zulkilfly is stalling in the full guard.
Kimbors is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zulkilfly trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimbors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulkilfly won't allow Kimbors to sweep him here.
Zulkilfly throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zulkilfly stuffs the takedown.
Kimbors moves in looking to clinch but Zulkilfly pushes him off.
Zulkilfly tries to counter with a takedown but Kimbors is quick to defend against it.
Zulkilfly fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syazwan Zulkilfly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Zulkilfly drives through and clinches with Kimbors against the cage.
Kimbors is looking for a takedown.
Kimbors jumps guard but Zulkilfly stands there with Kimbors around his waist. Kimbors gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimbors jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zulkilfly walks away with a smile on his face. Kimbors gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Kimbors dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kimbors is looking to clinch but Zulkilfly is avoiding it.
Kimbors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimbors takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kimbors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zulkilfly.
Zulkilfly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zulkilfly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zulkilfly misses with a takedown attempt - Kimbors sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kimbors appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kimbors tries to keep at a distance but Zulkilfly has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Kimbors breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Kimbors misses with a two punch combination.
Zulkilfly misses with a double jab.
Kimbors swats away the attempt to clinch by Zulkilfly.
Zulkilfly dives in for a single leg takedown but Kimbors sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Kimbors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zulkilfly drives through and clinches with Kimbors against the cage.
Zulkilfly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kimbors has him pressed against the cage.
Zulkilfly has had enough of the clinch but Kimbors keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Kimbors manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zulkilfly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zulkilfly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimbors works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Zulkilfly wants to control from the top but Kimbors keeps moving. #SU#
Zulkilfly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zulkilfly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syazwan Zulkilfly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimbors tries to clinch there but Zulkilfly circles away.
Zulkilfly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimbors moves away.
Kimbors doesn't manage to clinch there - Zulkilfly circles away.
Zulkilfly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimbors fails with the takedown
and Zulkilfly counters with a three punch combo that has Kimbors backing up. Kimbors nods at Zulkilfly to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Kimbors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zulkilfly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kimbors avoids it really well and circles away.
Syazwan Zulkilfly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimbors keeps the fight on the outside.
Zulkilfly dives in and grabs Kimbors's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimbors pushes down on Zulkilfly's head and hops out.
Nice body kick from Kimbors.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Kimbors 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.
Zulkilfly has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kimbors off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zulkilfly. #T4#
Kimbors shoots in looking for a takedown. Zulkilfly tries to sprawl out of it but Kimbors keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zulkilfly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zulkilfly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Zulkilfly moves in looking to clinch but Kimbors pushes him off.
Oleksandr Kimbors seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kimbors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zulkilfly, pushing him back against the cage.
Kimbors wants a takedown but no success here.
Kimbors tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zulkilfly tries to break free but Kimbors pushes him back against the cage.
Kimbors misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Syazwan Zulkilfly will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zulkilfly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kimbors.
Kimbors shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zulkilfly but Zulkilfly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zulkilfly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimbors tries to avoid it but Zulkilfly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimbors to the ground. Kimbors escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kimbors tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zulkilfly misses with a takedown attempt - Kimbors sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kimbors leaves Zulkilfly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kimbors on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syazwan Zulkilfly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulkilfly moves in looking to clinch but Kimbors pushes him off.
Kimbors steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Kimbors closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zulkilfly's guard.
Kimbors trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulkilfly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimbors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zulkilfly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulkilfly pulls Kimbors in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimbors from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulkilfly controls Kimbors momentarily but Kimbors frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimbors is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kimbors throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kimbors shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zulkilfly defends it nicely.
Kimbors stuffs the takedown attempt from Zulkilfly. Zulkilfly gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Kimbors darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zulkilfly kicks off Kimbors and gets to his feet. #T3#
A nice combination there by Zulkilfly.
#TD2#
Kimbors drives through with a takedown into Zulkilfly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zulkilfly manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zulkilfly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulkilfly dives in and grabs Kimbors's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimbors pushes down on Zulkilfly's head and hops out.
Zulkilfly shoots for a takedown but Kimbors saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kimbors lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Kimbors misses with a few strikes there.
Zulkilfly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kimbors but Kimbors pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Kimbors shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zulkilfly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Zulkilfly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimbors has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zulkilfly is squirming around, avoiding Kimbors's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oleksandr Kimbors.
I think Kimbors has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nate Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Palmer#SUB#
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palmer is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ottke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palmer is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palmer sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Ottke stalling away here and it's allowed Palmer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Palmer controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ottke has gone for a leg lock! Palmer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Palmer
Palmer is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB#
Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ottke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Palmer has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by Palmer.
Ottke tries to roll over but Palmer keeps him under control.#T3#
Ottke trying to control here.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Palmer is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Well, if Palmer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Ottke pulls Palmer in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ottke has his feet on Palmer's thighs here. He's pushed Palmer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Palmer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BBFC 5: Butcher Vs. Izmaylov 2
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Lakis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lakis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tavares trying to control the position.
Lakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Tavares is working an open guard so Lakis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lakis.
Tavares is trying to improve his position.
Lakis wants to control but Tavares is keeping him busy.
Tavares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lakis off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Tavares is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Tavares is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T1#
Lakis is really stuck here.
Tavares is looking to control Lakis but Lakis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakis tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Tavares looking for the choke but no joy.
Lakis covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Tavares has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lakis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lakis is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB#
Tavares working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lakis looking to control the position. #SUB#
Tavares working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Lakis showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Tavares is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lakis is defending well though. Tavares let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Lakis fending off the submission attempt from Tavares. #SUB#
Tavares looking for the choke from the back.
Tavares has the hooks in. Lakis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lakis trying to get back to his feet but Tavares is in full control for now.
Tavares missing with punches from the back. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tavares's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tavares throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Tavares is looking for the choke from the back position but Lakis is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Lakis is trying to defend against the choke here but Tavares has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tavares Tightens the hold and Lakis taps out furiously! Tavares displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabinho Tavares!
Fabinho Tavares bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Feb 12, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Warren.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lakis shoots in but Warren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Warren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lakis throws a quick counter head kick but Warren was just out of range.
Lakis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warren avoids it really well and circles away.
Warren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lakis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lakis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maris Lakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lakis goes for a double leg but Warren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warren continues to drive forward.
Warren looks like he wants to counter punch here.#BC2#
Warren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lakis fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Warren closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Warren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Lakis shoots in.
Warren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Warren.
Lakis throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Lakis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warren defends it nicely.#T2#
Warren misses with a double jab.
Lakis dives in and grabs Warren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warren pushes down on Lakis's head and hops out.
Lakis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lakis goes for a double leg but Warren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warren continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Warren breaks from the clinch.
Lakis fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Warren finds it's way through Lakis's defenses.
Warren scores with a head kick. Lakis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lakis shoots in for a double leg but Warren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lakis tries to clinch there but Warren circles away.
Warren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lakis moves in looking to clinch but Warren pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Warren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lakis doesn't seem phased though.
Warren scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Lakis lands a leg kick that knocks Warren off balance momentarily.
Dexter Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren keeps the fight on the outside.
Lakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warren.
An attempted straight right counter from Lakis misses the target.
Warren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lakis's head.
Warren swings for the body but Lakis moves out of range.
Warren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warren wants it to stay on the feet.
A low kick from Lakis misses
and Warren counters with a three punch combo that has Lakis backing up. Lakis nods at Warren to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Lakis is rocked!
Lakis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Lakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dexter Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lakis is breathing heavily.
Warren connects with a stiff jab that staggers Lakis - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dexter Warren! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Freibergs shoots and misses #CL2#
and Canada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Freibergs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Canada.
Nice body punch from Canada. #TD2#
Canada gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Freibergs wants to improve his position but Canada is controlling well.
Canada working the head and body with strikes.
Canada trying to control the pace.
Freibergs taking some punishment here, with Canada in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Canada drops an elbow to the side of Freibergs's head.
Canada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Canada working over Freibergs with some ground and pound. Freibergs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Freibergs is breathing heavily.#T1#
Canada is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Freibergs is hurt! He's hurt bad - Canada fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Freibergs from any more punishment! Congratulations to Canada! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Canada! |
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Event:
PANDA 82
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Palmer. That snapped Turbitt's head back.
Palmer stuns Turbitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palmer takes a swing at Turbitt's ribcage but misses.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Turbitt is just out of range.
Palmer slips under a jab.
Turbitt throws a big shot that misses.
Turbitt swinging wildly here.
Palmer jabs Turbitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palmer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turbitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Palmer finds it's way through Turbitt's defenses.
Turbitt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turbitt misses the shot to the body.
Turbitt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palmer on the side of the head.
Turbitt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palmer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turbitt is looking to chop away at Palmer's legs.
Turbitt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palmer on the side of the head. #T1#
Palmer lands with a good body shot.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turbitt.
Palmer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turbitt rather than just go for the knockout.
Palmer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turbitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Palmer slips under a jab.
Palmer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palmer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turbitt looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
Palmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turbitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turbitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palmer.
Palmer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turbitt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmer. Turbitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turbitt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turbitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Turbitt misses the target.
Palmer lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Turbitt.
Jab from Palmer.
A jab lands there for Turbitt.
Turbitt connects with a body shot.
Palmer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turbitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turbitt misses with a series of wild punches.
Turbitt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Turbitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Turbitt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palmer throws a big shot that misses.
Palmer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turbitt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turbitt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palmer. Palmer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Palmer sizes up Turbitt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Palmer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turbitt under the eye.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turbitt moves away.
Palmer throws a big shot that misses.
Turbitt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turbitt.
Turbitt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Palmer tests Turbitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmer throws a shot to the body.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turbitt.
Palmer works Turbitt's body with a nice hook.
Palmer takes a swing at Turbitt's ribcage but misses.
Turbitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Turbitt.
Turbitt ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Palmer slips under a jab.
Turbitt looks to land a left hand but Palmer moved out of range nicely.
Turbitt needs to keep his hands up - Palmer had a free shot at his head there.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turbitt manages to avoid it.
Turbitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turbitt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palmer lands a really nice looking cross but Turbitt seems unphased.
Turbitt lands with an uppercut that bounces Palmer off the cage and back into range.
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Turbitt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmer thuds a left hand into Turbitt's body.
Turbitt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Palmer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turbitt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Turbitt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Palmer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Palmer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Palmer's corner calls for a 1-2. Palmer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body. Turbitt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turbitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palmer walks into a straight right hand from Turbitt.
Palmer cracks Turbitt with a good jab.
Palmer with a jab.#ROC2#Turbitt is rocked!
Palmer dodges the punch combination from Turbitt.
Oh Turbitt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmer thuds a left hand into Turbitt's body.
Turbitt seems to have got his legs back now.
Turbitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Palmer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turbitt with a body shot.
Nate Palmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palmer, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer blocks a jab.
Samuel Turbitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Turbitt takes one on the button.
Palmer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turbitt at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmer loads up on a big right hand but Turbitt slips the punch.#T1#
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Turbitt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Palmer drops Turbitt with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Turbitt! Palmer dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Palmer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nate Palmer made sure he mentioned The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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