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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Bateman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vermicelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermicelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bateman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Vermicelli 's head coaches at Elite Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bateman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vermicelli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vermicelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Bateman.
Good work by Bateman as he checks the leg kick.
Bateman tries to clinch but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Bateman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman tries to clinch but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Bateman moves in looking to clinch but Vermicelli pushes him off.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vermicelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vermicelli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vermicelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bateman tries to clinch but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Vermicelli dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
An inside leg kick from Vermicelli misses.
A head kick by Bateman misses
and Vermicelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bateman closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Vermicelli to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Vermicelli lands a really nice looking cross but Bateman seems unphased.
Bateman throws a lazy body kick
enabling Vermicelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermicelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bateman wants to clinch.
Bateman tries to clinch there but Vermicelli circles away.
Bateman moves in looking to clinch but Vermicelli pushes him off.
Bateman misses with a head kick.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Vermicelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Vermicelli .
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bateman wants to clinch up but Vermicelli keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Vermicelli does no damage.
Bateman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bateman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bateman wants to clinch
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Vermicelli throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman tries to clinch but Vermicelli moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bateman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vermicelli circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Vermicelli counter with a right hand.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bateman.
Bateman tries to clinch up but Vermicelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Bateman blocks a head kick by Vermicelli .
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermicelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermicelli feints a jab promting Bateman to slip. Vermicelli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bateman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bateman tries to clinch
and Vermicelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bateman looks to clinch
and Vermicelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bateman is looking to clinch.
Bateman throws a sloppy head kick
and Vermicelli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bateman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Vermicelli counter with a right hand. #T3#
Bateman blocks a head kick by Vermicelli .
Bateman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vermicelli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vermicelli sizes up Bateman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bateman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vermicelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bateman!
Bateman is looking to clinch but Vermicelli is avoiding it.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Bateman throws a combination that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a leg kick.
Bateman looks winded!
Bateman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that misses.
Vermicelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vermicelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It appears Vermicelli was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vermicelli is looking to slow Bateman down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bateman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Bateman wants to clinch
and Vermicelli counters with a straight right hand.
Vermicelli motions for Bateman to come forward. Vermicelli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch but Vermicelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermicelli scores with a nice strike.
Bateman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bateman tries to clinch up but Vermicelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermicelli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermicelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermicelli scores with a jab. Bateman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
Bateman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vermicelli .
Bateman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermicelli with the inside leg kick.
Bateman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
As Bateman backs away, Vermicelli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bateman tries to clinch up but Vermicelli circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Vermicelli finds it's target.
Vermicelli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bateman looks to clinch
and Vermicelli counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Vermicelli 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#
Bateman misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bateman.
A solid body kick from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch but Vermicelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bateman tries to clinch
and Vermicelli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vermicelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Bateman wants to clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bateman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vermicelli has got the better of the exchanges.
Vermicelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermicelli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman misses with a head kick.
Vermicelli lands the left hand.
A lazy body kick from Bateman
and Vermicelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Vermicelli .#ROC#Bateman is rocked!
Vermicelli connects with a right that clearly hurt Bateman. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Vermicelli proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Bateman collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Vermicelli !
John Vermicelli thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Bateman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corn connects with a right hand. Bateman shakes it off.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Corn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Corn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Corn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bateman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bateman shoots for a double leg takedown but Corn sprawls well. He's pushed Bateman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bateman tries to clinch up.
Corn cracks Bateman with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Bateman is rocked!
Corn lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pop Corn!
During a confident post fight interview, Pop Corn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Ganozri dives in and scores a takedown into Bateman's guard.
Ganozri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ganozri lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Bateman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ganozri defends it easily.
Bateman has momentary wrist control but Ganozri slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganozri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bateman's head.
Ganozri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bateman's head.#ROC#Bateman is rocked!
Ganozri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bateman is still in real trouble! Can Ganozri finish him?
Ganozri loads up on a big left hand. Bateman felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ganozri looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bateman can't hide his disappointment, as Ganozri celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mo Ganozri! |
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Event:
CMMA XS7 Peieira v De Vries
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje clobbers Wilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gaethje throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilson 's head.
Gaethje connects with the punch.
Gaethje throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilson .
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Gaethje sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaethje scores with a head kick. Wilson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaethje finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson 's head.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Gaethje saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Gaethje scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Gaethje lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaethje connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilson scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Gaethje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaethje has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Gaethje's legs - danger averted.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Gaethje is looking to control Wilson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaethje avoid being mounted?
Gaethje wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gaethje has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gaethje tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wilson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gaethje really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaethje wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.#T3#
Wilson prevents Gaethje from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Wilson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gaethje manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Wilson tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well.
Gaethje is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Gaethje is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wilson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gaethje is looking to regain half guard here but Wilson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gaethje is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaethje takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gaethje trying to control but Wilson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Gaethje dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Gaethje lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gaethje lands a head shot.
Gaethje stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaethje wants it to stay on the feet.
Gaethje closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gaethje lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice straight punches there by Gaethje. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaethje.
Gaethje bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson 's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilson eats them both and turns towards Gaethje to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gaethje lands a high kick!
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Gaethje.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Gaethje is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson .
#T1#
Gaethje is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaethje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson passes to full mount! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaethje is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Gaethje to control.#SUB#
Wilson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaethje has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gaethje tries to improve his position but Wilson has taken his back! Wilson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gaethje tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wilson pushes Gaethje away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Wilson ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Lobsusbaka scores with a jab.
Man has his takedown stuffed
letting Lobsusbaka counter with a right hand.
Man tries to clinch up
and Lobsusbaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lobsusbaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man really is a fat lump.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lobsusbaka as he jumps to the side.
Lobsusbaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Lobsusbaka sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Lobsusbaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lobsusbaka! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goat Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tries to break free but Lobsusbaka pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Lobsusbaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lobsusbaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lobsusbaka lands an uppercut.
Lobsusbaka lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lobsusbaka breaks from the clinch.
Man with a poor takedown
and Lobsusbaka counters with a straight right hand.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lobsusbaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Man is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Lobsusbaka lands a beautiful left hook that drops Man. Man tries to recover but Lobsusbaka is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Man lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Lobsusbaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Miocic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salazar's hands.
Miocic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Salazar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miocic's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salazar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miocic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salazar pushes down on Miocic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Salazar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miocic keeps working.
Salazar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Salazar seems to be working for a kimura but Miocic defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miocic has hold of Salazar's hands but Salazar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miocic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salazar scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Salazar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Salazar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miocic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salazar on the ground.
Salazar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Salazar there.
Miocic is trying to stand back up but Salazar is controlling him
Salazar slips a nice elbow through Miocic's hands, connecting with Miocic's forehead.#SU2#
Salazar postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Miocic to stand up.
Miocic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salazar closes the distance and clinches up with Miocic, looking for a takedown. Salazar pushes Miocic against the cage but Miocic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miocic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salazar tries to clinch but Miocic is having none of it.
Miocic scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Salazar drives through and clinches with Miocic against the cage.
#BC2#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miocic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miocic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salazar in his tracks. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miocic lands with a hook. Salazar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miocic lands a head kick. Salazar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salazar or perhaps it was just good defense by Miocic, which made it look bad.
Daniel Miocic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Salazar.
Miocic scores with a head kick. Salazar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut there from Miocic.
Miocic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salazar.
Salazar looks winded!
Salazar misses with a takedown
and Miocic counters with a series of strikes. Salazar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miocic lands a head kick. Salazar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Salazar shoots in looking for a takedown. Miocic tries to sprawl out of it but Salazar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miocic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Miocic scores with a decent looking hook.
Miocic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salazar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miocic circles away.
Miocic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miocic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Miocic throws a head kick that Salazar semi-blocks.
Miocic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miocic lands with a kick to the temple. Salazar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Salazar is rocked!
Miocic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Miocic finish him?
Miocic scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whack! Miocic lands a heavy head kick that drops Salazar. The ref tackles Miocic to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Salazar was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Daniel Miocic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Alva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mingannourmagomedov.
Alva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alva is looking to score with low kicks.
Mingannourmagomedov avoids the head kick by Alva .
#CL#
Mingannourmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alva missing with knees to the body.
Mingannourmagomedov dodges an elbow strike from Alva .
Alva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mingannourmagomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mingannourmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mingannourmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Alva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mingannourmagomedov's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alva avoids it.
Alva trying to stall but Mingannourmagomedov improves his position.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to circle away but Alva has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Mingannourmagomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Alva postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Mingannourmagomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alva preventing the sweep.
Mingannourmagomedov looking to control.
Mingannourmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alva wants to control from the top but Mingannourmagomedov keeps moving.
Mingannourmagomedov 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.
Mingannourmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Mingannourmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mingannourmagomedov 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#
Mingannourmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alva keeps working.
Mingannourmagomedov prevents Alva from standing back up.
#T3##SUB#
Mingannourmagomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alva sees it coming and defends easily.
Mingannourmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Alva is defending well.
Mingannourmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Alva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mingannourmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mingannourmagomedov works his way into full mount! #T4#
Mingannourmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Alva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to control but Alva wriggling away.
Mingannourmagomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alva ?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alva is in a horrible position here. Mingannourmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mingannourmagomedov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stancis Mingannourmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mingannourmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mingannourmagomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alva .#CL#
Mingannourmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Alva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwardo Alva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mingannourmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alva misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Mingannourmagomedov pulls Alva into guard.
Mingannourmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mingannourmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingannourmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Alva is breathing heavily.
Mingannourmagomedov looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Alva is looking to stand up but Mingannourmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Mingannourmagomedov trying to control but Alva is working from the bottom. #SU#
Mingannourmagomedov gets to his feet. Alva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mingannourmagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mingannourmagomedov cracks Alva with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Edwardo Alva has been cut.
We've been informed that Alva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stancis Mingannourmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Alva . No joy for Mingannourmagomedov on that attempt.
Alva leaves Mingannourmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Mingannourmagomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Mingannourmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stancis Mingannourmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mingannourmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alva walks away with a smile on his face. Mingannourmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mingannourmagomedov rushes Alva and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Alva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mingannourmagomedov throws a push kick but Alva slaps the foot to one side.
Mingannourmagomedov dives in and grabs Alva 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alva pushes down on Mingannourmagomedov's head and hops out.#CL#
Mingannourmagomedov clinches with his opponent.
#T3##BC2#
Alva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alva scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Mingannourmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Mingannourmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alva tries to avoid it but Mingannourmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alva to the ground. Alva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Alva moves into range and clinches up with Mingannourmagomedov.
Alva avoiding damage as Mingannourmagomedov throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Alva breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Alva as Mingannourmagomedov shoots in.#CL2#
Alva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mingannourmagomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mingannourmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alva can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to pull guard but Alva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Alva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mingannourmagomedov.
Alva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alva stalling in the clinch but Mingannourmagomedov improves position.
Mingannourmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alva keeps control of Mingannourmagomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Mingannourmagomedov jumps guard and drags Alva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mingannourmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Stancis Mingannourmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edwardo Alva 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Alva gets tackled into the cage by Mingannourmagomedov. Mingannourmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Mingannourmagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Alva is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Alva .
Mingannourmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Alva swings wildly with an uppercut but Mingannourmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mingannourmagomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Alva .
Mingannourmagomedov tries for a takedown but Alva manages to get underhooks.
Alva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alva trying to land knees to the body.
Mingannourmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stancis Mingannourmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mingannourmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alva 's waist but Alva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mingannourmagomedov off to one side. #CL#
Mingannourmagomedov forces Alva back against the cage and clinches.
Alva throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mingannourmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mingannourmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mingannourmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Alva .
Alva tries to land a knee to the head but Mingannourmagomedov blocks with his arms.
Mingannourmagomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alva prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Mingannourmagomedov pulls guard successfully.
Alva postures up.
Alva pushing down on Mingannourmagomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alva prevents Mingannourmagomedov from improving his position.#T2#
Mingannourmagomedov is looking to control Alva 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mingannourmagomedov avoid being mounted?
Alva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mingannourmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mingannourmagomedov gets full guard.#SUB#
Mingannourmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Mingannourmagomedov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alva has his hands clasped together but Mingannourmagomedov extends and breaks Alva 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mingannourmagomedov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stancis Mingannourmagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Cejudo misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaethje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Gaethje does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Cejudo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaethje throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
Gaethje lands a head kick!
Gaethje throws a head kick but Cejudo moves out of range.
Gaethje misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaethje throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cejudo.
Gaethje lands with a kick to the temple. Cejudo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Gaethje lands but Cejudo takes it in his stride.
Gaethje scores with a nice head shot.
Gaethje lands with a cross. #ROC2#Cejudo is rocked!
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cejudo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Cejudo blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Khabib Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaethje lands with a kick to the temple. Cejudo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cejudo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Cejudo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Cejudo takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Cejudo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaethje to the mat! Gaethje manages to get full guard.
Gaethje is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cejudo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cejudo seems to have got his legs back now.
Cejudo'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.
Cejudo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaethje is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaethje is trying to control the position but Cejudo postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gaethje. Those never looked like landing.
Cejudo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
A left lands for Gaethje.#TD#
Cejudo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gaethje's guard.
Cejudo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cejudo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaethje for as long as he can get away with.
Cejudo stands and throws Gaethje's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gaethje is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cejudo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cejudo just content to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Cejudo has hold of Gaethje's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gaethje tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cejudo cranks the arm and Gaethje screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gaethje, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Henry Cejudo!
A determined Henry Cejudo didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Snow.
A slow jab from Brain misses its intended target.
Snow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snow on the side of the head.
Brain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snow. Snow obviously looking to wear him down.
Snow throws a lazy uppercut
and Brain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow jabs Brain right on the nose. Brain blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Brain misses its intended target.
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brain. That did some damage!
Brain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snow.
Brain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brain.
Brain walks into a straight right hand from Snow.
Brain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brain. Brain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Brain slips a straight right by Snow.
Brain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brain slips under a jab.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Brain clinches.
Snow stalling in the clinch.
Brain misses with the head strike.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Brain avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Snow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brain.
Snow stalling the fight.
Brain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.#BC2#
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brain has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Snow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Snow misses.
Snow misses with an uppercut
and Brain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snow.
#T2##CL2#
Brain has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brain tries to land knees in the clinch but Snow avoids the damage to the body.
Brain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snow blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Snow.
Snow stalling.
A short body shot lands from Brain as the two fighters clinch.
Snow lands with a left to the head.
Brain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brain or not.
Snow cracks Brain with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow scores with a shot to the body.
Snow scores with a nice strike.
Brain wants to clinch up but Snow keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Brain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snow throws a jab when Brain was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Brain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Snow.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Snow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snow lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brain will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Brain.
Snow scores with the left hand. Brain knows he should have avoided that one.
Snow works Brain's body with a nice hook.
Brain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
A right-left combo lands from Snow.
Brain looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snow - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Snow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow lands with a right hand.
Snow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snow throws a leg kick which misses Brain's front leg but catches the back leg as Brain tries to avoid it.
Brain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brain swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Snow catches Brain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brain fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Brain.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brain.
Snow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brain.
Brain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#Brain is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Snow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Snow misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Snow.
Brain is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Snow lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Brain falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nik Snow!
Nik Snow really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Altair Brain was interviewed post fight and said 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Miocic moves away from the strike by Kittisak.
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kittisak throws a lazy head kick
and Miocic counters with a body kick that stops Kittisak in his tracks momentarily.
Kittisak throws a leg kick that misses.
Kittisak takes a swing at Miocic's ribcage but misses.
Kittisak misses with a body shot.
Miocic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kittisak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miocic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miocic scores with a head kick. Kittisak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kittisak tests Miocic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kittisak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kittisak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Miocic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miocic lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kittisak misses with a head kick.
Miocic lands with a slapping head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses.
Miocic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miocic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kittisak back to the cage. Miocic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miocic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kittisak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miocic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miocic throws a head kick that Kittisak semi-blocks.
#T1#
A low kick from Kittisak misses
and Miocic counters with a one-two to the body.
Kittisak misses with a body kick.
Kittisak is breathing heavily.
Miocic moves out of range as Kittisak throws a body kick.
Kittisak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miocic takes a step back to recover.
Miocic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kittisak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miocic lands with a hook. Kittisak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Miocic coming out on top.
Miocic avoids the head kick by Kittisak.
Kittisak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miocic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kittisak throws a series of punches but Miocic moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miocic sizes up Kittisak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miocic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kittisak misses with a body shot.
Miocic lands a head kick!
Nice shot by Miocic.
Miocic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kittisak's head.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Miocic scores with a jab to the head.
Kittisak looks to score with a jab to the body but Miocic is just out of range.
Miocic is looking for the big counter here.
Miocic lands a nice shot to the body.
Kittisak misses with a head kick.
Miocic lands a nice shot that snaps Kittisak's head back.
Miocic lands with a hook. Kittisak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miocic scores with a push kick.
Kittisak is looking to wear down Miocic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kittisak misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Kittisak.
A jab lands there for Miocic.
Miocic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kittisak on the side of the head.
Miocic throws a right hand that Kittisak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kittisak also avoids with ease.
Miocic connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kittisak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miocic - the referee stops the clock and Kittisak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miocic. Kittisak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miocic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kittisak.
Kittisak throws a wild body kick that Miocic sees coming a mile off.
Miocic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Miocic - just one landing. #T3#
Miocic swinging wildly here.
Miocic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miocic pushes Kittisak away with a front kick.
Miocic lands a head kick. Kittisak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kittisak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miocic counters with a nice uppercut.
Miocic lands a head kick!
Miocic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kittisak's head.
Miocic thuds his right hand into Kittisak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arthit Kittisak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kittisak takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kittisak misses with an uppercut
and Miocic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kittisak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miocic connects with a leg kick.
Miocic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miocic scores with a three punch combo!
Kittisak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miocic lands a high kick!
#T4#
Miocic lands a high kick!
Miocic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kittisak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Miocic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kittisak momentarily.
Miocic tries a head kick but it misses.
Kittisak appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick from Miocic lands but Kittisak takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miocic.
Miocic staying out of range there.
Kittisak misses with a series of wild punches.
Miocic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kittisak blocks a head kick by Miocic.
Kittisak misses with a series of wild punches.
Kittisak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miocic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miocic misses with a double jab.
Kittisak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick from Miocic lands but Kittisak takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Miocic.
Kittisak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miocic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Miocic 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#
Miocic throws a head kick that half lands.
Miocic throws a head kick that half lands.
Sloppy strikes from Kittisak. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick from Miocic lands but Kittisak takes it in his stride.
Kittisak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kittisak dodges the punch combination from Miocic.
Good leg kick by Kittisak.
Kittisak swinging wildly here.
Miocic lands a jab to the nose.
Kittisak with the inside leg kick.
Kittisak misses with a head kick.
Miocic is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miocic avoids a kick to the body.
Kittisak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kittisak might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miocic lands a jab.
Kittisak has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Miocic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Miocic throws a nice looking combination but Kittisak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arthit Kittisak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Miocic coming out on top.
Kittisak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kittisak misses with a wild body shot.
Kittisak throws a leg kick but Miocic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kittisak tries a head kick but it misses.
Miocic lands with a kick to the temple. Kittisak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good shot there by Miocic.
Miocic lands with a good body shot.
Miocic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daniel Miocic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kittisak throws a leg kick but Miocic checks it.
Kittisak throws a sloppy head kick and Miocic moves out of range easily.
Kittisak tries a low kick but Miocic avoids it.
Miocic throws a head kick that Kittisak semi-blocks.
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!
Kittisak moves forwards but Miocic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kittisak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kittisak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kittisak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miocic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Miocic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kittisak tries a head kick but it misses.
Kittisak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kittisak misses with a body shot.
Kittisak slips a jab and a cross from Miocic.
Kittisak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miocic.
Miocic tries a head kick but it misses.
Kittisak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Kittisak misses
and Miocic counters with a two punch combo.
Miocic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miocic scores with a jab to the head.
Miocic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miocic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kittisak in his tracks.
Kittisak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miocic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kittisak tries a head kick but it misses.
Miocic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miocic throws a head kick but Kittisak moves out of range.
Kittisak steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miocic. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Miocic scores with a jab.
Kittisak motions for Miocic to come forward. Kittisak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Miocic.
Kittisak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kittisak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kittisak throws a push kick but Miocic slaps the foot to one side.
Miocic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kittisak on the side of the head.
A low kick from Kittisak is predictable there
and Miocic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miocic lands a nice looking body kick.
Miocic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miocic lands a head kick!
Miocic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kittisak misses with a low kick.
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kittisak throws a body punch but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kittisak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kittisak misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kittisak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miocic throws a sloppy head kick and Kittisak moves out of range easily.
Kittisak tries to move into range but Miocic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kittisak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miocic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kittisak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kittisak fails to land with a series of punches.
Kittisak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kittisak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Miocic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miocic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kittisak wants to land a leg kick but Miocic is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miocic scores with a hook to the body. Kittisak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Miocic.
Kittisak throws a head kick but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Miocic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Miocic scores with a head kick.
Miocic checks the leg kick.
Kittisak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kittisak tries to land a leg kick but Miocic saw it coming and moves away.
Kittisak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miocic's head.
Kittisak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses.
Kittisak looks for the body kick but Miocic saw that one coming.
Kittisak moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMiocic.
Kittisak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kittisak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miocic lands with a nice combination. Kittisak backs away looking to recover.
Miocic throws a head kick that Kittisak semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miocic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kittisak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miocic.
Kittisak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kittisak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kittisak misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Kittisak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miocic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kittisak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kittisak tries to land a front kick but Miocic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miocic throws a good cross that connects.
Miocic cracks Kittisak with a good jab.
Kittisak throws a head kick but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic lands a head kick. Kittisak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A leg kick checked by Miocic.
Kittisak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miocic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kittisak tries to score with a low kick but Miocic moves his leg out of the way.
Miocic scores with a head kick. Kittisak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miocic lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick from Miocic lands but Kittisak takes it in his stride.
Kittisak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Miocic finds it's target.
Miocic lands a nice shot that snaps Kittisak's head back.
#T2#
Kittisak throws a sloppy body shot
and Miocic counters with a big head kick but Kittisak shrugs it off.
Miocic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kittisak's head.
Miocic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miocic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kittisaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kittisak throws a hook but Miocic blocks it.
Kittisak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miocic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kittisak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miocic digs a good body shot into Kittisak's ribs.
A combination from Kittisak does no damage.
Miocic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miocic dips to his left and cracks Kittisak with an uppercut!
Miocic lands an overhand right.
Kittisak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kittisak misses with a combination
and Miocic counters with a straight right hand.
Miocic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miocic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kittisak takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Kittisak lands a jab to Miocic's midsection.
Miocic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kittisak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miocic scores with a head kick. Kittisak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kittisak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miocic scores with a head kick. Kittisak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miocic throws a nice looking combination but Kittisak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miocic avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Kittisak misses.
Kittisak takes one to the chin there.
Kittisak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miocic.
Kittisak misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miocic throws a sloppy head kick and Kittisak moves out of range easily.
Miocic lands a head kick. Kittisak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A lazy left from Miocic finds it's target.
Kittisak cracks Miocic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Miocic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kittisak.
Miocic lands a nice hook to Kittisak's body. Kittisak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kittisak throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Miocic to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Miocic coming out on top.
Miocic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kittisak throws out the jab.
Miocic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kittisak on the side of the head.
Miocic lands with a good body shot.
Miocic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miocic blocks a head kick by Kittisak.
Kittisak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kittisak blocks a head kick by Miocic.
Miocic thuds his right hand into Kittisak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Miocic.
Arthit Kittisak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kittisak misses with a lunging right hand
and Miocic counters with a stiff right hand.
Miocic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Miocic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miocic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Miocic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Mingannourmagomedov looks for the body kick but Mattos saw that one coming.
Mattos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mingannourmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Mattos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mingannourmagomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Mattos misses its intended target.
Mingannourmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Mattos pushes him off.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mattos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mingannourmagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Mattos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stancis Mingannourmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mattos throws a hook to the side of Mingannourmagomedov's head but Mingannourmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mingannourmagomedov moves away from the strike by Mattos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mattos.
Mingannourmagomedov looks for the body kick but Mattos saw that one coming.
Mingannourmagomedov blocks a jab.
Mattos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mingannourmagomedov counters with a two punch combo.
Mattos throws a hook but Mingannourmagomedov avoids it easily.
It looked like Mingannourmagomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Mingannourmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mattos.
Mingannourmagomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mingannourmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mattos throws a right hand that misses
and Mingannourmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mattos misses with a straight right.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mattos defends it nicely.
Mingannourmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mattos.
As Mattos looks to move away, Mingannourmagomedov throws a big counter combo but Mattos just gets out of the way.
Mattos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mattos throws a jab but it's blocked by Mingannourmagomedov.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Mattos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mattos takes a swing at Mingannourmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Mingannourmagomedov slips under a jab from Mattos.
Mingannourmagomedov throws a wild body kick that Mattos sees coming a mile off.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to clinch up but Mattos circles away and keeps his distance.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mattos tries to sprawl out of it but Mingannourmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mattos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Mingannourmagomedov avoids the body shot from Mattos.
Mattos misses with a body shot.
No luck for Mingannourmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Mingannourmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Mattos.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Mattos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mattos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mingannourmagomedov.
Mattos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mattos wants it to stay on the feet.
Mingannourmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Mattos misses with a hook. Mingannourmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mingannourmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mingannourmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mattos circles away.
Mattos loads up on a big right hand but Mingannourmagomedov slips the punch.
Mingannourmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Mattos.#T3#
Mingannourmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Mingannourmagomedov slips under a jab from Mattos.
Mattos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mattos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mattos counters with a big right hand! Oh Mingannourmagomedov is in trouble here! Mattos follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Mattos! |
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Event:
GDL 98: Alvarez VS Scott
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Money avoids the head kick by Gaethje.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaethje darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Gaethje coming out on top.#CL2#
Money moves into the clinch.
Gaethje is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gaethje wants to break the clinch but can't.
Money has Gaethje pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut.
Money tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaethje really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Money slowing the pace effectively.
Money trying to land knees to the body.
Money leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Gaethje is trying to drag Money to the mat but Money just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gaethje is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Money breaks the clinch.
Money has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Khabib Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaethje lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Gaethje lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaethje darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick by Gaethje misses
and Gaethje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Money uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.
A jab lands there for Gaethje.
Money takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Money rushes Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaethje pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Money back to the cage. Gaethje follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gaethje misses with a straight right.
Money is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Money tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gaethje throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Money.
Gaethje scores with a head kick.
Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaethje.
Gaethje stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Money avoids the head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Money's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khabib Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Money wants to land a leg kick but Gaethje is out of range.
A head kick by Gaethje misses #CL2#
and Money holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Money is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gaethje looking to throw knees to the head but Money is blocking nicely.
Gaethje is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Money gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Gaethje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gaethje blocks an elbow strike.
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Money stalling in the clinch.
Gaethje fails to pull guard.
Money stalling.
Gaethje is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Money taking a breather.
Gaethje has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Money is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Gaethje tries to tie him up.
Money lands a knee to the body.
Money lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Money is defending well.
Money lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Khabib Gaethje has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Money.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Money will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Gaethje's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gaethje throws a head kick but Money moves out of range.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Money steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gaethje.
Gaethje cracks Money with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gaethje misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Money counters with a crisp one two that drops Gaethje! Money thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gaethje to his feet! Gaethje is in big trouble!#ROC2#Gaethje is rocked!
Money doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaethje counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Gaethje is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Money connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gaethje covering up! Money comes in with a big uppercut and Gaethje goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Money!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Money made sure he mentioned ALPHAwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Altair Brain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morrison. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brain (0) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morrison tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brain's legs.
Brain wants to control but Morrison postures up.
Brain stops Morrison from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Brain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Morrison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brain, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Brain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brain keeps working.
Brain tries to improve position but can't.
Brain prevents Morrison from moving into mount.
Morrison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Brain is looking for a sweep.
Morrison tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Brain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brain tries to improve position but can't.
Morrison trying to control the position but Brain is working away.
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.
Morrison is staying tight to Brain's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Morrison laying and praying for a moment but Brain takes advantage and regains half guard.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Brain defends it.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Brain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Morrison wants to work for an arm triangle but Brain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Morrison seems content to control.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but Brain defending well. #SUB2#
Morrison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrison.
Morrison trying to control the action but Brain is working from the bottom. #T5#
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Brain defends it.
Morrison trying to control the action but Brain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Morrison seems to be working for a kimura but Brain defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Morrison wants to advance to full mount but Brain doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Morrison slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brain (0) vs (7) Morrison
Morrison is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T7#
Brain tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Morrison presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brain (0) vs (9) Morrison
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brain is controlling an arm, preventing Morrison from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Morrison wants to control the pace but Brain is squirming around nicely.
Brain is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Morrison goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (2) vs (9) Morrison
Brain preventing the sweep. #T8#
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (2) vs (11) Morrison
Brain 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.
Morrison controlling from the top position.
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brain is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Brain keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison pushes down on Brain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brain tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Brain is working away.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Brain defends it.
Morrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11##SUB2#
Morrison looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morrison is taking a breather. Brain says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T12##SUB2#
Morrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Brain won't allow it.
Morrison controlling the pace. #T13#
Morrison trying to control the action but Brain is working from the bottom.
Brain wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.
Morrison is keen to just control but Brain is a slippery customer.#T14#
Brain is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Morrison seems to be working for a kimura but Brain defends the submission attempt.
Brain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Brain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking David Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Altair Brain had this to say: 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Gregor Jr misses with a hook
and Mingannourmagomedov counters with a one-two to the body.
Gregor Jr misses with a looping right.
Mingannourmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregor Jr.
Gregor Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
James Gregor Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mingannourmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gregor Jr.
Mingannourmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Mingannourmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Gregor Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Stancis Mingannourmagomedov has been cut.
Gregor Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Gregor Jr tests Mingannourmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gregor Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mingannourmagomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Gregor Jr counters with a big left hand that crumples Mingannourmagomedov! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gregor Jr! |
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Event:
CACC 190: Fiso vs Kuronoa II
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Altair Brain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brain tries to clinch #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brain (0) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Brain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (2) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz pulls Brain in to control the position.
Brain wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz 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.
Brain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain postures up.
Brain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brain defends it easily.#T1#
Cruz keeping full guard, as Brain tries to pass.
Brain wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Brain is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing that Brain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Cruz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Brain trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Brain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Brain from controlling successfully.
Brain is really struggling to control Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cruz is pulling down on Brain's head. It's preventing any offense from Brain, at least for the moment.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Cruz is pulling down on Brain's head to control his posture. #T6#
Brain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brain stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brain (5) vs (2) Cruz
Brain is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brain looking to control but instead Cruz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brain is working away from the top position though.
Brain trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T7#
Brain is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Brain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brain tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Brain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Cruz is pulling down on Brain's head. It's preventing any offense from Brain, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Brain sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Cruz doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Brain paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Cruz - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Altair Brain stepped up to the mic, saying 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'. |
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Event:
KO 7: Beginning of the End
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Keegan closes the distance and clinches up with Miocic, looking for a takedown. Keegan pushes Miocic against the cage but Miocic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Keegan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Keegan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miocic quickly recovers to half guard.
Keegan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Keegan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Keegan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keegan connects with a nice short shot to Miocic's temple.
Keegan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miocic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keegan 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.
Keegan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miocic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Keegan not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Keegan. #T1#
Keegan controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Keegan.
Miocic taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard.
Miocic wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keegan connects with a nice short shot to Miocic's temple.
Miocic taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard.
Miocic pushes Keegan off looking to stand but Keegan dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miocic taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard.
Keegan controlling the action here.
Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Keegan prevents Miocic from standing back up.
#T2#
Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miocic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keegan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keegan working Miocic over with strikes.
Miocic wants to get back to his feet.
Keegan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Keegan scores with a big shot! Miocic's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Miocic! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Altair Brain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Brain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pinkman's coach down at Finish the Fight was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pinkman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brain is trying to drag Pinkman to the mat but Pinkman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Pinkman has Brain pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Brain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Pinkman is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Brain can't fight it off and eventually Pinkman manages to take the fight to the floor. Brain looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brain (0) vs (2) Pinkman
Brain looking to control.
Brain keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pinkman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (2) vs (2) Pinkman#T1#
Brain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing that Brain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pinkman working a defensive guard here.
Brain wants to control from the top but Pinkman keeps moving.
Pinkman wants to control but Brain passes easily into half guard.
Brain is trying to control. Pinkman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brain is thwarting Pinkman's attempts to control the position.
Brain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pinkman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pinkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Brain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Pinkman wants to control but Brain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pinkman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brain pulls his head out easily.
Pinkman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brain is working away from the top position though.
Pinkman is staying active underneath Brain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinkman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brain 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pinkman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (2) vs (4) Pinkman#T3#
Brain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinkman controls the pace.
Brain controls Pinkman momentarily but Pinkman frees himself.
Brain keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Pinkman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brain (2) vs (7) Pinkman
Pinkman wants to control but Brain is keeping him busy. #T4#
Brain is trying to control Pinkman's posture but Pinkman avoids it.
Pinkman wants to control but Brain is keeping him busy.
Brain is being controlled here. #T5#
Pinkman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brain's legs.
Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brain keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinkman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brain (6) vs (7) Pinkman
Pinkman just trying to survive but Brain is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brain doesn't have the hooks in and Pinkman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (6) vs (9) Pinkman
Pinkman looking to pass the guard.
Brain is trying to control the position but Pinkman postures up. #T6#
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Brain keeps moving.
Pinkman looking to sit in guard and control but Brain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (8) vs (9) Pinkman
Pinkman controls Brain momentarily but Brain frees himself.
Pinkman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pinkman pulls Brain in close to prevent any damage.
Pinkman wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Pinkman working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Pinkman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pinkman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (8) vs (11) Pinkman
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Brain keeps moving.
Brain wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinkman 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.#T8##SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brain defends it well. #SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brain defends it well.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Brain is defending well.
Pinkman is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Brain is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Brain trying to control but Pinkman postures up.
Pinkman is looking to take a break and control but Brain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brain is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Pinkman tries to pass to full mount but Brain defends it. #SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brain defends it well.
Pinkman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pinkman is keen to just control but Brain is a slippery customer.#T11#
Pinkman wants to advance to full mount but Brain doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Brain is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brain seems keen to control Pinkman's posture.
Pinkman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brain wants to control the position but Pinkman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Brain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brain trying to control from the bottom.
Pinkman prevents Brain from improving his position.
Pinkman wants to free his trapped foot but Brain is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Brain wants to improve his position but Pinkman is controlling well.
Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brain keeps working.
Brain is trying to control but can't.
Pinkman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pinkman wants to free his trapped foot but Brain is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pinkman is trying to control. Brain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinkman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinkman wins on points by 11 to 8.
A less than humble Jesse Pinkman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Altair Brain was interviewed post fight and said 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'. |
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Event:
Release the kraken!
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Miocic.
Miocic stuffs the takedown attempt from The Spider. The Spider gets slowly back to his feet.
The Spider throws a head kick but Miocic moves out of range.
The Spider goes for a double leg but Miocic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miocic continues to drive forward.
Miocic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Spider unleashes a big counter combination but Miocic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miocic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miocic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Spider tries to score with a low kick but Miocic moves his leg out of the way.
The Spider is looking to clinch. #TD2#
The Spider closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miocic to the mat! Miocic manages to get full guard.
The Spider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
The Spider stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic wants to slow The Spider down by chopping away at his legs.
The Spider throws a counter combo.
Miocic misses with a hook.
The Spider dives in and grabs Miocic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miocic pushes down on The Spider's head and hops out.
Daniel Miocic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson The Spider.#CL2#
The Spider clinches. #BC2#
The Spider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
The Spider has a takedown stuffed.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses.
Daniel Miocic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Spider shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Spider dives in for a single leg takedown but Miocic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miocic scores with a three punch combo!
The Spider lands with a shot to the body.
The Spider fails with a takedown attempt.
Miocic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniel Miocic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miocic throws a series of punches but The Spider avoids them all with ease.
The Spider fails to land with a series of punches.
The Spider staying out of range there.
Miocic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
The Spider closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Miocic prevents the takedown attempt.
The Spider is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miocic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miocic tries to break the clinch but The Spider is controlling the position.
Miocic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Spider fails to pull guard.
The Spider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miocic's efforts to push away.
Miocic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miocic wants to break free but The Spider has control.
Miocic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miocic is looking to break free of the clinch but The Spider has double underhooks.
The Spider is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miocic to keep the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
The Spider breaks the clinch.
Miocic slips a jab and a cross from The Spider.
Miocic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Miocic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Spider.
The Spider is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miocic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Spider shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Spider looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miocic connects with a right hand. The Spider shakes it off.
The Spider is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by The Spider.
Sloppy strikes from The Spider. Those never looked like landing.
Miocic looks to land a left hand but The Spider moved out of range nicely.
The Spider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miocic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Spider with the counter takedown but Miocic avoids it easily.
Miocic tries to land a leg kick but The Spider saw it coming and moves away.
Miocic scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
The Spider moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
The Spider turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Spider staying calm.#SUB2#
The Spider thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
The Spider working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Spider misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Miocic pushes The Spider away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Spider gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Spider controls the position.
Miocic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
The Spider tries for a kimura but Miocic is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Miocic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Miocic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Spider lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - The Spider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miocic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miocic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
The Spider moves into range and clinches up with Miocic.#BC2#
The Spider manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Miocic as The Spider shoots in.
The Spider takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miocic throws a sloppy head kick and The Spider moves out of range easily.
Miocic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses
and The Spider counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miocic tries a head kick but it misses.
The Spider tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miocic defends well and The Spider ends up having to push Miocic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Miocic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Spider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miocic misses with a hook. The Spider ducked under it nicely.
The Spider is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miocic tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Miocic.
Miocic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Miocic scores with a four punch combination!
The Spider shoots in for a takedown but Miocic shows good takedown defense.
Daniel Miocic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson The Spider.
The Spider shoots in for a double leg but Miocic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Spider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miocic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Spider avoids the head kick by Miocic.
Daniel Miocic is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Miocic blocks a head kick by The Spider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Miocic.
Miocic throws a right hand that misses
and The Spider counters with a left to the body.
Miocic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Spider can do to turn this around?
Miocic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miocic misses with a series of wild punches.
The Spider staying out of range there.
The Spider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Spider tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miocic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
The Spider scores with a takedown into Miocic's guard.
The Spider postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miocic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Spider is controlling him. #T3#
The Spider is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Spider with a nice head shot there.
Miocic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Spider is controlling him.
The Spider is working Miocic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Spider sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Miocic is working an open guard so The Spider takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Spider tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miocic defends well and The Spider ends up having to push Miocic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for The Spider with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Miocic throws a head kick but The Spider moves out of range.
The Spider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miocic, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
The Spider moves into the clinch.
The Spider tries to pull guard but Miocic holds him up against the cage and eventually The Spider drops back down to his feet.
Miocic tries to break free but The Spider pushes him back against the cage.
Miocic tries to circle away but The Spider has him pinned against the cage.
The Spider tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miocic smiles and moves away.
The Spider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miocic as he jumps to the side.
Daniel Miocic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miocic cracks The Spider with an open hand slap.
The Spider shoots in looking for a takedown but Miocic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Spider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Miocic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miocic.
The Spider dives in and grabs Miocic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miocic pushes down on The Spider's head and hops out.
The Spider throws a right and a left that Miocic avoids nicely.
Miocic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Miocic finds it's way through The Spider's defenses.
Miocic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miocic throws a head kick but The Spider moves out of range.
The Spider steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miocic.#CL2#
Miocic tries to keep at a distance but The Spider has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
The Spider manages to break the clinch.
The Spider closes the distance and clinches up with Miocic, looking for a takedown. The Spider pushes Miocic against the cage but Miocic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Miocic.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Spider shoots for a double leg takedown but Miocic sprawls well. He's pushed The Spider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniel Miocic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson The Spider.
Miocic throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Miocic throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
The Spider misses with a takedown attempt - Miocic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Spider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for The Spider with that takedown attempt.
The Spider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miocic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Spider somewhat.
The Spider blocks a head kick by Miocic.
A head kick misses from Miocic.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Spider avoids the head kick by Miocic.
The Spider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Spider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miocic.
Miocic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Miocic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Spider.
Miocic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miocic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The Spider shoots in looking for a takedown but Miocic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Spider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Miocic.
The Spider slips under a jab from Miocic.
The Spider avoids the head kick by Miocic.
The Spider shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miocic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Miocic tries to land a front kick but The Spider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miocic misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and The Spider counters by clinching up.
Miocic working hard to break the clinch.
Miocic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Spider.
Miocic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Spider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
The Spider goes for a takedown attempt but Miocic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miocic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Spider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miocic misses with a straight left.
Miocic lands a nice shot to the body.
Miocic misses with a head kick.
The Spider is looking to clinch but Miocic is avoiding it.
Miocic misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Miocic.
The Spider tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miocic defends well and The Spider ends up having to push Miocic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miocic is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
The Spider clinches up with Miocic and pushes him back against the cage.
The Spider wants a takedown.
#T4##BC2#
The Spider manages to break the clinch.
Miocic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miocic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miocic wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
The Spider gets a double leg takedown into Miocic's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Spider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miocic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Spider controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
The Spider stands up and waves to Miocic to follow him.
Miocic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Miocic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miocic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Miocic! |
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Event:
GDL 83: Knight VS Nickels
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Bevins misses the shot to the body.
Akasuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bevins.
Bevins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akasuki.
Bevins connects with a nice looking jab.
Akasuki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bevins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bevins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bevins misses with the combination.
Akasuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akasuki throws a counter high kick but Bevins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bevins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bevins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akasuki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akasuki throws a sloppy head kick
and Bevins counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bevins misses the shot to the body.
Akasuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bevins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bevins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akasuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Akasuki.
Bevins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akasuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Bevins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Akasuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Bevins with a jab.
Bevins throws a hook to the side of Akasuki's head but Akasuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bevins misses with an uppercut. Akasuki saw that one coming.
Bevins cracks a nice hook into Akasuki's ribs.
Akasuki avoids the body shot from Bevins.
Akasuki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bevins.
Bevins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bevins. Akasuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akasuki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akasuki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Bevins. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akasuki throws a sloppy head kick and Bevins moves out of range easily.
Akasuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bevins.
Bevins scores with a decent looking hook.
Bevins misses with a looping right.
Akasuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Akasuki.#T2##CL2#
Bevins moves into the clinch.
Bevins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akasuki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bevins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Akasuki throws a hook but Bevins blocks it.
Akasuki throws a right hand that Bevins ducks under and follows up with a left that Bevins also avoids with ease.
Akasuki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Decent striking displayed by Bevins there.
Bevins misses with a straight right.
Bevins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akasuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bevins cracks Akasuki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Akasuki is rocked!
Bevins drops Akasuki with a big left hand! Akasuki is injured, injured bad! Bevins jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Bevins!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyler Bevins waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GDL 83: Knight VS Nickels
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Fox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaethje misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaethje checks a leg kick.
Gaethje swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Gaethje. #CL#
Gaethje tries to keep at a distance but Fox has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Gaethje loads up on a big right hand but Fox slips the punch.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabib Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje catches Fox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaethje misses with a straight left.
It looked like Fox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaethje sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Fox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fox is defended easily by Gaethje.#T1#
Fox throws a one two combo.
Gaethje with a hook.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Fox rushes Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gaethje's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaethje scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gaethje throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely. #CL#
Fox darts in and clinches Gaethje up against the cage.
I was talking to Fox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fox is pressed up against the cage. Gaethje has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fox down to the mat. Fox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gaethje looking to stall.
#BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaethje throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Gaethje.
Fox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaethje swivels and escapes.
Gaethje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stat Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gaethje takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Gaethje throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox lands an uppercut.#BC#
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Fox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Fox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gaethje is trying to stand up here but Fox is controlling him well. #SUB#
Fox seems to be working for a kimura but Gaethje defends the submission attempt.
Gaethje trying to hold on to Fox's head to control him but Fox postures up.
#T4#
Fox content to control rather than advance.
Fox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gaethje's head.
Fox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fox prevents Gaethje from improving his position.
Fox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khabib Gaethje will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gaethje throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox goes for a takedown attempt but Gaethje pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fox throws a head kick but Gaethje moves out of range.
Gaethje swinging wildly here.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox throws a series of punches but Gaethje avoids them all with ease.
Fox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaethje circles away.
Gaethje throws a fast counter high kick but Fox manages to duck under it in time.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Fox shoots and misses
and Gaethje counters with a head kick. That will keep Fox thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stat Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaethje takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khabib Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt.
A head kick from Gaethje lands but Fox takes it in his stride.
A nice combination there by Gaethje.
Fox blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFox.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaethje throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox tries to clinch but Gaethje is having none of it.
Gaethje uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fox has time to react.
Fox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaethje.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
Fox blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Fox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gaethje manages to circle out of the way.
Gaethje throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaethje misses with a hook. Fox ducked under it nicely.
Gaethje scores with the left hand. Fox knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Gaethje misses.
Gaethje might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fox slips a straight right by Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Gaethje keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fox darts in looking for a takedown but Gaethje gets double underhooks and turns Fox into the cage.
Gaethje tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gaethje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Gaethje scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaethje counters with a two punch combo.
Gaethje lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Fox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Fox gets a clinch.
Gaethje is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaethje is trying to break free.
Gaethje is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaethje tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Fox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaethje uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Gaethje drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fox! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaethje, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Gaethje seems a little lost for a moment, as Fox dominates the positioning.#SU#
Fox decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fox has a takedown stuffed.
Gaethje plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Gaethje showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gaethje throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Gaethje. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaethje.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Gaethje throws a jab when Fox was well out of range.
Gaethje misses with a hook.
Fox takes one to the side of the head.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox tries to counter by clinching up but Gaethje breaks away and moves out of range.
Stat Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fox.
Gaethje tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gaethje tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fox smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje lunges at Fox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fox's hand.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Fox clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Fox to work.
Gaethje tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stat Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Gaethje.#TD#
Fox jumps into guard, dragging Gaethje to the mat.
Fox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fox sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaethje's guard. #T2#
Fox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaethje defending well though.
Fox not doing much here.
#SU#
Fox postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gaethje to stand up.
Gaethje throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely.
Gaethje throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fox's head.
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaethje.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox is looking to counter the offense by Gaethje and move into the clinch.#CL#
Fox moves into the clinch.
Gaethje is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaethje tries to pull guard but Fox holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaethje drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Gaethje misses.
Fox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gaethje swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaethje tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaethje manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Fox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gaethje feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Foxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaethje swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fox is looking to clinch.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Gaethje moved out of range.
Gaethje swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
Gaethje bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fox's head backwards.
Fox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaethje is fending him off so far but Fox persists. Nope, Gaethje circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaethje avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Gaethje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gaethje winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Gaethje! |
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Event:
CACC 171: Alopodis vs Gatsby
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Altair Brain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Tim Anton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anton has a takedown stuffed.
Anton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Brain gets a clinch. #TD#
Brain has Anton pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brain pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Anton tumbling to the mat - Brain dives into Anton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brain (2) vs (0) Anton
Anton keeping moving, preventing Brain from controlling successfully.
Brain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anton wants to sweep here but Brain controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Anton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brain preventing the sweep.
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.
Anton trying to control the position.
Brain 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.
Anton is trying to keep Brain in close.
Brain wants to pass the guard but Anton is keeping the position.#T2#
Anton controls Brain momentarily but Brain frees himself.
Anton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anton pulls Brain in to control the position.
Brain stopping the sweep attempt from Anton.#SUB2#
Anton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brain defends it easily.
Brain trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brain trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anton wants to sweep here but Brain controlling him for the moment.
Anton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Anton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brain stopping the sweep attempt from Anton.
Anton is pulling down on Brain's head. It's preventing any offense from Brain, at least for the moment.
We've been hearing that Brain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Anton is trying to keep Brain in close.
Brain looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Brain trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brain being controlled here momentarily.
Anton wants to sweep here but Brain controlling him for the moment.
Brain tries to free his leg and advance position but Anton is retaining full guard.
Brain content to stall in guard here.
Brain postures up.
#T5#
Brain stopping the sweep attempt from Anton.
Anton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anton 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.
Brain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brain (5) vs (0) Anton
Brain working away.
Anton is looking to regain half guard here but Brain keeps moving and retains side control.
Brain slows the pace down.
Brain tries to move to mount but Anton blocks the move with his legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T6#
Anton can't do much from the bottom here.
Anton is not content to let Brain control the position.
Anton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brain trying to control the position but Anton is working away.
Anton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brain's best efforts.
Anton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brain trying to control from half guard but Anton is working away. #T7#
Anton is looking for a sweep. Brain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anton keeping hold of Brain's head, controlling as best he can.
Brain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anton wants to control but Brain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Anton wants to improve his position but Brain is controlling well.
Brain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brain is looking to advance position but Anton won't allow it.
Anton tries to roll over but Brain keeps him under control.
Brain controlling the pace. #T8#
Anton tries to get to full guard but Brain has control of the leg.
Anton is looking to get back to full guard here but Brain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Brain (8) vs (0) Anton
Brain trying to control the position but Anton is working away.
Anton tries to buck Brain off but Brain is having none of it.
Brain trying to control the action but Anton is working from the bottom.
Anton is trying to improve his position.
Brain tries to advance to mount but can't. #T9#
Brain wants to control but Anton is keeping him busy.
Anton trying his best to control but Brain has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brain (10) vs (0) Anton
Anton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brain controlling his opponent.
Anton is working to get back to half guard.
Brain trying to control but Anton is having none of it. #T10#
Anton can't escape the position.
Anton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (10) vs (2) Anton
Anton trying to control the position from guard on top but Brain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anton slips nicely into half guard.
Brain is refusing to be controlled, as Anton sits in half guard.
Brain manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Anton trying to control the position from guard on top but Brain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (12) vs (2) Anton
Brain stopping the sweep attempt from Anton.
Anton pulls Brain in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (12) vs (4) Anton
Anton looking to pass the guard.
Anton stays in close to Brain's body and controls the position. #T12#
Anton wants to pass the guard but Brain is keeping the position.
Anton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brain (12) vs (7) Anton
Anton trying to control the position but Brain is working away.
Anton staying calm.
Anton wants to control but Brain is keeping him busy. #T13#
Brain is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Anton swings around for an armbar but Brain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (14) vs (7) Anton
Anton is looking to sweep but instead, Brain has passed into half guard.
Brain is keen to just control but Anton is a slippery customer.
Brain prevents Anton from improving his position.
Brain tries to pass to full mount but Anton defends it.
Brain content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Anton is trying to control Brain's posture. Brain takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Anton! Brain is rotating here... this could be the end... Anton is out! Brain has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Altair Brain!
An out of breath Altair Brain 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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