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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1# Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gaethje on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gaethje throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost. Gaethje lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jack Frost has been cut. Gaethje slips under a jab from Frost. Gaethje throws a big shot that misses. Gaethje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost. Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaethje.#TD2# Frost throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaethje was covering up waiting for the punch and Frost finishes the takedown easily into guard. Gaethje is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frost dives into side control.
#REVR# 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. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Frost controls the position from side control.#T1# Gaethje parries the strikes from Frost easily there. Frost is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gaethje to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Frost. An elbow from Frost crashes against the mat.
Frost controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2# Frost is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaethje is defending well. #SUB2# Frost in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gaethje is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Frost! Our winner, Jack Frost, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
LAFC 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1# Drew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A big right from Drew misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adesanya! But no joy. Adesanya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Dolla Drew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drew throws a nice looking combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Drew's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adesanya under the eye. Drew jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#Adesanya is rocked! Drew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Adesanya finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Drew's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Adesanya falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolla Drew! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Daverio vs Atkiray
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1# Lobsusbaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lobsusbaka misses with a looping right. Gracie connects with a body shot. Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobsusbaka. Gracie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lobsusbaka is landing a low percentage of strikes. Lobsusbaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Lobsusbaka. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. A short uppercut from Gracie. Gracie throws a head punch that misses. Lobsusbaka misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the cage. Gracie prevents Lobsusbaka from breaking the clinch. Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Gracie. Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobsusbaka controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie. Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lobsusbaka walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gracie with a hook. Lobsusbaka throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range. Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2# Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Lobsusbaka's guard. Lobsusbaka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lobsusbaka has escaped the position, nice work there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lobsusbaka keeps working. #T2##SUB2# Gracie has an Americana. Lobsusbaka didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reinaldo Gracie! During a confident post fight interview, Reinaldo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 128
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1# Cartwright staying out of range there.#TD# Cartwright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaethje's half guard. Gaethje wants to stand back up but Cartwright manages to pass into side control.
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. Cartwright postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cartwright misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Cartwright landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Cartwright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB# Cartwright tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cartwright throws an elbow but Gaethje slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##SUB# Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gaethje dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright. Cartwright is staying tight to Gaethje's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB# Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Cartwright slows the pace down. Gaethje is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cartwright has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2# Cartwright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cartwright lands an elbow. Cartwright working the ground and pound but Gaethje is defending the strikes. Cartwright misses with an attempted head punch from side control. The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Cartwright scoring with punches from side control. Cartwright 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. Gaethje takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB# Cartwright tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cartwright controls the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaethje can do anything to dispel that myth. Cartwright advances to mount. #T3##SUB# Cartwright wants to finish this one by submission but Gaethje is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cartwright. Cartwright landing strikes from the mount and Gaethje is in trouble! Cartwright looking to finish Gaethje with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaethje! Cartwright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cartwright looking to control but Gaethje is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Cartwright lands with some strikes.#SUB# Cartwright working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Cartwright is landing with some decent strikes but Gaethje is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cartwright cracks Gaethje with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cartwright lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Gaethje is rocked! Cartwright landing strikes from the mount and Gaethje is in trouble! A nice elbow there by Cartwright. Gaethje looks winded! Gaethje is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Cartwright landing strikes from the mount and Gaethje is in trouble! Gaethje is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him? Cartwright raining down shots from the mount! Gaethje takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Cartwright lands a big elbow - Gaethje is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Gaethje is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Punchy Cartwright! During a confident post fight interview, Punchy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Kai vs Daniels
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1# Lobsusbaka misses the jab. Jam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lobsusbaka pinned against the cage. Lobsusbaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. It looked like Lobsusbaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jam ducks under a wild hook from Lobsusbaka. Jam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lobsusbaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2# Jam gets a double leg takedown into Lobsusbaka's guard. Jam passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2# Jam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Lobsusbaka stops Jam from passing to mount. #T1# Jam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lobsusbaka! #SUB2# Jam is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lobsusbaka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2# Jam has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lobsusbaka is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Jam! |
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Event:
LAFC 20
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1# Adesanya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Pierre. St Pierre avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Adesanya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. St Pierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2# St Pierre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adesanya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. St Pierre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adesanya! #SUB2# St Pierre working for a submission but Adesanya is keeping him at bay. Adesanya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground. Adesanya is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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! Adesanya tries to lock up and control but St Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Adesanya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adesanya tries to get out of the position. Adesanya takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. St Pierre controlling from the full mount. St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# St Pierre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! St Pierre looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. St Pierre is in the full mount, landing strikes. St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. St Pierre lands a big elbow. St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2# St Pierre working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Adesanya looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by St Pierre! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonathan St Pierre! After winning the bout, Jonathan St Pierre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 119
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1# Gaethje cracks Montgomery with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Regal Montgomery has been cut. Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Montgomery on that attempt. Montgomery throws a series of strikes that have Gaethje backpedaling.
Donk. Gaethje catches Montgomery right on the button with a cross. Montgomery moves out of range as Gaethje strikes. Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Montgomery is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gaethje. Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaethje is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Gaethje circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# Montgomery closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Montgomery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaethje, who protects the arm well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Montgomery slows the pace down. #SUB# Montgomery tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well. Montgomery trying to control the position but Gaethje is working away. #T1##SUB# Montgomery is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gaethje is trying to escape and Montgomery transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gaethje is forced to tap! Nice work there by Montgomery! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Regal Montgomery! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1# Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2# Aikau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Aikau showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2# Aikau stands up from Man's guard - Aikau perhaps looking for a knockout. Man lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aikau has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Man. Man with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD# Man drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Aikau has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Man off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD# Man closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Aikau sneaks out the side door and pushes Man away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Man shoots in and gets a takedown into Aikau's guard. Aikau pushes Man off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL# Man closes the distance and clinches.#T2# Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2# Aikau tightens his grip and picks Man up, before dumping him to the ground. Man manages to land in guard. Aikau 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. Aikau's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Aikau pushes down on Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3# Aikau performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Man tries to get to full guard but Aikau has control of the leg. Aikau slows the pace down in half guard. Man is in trouble now - Aikau has advanced to mount! Aikau controlling the pace for now. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2# Man has left one of his arms exposed and Aikau doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Man screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kai Aikau! |
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Event:
LAFC 16
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1# Adesanya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mogh counters with a two punch combo. Adesanya throws a jab but it's blocked by Mogh. Mogh attempts a counter takedown but Adesanya avoids it well and moves away. Adesanya throws out a loose jab but Mogh uses good head movement to avoid it. Mogh tries to counter by clinching up but Adesanya breaks away and moves out of range. Adesanya throws a hook but Mogh avoids it easily. Mogh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adesanya. Mogh ducks under a wild hook from Adesanya. Mogh looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Mogh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mogh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Mogh tries to counter by clinching up but Adesanya breaks away and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adesanya getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Adesanya misses with a wild body shot. Mogh feinted there with a counter leg kick. Adesanya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Adesanya throws a big shot that misses. Mogh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Adesanya throws a sloppy body shot
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Adesanya misses with a hook. Mogh ducked under it nicely. Mogh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Adesanya takes a swing at Mogh's ribcage but misses. Mogh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A slow jab from Adesanya misses its intended target. Adesanya misses with a straight left. Mogh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mogh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Mogh appears to be looking for a big counter. Israel Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adesanya throws an overhand right that lands on Mogh's shoulder, as Mogh tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mogh.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Mogh moves out of range. Adesanya misses with an uppercut
and Mogh counters with a three punch combo that has Adesanya backing up. Adesanya nods at Mogh to acknowledge the strikes. Mogh moves away from the strike by Adesanya. Adesanya throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mogh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adesanya. Adesanya throws a lazy right hand but Mogh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Adesanya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# A jab from Adesanya misses. Mogh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Adesanya misses the body punch and Mogh counters with a three punch combo that has Adesanya backing up. Adesanya nods at Mogh to acknowledge the strikes. Mogh needs to keep his hands up - Adesanya had a free shot at his head there. Mogh moves out of range as Adesanya strikes. Israel Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mogh ducks under a wild hook from Adesanya. Adesanya throws a big shot that misses. Mogh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adesanya manages to circle out of the way. Adesanya lands a jab to the nose. Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mogh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4# Adesanya throws out a loose jab but Mogh uses good head movement to avoid it. Mogh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Mogh slips a jab from Adesanya. Mogh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Adesanya swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mogh to counter with a crisp jab. Mogh ducks right into an uppercut from Adesanya. 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! Mogh slips a jab from Adesanya. Mogh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mogh appears to be looking for a big counter. Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mogh.
Adesanya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round. That's time! Mogh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Adesanya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mogh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Mogh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adesanya. Mogh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Adesanya throws a poor cross that misses
#CL# and Mogh moves into the clinch. Adesanya has Mogh pressed against the cage, preventing Mogh from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mogh backwards. Adesanya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mogh's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adesanya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moghs head. Adesanya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adesanya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mogh backwards. #T1# Mogh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mogh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Worf Mogh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Adesanya misses with a hook. Mogh moves away from the strike by Adesanya. Mogh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adesanya. Mogh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mogh moves away. A swing and a miss from Adesanya.#T2# Adesanya misses with an uppercut. Mogh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Adesanya throws a lazy uppercut
and Mogh counters with a three punch combo that has Adesanya backing up. Adesanya nods at Mogh to acknowledge the strikes. Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup. Adesanya throws the left hand but Mogh avoids the punch easily. Adesanya looks to score with a jab to the body but Mogh is just out of range. Adesanya misses with an uppercut
and Mogh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Adesanya thows a left - swing and a miss! Adesanya misses with a hook. Mogh ducked under it nicely. Adesanya throws a lazy uppercut
and Mogh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Adesanya throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Mogh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Adesanya throws a poor cross that misses
and Mogh counters with a two punch combo. A swing and a miss from Adesanya. Adesanya misses with a right hand and Mogh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mogh ducks under a wild hook from Adesanya. Adesanya throws a lazy uppercut
and Mogh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Adesanya misses with a lunging right hand
and Mogh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mogh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mogh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adesanya manages to circle out of the way. Mogh ducks under a wild hook from Adesanya. Mogh half committed to a counter leg kick. Adesanya misses with a straight left. Adesanya throws a lazy right hand but Mogh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mogh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Adesanya looks to land a right hand but Mogh moved out of range. Adesanya misses with a right hand and Mogh counters with a lovely shot to the body. Adesanya misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mogh counters with a two punch combo. 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 Worf Mogh will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Adesanya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mogh. Mogh appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Adesanya throws the left hand but Mogh avoids the punch easily. Mogh is looking to counter punch. A swing and a miss from Adesanya. Adesanya looks to throw the jab but Mogh is out of range. Mogh is looking to counter the offense by Adesanya and move into the clinch. Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy. A big left from Adesanya misses. Mogh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adesanya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Mogh counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Adesanya tries a body shot but Mogh blocks it.
#T1# Adesanya working aggressively here.
Mogh blocking some punches.
Adesanya has a couple of punches blocked by Mogh.
Adesanya pushes Mogh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adesanya has had enough of the clinch but Mogh keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Mogh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Adesanya misses with an uppercut. Mogh saw that one coming. Mogh feinted with a counter takedown. Adesanya misses with an uppercut
and Mogh counters with a left to the body. Adesanya misses with a looping right.#T2# A big right from Adesanya misses. Adesanya lands a jab to the head.
Adesanya missing with a left hand there. Mogh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mogh looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Adesanya misses with a hook
#CL# and Mogh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mogh. Adesanya pushes Mogh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adesanya blocking some punches.
Mogh is trying to force a seperation but Adesanya has the dominant position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adesanya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##BC2# Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mogh slips under a jab. Mogh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adesanya manages to circle out of the way. A shot to the body from Adesanya misses and Mogh counters with a left and a right that stings Adesanya. Adesanya swings widly with a right hand
and Mogh counters with a straight right hand. Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mogh manages to avoid it. Adesanya misses with a straight left. Adesanya misses with a shot to the body and Mogh counters with a nice uppercut. Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# Mogh moves away from the strike by Adesanya. Adesanya jabbing away but nothing is landing. Adesanya throws a shot from downtown. Mogh moves away and avoids it. Adesanya misses with a hook
and Mogh counters with a one-two to the body. Adesanya connects with a body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Mogh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mogh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adesanya to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Adesanya 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Howard vs Paul
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1# Lobsusbaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atkiray has time to react. Lobsusbaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkiray. Lobsusbaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Atkiray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lobsusbaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkiray manages to avoid it. Atkiray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lobsusbaka.#TD# Atkiray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Atkiray slows the pace down. Atkiray working the ground and pound but Lobsusbaka is defending the strikes. Lobsusbaka wants to get back to his feet. Atkiray scoring with punches and elbows. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Atkiray scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lobsusbaka to see if he's OK.#T1# Lobsusbaka is looking to regain half guard here but Atkiray keeps moving and retains side control. Atkiray throwing strikes but missing, from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Atkiray wants to control but Lobsusbaka is keeping him busy. Atkiray works to advance to full mount. Lobsusbaka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Atkiray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Atkiray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Atkiray landing strikes from the mount and Lobsusbaka is in trouble! Atkiray lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Lobsusbaka is rocked! Atkiray landing shots from mount. Lobsusbaka is still in real trouble! Can Atkiray finish him? Atkiray postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lobsusbaka bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Atkiray and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Atkiray! After winning the bout, Temujin Atkiray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
LAFC 14 Mogh vs Ee
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1# Ryker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adesanya as he avoids it easily. Adesanya lands with a straight right. Ryker didn't see that one coming.#KD# Adesanya feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ryker sprawling to the canvas! Ryker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Adesanya finish him?!
#ROC#Ryker is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Ryker has been cut. Adesanya fakes the body blow, causing Ryker to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ryker goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya! |
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Event:
Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1# Gaethje ducks under a wild hook from Dead. Gaethje cracks Dead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaethje. Gaethje slips a jab from Dead. Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaethje circles away quickly and effectively. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gaethje! But no joy. Gaethje lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaethje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Gaethje. Dead dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gaethje takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gaethje doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD# Dead lands a left and a right that send Gaethje crashing to the mat, dazed. Dead thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Gaethje is rocked! Gaethje throws a right hand that misses
and Dead rattles Gaethje with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Gaethje tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dead dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Gaethje stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Better Dead! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Daverio vs Dell
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1# A big left from Masvidal misses. Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy. Lobsusbaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobsusbaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lobsusbaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal. Lobsusbaka defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand. Lobsusbaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Masvidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobsusbaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Masvidal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've been hearing reports that Masvidal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lobsusbaka to counter with a crisp jab. Morgan Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lobsusbaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Morgan Masvidal has been cut. Lobsusbaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masvidal. Masvidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal misses with a straight right. Masvidal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Masvidal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL# Masvidal has Lobsusbaka up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage. Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobsusbaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though. Lobsusbaka throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it. Masvidal wants to clinch. Masvidal misses with a left hand and Lobsusbaka counters with a lovely straight right hand! Masvidal misses with a body punch
and Lobsusbaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Masvidal clinches up against the cage. Lobsusbaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head. Lobsusbaka lands with a right to the head. #T2# Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal tries to work over Lobsusbaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Lobsusbaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. 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! Lobsusbaka throws a lazy right hand but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Masvidal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lobsusbaka counters with a nice uppercut. Lobsusbaka throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it. Lobsusbaka misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming. Masvidal is looking to counter the offense by Lobsusbaka and move into the clinch. Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobsusbaka moves away. Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Lobsusbaka's head but Lobsusbaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lobsusbaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Lobsusbaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masvidal finds it's way round the side to connect with Lobsusbaka's head. Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Lobsusbaka is out of range. Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lobsusbaka. Masvidal digs a good body shot into Lobsusbaka's ribs. Lobsusbaka jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A shot to the body from Masvidal misses and Lobsusbaka counters with a straight right hand. Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Lobsusbaka slips the punch. Good shot there by Masvidal. Lobsusbaka lands a jab to the head.
Masvidal misses with a looping left. Lobsusbaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.#CL# Masvidal forces Lobsusbaka back against the cage and clinches. Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Lobsusbaka's ribcage. Lobsusbaka let out a lung full of air as it connected. Masvidal slowing the pace effectively. A nice right hand lands inside from Lobsusbaka. Lobsusbaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage. Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal. Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage. #T4# Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobsusbaka controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lobsusbaka fails to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage. Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Lobsusbaka. Lobsusbaka lands a left hand.
Lobsusbaka working aggressively here.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal avoiding damage.
#BC2# Lobsusbaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Masvidal closes the distance and clinches. Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Lobsusbaka's ribcage. Lobsusbaka let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Lobsusbaka will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Morgan Masvidal's cut. 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# The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lobsusbaka misses with a straight left. Masvidal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Lobsusbaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lobsusbaka 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. Lobsusbaka slips under a jab from Masvidal. Lobsusbaka misses with a straight left. Lobsusbaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobsusbaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Masvidal slips a jab from Lobsusbaka. Masvidal darts in trying to clinch and Lobsusbaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Masvidal throws a jab when Lobsusbaka was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masvidal slips a jab from Lobsusbaka. Lobsusbaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masvidal misses with a wild body shot. Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lobsusbaka throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.#T1##CL# Masvidal rushes Lobsusbaka and presses him up against the cage. Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Masvidal effectively controlling the action here. Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal. Lobsusbaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage. Lobsusbaka misses with some punches.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lobsusbaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Lobsusbaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lobsusbaka. Masvidal swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lobsusbaka counters with a straight right hand. Lobsusbaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2# The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lobsusbaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masvidal with a body shot. Lobsusbaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal. Lobsusbaka misses with a looping left. Masvidal throws a big shot that misses. Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lobsusbaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lobsusbaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
As Lobsusbaka tries to get set, Masvidal tries to push him back and clinch up but Lobsusbaka manages to avoid the attempt. Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lobsusbaka. Lobsusbaka looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range. #CL# Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lobsusbaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Masvidal. A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land. Lobsusbaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Masvidal. Lobsusbaka being controlled against the cage. Lobsusbaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Masvidal misses with a body punch.
Masvidal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lobsusbaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it. Lobsusbaka misses with the head strike.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobsusbaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal cracks Lobsusbaka with a nice body shot.#BC2# Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Lobsusbaka's shoulder, as Lobsusbaka tries to avoid the shot. It seemed like Lobsusbaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4# A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target. Masvidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobsusbaka is just out of range. Lobsusbaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL# Masvidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Masvidal. Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobsusbaka controls his hands.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lobsusbaka can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka misses with some punches.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Lobsusbaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Lobsusbaka. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lobsusbaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Lobsusbaka will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Morgan Masvidal's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Lobsusbaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal. Masvidal misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Lobsusbaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lobsusbaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lobsusbaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Masvidal throws a body punch but Lobsusbaka moves out of range. Lobsusbaka missing with a left hand there. Masvidal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Masvidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lobsusbaka is trying to break the clinch but Masvidal is controlling him. Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
The referee calls for Masvidal to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobsusbaka avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal. Lobsusbaka with a nice cross.#T1# Masvidal misses the shot to the body. Masvidal throws a hook but Lobsusbaka avoids it easily. Masvidal misses with a hook
and Lobsusbaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Masvidal misses with a hook
and Lobsusbaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Masvidal misses with a body punch
and Lobsusbaka counters with a stiff right hand. Lobsusbaka throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily. Masvidal slips under a jab from Lobsusbaka. Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Lobsusbaka is out of range. Lobsusbaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal. Lobsusbaka avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Lobsusbaka. Lobsusbaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Masvidal misses with a shot to the body enabling Lobsusbaka to counter with a crisp jab. Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Lobsusbaka circles away.
Morgan Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Lobsusbaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Lobsusbaka does a little dance to reset his feet. Lobsusbaka throws out a counter right but Masvidal avoids it with no problem.#CL# Masvidal has Lobsusbaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lobsusbaka misses with the head strike.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lobsusbaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lobsusbaka. Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage. Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal 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. Lobsusbaka throws a head punch that misses. Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal. Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan Masvidal has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3# Lobsusbaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal tries to work over Lobsusbaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lobsusbaka misses with a short punch on the inside. Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Lobsusbaka tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Lobsusbaka misses with the head strike.
Lobsusbaka scores with a hook to the body. Justin Lobsusbaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2# Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Masvidal misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Lobsusbaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL# Masvidal pushes Lobsusbaka up against the cage in a clinch. Lobsusbaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobsusbaka blocks a body shot from Masvidal. Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# Masvidal scores with a hook to the body. Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal. Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobsusbaka lands a nice uppercut. Lobsusbaka lands a nice shot to the body. Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobsusbaka tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lobsusbaka. Lobsusbaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Justin Lobsusbaka. I've got Lobsusbaka 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Lobsusbaka! |
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Event:
LAFC 10
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1# Adesanya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adesanya scrambles back to his feet. Ee misses with a wild combination.
Ee throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot. Adesanya takes a swing at Ee's ribcage but misses. Ee catches Adesanya with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Adesanya forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Easy Ee! |
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Event:
GC 399
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Alvar closes the distance and clinches. A body shot lands from Marius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marius. Alvar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius is leaning against Alvar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Marius lands a right hand. Alvar scores with a hook to the body. Marius scores with a shot to the side of Alvar's head. Marius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marius has a couple of punches blocked by Alvar.
Alvar misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Marius. A left hand lands to the body for Marius.
Marius lands a body shot. Alvar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Alvar prevents a body shot from Marius. Marius lands with a right to the head. 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! Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marius's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. A hook to the body from Marius.
Marius lands a shoulder strike. Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvar lands a body punch. Marius is working Alvar over against the cage. Alvar is breathing heavily. Alvar misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Marius lands a shot to the body. Marius lands on the inside with an uppercut. Marius lands with a left to the head. Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvar throws a head punch that misses. Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvar's elbow. Alvar misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Marius.
A short left from Marius. Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvar's elbow. Alvar throws a head punch that misses. Alvar misses with a punch to the body.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Marius misses with the head strike.
Marius lands with a right to the head. Marius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Marius lands a body punch. Marius lands with a short head shot on the inside. Marius gets through Alvar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right from Marius on the inside. Marius blocking some punches.
#T2# Alvar misses with the head strike.
Alvar working aggressively here.
Marius lands a left hand.
Marius lands a left hand.
Marius pushes Alvar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Marius is leaning against Alvar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle. Marius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvar. Marius works on Alvar's body with a couple of short punches. Marius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvar backwards. Marius digs a right hand underneath Alvar's ribcage. Alvar let out a lung full of air as it connected. Marius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Marius lands with a short shot to the head. A short body shot lands from Marius as the two fighters clinch.
Marius lands a right hand. Marius cracks Alvar with a nice body shot. Marius tries to throw a body punch but Alvar avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage. Marius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Marius lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# Marius lands a right hand. Marius cracks Alvar with a nice body shot. Marius lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvar backwards. Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Alvar controls the action.
A short right from Marius. Alvar swings wildly with an uppercut but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Marius scores with a nice short uppercut. Alvar has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
A right handed body shot lands from Marius.
Marius blocking some punches.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvar backwards. Alvar misses with a short punch on the inside. Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
Marius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marius blocks an uppercut.
Marius blocks a body shot from Alvar. #T4# A short right from Marius on the inside. Marius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Marius blocks an uppercut.
Marius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Marius. Marius lands with a light punch inside. Marius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius is working Alvar over against the cage. Alvar lands with a short shot to the head. Marius lands on the inside with an uppercut. Alvar throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius. Marius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvar backwards. Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Marius tries a body shot but Alvar blocks it.
Alvar has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Marius lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvar backwards. Alvar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvar controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that round. That's time! Alvar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Marius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvar tries to clinch enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab. A nice leg kick from Marius, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL# Alvar rushes Marius and presses him up against the cage. Marius has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvar. Alvar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvar tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Alvar throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Alvar fails to land. Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius tries to work over Alvar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Marius working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marius tries a body shot but Alvar blocks it.
Good body shot from Marius.
Marius lands a nice uppercut. Alvar lands a shoulder strike. 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! Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alvar fails to land. Marius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# Marius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Marius presses Alvar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Alvar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marius. #BC2# Marius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Marius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvar doesn't seem bothered though. Alvar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Alvar walks into a jab. Alvar tries to clinch but Marius moves out of range. Marius throws a hook but Alvar avoids it easily.#CL# Alvar moves into range and clinches up with Marius. Alvar is leaning against Marius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short uppercut from Marius. 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! Marius lands a nice uppercut. Alvar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Marius pushes Alvar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Alvar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Alvar fails to land. Marius blocking some punches.
Marius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alvar or not. Good body shot from Marius.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaius Marius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Marius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Marius lands with a light punch inside. Marius tries to throw a body punch but Alvar avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage. Marius lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius lands on the inside with an uppercut. Marius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvar blocks a body shot from Marius. Nice body punch from Marius. Marius scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvar. Marius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvar backwards. #T3# Marius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Marius blocks a body shot from Alvar. Marius cracks Alvar with a nice body shot. Marius blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Marius.
A short right from Marius on the inside. Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius tries a body shot but Alvar blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marius. Marius lands a body punch in the clinch. Alvar 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. Marius scores with a hook to the body. Marius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marius.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvar's elbow. Alvar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Alvar controls the action.
Marius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marius lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Alvar is rocked!#T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Marius. Oh Alvar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A body shot lands from Marius.
Marius lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Marius scores with a nice short uppercut. Marius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Marius working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Marius manages to break the clinch.
Marius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Alvar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marius! But no joy. Alvar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Marius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Alvar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marius swats him away and circles back towards the center. Marius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marius lands with a nice body punch. Marius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvar's sensitive parts. Alvar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Marius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Alvar seems to have got his legs back now. Marius looks to land a left hand but Alvar moved out of range nicely. Alvar tries to clinch but Marius is having none of it. Marius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Alvar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marius swats him away and circles back towards the center. Marius looks like he wants to counter punch here. Alvar doesn't manage to clinch there - Marius circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Marius scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Alvar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Alvar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Alvar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marius. Marius obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1##CL# Alvar has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marius. Marius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvar swings wildly with an uppercut but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it. Alvar blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvar. Marius lands a nice shot to the body. Marius lands with a short shot to the head. Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Marius on the inside. Marius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvar's elbow. Marius lands a shoulder strike. Alvar blocks a body shot from Marius. Good body shot from Marius.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alvar tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Alvar back against the cage. Marius is leaning against Alvar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Marius lands with a right to the head. Aloisia Alvar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Marius cracks Alvar with a nice body shot. Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Alvar takes a shot to the head. Marius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvar. A shot in the inside from Marius. Marius lands a shoulder strike. Marius lands with a left to the head. Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Alvar misses with a short punch on the inside. Alvar takes an elbow to the forehead. Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvar controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Marius scores with a nice short uppercut. Marius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvar backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Marius. A quick uppercut on the inside from Marius. Marius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvar backwards. #BC2# Marius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvar tries to close the distance and clinch but Marius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Alvar wants to clinch and Marius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# An inside leg kick lands from Marius. Marius throws a head kick that misses. Marius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Marius lands with a kick to the temple. Alvar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Alvar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Marius pushes Alvar up against the cage in a clinch. Alvar working aggressively here.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvar's elbow. Alvar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marius tries to throw a body punch but Alvar avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage. Alvar misses with a hook from the clinch. Marius tries a body shot but Alvar blocks it.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Alvar controls the action.
#T4# Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvar throws a head punch that misses. Alvar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gaius Marius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Alvar prevents a body shot from Marius. Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvar uses good head movement to avoid it. Alvar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius backwards. Alvar prevents a body shot from Marius. Marius misses with an elbow strike.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvar controls his hands.
Marius lands a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Alvar controls the action.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Marius misses with a short punch on the inside. Alvar scores with a nice hook to the head. Alvar lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Gaius Marius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Marius 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Marius! In his post fight interview, Gaius Marius started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Highland 96
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Yourz clinches up with Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage. Gaethje on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yourz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Gaethje blocks the elbow strike.
Yourz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gaethje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yourz lands a nice elbow. Yourz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yourz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gaethje's brow. #BC2# Gaethje breaks the clinch.
#CL# Yourz clinches. Yourz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaethje avoids it. Gaethje makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gaethje tries to circle away but Yourz has him pinned against the cage. Yourz lands an elbow inside that Gaethje shrugs off. Gaethje blocks an elbow strike. Gaethje working aggressively here.
Gaethje avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gaethje blocks an elbow strike. Gaethje takes an elbow to the forehead. Gaethje avoids the elbow strike from Yourz, against the cage.
#T1# Yourz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Gaethje avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz. Yourz throws an elbow but it misses.
Gaethje avoids the elbow strike from Yourz, against the cage.
Yourz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yourz tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaethje avoids the damage to the body. Gaethje tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yourz's elbow. Gaethje doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaethje blocks the elbow strike.
Gaethje is trying to break free. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yourz. Yourz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yourz throws an elbow that misses.
Gaethje can't break the clinch.
Yourz throws an elbow but it misses.
Gaethje blocks an elbow strike. Yourz throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2# Gaethje pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL# Yourz clinches. A frustrated look appears on Gaethje's face as he tries to break the clinch. Yourz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gaethje avoids the elbow strike from Yourz, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yourz. A nice glancing elbow lands by Yourz. Yourz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gaethje's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gaethje misses with some punches.
#BC2# Gaethje escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Yourz gets in close and instigates a clinch. Yourz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Gaethje avoids the elbow strike from Yourz, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaethje. Gaethje misses with a short punch on the inside. Yourz lands a nice elbow. Yourz throws an elbow that misses.
#T3##BC2# Gaethje's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yourz tries to clinch but Gaethje is having none of it. Yourz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.#CL# Yourz clinches up with Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage. Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Yourz misses with an elbow strike.
Yourz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaethje.
Yourz lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Yourz pushes off an throws an elbow but Gaethje leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Yourz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gaethje misses with a hook from the clinch. Yourz misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gaethje fails to land. Yourz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gaethje looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Still in the clinch, Gaethje scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4# Gaethje managing to block the knees to the body from Yourz.
Gaethje blocks an elbow strike.#BC2# Gaethje breaks the clinch.
Yourz tries to clinch up but Gaethje circles away and keeps his distance. A countering left hand to the body from Gaethje misses. Gaethje swats away the attempt to clinch by Yourz.#CL# Yourz moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yourz misses with an elbow over the top. Yourz throws an elbow but it misses.
Yourz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gaethje's defenses. Gaethje avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz. Gaethje working aggressively here.
Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Yourz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yourz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gaethje lands with a left to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Love Yourz dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Yourz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Yourz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaethje swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yourz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gaethje to score with a decent uppercut. Yourz wants to clinch up but Gaethje keeps it at a distance. Yourz tries to clinch up. Gaethje now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL# Yourz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Yourz misses with an elbow strike.
Gaethje blocks the elbow strike.
Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gaethje lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yourz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaethje. Yourz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaethje. Gaethje avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz. Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A short body shot lands from Gaethje as the two fighters clinch.
#T1##BC2# Gaethje breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaethje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yourz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaethje swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gaethje throws the left hand but Yourz avoids the punch easily. Gaethje is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Yourz moves to clinch but Gaethje breaks away and Gaethje counters with a crisp right that sends Yourz to the canvas! Gaethje follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Gaethje! |
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Event:
LAFC 7 Shewmaker vs Mogh
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1# Adesanya with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Bryon McPhearson has been cut. Adesanya throws a jab but it's blocked by McPhearson. McPhearson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. McPhearson darts in looking for a takedown but Adesanya gets double underhooks and turns McPhearson into the cage. The fighters circling - Adesanya throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McPhearson with the counter takedown but Adesanya avoids it easily. Adesanya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Israel Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adesanya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McPhearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adesanya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McPhearson sees it coming and avoids it easily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adesanya. Adesanya misses with a left hand #TD2# so McPhearson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1# McPhearson slips nicely into half guard. Nice strikes from McPhearson there. McPhearson throwing shots but Adesanya is blocking nicely. McPhearson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adesanya's head. McPhearson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Adesanya blocking the ground and pound attempt from McPhearson. McPhearson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Adesanya taking some punishment here, with McPhearson in his half guard. McPhearson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Adesanya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. McPhearson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2# Adesanya has hold of McPhearson's hands but McPhearson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Nice strikes from McPhearson there. 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. McPhearson connects with a nice short shot to Adesanya's temple. McPhearson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. McPhearson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. McPhearson 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. McPhearson lands with a punch from half guard. Adesanya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McPhearson. Adesanya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. 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. McPhearson connects with a nice short shot to Adesanya's temple. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McPhearson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adesanya! Adesanya is breathing heavily.#T3# McPhearson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McPhearson landing shots from mount. Adesanya in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. McPhearson lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Adesanya is rocked! McPhearson cracks Adesanya with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Adesanya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! McPhearson lands a big elbow - Adesanya is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Adesanya is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bryon McPhearson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2021 |
#R1# Gaethje throws a jab when Zivojinovic was well out of range. Gaethje throws a jab but it's blocked by Zivojinovic. Zivojinovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Zivojinovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaethje. Gaethje circles away from the clinch attempt and Gaethje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zivojinovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaethje circles away quickly and effectively. Gaethje cracks Zivojinovic with an open hand slap.#CL2# Zivojinovic clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gaethje lands a left hand.
Gaethje lands on the inside with an uppercut. Zivojinovic is looking to take this one to the mat. Gaethje working some nice short punches in the 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! Gaethje is working Zivojinovic over against the cage.#T1# Gaethje lands a shoulder strike. Zivojinovic fails to pull guard.
#BC# Gaethje pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gaethje digs a good hook to Zivojinovic's body.
Zivojinovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gaethje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gaethje throws an overhand right that drops Zivojinovic like a sack of potatoes! Gaethje dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Gaethje! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2021 |
#R1# Koskinen misses with a left hand letting Gaethje counter with a right hand. Gaethje works the jab nicely. Koskinen misses with a double jab.
Koskinen takes a swing at Gaethje's ribcage but misses. #KD2# Gaethje drops Koskinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Koskinen looks back up at him and smiles so Gaethje waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Koskinen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Killian Koskinen has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Gaethje lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Koskinen - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gaethje!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Gaethje! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1# Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dias takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lobsusbaka lands a jab to the head.
Dias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lobsusbaka circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lobsusbaka connects with the punch. A low kick from Dias misses and Lobsusbaka counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dias misses with a takedown attempt #KD2# and Lobsusbaka counters with a nice right hand that sends Dias toppling to the canvas! Dias scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lobsusbaka finish him?!#ROC2#Dias is rocked! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Dias . That's going to take a lot out of him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lobsusbaka fakes the body blow, causing Dias to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dias goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Lobsusbaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1# A slapping leg kick lands for The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a few strikes there.
Alvar avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2# The Smiling Assassin tries to keep at a distance but Alvar has taken the fight into the clinch. The Smiling Assassin blocking some punches.
Alvar scores with a shoulder strike. The Smiling Assassin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvar backwards. The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# The Smiling Assassin breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Alvar clinches up with The Smiling Assassin and pushes him back against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Smiling Assassin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvar's brow. Alvar cracks The Smiling Assassin with a nice body shot. The Smiling Assassin lands a nice elbow. Alvar blocks an uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin is working Alvar over against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Alvar lands an uppercut. Alvar lands a left hand.
Alvar swings wildly with an uppercut but The Smiling Assassin uses good head movement to avoid it. The Smiling Assassin takes a shot to the head. Alvar has a couple of punches blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
#T1# The Smiling Assassin prevents a body shot from Alvar. A head punch on the inside from Alvar fails to land. The Smiling Assassin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvar's elbow. Alvar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Smiling Assassin backwards. Alvar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Alvar swings wildly with an uppercut but The Smiling Assassin uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Alvar scores with a nice short uppercut. The Smiling Assassin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Alvar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Smiling Assassin or not. The Smiling Assassin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvar's elbow. Alvar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Smiling Assassin backwards. Alvar lands an uppercut. Alvar lands on the inside with an uppercut. The Smiling Assassin tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvar avoids the damage to the body. Alvar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvar lands with a right to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# The Smiling Assassin manages to break the clinch.
Alvar slips a straight right by The Smiling Assassin.#CL2# Alvar rushes The Smiling Assassin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2# Alvar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The Smiling Assassin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The Smiling Assassin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvar backwards. The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Alvar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Alvar scores with a nice short uppercut. Alvar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# The Smiling Assassin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Alvar gets in close and instigates a clinch. The Smiling Assassin takes a shot to the head. The Smiling Assassin tries to throw a body punch but Alvar avoids it by throwing The Smiling Assassin back against the cage. Alvar scores with a shot to the side of The Smiling Assassin's head. A head punch on the inside from The Smiling Assassin fails to land. Alvar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Alvar lands a left hand.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvar tries to work over The Smiling Assassin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The Smiling Assassin misses with an elbow strike.
#T3# The Smiling Assassin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alvar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Alvar misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# The Smiling Assassin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# The Smiling Assassin moves into the clinch. Alvar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Smiling Assassins head. Alvar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The Smiling Assassin is breathing heavily. Alvar struggles to land a body shot inside as The Smiling Assassin controls his hands.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvar. The Smiling Assassin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvar is keeping busy. Alvar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Alvar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The Smiling Assassin has a couple of punches blocked by Alvar.
The Smiling Assassin prevents a body shot from Alvar. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alvar lands on the inside with an uppercut. The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Alvar avoids the elbow strike from The Smiling Assassin, against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin can't find room to land a body shot as Alvar controls the action.
Alvar throws a head punch that misses. The Smiling Assassin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The Smiling Assassin tries to throw a body punch but Alvar avoids it by throwing The Smiling Assassin back against the cage. #BC# The Smiling Assassin breaks the clinch.
#CL# The Smiling Assassin rushes Alvar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Alvar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvar scores with a nice hook to the head. Alvar lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Smiling Assassin backwards. Alvar lands an uppercut. The Smiling Assassin blocking some punches.
The Smiling Assassin can't find room to land a body shot as Alvar controls the action.
The Smiling Assassin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# The Smiling Assassin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Alvar gets a clinch. Alvar has a couple of punches blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
Alvar has a couple of punches blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
Alvar lands a hook that snaps the head of The Smiling Assassin backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aloisia Alvar dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2# Alvar takes the fight into the clinch. The Smiling Assassin leaning against his opponent.
Alvar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alvar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Alvar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Smiling Assassin backwards. Alvar lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# The Smiling Assassin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Smiling Assassin finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvar's head. #CL2# Alvar has The Smiling Assassin up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvar. Alvar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The Smiling Assassin looks to throw an elbow but misses. Alvar lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alvar lands an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Alvar.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Smiling Assassin blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The Smiling Assassin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The Smiling Assassin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Alvar misses with some punches.
Alvar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The Smiling Assassin working aggressively here.
Alvar lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Smiling Assassin backwards. Aloisia Alvar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Alvar misses with a hook from the clinch. Alvar scores with a nice hook to the head. Alvar lands a hook that snaps the head of The Smiling Assassin backwards. Alvar working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Alvar.
#ROC2#The Smiling Assassin is rocked! Alvar misses with the head strike.
Oh The Smiling Assassin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The Smiling Assassin misses with a body punch.
Alvar misses with some punches.
The Smiling Assassin seems to have got his legs back now. A nice left hand lands by Alvar.
Alvar misses with some punches.
#BC# The Smiling Assassin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Smiling Assassin swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2# and Alvar counters with a nice right hand that sends The Smiling Assassin toppling to the canvas! The Smiling Assassin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Alvar finish him?! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Smiling Assassin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2# Alvar clinches up against the cage.#T2# Alvar throws a big uppercut that drops The Smiling Assassin! More strikes from Alvar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! The Smiling Assassin lies dazed against the cage as Alvar celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloisia Alvar! Aloisia Alvar gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). The defeated Steve The Smiling Assassin had this to say: 'Thank you fans for your support and Vladimir Putin for inspiring me to take shirtless photos of myself.'. |
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