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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Nanook lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trujillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nanook's waist but Nanook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trujillo off to one side.
Trujillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Nanook scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trujillo is trying to get back to half guard.
Trujillo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Trujillo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trujillo struggling a bit here.
Nanook content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1##SU#
Nanook decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Nanook feints and as Trujillo raises his hands in defense, Nanook changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trujillo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nanook off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Nanook shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trujillo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Trujillo is trying to keep Nanook in close.
#SU#
Trujillo is working an open guard so Nanook takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Trujillo lands a head kick. Nanook smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Trujillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Nanook instigates a clinch.
Trujillo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nanook walks away with a smile on his face. Trujillo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Trujillo gets caught flat footed, as Nanook shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nanook postures up and lands a big shot to Trujillo's brow. #SU#
Nanook stands and steps away. Trujillo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trujillo is defended easily by Nanook.
Makto Nanook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a takedown #TD#
and Nanook counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trujillo! #T3##SUB#
Nanook is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trujillo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Trujillo tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Trujillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Nanook's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nanook is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trujillo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nanook cracks Trujillo with a big right hand but Trujillo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Trujillo looks to move to half guard but instead Nanook has passed into mount! Damn!#SU#
Nanook gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL#
Nanook has closed the distance and engaged Trujillo in a clinch.
Nanook prevents a body shot from Trujillo. #TD#
Nanook has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Trujillo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Trujillo won't enjoy being in this position. Nanook looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Trujillo is tapping - it's over boys! Nanook picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Makto Nanook! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim fails with the takedown.#TD#
Nanook looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nanook scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nanook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nanook looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nanook is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nanook lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Kim missing with punches from the bottom.
#SU#
Nanook stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Nanook shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nanook showed some decent athleticism there.
Nanook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kim trying to control but Nanook postures up.
#T2#
Nanook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Nanook postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kim to stand up. #TD#
Nanook fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kim to the ground. Nanook is now in Kim's guard.
Nanook is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kim looking to control.
#SUB#
Nanook has gone for a leg lock! Kim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nanook's guard.#REVB#
Kim looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nanook trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nanook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nanook is looking for a triangle but Kim pushes his legs off easily.
Nanook pulls Kim in to control the position.
Kim wants to stand but Nanook has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nanook wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kim is now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ground and pound from Kim.
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Nanook is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nanook is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nanook avoid being mounted?
Kim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nanook is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nanook moves into full guard.
#ES#
Nanook is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kim presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turok Nanook dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Nanook counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nanook. #BC2#
Kim manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Nanook clinches with his opponent.
Nanook gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kim.
#BC#
Nanook breaks the clinch.
Nanook fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nanook shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kim's guard.
Nanook controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kim looking to control.
Turok Nanook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SU#
Nanook decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kim, up you get! #TD#
Nanook scores with a takedown into Kim's guard.
Nanook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kim is trying to control the position but Nanook postures up.
Nanook controlling from the top position.
Kim is looking to sweep but instead, Nanook has passed into half guard.
Nanook performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SU#
Nanook stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kim tries to clinch there but Nanook circles away.
Nanook seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kim fails to land the takedown.
Turok Nanook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaeden Kim.
Kim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nanook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick.
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nanook as he avoids it easily. #T3##TD#
Nanook shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kim napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kim striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SU#
Nanook decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kim to his feet.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Nanook. Nanook gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Nanook feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Nanook seems keen to control Kim's posture.#ES#
Nanook is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kim presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nanook gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
Kim fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Nanook jumps guard and drags Kim to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turok Nanook dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown but Nanook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Kim gets a clinch. #BC#
Nanook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Nanook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Nanook counters with a shoot takedown. Kim fights it but they end up in guard.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.
Nanook wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanook sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Nanook is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nanook showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Nanook shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kim uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nanook fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kim avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Nanook shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nanook showed some decent athleticism there.
Kim kicks Nanook off and gets back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Nanook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kim is trying to stall.
Kim fails to pull guard.
Turok Nanook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaeden Kim.
Nanook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards. #TD#
Nanook successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nanook has Kim pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Nanook looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Nanook keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Nanook seems keen to control Kim's posture.
Kim pushing down on Nanook's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nanook won't allow Kim to pass to mount.
Jaeden Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turok Nanook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nanook has hold of Kim's hands but Kim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Turok Nanook.
Well Nanook has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turok Nanook! |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 11
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Armad Bates! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tijhoff. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bates (0) vs (4) Tijhoff
Tijhoff is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tijhoff trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
Tijhoff controls the position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tijhoff just content to control the position.
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.#T2#
Bates wants to control but Tijhoff postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tijhoff trying to control the position but Bates is working away.
Bates being controlled for a moment.
Bates is holding Tijhoff down, trying to stall.#T3#
Bates is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
Tijhoff controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Tijhoff wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
Tijhoff is staying tight to Bates's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Tijhoff might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Bates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tijhoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bates is trying to control Tijhoff's posture but Tijhoff avoids it.
Tijhoff wants to control for a moment but Bates uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tijhoff is taking a breather. Bates says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T6#
Tijhoff is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bates trying to control from the bottom.
Tijhoff is pressing down on Bates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bates is holding on for now.
Tijhoff slows the pace down in half guard.
Tijhoff trying to control from half guard but Bates is working away. #T7#
Tijhoff tries to pass to full mount but Bates defends it.
Tijhoff is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bates controlling the position for now.#T8#
Tijhoff stalling away here and it's allowed Bates to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tijhoff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tijhoff wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Tijhoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard. #T9#
Bates seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tijhoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard.
Bates is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Tijhoff looking to pass the guard.
Tijhoff 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.
Bates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tijhoff is one step ahead there. #T11#
Tijhoff looking to pass the guard.
Bates can't keep his opponent in guard - Tijhoff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Tijhoff is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
#T12#
Tijhoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Bates is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tijhoff in particular looking to stall.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Bates is defending well.
Tijhoff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T13#
Tijhoff content to control rather than advance.
Bates is doing well to control the position and prevent Tijhoff from advancing to side control.#T14#
Tijhoff trying to pass the guard but Bates defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates is looking for a sweep. Tijhoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tijhoff wins on points by 4 to 0.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nevermore Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CFC CG LV 3
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mcgillicutty scores with a takedown into Bates's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Bates
Bates is pulling down on Mcgillicutty's head to control his posture.
Mcgillicutty is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcgillicutty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Mcgillicutty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##T2#
Mcgillicutty is pressing down on Bates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bates is holding on for now.
Mcgillicutty sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Mcgillicutty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Bates is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgillicutty advancing to mount. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.#T5#
Bates is trying to maintain the position but Mcgillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Mcgillicutty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bates is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgillicutty advancing to mount. #T6#
Mcgillicutty is keen to just control but Bates is a slippery customer.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Mcgillicutty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bates for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Bates defends it. #T9#
Bates is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgillicutty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bates is trying to maintain the position but Mcgillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Well, if Mcgillicutty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.
Bates keeping hold of Mcgillicutty's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Mcgillicutty performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty prevents Bates from improving his position.#T12#
Mcgillicutty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcgillicutty stalling away here and it's allowed Bates to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mcgillicutty 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. #T13#
Bates is trying to hold Mcgillicutty in close to prevent damage but Mcgillicutty has managed to pass into half guard.
Mcgillicutty is stalling here. Bates is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mcgillicutty seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bates has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (4) Bates
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (4) Bates#T14#
Mcgillicutty slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mcgillicutty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates is not content to let Mcgillicutty control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mcgillicutty gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Paddy Mcgillicutty started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 006
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
James walks into a left hand.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
#SUB#
James lying in Jones's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Jones decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! James taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caleb Jones! |
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Event:
CFC CG Las Vegas 2
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bates decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Bates
Goble has his hands clasped together around Bates's back. He's all about the action.
Bates is thwarting Goble's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Bates 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.
Goble has control of Bates's left arm, preventing Bates from doing any damage.
Bates won't allow Goble to sweep him here.
Goble controlling the position.#T2#
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Bates stays in close to Goble's body and controls the position.
Goble controlling the position.#T4#
Goble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bates has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Bates
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goble keeps working.
Goble wants to control but Bates postures up.
Goble stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble isn't going anywhere.#T6#
A lull in the action here as Bates stalls from top position.
Goble tries to bench press Bates off him but Bates keeps the position.
Goble wants to control but Bates postures up.
Bates just content to control the position. #T7#
Goble is not content to let Bates control the position.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Goble regains half guard.#T8#
Goble tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Goble won't allow Bates to pass to mount.
Goble is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goble gets full guard.
Goble pulls Bates in close to prevent any damage.
Goble tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9##SUB#
Goble has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.
Goble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bates has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (8) Bates
Goble tries to improve position but can't.
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Goble is right now. #T10#
Bates just content to control the position.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Goble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bates taking a breather here.
Goble is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Goble is working hard here to advance position.
Goble is not content to let Bates control the position.
Goble is trying to escape the position but Bates is controlling the position. #T12#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Bates controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Goble is trying to control Bates's posture but Bates avoids it.
Goble tries to bench press Bates off him but Bates keeps the position. #T13#
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
Goble is looking to reverse the position.
Goble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bates's best efforts.
Bates is taking a breather. Goble says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Goble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goble is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bates wins on points by 8 to 0.
Armad Bates seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Rodrigues v Hohenthal 2
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Peterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Oquendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oquendo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.#CL#
Oquendo instigates a clinch.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson is working for takedown but Oquendo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Oquendo tries to clinch up.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Oquendo moves into the clinch.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Peterson works on Oquendo's body with a couple of short punches.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land. #BC2#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oquendo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oquendo.
Peterson cracks Oquendo with a good jab.#CL#
Oquendo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peterson lands an elbow just above Oquendo 's eye.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson is leaning against Oquendo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Oquendo in his tracks for a moment.
Peterson connects with a knee to the head.
Oquendo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Oquendo manages to get underhooks.
Cuervo Oquendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Peterson.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Oquendo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Peterson lands an elbow inside that Oquendo shrugs off.
Peterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Oquendo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oquendo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson sizes up Oquendo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Oquendo has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
#BC2#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oquendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oquendo avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Oquendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oquendo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oquendo with a body shot.
Peterson works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Oquendo rushes Peterson and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oquendo's brow.
Oquendo lands an uppercut.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oquendo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oquendo is looking to clinch.
Oquendo tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it. #CL#
Oquendo has managed to clinch.
Oquendo lands a nice uppercut.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Peterson. #CUT2#It looks like Cuervo Oquendo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
#T4##CL#
Oquendo moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oquendo is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Peterson.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Oquendo didn't see that one coming.
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oquendo tries to clinch
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oquendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oquendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterson circles away.
Peterson throws a jab when Oquendo was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peterson. That's going to slow Oquendo down.
Peterson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oquendo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oquendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson with the counter takedown but Oquendo avoids it easily.
Oquendo tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Oquendo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peterson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oquendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cuervo Oquendo'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#
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peterson lands a jab to Oquendo's midsection.
Oquendo tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
Oquendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterson circles away.
Peterson scores with a spinning back kick!
Oquendo tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oquendo manages to avoid it.#CL#
Oquendo clinches up against the cage.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oquendo has him pressed against the cage.
Oquendo avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oquendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson throws out a counter right but Oquendo avoids it with no problem.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oquendo doesn't seem bothered though.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Oquendo's head but Oquendo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Oquendo clinches.
Oquendo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson stalling.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oquendo.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oquendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson takes a swing at Oquendo's ribcage but misses.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oquendo slips under a jab.
Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Oquendo is looking to clinch.
Oquendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson connects with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oquendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Oquendo tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oquendo is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Oquendo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oquendo is looking to clinch.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oquendo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Oquendo moves in looking to clinch but Peterson pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peterson.
#T3#
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oquendo is looking to clinch.
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Oquendo.
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oquendo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peterson lands a front kick.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Oquendo saw that one coming.
Oquendo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Oquendo is out of range.
Peterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Oquendo has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Oquendo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson pushes Oquendo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oquendo's elbow. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson. #BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oquendo wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Peterson coming out on top.
Oquendo tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Oquendo tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson misses with a low kick.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Oquendo pushes Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Oquendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Oquendo prevents Peterson from breaking the clinch.
Oquendo lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cuervo Oquendo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oquendo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cuervo Oquendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oquendo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oquendo scrambles back to his feet.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Oquendo ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oquendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oquendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Oquendo pushes Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Oquendo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Oquendo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oquendo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oquendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson throws a hook but Oquendo avoids it easily.
Peterson misses with a hook. Oquendo ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Peterson with a nice calf kick.
Peterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Oquendo closes the distance and pushes Peterson back into the cage.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oquendo slips under a jab from Peterson.
Peterson throws a head kick that half lands.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Oquendo gets a clinch.
Cuervo Oquendo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Oquendo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
A short uppercut from Oquendo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Oquendo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
A short right from Oquendo on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Peterson.
#T2#
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oquendo prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Oquendo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oquendo tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Oquendo has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Oquendo moved out of range.
Oquendo dips to his left and cracks Peterson with an uppercut!
Peterson keeps Oquendo at a distance using the push kick.
Oquendo wants to clinch.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Oquendo moves in looking to clinch but Peterson pushes him off.
Peterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peterson works Oquendo's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Peterson lands with a right hand.
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peterson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oquendo will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Oquendo closes the distance and pushes Peterson back into the cage.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oquendo avoids it.#BC2#
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peterson counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Oquendo has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Oquendo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oquendo scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Oquendo forces Peterson back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Oquendo prevents Peterson from breaking the clinch.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oquendo lands with a short shot to the head.
Peterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Oquendo won't allow it.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oquendo.
Phoenix Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oquendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phoenix Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peterson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phoenix Peterson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Phoenix Peterson made sure he mentioned Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
HRL87
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Oliviera in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Lemon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliviera, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Oliviera tries to clinch up.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and pushes Oliviera back into the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemon swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliviera.
Lemon tries to counter with a takedown but Oliviera is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Oliviera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lemon uses from the top position.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
Oliviera working a defensive guard but Lemon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lemon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lemon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliviera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Oliviera wants to take a breather but Lemon is having none of it. #T2#
Lemon is trying to stand up here but Oliviera is controlling him well.
Well, if Oliviera is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Oliviera trying to control from half guard but Lemon is working away.
Lemon looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Lemon darts in and clinches Oliviera up against the cage.#TD2#
Oliviera successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Oliviera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemon defends it easily.#SU#
Lemon stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Lemon tries to keep at a distance but Oliviera has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lemon stalling in the clinch but Oliviera improves position.
Lemon looking to stall.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Oliviera jumps guard and drags Lemon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon tries to stand but Oliviera is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucky Lemon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Oliviera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliviera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lemon passes into side control.
Oliviera tries to improve position but can't.
Lemon tries to stand but Oliviera is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera tries to improve position but can't.
Lemon tries to stand but Oliviera is controlling his head.
Lemon tries to get to his feet but Oliviera is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Lemon in his guard. #T1##SUB2#
Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemon defends well.
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Oliviera has his foot on Lemon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemon works his way back into a safe position though.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position. #SUB2#
Lemon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemon has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position. #SUB2#
Lemon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera being controlled against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliviera can do to turn this around?
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Lemon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon avoiding damage.
#T3#
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Oliviera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
#TD2#
Oliviera jumps guard.
Oliviera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Lemon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera moves out of range. #CL2#
Oliviera closes the distance and clinches.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Oliviera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Lemon circles away.
#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera moves out of range.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lemon tries to keep at a distance but Oliviera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliviera as Lemon tries to tie him up.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Oliviera takes the fight into the clinch.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lemon wants to stall.
#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliviera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemon sets himself, and Oliviera steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemon avoids it this time.#CL2#
Lemon gets tackled into the cage by Oliviera. Oliviera maintains the clinch.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon stalling.
Lemon is stalling here.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon has Oliviera pushed against the cage.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera is having none of it.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliviera paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliviera wants to clinch.
Oliviera keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemon sets himself, and Oliviera steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemon avoids it this time.#CL2#
Oliviera drives through and clinches with Lemon against the cage.
#TD2#
Oliviera jumps guard and drags Lemon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santino Oliviera has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Oliviera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemon defends it easily.
Lemon tries to stand but Oliviera is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lemon is looking to stand up but Oliviera won't let him. #SUB2#
Oliviera has an active guard here but Lemon has managed to pass into half guard.
Lemon wants to stand up but Oliviera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lucky Lemon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL#
Lemon pushes Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon moves away #TD#
and Lemon counters with a single leg into guard. Oliviera didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon tries to stand but Oliviera is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliviera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliviera tries to counter with a clinch but Lemon shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Lemon has Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Oliviera being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliviera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemon moves in looking to clinch but Oliviera pushes him off.
Lemon moves in looking to clinch but Oliviera pushes him off.
Oliviera tries to counter with a clinch but Lemon shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera is having none of it.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Lemon tries to clinch there but Oliviera circles away.
#CL#
Lemon pushes Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliviera tries to clinch up but Lemon circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lemon tries to clinch there but Oliviera circles away.
Oliviera tries to counter with a clinch but Lemon shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Oliviera takes the fight into the clinch.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon is pushing Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lemon stalling.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Oliviera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon had his way with Santino Oliviera in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Lemon pushes Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Oliviera wants to counter the offense by Lemon and move into the clinch position.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Lemon circles away.
#CL2#
Lemon gets tackled into the cage by Oliviera. Oliviera maintains the clinch.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Oliviera drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Lemon defends easily.
#SU#
Oliviera is working an open guard so Lemon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Lemon is looking to clinch but Oliviera is avoiding it.
#CL#
Oliviera tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
#T3#
Lemon has Oliviera pushed against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Oliviera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera is having none of it.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliviera wants to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Oliviera circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Oliviera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon trying to stall but Oliviera improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemon.
Lemon is looking to clinch but Oliviera is avoiding it.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera moves out of range.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santino Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliviera missing with a left hand there. Lemon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Lucky Lemon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Natta misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor moves away from the strike by Natta.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Natta avoids it with no problem.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Natta takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Natta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Natta moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Natta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Natta defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nattas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor lunges at Natta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Natta's hand.
Natta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Natta misses with a straight right.
Natta slips a straight right by Taylor.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Natta defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Natta has time to react.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Natta misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Natta throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Natta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Natta ducks down to avoid it.
Natta throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor scores with a body shot.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Natta moves away and avoids it.
Natta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Natta misses with a hook
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Natta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Natta misses.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Taylor jabs at Natta's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natta misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
Natta tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Natta moves away and avoids it.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Natta moved out of range nicely.
Natta misses with a right hand
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Natta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Natta tries to clinch up
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Natta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1-2. Taylor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Natta is out of range.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natta takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Natta is just out of range.
As Taylor tries to get set, Natta tries to push him back and clinch up but Taylor manages to avoid the attempt.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Natta.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Taylor lands a jab to Natta's midsection.
Natta throws a sloppy body shot
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Taylor throws a jab when Natta was well out of range.
Taylor slips a straight right by Natta.
Natta throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Natta misses with a left hand
and Natta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Natta tries to clinch up.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Natta has time to react.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Natta with an uppercut!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natta needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Taylor. #CL#
Natta closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.#TD#
Natta manages to pull guard.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Natta is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Natta looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Natta slips a straight right by Taylor.
Natta misses with a shot to the body
and Natta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Natta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Natta's body.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Natta misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Natta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Colby Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Natta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Natta.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Natta moves away.
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Natta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor cracks Natta with an open hand slap.
Natta misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Natta.
Natta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Natta misses.
Natta misses the jab.
Taylor jabs Natta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taylor clobbers Natta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Natta pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Natta can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Natta throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Natta misses with the head strike.
Natta tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
#TD2#
Taylor pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Natta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Taylor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Natta uses it to pass to side control.
Taylor is not content to let Natta control the position.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Taylor wants to control but Natta postures up.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor tries to buck Natta off but Natta is having none of it.
Natta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working. #SUB#
Natta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Natta is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor is trying to improve his position.
Taylor tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Colby Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Natta tries to clinch up.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Natta was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Natta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Natta ducks right into an uppercut from Taylor.
Natta looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Natta clinches.
Taylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Natta.
Natta blocks a body shot from Taylor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Natta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Natta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Natta pulls Taylor into guard.
Natta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Taylor advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Taylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Natta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Taylor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Natta trying to control but Taylor flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Marco Natta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Taylor controlling the positon.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Taylor looking to break Natta's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Natta remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Taylor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Taylor controlling the position well here. Natta rolled but Taylor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Natta wants to escape the position.
Colby Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Natta tries to roll but Taylor sticks to his back.
Taylor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Natta.
Natta just trying to survive but Taylor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Taylor!
A very excited looking Colby Taylor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HRL87
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Hitsugaya shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hitsugaya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Hitsugaya slips the punch.
Hitsugaya throws a big counter head kick but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Hitsugaya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Hitsugaya misses with a takedown #CL#
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshiro Hitsugaya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jumps guard but Hitsugaya stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Jones manages to pull guard.
Hitsugaya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hitsugaya throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely. #T1#
Hitsugaya postures up.
Hitsugaya throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitsugaya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hitsugaya doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Hitsugaya escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caleb Jones! |
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HRL87
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Sosa gets a clinch. #TD#
Kato pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sosa is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kato throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sosa escapes and throws Kato's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kato is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa controlling the position from side mount.
Sosa is continuing to stall.
Kato on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kato tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Kato is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sosa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sosa pulls his head out easily.
Sosa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kato wants to control the action here but instead Sosa manages to pass to full mount!
Kato is trying to escape the mount.
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
Kato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Sosa prevents Kato from getting the reversal.
Sosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kato is looking to improve his position but Sosa isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
Kato is looking to get to half guard.
Sosa controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kato is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sosa controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Sosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Sosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Kato drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Kato has an active guard here but Sosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Kato tries to get to full guard but Sosa has control of the leg.
Kato wants to get back to full guard but Sosa has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Sosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Kato manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sosa slows the pace down in half guard.
Sosa moves nicely into side control.
Kato trying to control but Sosa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T2#
What can Kato do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Kato rolls, trying to escape but Sosa keeps control of the position.
Sosa is trying to stick to Kato's back but Kato is turning into Sosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kato.#SUB2#
Sosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sosa is looking to sweep but instead, Kato has passed into half guard.
Sosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kato's back!
Sosa controlling the position well here. Kato rolled but Sosa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Sosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Kato turns into Sosa and is now in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa trying to keep a closed guard but Kato is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Sosa 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kato takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sosa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Kato pulls guard.
Sosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kato looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sosa passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Sosa has control of an arm but Kato manages to advance to Sosa's back!
Sosa can't escape the position.
Kato is trying to stick to Sosa's back but Sosa is turning into Kato. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kato's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sosa.
Sosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kato wants to sweep but no luck.
Kato being controlled here, momentarily.
The adventures of Sosa the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
Kato trying to keep a closed guard but Sosa is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Sosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kato looking for a sweep. Not yet Kato, not yet.
Sosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
More stalling from Sosa.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Sosa moves into the clinch.
Kato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Kato pulls guard successfully.
Sosa stays in close to Kato's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sosa has managed to get both his arms back between Kato's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kendrick Sosa.
Well Sosa 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendrick Sosa! |
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Event:
HRL87
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Ryker gets tackled into the cage by Banks. Banks maintains the clinch.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Ryker letting Banks take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks forces Ryker back against the cage and clinches.
Ryker stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks has Ryker pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
#T1#
Ryker tries to stall but Banks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
Banks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ryker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Ryker tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryker letting Banks take a breather here.
Come on Ryker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Banks stalling in the clinch.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryker as Banks tries to tie him up.
Banks is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Ryker has denied him.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks has managed to clinch.
Ryker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banks up against the cage.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
Banks slows down the pace here.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks is looking to control Ryker's arms but Ryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage.
Ryker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caiden Banks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks has Ryker pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banks is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Banks continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryker, pushing him back against the cage.
Banks is struggling to control the position.
Ryker is struggling to control the position.
Banks has Ryker pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Banks is stalling here.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryker just leaning against Banks, taking a breather.
Banks letting Ryker take a breather here.
Ryker avoiding damage.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks has managed to clinch.
Caiden Banks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Banks pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Banks avoiding damage.
Ryker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banks has Ryker pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryker as Banks tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
Banks stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryker.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Ryker.
Ryker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Banks has Ryker pushed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caiden Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Banks clinches.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryker is struggling to control the position.
Banks slows down the pace here.
Banks is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
Banks is pushing Ryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryker as Banks tries to tie him up.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks clinches.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Ryker effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banks wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Ryker gets tackled into the cage by Banks. Banks maintains the clinch.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banks stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryker as Banks tries to tie him up. #T3#
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Ryker tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryker stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
Banks trying to stall but Ryker improves his position.
Banks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Ryker gets tackled into the cage by Banks. Banks maintains the clinch.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
Ryker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banks 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks! |
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Event:
HRL87
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Nichols scores with a nice head shot.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nichols dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nichols cracks Gaines with a good jab.
Nichols pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gaines back to the cage. Nichols follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nichols throws a good cross that connects.
Nichols buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Nichols shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaines's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines working a defensive guard here.
Nichols content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Gaines is working an open guard so Nichols takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nichols bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gaines's head backwards.#T1##TD#
Nichols closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaines did well to prevent Nichols getting side control.
Gaines is trying to maintain the position but Nichols is very close to passing his half guard.
Nichols wants to pass the guard but Gaines is defending well.
Nichols controlling the action here. #SU#
Nichols gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Nichols.#T2#
Nichols turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nichols dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaines. That did some damage!
Gaines is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nichols scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaines drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Nichols.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nichols scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaines should have avoided that one.
Nichols is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Nichols.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nichols takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Gaines is rocked!
Nichols lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Gaines can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Nichols and Gaines drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Nichols.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Nichols!
Paul Nichols tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HRL86
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Banks moves to clinch but Richard breaks away #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Richard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banks sees it coming and defends easily.
Richard is trying to control the action in half guard but Banks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Banks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.
Richard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard connects with a couple of short punches.
Richard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richard's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Richard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Richard stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richard works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Richard is proving a slippery customer.
Richard lands a couple of elbows.
Richard 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.
Richard 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.
Richard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Richard chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Richard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Richard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Richard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richard working some strikes from top position.
Richard wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Richard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Richard advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richard working away.#T3#
Check out the look on Richard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Richard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banks some visible discomfort.
Richard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banks to see if he's OK.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richard grinds an elbow into Banks's temple.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Richard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Banks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Richard but great work by Banks.
Richard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Richard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Richard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richard striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Banks trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
Richard tries to buck Banks off but Banks is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Richard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Richard circles away.
Banks tries to clinch there but Richard circles away.
Banks tries to clinch #TD#
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richard scoring with some ground and pound.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard looking to pass the guard.
Richard landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Banks is looking for a triangle here but Richard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Richard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banks down.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Richard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Richard grinds an elbow into Banks's temple.
Banks wants to control but Richard postures up.
Banks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Richard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banks to see if he's OK.#T2#
Richard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banks down.
Richard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Richard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Banks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard working the head and body with strikes.
Richard lands a few punches from side control.
Richard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Banks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Richard connects with a decent elbow. #ROC#Banks is rocked!
Richard scoring with punches and elbows.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Richard finish him?
Richard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Richard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Richard working the body and head with strikes.
Banks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richard is chipping away with strikes.
Richard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banks down.
A big shot lands for Richard! That's hurt Banks! Will he recover? Richard fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Richard!
Small Richard retains his featherweight title!
Small Richard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HRL86
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Colton walks into a left hand.
Colton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hall showed some decent athleticism there.
Colton scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hall manages to mount him!
Hall content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Colton wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling his opponent. #T1#
Hall fails to move to back control.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Colton is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall looking to control but Colton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Colton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Hall looking to control but Colton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Colton stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Colton is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hall wants to control the pace but Colton is squirming around nicely.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Colton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Colton misses with a body shot
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Hall.
Colton misses with a left hand
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Colton misses
and Colton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Colton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall with a hook.
Colton needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colton drops his hands momentarily and Hall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Colton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Colton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hall.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hall.
A jab from Hall does it's job there.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colton.
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Hall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Colton defends it.
Richard Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall passes to side control.
Hall trying to control the position but Colton is working away. #T3#
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colton keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Colton's face as Hall controls the position.
Hall moves into full mount!
Hall fails to advance to Colton's back. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall trying to control but Colton is having none of it.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Colton walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Colton misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Colton's defenses.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall 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.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colton is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Colton circles away and we're back to standing.
Colton throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Colton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Colton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Colton darts in trying to clinch
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Hall lands a jab-cross combination.
Hall scores with a sloppy right hand. Colton should have avoided that one.
Ripp Colton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colton misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ripp Colton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colton throws a right hand that misses
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Colton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Colton misses
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hall lands the left hand.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Hall.
Colton throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Hall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hall lands with a right hand.
Colton throws a big shot that misses.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Richard Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Colton's defenses.
Colton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall connects with a jab.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Hall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hall controls the position. #T4#
Hall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Colton!
Hall avoids the attempt from Colton to control.
Hall wants to take Colton's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Hall!
A very excited looking Richard Hall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HRL86
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Oliviera has Gaines up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gaines jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliviera walks away with a smile on his face. Gaines gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Oliviera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Oliviera pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Gaines defends it easily.
#SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gaines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaines has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.
Oliviera wants to sweep here but Gaines controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Gaines defends it easily.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.
Gaines passes Oliviera's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Oliviera actively working from the bottom here.
Oliviera gets full guard.#SUB#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaines gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaines doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaines manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gaines is posturing up here but Oliviera has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gaines tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gaines has to tap! Slick submission there by Oliviera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
Santino Oliviera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 1071 Cruz vs Brown
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Bates takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tepes lV avoids it really well and circles away.
Tepes lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Tepes lV lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bates doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Armad Bates has been cut.
Bates has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tepes lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Bates is rocked!
Bates throws a hook but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bates checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bates misses.
Bates has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes lV.
A nice leg kick from Tepes lV, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Tepes lV misses with a right hand
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV throws a big shot that misses.
Bates misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.#CL2#
Bates closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Tepes lV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates tries to clinch up.
Tepes lV slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tepes lV circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes lV looks to throw a body kick
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes lV.
#T2#
Bates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tepes lV sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes lV tries to land a body kick
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
Tepes lV tries to land a front kick but Bates steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the body
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bates missing with a left hand there. Tepes lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bates wants to clinch
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Tepes lV gets in close and tags Bates with a short punch that almost sends Bates to the mat! Oh Bates is in big trouble! He turns his back on Tepes lV, trying to create some distance but Tepes lV rushes him, striking wildly and Bates goes down! The referee tackles Tepes lV into the cage to end the fight! Tepes lV is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes lV!
A relieved looking Vlad Tepes lV thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HRL85
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ryker is looking to score with low kicks.
Dayton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ryker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dayton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryker, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Dayton jumps into guard, dragging Ryker to the mat.
#T1#
Ryker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dayton striking from the bottom.
Dayton working a defensive guard but Ryker manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Dayton 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dayton striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dayton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ryker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ryker prevents Dayton from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton tries to lock up and control but Ryker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryker prevents Dayton from getting the reversal.
Ryker trying to control but Dayton is having none of it.
Dayton throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Dayton is looking to improve his position but Ryker isn't that keen on the idea.
Dayton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dayton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4##SUB2#
Dayton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ryker has locked up a guillotine! Ryker's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dayton is holding on here and Ryker must be using up a lot of energy. Dayton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ryker gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derrick Ryker!
After the big win, Derrick Ryker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HRL85
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Natta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercer, pushing him back against the cage.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Natta has him pressed against the cage.
Mercer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Mercer dives in for a single leg takedown but Natta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Mercer tries to get set, Natta tries to push him back and clinch up but Mercer manages to avoid the attempt.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.#TD2#
Mercer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Natta to the ground. Mercer is now in Natta's guard.#SUB#
Natta is looking for a triangle but Mercer pushes his legs off easily.
Mercer being controlled here momentarily.
Natta looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Natta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mercer has picked Natta up and slammed him! Natta can't keep hold of the triangle and Mercer manages to pass to side control!
Natta is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Natta can't do much from the bottom here.
Natta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Natta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercer just content to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Natta gets back to half guard.
Natta tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Natta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mercer slows the pace down in half guard.
Mercer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Natta throws a hook to the side of Mercer's head but Mercer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Natta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Natta.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Natta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercer.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Natta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mercer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Natta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Natta pushing down on Mercer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Natta is working for a kimura but Mercer is defending it quite comfortably.
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Natta wants to take a breather but Mercer is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for submissions off his back.
Mercer wants to control but Natta is keeping busy.
Mercer tries to get to full guard but Natta has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Natta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Natta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Natta throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Natta sprawls well. Natta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet.
Natta misses with an uppercut.
Natta misses with a straight left.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Natta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Natta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Natta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Natta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Mercer shoots in and drives through. Natta sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Natta tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Natta to the ground. Natta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Natta throws the left hand but Mercer avoids the punch easily.
Marco Natta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Natta as Mercer shoots in.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Natta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Natta misses with an uppercut. Mercer saw that one coming.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Natta shakes him off and moves away.
Natta throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Natta slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Natta.
Natta throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Natta tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Natta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer shoots in but Natta avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Natta closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Natta misses with a body punch.
Mercer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Natta stuffs the takedown attempt from Mercer. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet.
Natta throws a shot from downtown. Mercer moves away and avoids it.
Mercer slips a straight right by Natta.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natta throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Natta looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Natta throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Natta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Natta misses with a straight right. #CL#
Natta clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Natta to keep the fight standing.
Mercer fails to pull guard.
Natta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?#TD#
Natta successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Natta holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Mercer postures up in Natta's guard and throws a big left but Natta blocks it.
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natta is controlling Mercer's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Natta has Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Natta to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Natta.
Natta swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natta tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Natta back against the cage.
Natta misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Natta decides to pull guard.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Natta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Mercer with that takedown attempt.
Natta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Natta stuffs the takedown.
Natta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Natta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Natta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mercer at a distance.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Natta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Natta avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta stuffs the takedown.
Natta looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown but Natta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mercer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Natta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Natta.#T1#
Natta throws the left hand but Mercer avoids the punch easily.
Natta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Natta wants it to stay on the feet.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Natta as he jumps to the side.
Natta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Natta has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Natta decides to pull guard.
Natta has Mercer pulled in close to control his posture.
Natta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mercer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Natta controlling the position.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Mercer is proving a slippery customer.
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Natta throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt.
Natta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercer.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natta.
Natta throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mercer.
Natta tries to buck Mercer off but Mercer is having none of it.
Marco Natta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercer has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Natta tries to lock up and control but Mercer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Mercer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Natta working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natta tries to lock up and control but Mercer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Natta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Natta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Natta!
Marco Natta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Longabaugh vs Hun
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Oquendo blocks a head kick by Costeau.
#CL2#
Oquendo moves into the clinch successfully.
Costeau misses with a punch to the body.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau scores with a shot to the side of Oquendo's head.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Costeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costeau.
A short right from Oquendo.
Costeau lands an uppercut.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Oquendo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Costeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costeau scores with a jab 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!
Costeau scores with a hook.
Oquendo blocks the body kick.
Costeau throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Costeau.
Costeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Costeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costeau takes a swing at Oquendo's ribcage but misses.
Oquendo moves in looking to clinch but Costeau pushes him off.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau feints and then cracks Oquendo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oquendo down.
Oquendo tries to clinch but Costeau moves out of range. #CL2#
Oquendo takes the fight into the clinch.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Costeau.
Oquendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo blocking some punches.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Costeau tries to work over Oquendo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
Oquendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costeau scores with a hook to the body. Oquendo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Costeau coming out on top.
Costeau cracks a nice hook into Oquendo's ribs.
Costeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oquendo manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Oquendo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Oquendo gets a clinch.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oquendo lands an uppercut.
Costeau lands with a light punch inside.
Costeau takes a shot to the head.
Oquendo scores with a shot to the side of Costeau's head.
Costeau misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau digs a right hand underneath Oquendo's ribcage. Oquendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costeau lands a body punch.
Costeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costeau lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Costeau lands a left hand.
#BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Costeau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costeau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Costeau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Costeau.
Costeau tries to stall but Oquendo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Costeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch.
Costeau with a nice cross.#CL2#
Oquendo darts in and clinches Costeau up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Costeau fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costeau.
Costeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oquendo.#T4#
Oquendo prevents a body shot from Costeau.
Costeau lands a right hand.
Costeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costeau lands an uppercut.
Oquendo lands a shoulder strike.
Costeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costeau misses with a punch to the body.
Oquendo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costeau backwards. #BC#
Costeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oquendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Costeau circles away.
Oquendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Costeau circles away.
Oquendo avoids the body shot from Costeau.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costeau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Oquendo has closed the distance and engaged Costeau in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
Costeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costeau.
Costeau lands with a right to the head.
Costeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaƫl Ambrosius Costeau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oquendo moves in looking to clinch but Costeau pushes him off.
Oquendo moves in looking to clinch but Costeau pushes him off.
Costeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Costeau misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Oquendo moves into the clinch.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Costeau is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oquendo lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costeau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau. #BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Costeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oquendo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Costeau scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Costeau throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Costeau tries to keep at a distance but Oquendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costeau throws a head punch that misses.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
#BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Costeau.
Costeau darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Oquendo clinches up with Costeau and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Costeau.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Costeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costeau swings for the body but Oquendo moves out of range.
Oquendo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Costeau with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by Costeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costeau.
Costeau feints and then cracks Oquendo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oquendo down. #T2#
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oquendo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oquendo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raphaƫl Ambrosius Costeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Costeau throws a leg kick which misses Oquendo's front leg but catches the back leg as Oquendo tries to avoid it.
Costeau lands a right hook to the body.
Oquendo is looking to clinch but Costeau is avoiding it.
Costeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Costeau pushes Oquendo up against the cage in a clinch.
Costeau blocking some punches.
Costeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Oquendo controls his hands.
Costeau slowing the pace effectively.
Costeau taking a breather.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Oquendo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oquendo wants to clinch up but Costeau keeps it at a distance.
Costeau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Costeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costeau loads up on a big right hand but Oquendo slips the punch.
Oquendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costeau tries to counter by clinching up but Oquendo breaks away and moves out of range.
Costeau throws a leg kick but Oquendo checks it.
Costeau lands with a nice body punch.
Oquendo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Costeau lands a leg kick that knocks Oquendo off balance momentarily.
Oquendo tries to clinch up.
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oquendo tries to clinch up.
Costeau scores with a jab to the head.
Oquendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costeau throws a series of punches but Oquendo moves out of range.
Oquendo is looking to clinch but Costeau is avoiding it.
Costeau circles away from the clinch attempt
and Costeau counters with a low kick, right behind Oquendo 's knee.
Oquendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costeau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Costeau stalls.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Costeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Costeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Costeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Costeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costeau working aggressively here.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oquendo scores with a shoulder strike.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaƫl Ambrosius Costeau dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Costeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oquendo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cuervo Oquendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Oquendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costeau scores with a jab.
Costeau scores with a spinning back kick!
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Costeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costeau lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Oquendo rushes Costeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oquendo can do to turn this around?
Oquendo blocks a body shot from Costeau.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oquendo.
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!
Costeau lands a right hand. #T1#
Costeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oquendo's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Costeau on the inside.
Costeau misses with some punches.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Oquendo manages to break the clinch.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Costeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oquendo tries to clinch up
and Costeau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oquendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Costeau circles away.
Costeau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oquendo. That did some damage!
Oquendo wants to clinch
and Costeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costeau throws a leg kick which misses Oquendo's front leg but catches the back leg as Oquendo tries to avoid it.
Oquendo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Oquendo moves out of range easily. #T2##CL2#
Oquendo clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costeau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oquendo's head backwards.
Oquendo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Costeau lands a head kick. Oquendo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Costeau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Oquendo pushes Costeau up against the cage in a clinch.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses.
Oquendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Oquendo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Costeau displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oquendo up against the cage.#T3#
Costeau blocking some punches.
#BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Costeau.
Oquendo tries to clinch there but Costeau circles away.
Raphaƫl Ambrosius Costeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oquendo is looking to clinch.
Oquendo wants to clinch up but Costeau keeps it at a distance.
Costeau throws a leg kick which misses Oquendo's front leg but catches the back leg as Oquendo tries to avoid it.
Costeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Oquendo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oquendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Costeau.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Costeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oquendo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oquendo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Costeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Costeau gets tackled into the cage by Oquendo. Oquendo maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Costeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costeau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oquendo.
Costeau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oquendo throws a poor cross that misses
and Costeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oquendo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphaƫl Ambrosius Costeau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costeau, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaƫl Ambrosius Costeau!
During a confident post fight interview, Raphaƫl Ambrosius Costeau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HRL84
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Bruinbrood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bruinbrood lands in his opponent's guard.
Gaines looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB#
Gaines is looking for a triangle but Bruinbrood pushes his legs off easily.
Bruinbrood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaines's guard. #SUB2#
Bruinbrood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaines defends it well.
Bruinbrood wants to control but Gaines is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gaines blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bruinbrood. #T1#
Gaines regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruinbrood trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Bruinbrood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Bruinbrood throws a strike but Gaines rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bruinbrood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruinbrood striking off his back but it's not causing Gaines any problems. #SUB2#
Bruinbrood is looking for a triangle but Gaines pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Bruinbrood wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruinbrood looking to control.
Bruinbrood pulls Gaines in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gaines gets tackled into the cage by Bruinbrood. Bruinbrood maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gaines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruinbrood smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Bruinbrood scores with a takedown into Gaines's guard.#T3##SUB#
Gaines working for a triangle but Bruinbrood defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gaines working for submissions but it's allowed Bruinbrood to get to half guard.
Bruinbrood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gaines wants to control but Bruinbrood is keeping busy.
#SU2#
Bruinbrood gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bruinbrood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaines tried to counter with a leg kick but Bruinbrood avoided it.#TD2#
Bruinbrood shoots in and bounces Gaines off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gaines being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bruinbrood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakkie Bruinbrood dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bruinbrood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gaines manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruinbrood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
Bruinbrood trying to control from Gaines's half guard. Gaines has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruinbrood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruinbrood is continuing to stall.#T1#
Gaines avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruinbrood trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaines working for a triangle but Bruinbrood defends it easily.
Bruinbrood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruinbrood trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruinbrood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bruinbrood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gaines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bruinbrood throwing strikes from guard but Gaines blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruinbrood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Bruinbrood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Bruinbrood turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bruinbrood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gaines tries to buck Bruinbrood off but Bruinbrood is having none of it.
Gaines parries the strikes from Bruinbrood easily there. Bruinbrood is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gaines to escape.
Gaines is trying to control Bruinbrood's posture but Bruinbrood avoids it. #SUB2#
Bruinbrood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bruinbrood throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Bruinbrood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gaines sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gaines manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bruinbrood is trying to maintain the position but Gaines is very close to passing his half guard.
Bruinbrood is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaines from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruinbrood wants to get back to full guard.
Bruinbrood trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakkie Bruinbrood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bruinbrood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaines appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Bruinbrood scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Bruinbrood looking to score a takedown here. Gaines is defending well but Bruinbrood drives through and ends up in Gaines's guard.
Bruinbrood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bruinbrood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaines keeping full guard, as Bruinbrood tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines is trying to control the position but Bruinbrood postures up. #SU2#
Gaines is working an open guard so Bruinbrood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Bruinbrood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Gaines tries to bench press Bruinbrood off him but Bruinbrood keeps the position.
Gaines prevents Bruinbrood from moving into mount. #SU2#
Bruinbrood stands up and beckons Gaines to his feet.
Ayden Gaines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Bruinbrood scores with a takedown into Gaines's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gaines is looking for a triangle here but Bruinbrood uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Bruinbrood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gaines tries to improve position but can't.
We've been informed that Bruinbrood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bruinbrood has control of an arm but Gaines manages to advance to Bruinbrood's back!
Bruinbrood tries to escape the position.
Bruinbrood turns into Gaines and is now in his guard.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving. #T3#
Bruinbrood wants to pass the guard but Gaines is keeping the position.
Gaines is trying to control the position but Bruinbrood postures up.
Gaines preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Gaines can't keep his opponent in guard - Bruinbrood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gaines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bruinbrood pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bruinbrood missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bruinbrood wants to pass the guard but Gaines is defending well. #SU2#
Bruinbrood decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Bruinbrood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakkie Bruinbrood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruinbrood 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakkie Bruinbrood! |
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