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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Thiago Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira tries to clinch but Espinoza is having none of it.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Espinoza circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Espinoza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Espinoza#SUB2#
Espinoza is trying to work for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Espinoza wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Espinoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vieira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Espinoza has Vieira in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Espinoza
Vieira content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Espinoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Espinoza is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Espinoza pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Espinoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Espinoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira passes Espinoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vieira is keen to just control but Espinoza is a slippery customer.
Espinoza regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Espinoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Espinoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Espinoza, not yet.
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (2) Espinoza
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira happy to just control the position for now.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Espinoza keeps working. #T4#
Espinoza is trying to improve his position.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Espinoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vieira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Espinoza, who protects the arm well.
Espinoza is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Espinoza wants to control but Vieira postures up.#T5##SUB#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Espinoza regains half guard.
Espinoza is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Espinoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Espinoza actively working from the bottom here.
Espinoza looks winded!#SUB2#
Espinoza actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Vieira trying to control the action but Espinoza is working from the bottom.
Vieira is pressing down on Espinoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Espinoza is holding on for now.
Espinoza manages to get to full guard.
Vieira passes Espinoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vieira is keen to just control but Espinoza is a slippery customer.#T7#
Espinoza is looking to improve his position.
Espinoza won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Espinoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
Espinoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Espinoza is not content to let Vieira control the position.#T8##SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but Espinoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vieira to get the leverage.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Espinoza won't allow it.
Vieira wants to control but Espinoza is keeping him busy.
Vieira moves into full mount! Espinoza won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (8) vs (2) Espinoza
Espinoza is trying desperately to improve position.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Espinoza is squirming around nicely. #T9##SUB#
Vieira working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Espinoza looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Vieira! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fabio Vieira!
A victorious Fabio Vieira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter fails with the takedown#CL#
and Sava counters by clinching up.
Carter fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Sava pulls guard effortlessly.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Sava is retaining full guard. #ES#
Sava wriggles free and stands up.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sava counters with a big head kick but Carter shrugs it off.
Ionut Sava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Sava counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Sava escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Carter misses with a combination
#CL#
and Sava counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sava. #BC#
Sava pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sava avoids the body shot from Carter.
Sava drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carter sprawls and moves away.
Travis Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sava lands with a kick to the temple. Carter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carter shoots and misses
and Sava counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Sava counters with a head kick.
Carter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sava.
Sava throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sava scores with a head kick.
#T2#
Carter tries to clinch up#TD#
and Sava counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
Carter is looking to stand back up but Sava counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carter.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Sava controlling the pace.
Carter tries to roll over but Sava keeps him under control.#T3#
Sava working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Sava stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A head kick from Sava lands but Carter takes it in his stride.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Sava counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carter won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Sava seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sava working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carter trying his best to control but Sava has mounted him.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sava. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Sava looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sava lands a big shot there that rocks Carter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sava lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sava working Carter over with strikes here.
Sava controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Sava wants to finish this one by submission but Carter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sava.
Sava landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ionut Sava 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#
Carter throws a right hand that Sava ducks under and follows up with a left that Sava also avoids with ease.
Carter fails with the takedown#CL#
and Sava moves into the clinch.#TD#
Sava lands a takedown into guard.
Sava works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sava is taking a breather. Carter 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.#SUB2#
Carter looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sava decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Carter fails with the takedown
and Sava counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Carter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sava with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sava throws a head kick that Carter semi-blocks.
#TD#
Sava looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter being controlled here, momentarily.
Sava working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.#T2#
Sava engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sava seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carter for as long as he can get away with.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sava seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Sava cracks Carter with a solid left hand.
Sava engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sava working some strikes from top position.
Carter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sava has passed into side control.
Sava will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sava moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #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.
Sava cracks Carter with a big right hand but Carter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sava lands a nice forearm strike.
Sava really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Sava stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter misses with a takedown #TD#
and Sava counters with a takedown into side control.
Ionut Sava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Carter.
Carter is trying to strike from the bottom but Sava has passed into full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ionut Sava dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sava lands with a kick to the temple. Carter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carter throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Sava counters with a takedown into side control.
Sava is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Carter is trying to control Sava's posture but Sava avoids it.
Carter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sava is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sava takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sava landing strikes from the mount.
Sava lands a heavy elbow.
Carter taking shots to the head.
Sava is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sava content just to control the position here.
Sava 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.
Sava continues to stall.#SUB#
Sava is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sava controlling from mount. #T2#
Sava postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carter looks a forlorn figure.
Carter tries to lock up and control but Sava gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sava scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carter?
Sava landing punches. #T3#
Carter can't escape the position.
Sava punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sava in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sava working Carter over with strikes here.
Sava has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carter's face.
Sava lands a big elbow.
Sava controlling the position easily from mount.
Sava working Carter over with strikes here.
Sava controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Sava cracks Carter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Carter is looking to improve his position but Sava isn't that keen on the idea.
Sava controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ionut Sava showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sava 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ionut Sava! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
James rushes Young and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James has Young pushed against the cage.
Young is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Young tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Young drops back down to his feet.
Young has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Arlo James has been cut.
James ducks under a wild hook from Young.
James throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
James ducks under a wild hook from Young.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young misses with a left hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James throws a good cross that connects.
Stan Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James working Young over with strikes.
James is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Young!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James landing shots from mount.
James throwing strikes here but Young is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Young?
Young is breathing heavily.
James in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
James controlling his opponent.
James thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T3#
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
James landing shots from mount.
James putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
James dominating with strikes here.
James raining down hammerfists from mount.
James has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Young's face.
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
James landing punches. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
James breaks from Young's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
James working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Young looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by James! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arlo James! |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Thiago Espinoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Espinoza has Miyao up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyao tries for a takedown but Espinoza manages to get underhooks.
Espinoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyao pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Espinoza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miyao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Espinoza (4) vs (0) Miyao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza trying to control the position but Miyao is working away.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Espinoza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Espinoza trying to control the action but Miyao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Espinoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Espinoza tries for a kimura but Miyao is defending well.
Miyao regains half guard there - taking advantage of Espinoza's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Espinoza is thwarting Miyao's attempts to control the position.
Miyao is trying to get back to full guard.
Espinoza wants to pass the guard but Miyao is defending well.
Espinoza is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Espinoza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miyao is looking for a sweep. Espinoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Espinoza tries to pass to full mount but Miyao defends it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyao is defending against the submission attempts here by Espinoza.
Espinoza wants to pass to mount but Miyao is defending the position.
Miyao wants to get back to full guard.
Miyao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Espinoza is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Miyao manages to get to full guard.
Espinoza is fighting to break Miyao's control of his arms but Miyao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miyao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Espinoza passes Miyao's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Espinoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miyao tries to get to full guard but Espinoza has control of the leg. #T5#
Miyao is pressing down on Espinoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Espinoza defends easily.
#SUB#
Espinoza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miyao looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miyao looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miyao! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Espinoza (4) vs (4) Miyao
Espinoza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Espinoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Miyao moves into full mount! Espinoza won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Espinoza (4) vs (7) Miyao
Espinoza wants to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Espinoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Espinoza wants to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.#SUB2#
Espinoza tries to improve his position but Miyao has taken his back! Miyao has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Espinoza tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Miyao pushes Espinoza away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miyao!
Paulo Miyao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAH 88
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Dantes pushes Sava up against the cage in a clinch.
Sava is trying to break the clinch but Dantes has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dantes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dantes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sava fails to pull guard.
A short right from Dantes.
Sava wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sava can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sava is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.#TD2#
Sava pulls guard.
Dantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dantes 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.
Sava keeping full guard, as Dantes tries to pass.
Dantes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sava looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dantes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sava is keeping the position for now.
Sava bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dantes's guard. #REVB#
Sava stopping the sweep attempt from Dantes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dantes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dantes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sava swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T3#
Dantes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dantes passes Sava's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dantes controlling the action here.
Sava tries to roll over but Dantes keeps him under control.
Dantes works his way into side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sava seems a little lost for a moment, as Dantes dominates the positioning.
Sava tries to buck Dantes off but Dantes is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dantes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sava keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Dantes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Dantes moves into the clinch.
A short right from Dantes on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Ionut Sava has been cut.
Sava takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sava is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.
Sava fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Dantes.
Sava is looking for a takedown.
Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sava can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sava tries to circle away but Dantes has him pinned against the cage.
Sava unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dantes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dantes. #T1#
Dantes cracks Sava with a nice body shot.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sava wants a takedown but no success here.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ionut Sava.
Dantes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dantes works on Sava's body with a couple of short punches.
Sava is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.
Dantes cracks Sava with a nice body shot.
Dantes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sava tries to pull guard but Dantes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Sava fails to pull guard.
Sava tries to circle away but Dantes has him pinned against the cage.
Dantes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savas head.
Dantes scores with a shot to the side of Sava's head.
Dantes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sava backwards.
Dantes is leaning against Sava and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dantes.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Sava avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dantes.
Sava has had enough of the clinch but Dantes keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Dantes misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes lands a body shot.
Sava fails to pull guard.
Sava taking a breather.
Sava fails to pull guard.
Dantes lands with a short shot to the head.
Sava tries for a takedown but Dantes manages to get underhooks.
Dantes pushes Sava back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dantes. #T4#
Dantes lands with a right to the head.
Sava can't break the clinch.
Sava fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dantes.
Dantes lands a nice shot to the body.
Sava has had enough of the clinch but Dantes keeps him there for the moment.
Dantes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sava backwards.
Sava has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dantes after a bit of a struggle.
Sava is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Dantes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ionut Sava's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sava shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dantes as he avoids it easily.
Dantes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sava manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Dantes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sava, pushing him back against the cage.
Dantes lands a shot to the body.
Dantes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sava's elbow.
Dantes has Sava pressed against the cage, preventing Sava from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sava wants to get back to striking at distance but Dantes won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Dantes scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edmond Dantes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dantes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sava backwards.
Sava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
A hook to the body from Dantes.
Dantes lands a body punch.
Dantes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dantes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dantes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dantes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sava or not.
Dantes lands a body shot.
Sava's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#That has opened up Ionut Sava's cut even more.
A short body shot lands from Dantes as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Dantes lands with a light punch inside.
Sava is trying to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling him.
Dantes has Sava pressed against the cage, preventing Sava from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Dantes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dantes digs a right hand underneath Sava's ribcage. Sava let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Dantes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savas head.
Dantes pushes Sava back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dantes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dantes. #T3#
Sava is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.
Dantes presses Sava against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dantes is working Sava over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dantes.
A body shot lands from Dantes.
Dantes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sava drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dantes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ionut Sava.
Sava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Dantes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
A hook to the body from Dantes.
Sava tries to pull guard but Dantes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sava wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dantes stops a takedown attempt from Sava.
Sava has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dantes after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Dantes.
Sava is trying to break the clinch but Dantes has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dantes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmond Dantes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dantes 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Dantes!
Edmond Dantes gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 28
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Jonsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jonsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mota is looking for the big counter here.#KD#
Jonsson drops Mota with a beautiful combination! Mota stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jonsson is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Vitor Mota has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jonsson.
Jonsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Mota shoots in looking for a takedown but Jonsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mota's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jonsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Mota looks winded!
Mota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jonsson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Mota crumples to the floor! Jonsson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Klas Jonsson! |
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Espinoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Elo Arethan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Arethan has managed to clinch.
Arethan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arethan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Espinoza is working for takedown but Arethan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Arethan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Espinoza is trying to keep an underhook but Arethan manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Espinoza (0) vs (2) Arethan
Espinoza manages to get to full guard.
Espinoza keeping moving, preventing Arethan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza controls Arethan momentarily but Arethan frees himself.
Espinoza keeping moving, preventing Arethan from controlling successfully.
Arethan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Espinoza controlling the position.
Arethan wants to pass the guard but Espinoza is keeping the position.#SUB#
Espinoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arethan 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.
Arethan looking to pass the guard.
Espinoza is trying to keep Arethan in close.
Arethan wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving. #T2#
Espinoza is looking to sweep but instead, Arethan has passed into half guard.
Arethan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Espinoza trying to control from the bottom.
Espinoza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arethan wants to work for an arm triangle but Espinoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Espinoza is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Arethan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Arethan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Espinoza is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Arethan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elo Arethan!
A very excited looking Elo Arethan 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:
MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn scores with a shot to the body.
Thorn tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Thorn misses.
James blocks a jab.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James throws a counter combo.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
James is looking for the big counter here.
Thorn misses with a left hand #CL2#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorn as James tries to tie him up. #T1#
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn feints a jab promting James to slip. Thorn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Arlo James has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends James crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves James back to his feet!#ROC#James is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Thorn moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt James! Thorn continues to tee off on James, landing with a left and a right! Thorn connects with a right hand that leaves James sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Thorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lance Thorn! |
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Event:
MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Noonan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sava.
Sava wants to counter with a clinch but Noonan pushes him away.
Noonan throws a jab when Sava was well out of range.
Sava looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noonan is fending him off so far but Sava persists. Nope, Noonan circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sava.
Noonan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sava pinned against the cage. Sava gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sava tries to counter with a clinch but Noonan shakes him off and moves away.
Sava lands with a kick to the temple. Noonan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan misses with the combination.
#T1#
Sava thumps Noonan with a low kick.
Sava slips a straight right by Noonan.
Sava stuffs the takedown attempt from Noonan. Noonan gets slowly back to his feet.
Noonan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Noonan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sava fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sava slips a straight right by Noonan.#T2#
Sava misses with a takedown attempt - Noonan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sean Noonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ionut Sava.
Sava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noonan.
Sava keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noonan.
Sava throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noonan's head.
Sava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noonan throws a hook to the side of Sava's head but Sava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sava is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Sava changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noonan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Noonan is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Sava decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Noonan fails with the takedown
and Sava counters with a series of strikes. Noonan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noonan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sava avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sava fails with a takedown attempt.
Sava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noonan missing with a left hand there. Sava was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sean Noonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Noonan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sava.#TD2#
Noonan tries to sprawl but Sava drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sava really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noonan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noonan is looking to control Sava's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noonan avoid being mounted?
Noonan is looking for a sweep. Sava is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Sava.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sava looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sava is still trying to improve position.
Noonan taking some punishment here, with Sava in his half guard.
Noonan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noonan is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ionut Sava dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Noonan with a poor takedown
and Sava counters with a left and a right that stings Noonan.
Sava scores with a head kick.
Noonan loads up on a big right hand but Sava slips the punch.
Sava blocks a jab.
Sava slips under a jab from Noonan.
Sava is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sava plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Noonan is rocked!
Ionut Sava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noonan wants to stay close but Sava steps back to make room for something. Noonan seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Sava and Noonan drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ionut Sava! |
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Event:
MMAH 79
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James wants to clinch up but Tarasov keeps it at a distance.
Tarasov swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Tarasov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarasov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arlo James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
James keeping full guard, as Tarasov tries to pass.
Tarasov is stalling in the full guard.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
Tarasov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Tarasov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarasov'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.
Tarasov is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Tarasov 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.
#T3#
Further stalling from Tarasov.
Tarasov wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tarasov controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick by James misses #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Tarasov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarasov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tarasov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov 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#
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tarasov avoids it really well and circles away.
Tarasov blocks a head kick by James.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James.
Tarasov controlling the pace for now. #T1##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarasov moves to the back position.
Tarasov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of James's body.
#T3#
Tarasov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.
Tarasov continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iosef Tarasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that second round.
That's time! Tarasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
James shoots in and drives through. Tarasov sprawls well.
Tarasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James misses with a right hand #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Tarasov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarasov wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
James wants to stand up but Tarasov is controlling him. #T1#
Tarasov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James keeping full guard, as Tarasov tries to pass.
James wants to stand and escape but Tarasov is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tarasov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tarasov as he avoids it easily.
Iosef Tarasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlo James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from James is predictable there #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Tarasov controls the position. #T2#
Tarasov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Tarasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T4#
Tarasov 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.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James won't allow Tarasov to pass to mount.
Tarasov is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Tarasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
James dives in and grabs Tarasov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarasov pushes down on James's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iosef Tarasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Tarasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in James's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov passes into half guard.
Tarasov controlling the action here.#T1#
Tarasov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for James!
Tarasov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tarasov moves to take his opponent's back.
Tarasov 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.
More hug and hope from Tarasov.
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tarasov.
Tarasov continues to hold on tight.#T3##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James tries to escape but Tarasov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tarasov biding his time, controlling James.
You can see the frustration on James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov had his way with Arlo James in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Tarasov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Tarasov eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
James is trying to stand back up but Tarasov is controlling him
Tarasov is controlling the pace.
Tarasov works his foot free and advances to mount.
James is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tarasov controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tarasov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
James has given up his back here. Will Tarasov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
What can James do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Tarasov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can James do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Iosef Tarasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarasov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:44
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosef Tarasov!
Iosef Tarasov retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yoshihiro Akiyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akiyama dives in and grabs Espinoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Espinoza pushes down on Akiyama's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Espinoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akiyama defends it well.#CL#
Akiyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akiyama has Espinoza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Espinoza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Espinoza is trying to drag Akiyama to the mat but Akiyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Espinoza prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Espinoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akiyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akiyama can't get the takedown.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Akiyama stops a takedown attempt from Espinoza.
#T1#
Akiyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Espinoza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akiyama looking for a takedown.
Akiyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Espinoza prevents it.
#TD2#
Espinoza pulls Akiyama into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Espinoza is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akiyama (0) vs (2) Espinoza
Espinoza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akiyama's guard. #SUB2#
Espinoza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Akiyama could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Espinoza has cracked it and Akiyama is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Espinoza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Espinoza! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 23
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Gibson .
Gibson throws a shot to the body.
Gibson lands with an overhand left.
Mota tries to move into range but Gibson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Gibson .
Gibson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gibson throws a good cross that connects.
Gibson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gibson .
Mota tries to move into range but Gibson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gibson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Gibson .#ROC2#Mota is rocked!
Gibson lands a nice hook to Mota's body. Mota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Mota is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibson fakes the body blow, causing Mota to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mota goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Gibson ! |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Espinoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mauricio with a poor takedown #TD#
and Espinoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Espinoza (2) vs (0) Mauricio#SUB2#
Mauricio looking for a guillotine here but Espinoza defends easily.
Espinoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Espinoza won't allow Mauricio to sweep him here.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
Espinoza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Espinoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Espinoza content to stall in guard here.
Espinoza wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Espinoza has gone for a leg lock! Mauricio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Espinoza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Espinoza (2) vs (2) Mauricio
Espinoza controlling Mauricio's posture. #T2#
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Espinoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mauricio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Espinoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving.
Espinoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mauricio controls the pace.#T3#
Espinoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Mauricio controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mauricio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Espinoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauricio has managed to get both his arms back between Espinoza's legs - danger averted.
Espinoza wants to control but Mauricio passes easily into half guard.
Espinoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Espinoza is breathing heavily.
Mauricio slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Mauricio works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Espinoza (2) vs (5) Mauricio
Mauricio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Espinoza is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mauricio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mauricio controlling the pace for now.
Espinoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Mauricio fails to advance to Espinoza's back.
Espinoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mauricio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Espinoza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Espinoza (4) vs (5) Mauricio
Mauricio wants to sweep but no luck.
Mauricio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Espinoza manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Espinoza (4) vs (7) Mauricio
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving.
Mauricio pushes down on Espinoza's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Espinoza is not content to let Mauricio control the position.#SUB#
Espinoza looking for submissions off his back.
Mauricio slows the pace down in half guard.
Mauricio wants to take a breather but Espinoza is having none of it.
Espinoza wants to get back to full guard but Mauricio has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Espinoza (4) vs (10) Mauricio#T7#
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but can't.
Espinoza tries to buck Mauricio off but Mauricio is having none of it.
Mauricio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Espinoza (4) vs (12) Mauricio
Mauricio controlling from the full mount.
Mauricio looking to control but Espinoza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Mauricio moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Espinoza (4) vs (15) Mauricio
Espinoza tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mauricio has got one arm under Espinoza's chin. This could be trouble... Espinoza trying to control the other hand but Mauricio gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Espinoza has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lanion Mauricio! |
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Event:
MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023 |
Stan Blakkendecker really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 224.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Arlo James was cancelled. |
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Event:
SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Espinoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Braun Chase!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chase stuffs the takedown attempt from Espinoza. Espinoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Chase shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Espinoza but Espinoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Espinoza tries to counter with a takedown but Chase is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Chase darts in and clinches Espinoza up against the cage.
Chase has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Espinoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Chase has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Espinoza uses from the top position.
Espinoza looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chase is still trying to improve position.
Espinoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chase swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Espinoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Espinoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
Chase is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Espinoza (0) vs (2) Chase
Espinoza controlling the position for now.
Espinoza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Espinoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chase is one step ahead there.
Chase pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Espinoza is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chase passes Espinoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Espinoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chase is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Chase is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Espinoza is just riding it out for now. Chase eventually gives up the hold.
Espinoza wants to improve his position but Chase is controlling well.
#T3#
Chase wants to free his trapped foot but Espinoza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Espinoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Espinoza is controlling Chase's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Espinoza moves into full guard.
Espinoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Espinoza is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chase rolls with it to try and escape but Espinoza cranks on the arm and Chase is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Espinoza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
James leaves Desjardins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Desjardins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
As James looks to move away, Desjardins throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Desjardins tries to clinch
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James moves in looking to clinch but Desjardins pushes him off.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desjardins as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Desjardins closes the distance and clinches.
Desjardins has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James taking a breather.
James tries to pull guard but Desjardins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
A short right from James.
James has Desjardins pressed against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Desjardins gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Desjardins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Desjardins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desjardins looking to control.
Desjardins trying to control the position here.
Desjardins wants to sweep but no luck.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desjardins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desjardins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James slips under a jab from Desjardins.
A jab from James finds it's way through Desjardins's defenses.
Desjardins shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Desjardins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Desjardins.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As James looks to move away, Desjardins throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Desjardins throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws a right hand that Desjardins ducks under and follows up with a left that Desjardins also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Desjardins.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#Desjardins is rocked!
James dances in with a quick combination. Desjardins is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from James snaps Desjardins's head back. Desjardins stumbles backwards against the cage. James steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Desjardins's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Desjardins just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arlo James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
One fails with a takedown attempt.
One keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on One's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
One keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
James rushes One and presses him up against the cage.
One wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
One tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlo James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of One One.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from One.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James tries a body shot but One blocks it.
James working aggressively here.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
James slows down the pace here.
James lands a right hand.
James is trying to force a seperation but One has the dominant position.
One has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of One backwards. #BC2#
One pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
One keeps the fight on the outside.
James tries to clinch but One moves out of range.
James lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
One gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a left right combination that sends One crashing to the mat - James wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding One out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arlo James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for O Furnichur. That snapped Sava's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Ionut Sava has been cut.
O Furnichur misses with a looping left.
Sava shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Furnichur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Furnichur. Sava does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Furnichur misses with a body shot.
Sava has a takedown stuffed.
O Furnichur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Furnichur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sava sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Furnichur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Furnichur throws a body shot but no joy.
Sava blocks a jab.
Sava slips under a jab.
Sava really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Furnichur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sava was well out of range. Poor timing from O Furnichur.
A head kick misses from Sava.
Sava ducks under a wild hook from O Furnichur.
O Furnichur connects with a body shot.
Sava defending well as O Furnichur loads up on a big left hand. #T1##TD#
Sava closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
O Furnichur is looking to get back to is feet but Sava passes into side control.
The strikes coming from Sava are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SU#
Sava decides to stand back up.
The fighters circling - O Furnichur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sava slips a jab from O Furnichur.
Sava jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sava throws a leg kick that misses.
Sava ducks under a wild hook from O Furnichur.
O Furnichur throws a hook to the side of Sava's head but Sava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paddy O Furnichur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Furnichur throws the left hand but Sava avoids the punch easily.
Sava appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Furnichur lands with an overhand left.
O Furnichur misses with an uppercut.
Sava appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Furnichur throws a body punch but Sava moves out of range.
Sava is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
O Furnichur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sava in his tracks.
A slow jab from O Furnichur misses its intended target.
O Furnichur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Furnichur throws an overhand right that lands on Sava's shoulder, as Sava tries to avoid the shot.
Sava attempts a counter takedown but O Furnichur avoids it well and moves away.
O Furnichur misses with a left hand
and Sava counters with a left and a right that stings O Furnichur.
Sava throws a sloppy head kick and O Furnichur moves out of range easily.
O Furnichur misses the jab.
Sava changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from O Furnichur misses.
O Furnichur lunges at Sava with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sava's hand.
O Furnichur throws out a loose jab but Sava uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Furnichur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Furnichur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sava.
O Furnichur is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Sava.
Sava tries to counter with a takedown but O Furnichur is quick to defend against it.
Paddy O Furnichur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sava blocks a jab.#T3#
O Furnichur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from O Furnichur misses.
Donk. O Furnichur catches Sava right on the button with a cross.
O Furnichur throws a lazy right hand but Sava sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Furnichur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sava ducks under a wild hook from O Furnichur.
O Furnichur throws a hook to the side of Sava's head but Sava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sava throws a head kick that misses.
Sava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Furnichur.
Sava thinks about countering with a head kick.
O Furnichur throws an overhand right that lands on Sava's shoulder, as Sava tries to avoid the shot.
Sava tries to counter with a takedown but O Furnichur is quick to defend against it.
O Furnichur misses with a straight left.
Sava takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sava shoots in but O Furnichur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Furnichur swings for the body but Sava moves out of range.
O Furnichur misses with a wild body shot.
Sava is looking to counter the offense by O Furnichur and move into the clinch.#T4#
O Furnichur misses the jab.
O Furnichur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sava on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Furnichur blocks a head kick by Sava.
Sava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Furnichur.
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!
Nice uppercut there from O Furnichur.
Sava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Furnichur.
Sava is looking for a counter combo.
Sava lands with a nice body punch.
O Furnichur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sava manages to avoid it.
O Furnichur misses with an uppercut. Sava saw that one coming.
O Furnichur misses with a hook. Sava ducked under it nicely.
As O Furnichur looks to move away, Sava throws a big counter combo but O Furnichur just gets out of the way.
O Furnichur throws a lazy right hand but Sava sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sava will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ionut Sava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy O Furnichur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ionut Sava's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sava tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Furnichur swivels and escapes.
Sava avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As O Furnichur tries to get set, Sava tries to push him back and clinch up but O Furnichur manages to avoid the attempt.
O Furnichur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Furnichur wants it to stay on the feet.
O Furnichur misses with a looping left.
O Furnichur throws out a loose jab but Sava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ionut Sava is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Furnichur looks to throw the jab but Sava is out of range.
O Furnichur missing with a left hand there. Sava was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Furnichur misses with a body shot.
Sava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Furnichur.
Sava changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Furnichur tries to avoid it but Sava manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Furnichur to the ground. O Furnichur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ionut Sava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Furnichur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Furnichur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sava moves away.
Sava is looking for a counter combo.
Sava pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Furnichur throws a good cross that connects.
Sava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Furnichur.
#T1#
Sava walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sava walks into a left hand.
O Furnichur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from O Furnichur.
Sava tries a head kick but it misses.
O Furnichur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O Furnichur lands with a straight right. Sava didn't see that one coming.
Sava misses with a double jab.
O Furnichur misses with a straight left.
O Furnichur misses the jab.
O Furnichur lands a nice hook to Sava's body. Sava takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sava on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Furnichur lands a lovely overhand right.
Sava throws a head kick that misses.
Sava throws a sloppy head kick and O Furnichur moves out of range easily. #T2#
O Furnichur loads up on a big right hand but Sava slips the punch.
Sava appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Furnichur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Furnichur throws out a loose jab but Sava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Furnichur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sava shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paddy O Furnichur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sava throws a sloppy head kick and O Furnichur moves out of range easily.
Sava throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Furnichur blocks a head kick by Sava.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Furnichur.
O Furnichur takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sava tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Furnichur punishes Sava's body with a nice straight punch.
Sava shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Furnichur as he jumps to the side. #T3#
O Furnichur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sava defending well as O Furnichur loads up on a big left hand.
Sava shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Furnichur looks to throw the jab but Sava is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sava.
O Furnichur looks to land a left hand but Sava moved out of range nicely.
Sava is looking for a counter combo.
O Furnichur looks to land a right hand but Sava moved out of range.
Sava moves forwards but O Furnichur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Furnichur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Furnichur swings for the body but Sava moves out of range.
Sava tries to clinch but O Furnichur moves out of range.
O Furnichur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from O Furnichur misses.
Nice cross by O Furnichur.#T4#
O Furnichur throws a body shot but no joy.
Sava steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Furnichur.
O Furnichur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from O Furnichur misses the target.
O Furnichur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sava sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sava.
Sava seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
O Furnichur misses with a hook. Sava ducked under it nicely.
O Furnichur misses with a straight left.
O Furnichur avoids the head kick by Sava.
O Furnichur scores with a punch to the head.
Sava misses with a head kick.
Sava avoids the body shot from O Furnichur.
O Furnichur throws a hook to the side of Sava's head but Sava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Furnichur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sava moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy O Furnichur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ionut Sava's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Furnichur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sava counters with a head kick.
Sava moves forwards but O Furnichur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Furnichur throws an overhand right that lands on Sava's shoulder, as Sava tries to avoid the shot.
Sava shoots in but O Furnichur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice defenses there by Sava.
O Furnichur misses the body punch #CL#
and Sava counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from O Furnichur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sava tries to circle away but O Furnichur has him pinned against the cage.
O Furnichur lands with a light punch inside.
Sava is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Furnichur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
O Furnichur prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ionut Sava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Furnichur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A short left from O Furnichur.
O Furnichur is working Sava over against the cage.
O Furnichur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sava backwards.
O Furnichur prevents Sava from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from O Furnichur - that landed with a thud.
O Furnichur scores with a shot to the side of Sava's head.
A short right from O Furnichur on the inside.
O Furnichur prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from O Furnichur.
O Furnichur lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
O Furnichur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Furnichur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sava's hands.
O Furnichur takes a swing at Sava's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Sava tries a head kick but it misses.
Sava on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Furnichur jabs at Sava's body.
O Furnichur lands a jab.#ROC2#Sava is rocked!
O Furnichur lands a body shot.
O Furnichur thuds a left hand into Sava's body.
O Furnichur lands with a nice body punch.
Sava blocks a jab.
O Furnichur clobbers Sava with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Furnichur works the jab nicely.
O Furnichur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Furnichur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Furnichur scores with a jab. Sava acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Sava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Furnichur.
O Furnichur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sava momentarily.
Oh Sava is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Furnichur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Furnichur looks to land a right hand but Sava moved out of range.
Sava wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
O Furnichur misses with a right hand
and Sava counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sava seems to have got his legs back now.
O Furnichur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Furnichur throws out a loose jab but Sava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paddy O Furnichur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Furnichur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sava ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sava looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Furnichur with a jab.
O Furnichur loads up on a big right hand but Sava slips the punch.
Sava jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
O Furnichur looks to score with a jab to the body but Sava is just out of range.
Sava looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Furnichur. Sava does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
O Furnichur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sava.
Sava throws a sloppy head kick and O Furnichur moves out of range easily.
Sava uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Furnichur.
Sava dives in and grabs O Furnichur's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Furnichur pushes down on Sava's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Furnichur just misses with a punch to the body.
O Furnichur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Furnichur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sava drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Furnichur sprawls and moves away.
Sava shoots in for a double leg but O Furnichur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Furnichur catches Sava with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Furnichur with a nice cross.
O Furnichur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sava takes one to the chin there.
O Furnichur leaves Sava with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy O Furnichur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Furnichur 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy O Furnichur! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Mota fails with the takedown.
Ian B is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mota.
Mota fails with a takedown attempt.
Mota shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ian B but Ian B pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ian B makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##CL2#
Mota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ian B tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ian B tries a body shot but Mota blocks it.
#TD#
Ian B gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mota trying to keep a closed guard but Ian B is proving a slippery customer.
Ian B scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mota has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ian B can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mota preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ian B throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ian B throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Mota escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ian B gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ian B content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mota seems keen to control Ian B's posture.
Ian B sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ian B avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ian B trying to control but Mota is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ian B throwing strikes but missing.
Ian B throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Mota working for a triangle but Ian B defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mota is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Mota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota looking to sit in guard and control but Ian B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ian B trying to control the position from guard on top but Mota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian B loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mota is trying to keep Ian B in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tochar Ian B 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#
Ian B slaps away a takedown attempt from Mota, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Mota shoots in and bounces Ian B off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ian B swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota stays in close to Ian B's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mota seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ian B might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mota with a nice head shot there.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ian B really is a fat lump.
Mota trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ian B's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mota misses with a takedown attempt - Ian B sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ian B seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Mota tries to get set, Ian B tries to push him back and clinch up but Mota manages to avoid the attempt.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.#T3#
Ian B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mota.
It looked like Ian B wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ian B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mota.
Ian B is looking to counter punch.
Mota shoots for a double leg takedown but Ian B sprawls well. He's pushed Mota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Ian B gets tackled into the cage by Mota. Mota maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mota is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ian B is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mota to the mat. Mota regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mota controls Ian B momentarily but Ian B frees himself. #T4#
Ian B tries to free his leg and advance position but Mota is retaining full guard.
Ian B scoring with some ground and pound.
Mota is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ian B accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mota keeping full guard, as Ian B tries to pass. #ES2#
Mota scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ian B sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitor Mota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mota shoots in for a double leg but Ian B sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mota gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mota landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ian B prevents the takedown attempt.
Ian B lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Mota ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mota no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ian B throws a strike but Mota rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Mota scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota throws a big right hand that misses.
Mota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ian B works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Ian B is working an open guard so Mota takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Mota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ian B was covering up waiting for the punch and Mota finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Mota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ian B swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mota throws a big right hand that misses.
Ian B utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mota with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Mota wants to control from the top but Ian B keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mota fails with a takedown attempt.
Ian B was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.
Mota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ian B's waist but Ian B gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mota off to one side.
Mota shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ian B sprawls well. Ian B wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mota gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mota shoots in looking for a takedown. Ian B tries to sprawl out of it but Mota keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ian B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mota looks for a takedown but Ian B sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Ian B misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Mota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mota has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Mota! |
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Event:
SSG 186 Doe vs Vrjalya
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juanito Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Espinoza on that attempt.
Espinoza darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Espinoza into the cage. #CL2#
Espinoza moves into range and clinches up with Santos.#TD#
Santos manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Espinoza's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Espinoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Espinoza is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Espinoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Espinoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos looking for a triangle here. Espinoza is fighting it but it looks tight! Santos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Espinoza is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juanito Santos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Akbar misses the target.
Some wild striking there from James.
Akbar wants to counter with a clinch but James pushes him away.#CL#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James pushes Akbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akbar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Akbar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Akbar misses.
Akbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James leaning against his opponent.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akbar misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Akbar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James blocking some punches.
James is pushing Akbar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James works on Akbar's body with a couple of short punches.
Akbar misses with the head strike.
Akbar can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
James digs a right hand underneath Akbar's ribcage. Akbar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
James content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James blocks a body shot from Akbar.
James blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Akbar working aggressively here.
#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akbar.
Akbar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akbar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Akbar swings for the body but James moves out of range.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Akbar seems unphased.
James defending well as Akbar loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James defending well as Akbar loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
James has Akbar up against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a right hand. #T3#
Akbar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James is stalling here.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akbar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands with a light punch inside.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James lands with a right to the head.
Akbar tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Akbar back against the cage.
James stalling the fight.
The referee calls for James to work.
A head punch on the inside from Akbar fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
Akbar working aggressively here.
James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
James blocks an uppercut.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
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!
A hook to the body from James.
James is pushing Akbar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Akbar fails to land.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Akbar throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arlo James 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##CL#
James gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akbar fails to land. #BC#
James breaks the clinch.
#CL#
James moves into range and clinches up with Akbar.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James stalling in the clinch.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akbar swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Akbar tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akbar can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from James.
James blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Akbar tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Come on James - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James content to slow the pace in the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Akbar fails to land.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akbar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akbar working aggressively here.
#TD#
James has hold of one of Akbar's legs. Akbar is fighting the takedown attempt but James gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Allah Akbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
Akbar misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
A right hand to the body from James.
James content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Akbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akbar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from James.
James displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akbar up against the cage.
James lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Akbar trying to land knees to the body.
James is working Akbar over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Akbar.
#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arlo James is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Akbar misses with a combination
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akbar thinking.
Akbar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Akbar misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akbar. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akbar misses with a lunging right hand
letting James counter with a right hand.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Akbar off the cage and back into range.
Akbar tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Akbar throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akbar missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akbar tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akbar missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akbar throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Akbar.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James wants to land a leg kick but Akbar is out of range.
Akbar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
James throws a nice looking combination but Akbar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
James has Akbar up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from James.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akbar struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Akbar up against the cage.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
James moves into the clinch.#TD#
James gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Akbar regains guard.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akbar on the ground.
James wants to stand but Akbar is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arlo James dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Akbar wants to clinch.
James blocks the body kick.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akbar.#CL#
Akbar tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Akbar throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
James'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.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akbars head. #T1##BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akbar wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James scores with a nice right hand.
Akbar tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akbar.
Akbar misses the jab.#CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
James scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akbar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Allah Akbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allah Akbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
James is leaning against Akbar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
James clinches up with Akbar and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Akbar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
James forces Akbar back against the cage and clinches.
Akbar swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akbar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akbar misses with a hook.
James looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akbar avoids the head kick by James.
Akbar tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Akbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James. #T3#
Akbar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from James misses.
Akbar throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
James clinches with his opponent.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akbar.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James just leaning against Akbar, taking a breather.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akbar tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
James works the jab nicely.
Akbar misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James misses with the combination.
Akbar 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.
Akbar throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akbar throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.#CL#
James rushes Akbar and presses him up against the cage.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akbar throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Arlo James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akbar has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Arlo James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlo James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlo James! |
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