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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMAHKI 23
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1# Kimsh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schnieder backs up against the cage.
Schnieder stuffs the takedown.#TD2# Schnieder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kimsh did well to prevent Schnieder getting side control. Kimsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schnieder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schnieder's back! Kimsh tries to get the hooks in deep but Schnieder pushed the leg off. #SUB# Kimsh is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Schnieder defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Schnieder defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimsh's arms. Schnieder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kimsh off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Schnieder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kimsh's guard. Nice work there by Schnieder.
Kimsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Schnieder scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kimsh wants to sweep here but Schnieder controlling him for the moment. Schnieder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Kimsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schnieder manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Schnieder looking for a sweep. Not yet Schnieder, not yet. Kimsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Schnieder lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Kimsh stopping the sweep attempt from Schnieder. Kimsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schnieder swivels though and keeps the full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kimsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Schnieder trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Schnieder has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Kimsh passes Schnieder's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB# Kimsh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schnieder won't allow Kimsh to pass to mount. Kimsh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Schnieder wants to control but Kimsh is keeping busy.
Kimsh is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kimsh trying to pass the guard but Schnieder defending well. Kimsh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schnieder! #T3# Schnieder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kimsh tries to control but Schnieder wriggling away. Schnieder is looking to get to half guard.#SUB# Kimsh working for a submission but Schnieder is keeping him at bay. Kimsh scoring with strikes but Schnieder is staying in there. Kimsh trying to control but Schnieder is having none of it. #T4# Schnieder srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Schnieder rolls, trying to escape but Kimsh keeps control of the position.
#SUB# Kimsh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schnieder is defending well though. Kimsh let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB# Schnieder is trying to defend against the choke here but Kimsh has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kimsh Tightens the hold and Schnieder taps out furiously! Kimsh displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Suydas Kimsh! |
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Event:
WFC 24: Jackson vs Hopson
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1# Bentley on the wrong end of a nice hook. Malikai misses with a series of wild punches.
Malikai jabs at Bentley's body. Malikai cracks Bentley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Bentley is rocked! Malikai punishes Bentley's body with a nice straight punch. Malikai with the inside leg kick. Bentley throws a wild body kick that Malikai sees coming a mile off. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Malikai! Bentley is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasir Malikai! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 15
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1# Kina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kina shoots in but Schnieder avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL# Kina darts in and clinches Schnieder up against the cage. Schnieder has Kina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Schnieder is trying to break the clinch but Kina is controlling him. Schnieder tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD# Kina gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kina wants to pass to mount but Schnieder is defending the position. The fighters are battling for position here. Schnieder manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Schnieder trying to control the position.
Schnieder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kina manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Kina working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Schnieder is fighting to break Kina's control of his arms but Kina is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Schnieder throwing strikes from guard but Kina blocks nicely. Kina is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Schnieder is looking to work some ground and pound but Kina has wrist control. Kina seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Schnieder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kina seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Kina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schnieder's guard. #REVR##T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kina throws a big elbow that misses. Kina stopping the sweep attempt from Schnieder. Kina not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Schnieder looking for a sweep. Not yet Schnieder, not yet. Kina is pushing down on Schnieder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schnieder is fighting to maintain full guard but Kina has managed to sneak the leg through. Kina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Schnieder tries to roll over but Kina keeps him under control. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kina 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. Kina is controlling the pace.
Kina prevents Schnieder from improving his position. Schnieder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3##SUB# Kina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schnieder sees it coming and defends easily. Kina prevents Schnieder from improving his position. Kina not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Schnieder taking some punishment here, with Kina in his half guard. Kina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Schnieder keeping control of the position. Schnieder wants to get back to his feet. Schnieder tries to get to full guard but Kina has control of the leg. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schnieder keeps working. The fighters are battling for position here. Schnieder manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Kina content to stall in guard here. Kina postures up in Schnieder's guard and throws a big left but Schnieder blocks it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnieder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kina tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnieder is retaining full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Schnieder misses with a takedown enabling Kina to counter with a crisp jab. Kina scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD# Kina bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kina scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schnieder to see if he's OK.#SUB# Kina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schnieder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Schnieder is trying to control Kina's posture but Kina avoids it. Kina working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schnieder is looking to regain half guard here but Kina keeps moving and retains side control. Schnieder prevents Kina from moving into mount. Schnieder takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Kina is looking to take a break and control but Schnieder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Kina looks up at the clock and then as Schnieder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kina smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schnieder sneaks back into half guard. Schnieder is looking to improve his position.
Kina lands strikes from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kina connects with a nice short shot to Schnieder's temple. #SUB# Kina seems to be looking for submissions.
Kina trying to control the action but Schnieder is working from the bottom. Kina seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kina uses his free foot to push down on Schnieder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schnieder. #T2# Schnieder is trying to escape the mount.
Kina looking to control but Schnieder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Schnieder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kina postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schnieder looks a forlorn figure.
Schnieder bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Schnieder is breathing heavily. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kina is on top in guard.
#REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kina wants to control from the top but Schnieder keeps moving. #T3# Kina wants to pass the guard but Schnieder is keeping the position. Kina looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Schnieder seems keen to control Kina's posture. Schnieder trying to keep a closed guard but Kina is proving a slippery customer.
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnieder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Schnieder keeping full guard, as Kina tries to pass. Kina landing with the ground and pound. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Schnieder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schnieder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schnieder can do to turn this around? Kina trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schnieder's guard. Kina slips nicely into half guard. Kina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Kina is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schnieder! Schnieder wants to control but Kina is having none of it. Kina lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Schnieder slaps away a takedown attempt from Kina, before circling back to the center of the mat. Schnieder has his takedown stuffed and Kina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2# Schnieder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Kina kicks Schnieder off and gets back to his feet. Kina dives in and grabs Schnieder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schnieder pushes down on Kina's head and hops out.#TD2# Schnieder looking for a takedown here - he's got it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kina has momentary wrist control but Schnieder slips an elbow through the middle. Schnieder won't allow Kina to sweep him here. Kina wants to get back to his feet but Schnieder is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1# Schnieder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kina has control of Schnieder's left arm, preventing Schnieder from doing any damage. #SUB# Kina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kina looking for a sweep. Not yet Kina, not yet. Kina keeping moving, preventing Schnieder from controlling successfully. Kina has Schnieder pulled in close to control his posture. Kina wants to stand and escape but Schnieder is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL# Kina closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Schnieder is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kina is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schnieder to the mat. Schnieder regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Schnieder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Schnieder controls from within his opponent's guard. Kina looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Kina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kina keeping moving, preventing Schnieder from controlling successfully. Schnieder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Schnieder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Schnieder distracts Kina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kina is trying to control the position but Schnieder postures up. Kina has Schnieder pulled in close to control his posture. Schnieder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kina's head. Schnieder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kina has control of Schnieder's left arm, preventing Schnieder from doing any damage. Schnieder distracts Kina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kina trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Tai Kina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Kina has his foot on Schnieder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schnieder works his way back into a safe position though. Schnieder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A punch combination from Kina misses. Schnieder is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schnieder is defended easily by Kina.#TD# Kina shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schnieder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2# Schnieder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Grip Schnieder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tai Kina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Tai Kina showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kina 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 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tai Kina! An out of breath Tai Kina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WFC 18: Dias vs Licht
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1# Little swings widly with a right hand
and Bentley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Little really felt that one! Bentley lands a nice looking body kick. Bentley scores with a kick to the body.
Bentley ducks right into an uppercut from Little. Bentley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Little tenderised Bentley's leg. Bentley is trying to keep his angry face on. Little misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Little lands with a right hand. Bentley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Little is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bentley. Bentley throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Ty Little has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Little misses with a looping left. Ty Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bentley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little. Little connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Little misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bentley.
Little throws a big shot that misses. We've been told by Little's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Little ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bentley slips a jab from Little. Little swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bentley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bentley defending well as Little loads up on a big left hand. Bentley feints a counter leg kick. Nice straight punches there by Little. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Little.#ROC#Bentley is rocked!#T1# Bentley gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Little gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ty Little! Ty Little decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 12
Date: Dec 01, 2022 |
#R1# Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot. Jones misses with a straight left. #CL2# Jones closes the distance and pushes Kozlov back into the cage.#BC# Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones feints the counter takedown. Kozlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss! Kozlov clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Oli Jones has been cut. Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense. Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kozlov defends it well. Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Kozlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD# Kozlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1# Jones tries to buck Kozlov off but Kozlov is having none of it. Kozlov throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control. Jones taking a breather here. #SUB2# Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kozlov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jones cracks Kozlov with a big elbow. Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2# Jones misses with the ground and pound. Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kozlov struggling a bit here. Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kozlov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kozlov 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. Kozlov is not content to let Jones control the position. Kozlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Kozlov is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Kozlov is defending the position. #T3# Kozlov is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jones wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving. Jones won't allow Kozlov to get back to his feet. Jones trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Jones is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov. Jones defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand. Kozlov misses with a hook. Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#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. Kozlov tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jones feints a counter leg kick. Kozlov misses with a hook
#TD2# and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kozlov controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. Kozlov keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB# Kozlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kozlov controlling the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oli Jones will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Oli Jones's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Jones slips under a jab. Kozlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov. Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Kozlov is wise to it. Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot. Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov. Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov. Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kozlov tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozlov defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Oli Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jones leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jones throws a counter combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Kozlov shoots in but no luck this time. Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kozlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2# Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kozlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck. Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jones wants to get up but he can't break Kozlov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2# Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Kozlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jones wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming. Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick. Mirko Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kozlov lands a jab. Kozlov throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease. Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Kozlov misses with a takedown #CL2# and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3# Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. Kozlov prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov. Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kozlov is defending well.#BC# Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov. Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlov fights it but they end up in guard. Kozlov has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position. #SUB2# Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kozlov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kozlov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kozlov! #REVR# Kozlov working the body and head with strikes. #T4# Jones can't do much from the bottom here. Kozlov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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! Kozlov lands a few punches from side control. Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kozlov cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty. Check out the look on Kozlov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oli Jones has got the better of the ground game so far. Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kozlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kozlov lands a nice short elbow. Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov. Kozlov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jones is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Kozlov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Oli Jones's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kozlov sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Kozlov avoids it this time. Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense. A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target. Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely. Jones keeps the fight on the outside. A big right from Kozlov misses. Jones feints a counter leg kick. Kozlov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2# Jones moves into the clinch. Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Kozlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC# Kozlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov. Kozlov misses with a hook. Jones tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance. Kozlov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jones moves away from the strike by Kozlov. Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. #CL2# Jones darts in and clinches Kozlov up against the cage.#T2# Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mirko Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oli Jones. Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch. Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Kozlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2# Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kozlov misses with a looping left. Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. Jones slips a jab from Kozlov. Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#TD# Kozlov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Kozlov is now in Jones's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kozlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head. Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlov is proving a slippery customer.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3# Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Kozlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kozlov trying to control here.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kozlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kozlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Kozlov won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jones is trying to control. Kozlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kozlov trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones not doing much here.
Kozlov wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones trying to control from half guard but Kozlov is working away. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Mirko Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kozlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Kozlov! Mirko Kozlov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Winslow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Winslow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Winslow is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB# Winslow is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Winslow extends the arm and Bentley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Winslow! An out of breath Jeff Winslow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1# Schnieder moves in looking to clinch but Katamichi pushes him off. Schnieder takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2# Schnieder gets a double leg takedown into Katamichi's guard. Katamichi tries to land a sweep but no joy. Katamichi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Schnieder trying to control the position from guard on top but Katamichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Schnieder stopping the sweep attempt from Katamichi. Katamichi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schnieder won't allow Katamichi to sweep him here. Katamichi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Schnieder with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Schnieder trying to control the position from guard on top but Katamichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Katamichi is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Katamichi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schnieder's guard. Katamichi throws an elbow that misses. Schnieder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katamichi's guard. Nice move by Schnieder!#REVB# Katamichi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Katamichi wants to sweep but no luck. Schnieder landing some decent shots from guard. Schnieder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Katamichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Katamichi is trying to control the position but Schnieder postures up. Katamichi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2# Katamichi trying to control the position here. Katamichi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Schnieder chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Katamichi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Schnieder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Katamichi 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. Schnieder throws a big right hand that misses. Katamichi lands a decent shot there. Katamichi is adopting a defensive guard. Schnieder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Schnieder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Katamichi wants to sweep here but Schnieder controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Katamichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schnieder's waist but Schnieder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Katamichi off to one side. #TD2# Schnieder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Katamichi quickly recovers to half guard. Katamichi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Schnieder trying to control but Katamichi is working from the bottom. Katamichi wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Katamichi keeping moving, preventing Schnieder from controlling successfully. Schnieder looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Schnieder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Katamichi's head.#T4# Katamichi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Katamichi trying to keep a closed guard but Schnieder is proving a slippery customer.
Schnieder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Katamichi is on top in guard.
#REVR# Katamichi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Katamichi trying to control but Schnieder is working from the bottom. Katamichi postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Katamichi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Schnieder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Katamichi trying to control but Schnieder is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grip Schnieder dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2# Schnieder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Katamichi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Schnieder has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Schnieder lands an elbow. Schnieder wants to control but Katamichi is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Schnieder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schnieder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! You can see the frustration on Katamichi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schnieder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Katamichi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Katamichi wants to control but Schnieder postures up. Katamichi is trying to get back to half guard. Katamichi is trying to control Schnieder's posture but Schnieder avoids it. #T1# Katamichi is not content to let Schnieder control the position. Katamichi prevents Schnieder from moving into mount. Schnieder working the ground and pound from side control. Schnieder working the head with strikes. Katamichi struggling a bit here. Schnieder working the body and head with strikes. Schnieder landing a few strikes. Katamichi can't do much from the bottom here. Katamichi throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T2# Schnieder scores with a couple of short elbows. Katamichi is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The strikes coming from Schnieder are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Katamichi is trying to control Schnieder's posture but Schnieder avoids it. Schnieder blocks the strikes from Katamichi.
Katamichi is trying to control Schnieder's posture but Schnieder avoids it. Katamichi tries to bench press Schnieder off him but Schnieder keeps the position. Katamichi can't do much from the bottom here. Schnieder lands a few punches from side control. Schnieder working the ground and pound from side control. Schnieder taking a break here but Katamichi is having none of it and regains half guard. We've been informed that Schnieder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3# Katamichi trying to control but Schnieder postures up.
Schnieder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Katamichi trying to control but Schnieder postures up.
#SUB2# Schnieder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Katamichi is refusing to be controlled, as Schnieder sits in half guard. Schnieder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Katamichi trying to control but Schnieder postures up.
Schnieder wants to pass to mount but Katamichi is defending the position. #SUB2# Schnieder is working for a kimura but Katamichi is defending it quite comfortably.
Katamichi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Schnieder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Katamichi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schnieder. Schnieder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grip Schnieder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD# Katamichi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schnieder to the ground. Katamichi is now in Schnieder's guard. Katamichi stands and throws Schnieder's legs to the side, diving into side control. Katamichi lands an elbow. Katamichi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schnieder is avoiding damage well.
Schnieder is trying to improve his position. Grip Schnieder has got the better of the ground game so far. Check out the look on Katamichi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schnieder is trying to control Katamichi's posture but Katamichi avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Katamichi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schnieder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Katamichi throws an elbow but Schnieder slips to the side and avoids it well. Schnieder tries to escape but Katamichi is in control. #T1# Schnieder can't do much from the bottom here. Katamichi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. The ground and pound from Katamichi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Schnieder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Katamichi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Schnieder tries to get to full guard but Katamichi has control of the leg. Katamichi working the head and body with strikes. Katamichi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Nice strikes from Katamichi there. #T2# Katamichi winds up and cracks Schnieder with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Schnieder trying to control here.
Well, if Katamichi 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.
Katamichi 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. Katamichi content to control rather than advance. Schnieder trying to hold on to Katamichi's head to control him but Katamichi postures up.
Katamichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schnieder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3# Katamichi is thwarting Schnieder's attempts to control the position. Katamichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schnieder keeps working. Katamichi is just content to waste time from the top position. Schnieder takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Yoshida Katamichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Katamichi controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Katamichi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Schnieder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Katamichi postures up.
Schnieder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Schnieder is trying to control the position but Katamichi postures up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Katamichi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schnieder to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# Katamichi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schnieder defends it easily. Katamichi tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schnieder's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Schnieder advances position into side control! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Katamichi is not content to let Schnieder control the position. Schnieder throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Katamichi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that's the end of the fight! Yoshida Katamichi showed his dominance in that final round. I think Schnieder 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grip Schnieder! |
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Event:
WFC 9: Nilsson vs Elin
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1# Trills lands with a nice body kick. #CL2# Bentley closes the distance and clinches. Trills misses with a short punch on the inside. Bentley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Trills misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bentley lands a hook that snaps the head of Trills backwards. Bentley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bentley looking to stall.
Trills being controlled against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trills. Bentley misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trills misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bentley misses with a body punch.
Bentley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bentley just leaning against Trills, taking a breather. #BC2# Bentley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Trills misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1# Bentley throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Trills counters with a solid body kick. Trills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trills throws a push kick but Bentley slaps the foot to one side. Good work by Bentley as he checks the leg kick. Trills tries to land a leg kick but Bentley saw it coming and moves away.
Bentley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trills.
Trills avoids the head kick by Bentley.
Trills throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bentley avoids it. Trills misses with a low kick. Bentley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trills. Bentley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Trills tries to clinch but Bentley is having none of it. Bentley throws a half hearted mid kick. Trills blocks a head kick by Bentley.
Trills looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Bentley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Trills tries to land a front kick but Bentley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2# Bentley throws a head kick that misses and Trills counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2# Bentley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bentley taking a breather.#TD# Trills ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trills no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Trills 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! Bentley rolls with it to try and escape but Trills cranks on the arm and Bentley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ailin Trills! Our winner, Ailin Trills, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC16:Raynard vs Hattori
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1# Manzine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klenchko. Klenchko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Klenchko with a lazy takedown attempt and Manzine counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Klenchko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manzine is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Klenchko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Klenchko tries for a takedown but Manzine circles away easily and Manzine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Manzine slaps away a takedown attempt from Klenchko, before circling back to the center of the mat. Klenchko is breathing heavily.#KD2# Manzine cracks Klenchko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Klenchko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Manzine finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manzine scores with a shot to the body.
Manzine is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Klenchko hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Taluli Manzine! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1# Schnieder shoots in for a takedown but Hefferman shows good takedown defense. Schnieder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hefferman. #TD# Schnieder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schnieder showed some decent athleticism there. Schnieder trying to pass the guard but Hefferman defending well. Hefferman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schnieder lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Schnieder is trying to work for a kimura but Hefferman is defending well.
Hefferman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Schnieder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hefferman is just riding it out for now. Schnieder eventually gives up the hold. #T1# Schnieder tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hefferman controls his leg. Schnieder not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hefferman tries to roll over but Schnieder keeps him under control. Schnieder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hefferman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hefferman is looking to improve his position.
Schnieder wants to stand up but Hefferman has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Schnieder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schnieder trying to pass the guard but Hefferman defending well. Hefferman is trying to control but can't.
Schnieder lands with a punch from half guard. Hefferman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Schnieder thows a huge punch but Hefferman dodges it nicely.
Schnieder controlling the action here. Schnieder working the head and body with strikes. Schnieder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Schnieder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hefferman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3# Schnieder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Schnieder not landing any meaningful shots this time. Schnieder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hefferman keeps working. Schnieder 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.#SUB# Schnieder is working for a kimura but Hefferman is defending it quite comfortably.
Schnieder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Schnieder works his foot free and advances to mount. Hefferman tries to lock up and control but Schnieder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Schnieder scoring with strikes but Hefferman is staying in there. Schnieder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Schnieder tries to control but Hefferman wriggling away. Schnieder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Schnieder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hefferman is looking to escape. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grip Schnieder dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Hefferman avoids the head kick by Schnieder.
Hefferman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD# Schnieder looking to score a takedown here. Hefferman is defending well but Schnieder drives through and ends up in Hefferman's guard. Schnieder wants to stand but Hefferman is controlling his posture from full guard. Schnieder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hefferman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Schnieder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Schnieder stopping the sweep attempt from Hefferman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schnieder lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hefferman wants to improve his position but instead Schnieder has moved into half guard.
#T1# Hefferman tries to get to full guard but Schnieder has control of the leg. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schnieder connects with a nice short shot to Hefferman's temple. Hefferman taking some punishment here, with Schnieder in his half guard. Schnieder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hefferman can do to turn this around? Schnieder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Schnieder is thwarting Hefferman's attempts to control the position. Hefferman is breathing heavily. Schnieder not doing much here.
Hefferman won't allow Schnieder to pass to mount. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hefferman wants to get back to full guard. Schnieder throwing shots but Hefferman is blocking nicely. Schnieder uses his free foot to push down on Hefferman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hefferman. #SUB# Schnieder swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grip Schnieder! In defeat, Maxton Hefferman stepped up to the mic, saying 'we will get better we will get stronger and we will try again'. |
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Event:
HFC 11:Kuznecov vs Dobrosavlje
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1# Lothbrok tries for a takedown but Klenchko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Klenchko wants to slow Lothbrok down by chopping away at his legs. Klenchko connects with an inside leg kick. We've been told by Klenchko's head coaches at Hilo MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL# Klenchko closes the distance and clinches. Lothbrok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klenchko smiles and moves away.
Lothbrok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Boris Klenchko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lothbrok. Klenchko tries to score with a low kick but Lothbrok moves his leg out of the way. Lothbrok misses the shot to the body. Nice takedown defense from Klenchko. No joy for Lothbrok on that attempt. Lothbrok's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lothbrok's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Lothbrok. Klenchko does a little dance to reset his feet. Klenchko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lothbrok. Lothbrok with a lazy takedown attempt and Klenchko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Klenchko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lothbrok with the counter takedown but Klenchko avoids it easily. Klenchko misses with a straight left. #CL# Klenchko closes the distance and clinches. Lothbrok is trying to pull guard but Klenchko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Come on Klenchko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lothbrok fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1# Klenchko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2# Lothbrok pulls Klenchko into guard.
#SUB2# Lothbrok has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Klenchko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lothbrok has tightened it up now! Klenchko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ragnar Lothbrok! |
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Event:
HFC 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1# Klenchko fails with a takedown attempt. Klenchko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klenchko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miles pinned against the cage. Miles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Miles rushes Klenchko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miles avoids the elbow strike from Klenchko, against the cage.
Miles is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Klenchko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2# Miles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Klenchko is trying to keep an underhook but Miles manages to get the takedown into half guard. Miles slows the pace down in half guard. Klenchko has hold of Miles's hands but Miles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB# Klenchko has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Miles escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Miles! Klenchko is not content to let Miles control the position. #T2# Miles working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Klenchko is trying to improve his position. Miles controls the position from side control. Miles is working Klenchko over with some ground and pound from side control. Klenchko is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Klenchko's face as Miles controls the position. Miles wants to control but Klenchko is keeping him busy. #T3# Klenchko is looking for a sweep. Miles controls the position from side control. Miles tries to advance to mount but Klenchko denies him. Miles working the head with strikes. Miles wants to control but Klenchko is keeping him busy. Miles gets to mount! Klenchko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Klenchko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miles working Klenchko over with strikes here. Miles with shots to the head and body - Klenchko looks very uncomfortable down there. A nice elbow there by Miles. Miles content just to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klenchko is looking to escape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Klenchko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Miles 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# Miles shoots in for a takedown but Klenchko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Klenchko moves out of range as Miles strikes. Miles has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Miles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klenchko fails in his attempt to clinch. Miles thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL# Klenchko moves into the clinch successfully.
Miles dodges an elbow strike from Klenchko.
Klenchko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Klenchko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Miles has hold of one of Klenchko's legs. Klenchko is fighting the takedown attempt but Miles gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Klenchko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miles on the ground. Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Klenchko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miles defends well.#T1# Miles pushing down on Klenchko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Miles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Klenchko has hold of Miles's hands but Miles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Miles content to control rather than advance. Klenchko is refusing to be controlled, as Miles sits in half guard. Miles content to control rather than advance. Klenchko is trying to control but can't.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Miles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Klenchko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Miles is controlling the pace.
Klenchko is looking to escape.#T3# Miles controlling the action here. Miles working the head and body with strikes. Miles is pressing down on Klenchko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klenchko is holding on for now. Miles trying to control the action but Klenchko is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Klenchko is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dan Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Klenchko throws out a leg kick but Miles moves out of range and Klenchko only half commits. Miles thows a left - swing and a miss! Klenchko fails in his attempt to clinch. Miles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Klenchko dives in and grabs Miles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miles pushes down on Klenchko's head and hops out. It seemed like Miles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Klenchko looks to score with a jab to the body but Miles is just out of range. Klenchko moves in looking to clinch but Miles pushes him off. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Miles throws the left hand but Klenchko avoids the punch easily. Klenchko wants to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Klenchko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Miles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klenchko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Miles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klenchko or perhaps it was just good defense by Miles, which made it look bad. Klenchko leaves Miles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klenchko ducks under a wild hook from Miles. Klenchko tries to clinch but Miles is having none of it. Miles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Miles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nice defenses there by Klenchko. Klenchko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Klenchko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miles is fending him off so far but Klenchko persists. Nope, Miles circles away and we're back to standing. It seemed like Miles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Miles shoots in looking for a takedown but Klenchko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Klenchko is looking to counter the offense by Miles and move into the clinch. Boris Klenchko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Miles. Miles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klenchko was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles. Miles throws a right hand that misses
and Miles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Klenchko moves out of range as Miles strikes. Klenchko tries to counter by clinching up but Miles breaks away and moves out of range. Miles 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. Klenchko moves in looking to clinch but Miles pushes him off. Klenchko walks into a straight right hand from Miles.#T2# Miles misses with a straight left. Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but Klenchko is just out of range. Klenchko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Klenchko shoots in and drives through. Miles sprawls well. Klenchko staying out of range there. Klenchko appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've been informed that Miles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Dan Miles seems to be getting the better of the standup. Miles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klenchko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miles as he jumps to the side. Miles throws a hook but Klenchko blocks it. Klenchko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles. Klenchko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Miles moves into range and clinches up with Klenchko.#T3# Klenchko gets underhooks to prevent Miles's takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Miles to work.
Klenchko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Klenchko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dan Miles has been cut. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Klenchko misses with some punches.
Klenchko is trying to push Miles away but Miles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2# Miles has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Klenchko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! I really don't envy Klenchko right now.
Miles tries to keep control of the position but Klenchko is staying busy.#T4# Miles controls the action. Klenchko is covering up but some of the strikes from Miles are getting through and doing damage.
Klenchko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Will Miles go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Miles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Miles 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Miles! Dan Miles got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
BFA 1 - Pena v Blachowicz
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Stevenson has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Stevenson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stevenson has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Stevenson.
Jones tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2# Stevenson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Stevenson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Jones trying to control here.
Stevenson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB# Jones actively working from the bottom here. Stevenson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jones pulls Stevenson in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevenson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB# Jones is looking for a triangle but Stevenson pushes his legs off easily.
Stevenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Stevenson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Stevenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Jones has his foot on Stevenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevenson works his way back into a safe position though. Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there. Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted. Stevenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Jones. Stevenson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Jones has control of Stevenson's left arm, preventing Stevenson from doing any damage. #SUB# Jones looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.
#SUB# Jones working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stevenson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Stevenson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jones pulls Stevenson in close to prevent any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oli Jones dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Stevenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevenson off to one side. #TD# Stevenson gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Stevenson manages to retain guard. Jones 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. Jones wants to get up but he can't break Stevenson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him. Jones throwing strikes from guard but Stevenson blocks nicely. Jones stands and throws Stevenson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1# Stevenson is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Stevenson is trying to escape and get back to his feet. You can see the frustration on Stevenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jones trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom. Oli Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stevenson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB# Jones tries for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well. #T2# 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. Jones working away. Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stevenson! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Stevenson is having none of it. Stevenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from mount. Jones wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely. Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stevenson looks a forlorn figure.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?#T3# Stevenson working to try and regain half guard.
Jones scoring with strikes but Stevenson is staying in there. Jones wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely. Jones cracks Stevenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB# Stevenson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones. Stevenson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jones raining down shots from the mount! Jones tries to control but Stevenson wriggling away. #T4# Jones lands with some strikes.#ROC#Stevenson is rocked!#SUB# Jones has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Stevenson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oli Jones! |
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Event:
WFC 3: Faraon vs Slaveriso
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1# Avangyan shoots for a takedown but Bentley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bentley misses with a wild combination.
Bentley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Avangyan throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Bentley darts in and clinches Avangyan up against the cage. Bentley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avangyan or not. Avangyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Avangyan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Bentley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ray Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Avangyan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bentley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Avangyan is keeping busy. Avangyan keeps control of Bentley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1# Bentley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avangyan or not. Avangyan tries for a takedown but Bentley manages to get underhooks.
Avangyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bentley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bentley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avangyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bentley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Avangyan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bentley. Avangyan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL# Bentley has managed to clinch.
Bentley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Avangyan wants a takedown.
Bentley working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bentley is trying to break free.#T2# Avangyan tries for a takedown but Bentley manages to get underhooks.
Bentley gets underhooks to prevent Avangyan's takedown attempt.
#BC# Bentley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bentley throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Avangyan counters with a shoot takedown. Bentley fights it but they end up in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Bentley has his foot on Avangyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avangyan works his way back into a safe position though. Avangyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bentley is retaining full guard. Avangyan controlling from the top position. Avangyan is in close to Bentley's body, working some short punches and elbows. Avangyan stands up over Bentley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Avangyan passes into half guard. Avangyan trying to mount his opponent but Bentley defends it. #T3# Well, if Avangyan 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. Avangyan working over Bentley with some ground and pound. Bentley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2# Avangyan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bentley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avangyan. Avangyan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bentley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Avangyan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Bentley has left one of his arms exposed and Avangyan doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bentley screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arman Avangyan! Arman Avangyan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2022 |
#R1# Alberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Bobby counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Bobby works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Bobby is in close to Alberts's body, working some short punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bobby controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bobby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Alberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bobby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Alberts looking to control.
Bobby sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Alberts tries to clinch but Bobby moves out of range. Bobby tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Bobby fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alberts to the ground. Bobby is now in Alberts's guard. Bobby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bobby'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.#T3# Bobby wants to pass the guard but Alberts is keeping the position. Bobby showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Alberts working a defensive guard but Bobby manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bobby in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bobby misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bobby wants to stand but Alberts has his arm trapped. Bobby taking a breather here. Further stalling from Bobby. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD# Bobby closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Alberts is trying to escape the position but Bobby is controlling the position. Bobby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bobby tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Ricky Bobby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Alberts trying his best to control but Bobby has mounted him. Bobby content just to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bobby is in the full mount, landing strikes. Bobby scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alberts tries to lock up and control but Bobby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1# Bobby punishing his opponent with strikes. Bobby is looking to stand but Alberts has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Alberts slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Bobby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alberts's head. Bobby trying to control the pace. #T2# Alberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bobby. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alberts flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bobby wants to stand but Alberts has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB# Bobby looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3# Bobby wants to pass to mount but Alberts is defending the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Alberts tries to keep at a distance but Bobby has taken the fight into the clinch. Bobby stalling against the cage.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD# Bobby lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alberts wants to control but Bobby is keeping busy.
Bobby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Bobby is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bobby prevents Alberts from improving his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bobby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Bobby checks a low kick from Alberts. Alberts misses with a body kick. Alberts blocks a head kick by Bobby.
Alberts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bobby. Ricky Bobby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Alberts avoids the head kick by Bobby.
Bobby blocks a head kick by Alberts.
#TD# Bobby drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Bobby has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alberts is proving hard to escape from. Bobby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alberts is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bobby wanted to stand there but Alberts had control of the position. #T1# Bobby controls from within his opponent's guard. Alberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bobby sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Bobby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alberts sprawls well initially but Bobby persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2# Alberts tries to get to full guard but Bobby has control of the leg. Alberts wants to get back to full guard but Bobby has mounted him! Bobby connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bobby controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB# Bobby working for a guillotine from mount but Alberts is in no mood to give up. Alberts is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3# Bobby content just to control the position here. Alberts tries to hold on but Bobby postures up. Bobby lands a couple of good shots and Alberts has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB# Bobby sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Alberts taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Bobby! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2022 |
#R1# Dingleberry looks to land a combination but Klenchko avoids it well. Klenchko misses with a takedown attempt - Dingleberry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Klenchko throws a nice inside leg kick. Dingleberry throws a series of punches but Klenchko avoids them all with ease. Klenchko attempts a counter takedown but Dingleberry avoids it well and moves away. Dingleberry scores with a punch to the head. Cornelius Dingleberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dingleberry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dingleberry throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Klenchko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klenchko. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Klenchko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Dingleberry is looking for a triangle here but Klenchko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Klenchko trying to control the position but Dingleberry is working away. #T1# Klenchko throws a strike aimed at the side of Dingleberry's head but Dingleberry avoids it well. Klenchko trying to control the action but Dingleberry is working from the bottom. #SUB# Klenchko tries for a kimura but Dingleberry is defending well. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dingleberry can do anything to dispel that myth. Klenchko is looking to take a break and control but Dingleberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Klenchko working the ground and pound.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dingleberry is not content to let Klenchko control the position. Klenchko cracks Dingleberry with a big right hand but Dingleberry just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dingleberry gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB# Klenchko looking for a guillotine from mount but Dingleberry is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Klenchko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Klenchko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dingleberry?
Klenchko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Klenchko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dingleberry hang on? Klenchko with a couple of short strikes.#T3# Dingleberry is looking to improve his position but Klenchko isn't that keen on the idea. Klenchko landing punches. Klenchko controlling from mount. Klenchko working Dingleberry over with strikes here. #CUT#It looks like Cornelius Dingleberry has been cut. Klenchko raining down shots from the mount! Klenchko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dingleberry's face.
#ROC#Dingleberry is rocked! Dingleberry wants to control but Klenchko is having none of it. Klenchko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dingleberry is still in real trouble! Can Klenchko finish him?#T4# Klenchko looking to control and managing it successfully. Dingleberry seems to have recovered his senses. Klenchko wants to control the pace but Dingleberry is squirming around nicely. Klenchko looking to control and managing it successfully. Klenchko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Klenchko has hold of Dingleberry's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dingleberry manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Klenchko landing shots from mount. Klenchko controlling the position easily from mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Klenchko dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cornelius Dingleberry's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Dingleberry fails to land with a series of punches.
Klenchko is looking to counter punch. Dingleberry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Klenchko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Dingleberry scores with the left hand. Klenchko knows he should have avoided that one. Dingleberry lands an overhand right. Danga de danga de dang - Dingleberry scores with a four punch combination! Dingleberry throws a shot to the body.
Klenchko thumps Dingleberry with a low kick. Dingleberry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klenchko circles away quickly and effectively. Klenchko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dingleberry sprawls and moves away. Dingleberry stalks Klenchko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klenchko's face. Klenchko staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Klenchko wants to clinch and Dingleberry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dingleberry throws a jab when Klenchko was well out of range. Dingleberry looks to land a combination but Klenchko avoids it well. Dingleberry misses with a double jab.
Klenchko is looking to counter the offense by Dingleberry and move into the clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klenchko is defended easily by Dingleberry. Cornelius Dingleberry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Dingleberry misses with a wild combination.
Klenchko moves away from the strike by Dingleberry. Klenchko takes one to the chin there. Dingleberry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klenchko counters with a low kick, right behind Dingleberry 's knee. No joy there for Dingleberry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dingleberry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klenchko circles away quickly and effectively. Dingleberry throws a series of punches but Klenchko avoids them all with ease. Dingleberry throws a series of punches but Klenchko moves out of range. Klenchko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dingleberry just manages to avoid it.#CL# Klenchko rushes Dingleberry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dingleberry blocks the elbow strike.
Klenchko managing to block the knees to the body from Dingleberry.
#T2# Dingleberry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dingleberry gets underhooks to prevent Klenchko's takedown attempt.
Dingleberry prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Klenchko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Klenchko crunches a lovely knee into Dingleberry's ribcage. Dingleberry is breathing heavily.#TD# Klenchko manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Klenchko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Klenchko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dingleberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dingleberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Boris Klenchko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Klenchko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dingleberry defends it easily. Dingleberry throws an elbow that misses. Klenchko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dingleberry's guard. Nice move by Klenchko!#REVR##T3##SUB2# Dingleberry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dingleberry can't keep his opponent in guard - Klenchko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ground and pound from Klenchko. #SUB# Klenchko is looking for a kimura but Dingleberry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Klenchko to get the leverage. Klenchko scoring with strikes to the body and head. Klenchko lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB# Klenchko is working for a kimura but Dingleberry is defending it quite comfortably.
Klenchko scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dingleberry trying to control but Klenchko postures up.
Klenchko trying to control from half guard but Dingleberry is working away. Dingleberry tries to get to full guard but Klenchko has control of the leg. Dingleberry is in trouble now - Klenchko has advanced to mount! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Dingleberry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Cornelius Dingleberry's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. A nice left hand lands by Dingleberry.
Dingleberry takes a knee to the side of the body. Klenchko has Dingleberry pushed against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dingleberry as Klenchko tries to tie him up. Klenchko tries to pull guard but Dingleberry holds him up against the cage and eventually Klenchko drops back down to his feet.
Dingleberry gets underhooks to prevent Klenchko's takedown attempt.
Klenchko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dingleberry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Klenchko. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klenchko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dingleberry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dingleberry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Klenchko tries for a takedown but Dingleberry manages to get underhooks.
#BC# Klenchko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dingleberry tries to bum rush Klenchko with a series of wild strikes but Klenchko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1# Dingleberry misses with a two punch combination.
Klenchko tries to clinch but Dingleberry moves out of range. A combination from Dingleberry does no damage. Dingleberry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Klenchko counters by moving into the clinch. Dingleberry is defending well against a takedown attempt. Dingleberry is trying to break the clinch but Klenchko is controlling him. Klenchko wants a takedown.
Dingleberry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Dingleberry is looking to break free of the clinch but Klenchko has double underhooks. Dingleberry gets through Klenchko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Klenchko is looking for a takedown.#BC2# Dingleberry manages to break the clinch.
Dingleberry misses with a two punch combination.
Dingleberry throws a shot from downtown. Klenchko moves away and avoids it.#T2# Klenchko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dingleberry sprawls well. Dingleberry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klenchko gets slowly back to his feet. Klenchko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dingleberry swivels and escapes. Dingleberry scores with a shot to the body.
Dingleberry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klenchko. As Dingleberry backs away, Klenchko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Cornelius Dingleberry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Klenchko shoots in looking for a takedown. Dingleberry tries to sprawl out of it but Klenchko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dingleberry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dingleberry looks to land a combination but Klenchko avoids it well. Dingleberry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dingleberry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dingleberry throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3# Dingleberry goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A combination from Dingleberry does no damage. As Dingleberry tries to get set, Klenchko tries to push him back and clinch up but Dingleberry manages to avoid the attempt. Klenchko thumps Dingleberry with a low kick. The fighters circling - Dingleberry throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dingleberry swinging wildly here.
Dingleberry throws a right hand that misses
and Klenchko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dingleberry's knee momentarily. A nice combination there by Dingleberry.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klenchko looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dingleberry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4# Dingleberry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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! Klenchko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL# Klenchko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dingleberry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dingleberry tries to break the clinch but Klenchko is controlling the position. Klenchko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dingleberry prevents it.
Dingleberry is trying to force a seperation but Klenchko has the dominant position. Klenchko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Klenchko jumps guard but Dingleberry stands there with Klenchko around his waist. Klenchko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dingleberry digs a right hand into Klenchko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klenchko's gas tank. A frustrated look appears on Dingleberry's face as he tries to break the clinch. Klenchko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dingleberry wants to break free but Klenchko has control.
Dingleberry is looking to break free of the clinch but Klenchko has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Cornelius Dingleberry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dingleberry 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Dingleberry! |
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Event:
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Date: Aug 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Ball closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ball slows down the pace here.
Ball lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC# Bentley breaks the clinch.
Bentley stuffs the takedown attempt from Ball. Ball gets slowly back to his feet. #CL# Bentley moves into the clinch. Bentley is trying to push Ball away but Ball has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bentley misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Ball breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bentley. Ray Bentley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ball misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bentley is looking for a counter combo.#CL# Bentley drives through and clinches with Ball against the cage.
#T1# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Nice body punch from Ball. #BC2# Ball breaks the clinch.
Ray Bentley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ball misses with a hook. Bentley ducked under it nicely. A head kick misses from Ball. No luck for Ball with that takedown attempt. Ray Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Ball. Bentley looks for the body kick but Ball saw that one coming. And Ball tries to counter it with a takedown but Bentley pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ball darts in looking for a takedown but Bentley gets double underhooks and turns Ball into the cage. Ball shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bentley as he jumps to the side. Bentley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ball takes a step back to recover. Bentley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ball looks winded!#T2# Ball gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ball fails with the takedown. Ball sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Ball shoots in and drives through. Bentley sprawls well. Bentley scores with a jab to the jaw. Ball doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bentley counters with a three punch combo that has Ball backing up. Ball nods at Bentley to acknowledge the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Bentley clinches. #BC# Bentley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bentley. Ball moves out of range as Bentley throws a body kick.
#T3# Bentley throws a head kick that half lands.
Bentley thuds his shin into the meat of Ball's side. Nice body kick there by Bentley. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bentley. Bentley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ball throws a counter combo. Bentley scores with a one two! Ball had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nice straight punches there by Bentley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bentley.#ROC#Ball is rocked! Bentley throws a nice outside leg kick. Bentley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ball is still on wobbly legs! Can Bentley finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Bentley darts in and clinches Ball up against the cage. Bentley pressing his opponent against the cage. Ball seems to have recovered his senses. Bentley tries to break free but Ball pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Bentley trying to control the position but instead, Ball has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bentley into the cage.#BC# Bentley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ball fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bentley tries a head kick but it misses.
Bentley throws a head kick that misses and Ball cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bentley stalks Ball and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ball's face. Ball staggers backwards, shaken. Nice body kick there by Bentley.#CL# Bentley rushes Ball and presses him up against the cage. Ball tries to pull guard but Bentley won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bentley dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Ball closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bentley circles away. Bentley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bentley misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Ball. It looked like Bentley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL# Bentley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bentley misses with a body punch.
#BC# Bentley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Ball instigates a clinch. #BC2# Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Bentley clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ball keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bentley's efforts to push away. Bentley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bentley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##TD2# Ball ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ball no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Ball is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bentley wants to stand but Ball has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2# Ball throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bentley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ball on the ground. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ball is looking to stand up but Bentley isn't so interested in that idea. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ball trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2# Ball working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bentley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bentley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Ball throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ball takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Ball shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bentley but Bentley pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ray Bentley is winning the standup battle so far. Ball is breathing heavily.#T3##CL# Ball tries to keep at a distance but Bentley has taken the fight into the clinch. Ball can't get the takedown.
Ray Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Ball. Ball jumps guard but Bentley stands there with Ball around his waist. Ball gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bentley trying to land knees to the body.
Bentley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bentley missing with knees to the body.
Ball tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bentley smiles and moves away.
Ball tries to clinch there but Bentley circles away.
Bentley lands with an overhand left.#CL# Bentley has Ball up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4# A frustrated look appears on Bentley's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ball has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bentley. Ball dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Bentley wants to break free but Ball has control.
Bentley gets underhooks to prevent Ball's takedown attempt.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Bentley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ball has him pressed against the cage. Ball avoiding damage as Bentley throws knees to the body.
Bentley is trying to break the clinch but Ball has him pressed against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bentley just leaning against Ball, taking a breather. Ball has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bentley after a bit of a struggle. Bentley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ball or not. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bentley dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Ball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bentley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ray Bentley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bentley stuffs the takedown. Ball misses with a takedown and Bentley counters with a three punch combo that has Ball backing up. Ball nods at Bentley to acknowledge the strikes. Nice sprawl there from Bentley as Ball shoots in. Ray Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Ball. Ball takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bentley lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid body kick from Bentley. Bentley delivers a nice body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Bentley clinches. Bentley misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Bentley. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ball stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1# Ball tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bentley just stands there and leans against the cage. Ball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bentley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bentley lands a nice knee to the body. #BC# Bentley manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Bentley moves into the clinch successfully.
Bentley misses with a body punch.
Ball tries to break free but Bentley pushes him back against the cage. Bentley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Bentley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. An inside leg kick lands from Bentley. Nice body kick from Bentley. Bentley throws a combination that misses and Ball counters with a two punch combo. #T2# Bentley scores with a leg kick.
#CL# Bentley clinches. 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! Ball drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bentley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bentley scores with a one two! Ball had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL# Bentley has managed to clinch.
Ball can't break the clinch.
Bentley working hard to break the clinch. Bentley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ball avoids it. Bentley tries a body shot but Ball blocks it.
Bentley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bentley lands a shot to the body.#T3# Bentley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ball controls his hands.
Bentley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow. Bentley is looking to break free of the clinch but Ball has double underhooks. #BC2# Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bentley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bentley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ball if he has to take too many more of those.
Ball changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bentley tries to avoid it but Ball manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bentley to the ground. Bentley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bentley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bentley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ball takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ball goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4# Ball tries for a takedown but Bentley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bentley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ball manages to circle out of the way. Bentley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL# Bentley clinches up with Ball and pushes him back against the cage. Bentley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bentley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ball avoids it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bentley is trying to push Ball away but Ball has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ball trying to stall but Bentley improves his position.
Bentley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bentley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ball lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ball blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Bentley's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jesse Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ray Bentley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bentley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bentley avoiding damage as Ball throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Ray Bentley showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bentley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Bentley! Ray Bentley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
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Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1# Bentley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Amiga will feel that in the morning.#CL# Bentley moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Bentley breaks from the clinch.
Bentley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amiga paws at him with a jab and circles away. Amiga moves out of range of the body kick from Bentley.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks. Bentley lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Agbay Amiga has been cut. Bentley misses with a head kick.
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown but Bentley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amiga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bentley tries to clinch there but Amiga circles away.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Bentley manages to step out the way in time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bentley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bentley fails in his attempt to clinch. Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bentley blocks it well. Bentley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bentley backing away here, and Amiga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1# Sloppy strikes from Bentley. Those never looked like landing. Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Bentley throws a leg kick but Amiga sees it coming and moves out of range. Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2# Amiga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bentley to the mat! Bentley manages to get full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Amiga trying to control but Bentley is working from the bottom. Bentley is controlling Amiga's posture. Bentley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# Bentley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amiga is one step ahead there. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Bentley trying to control the position here. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bentley throws a head kick but Amiga moves out of range.
Amiga keeps the fight on the outside. Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks. Bentley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Amiga avoids a kick to the body.
Bentley moves in looking to clinch but Amiga pushes him off.#CL# Bentley clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Bentley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bentley misses with a head kick.
Amiga avoids the head kick by Bentley.
Amiga with the counter takedown but Bentley avoids it easily. Bentley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bentley throws the kick towards the body but Amiga avoids it. Amiga thinks about the counter body kick. Bentley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amiga circles away quickly and effectively. Bentley scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4# Amiga checks the leg kick. Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks. Bentley with the inside leg kick. #CL# Bentley moves into the clinch successfully.
Amiga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bentley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC# Bentley breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Amiga goes for a double leg but Bentley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bentley continues to drive forward. Ray Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agbay Amiga. Bentley throws a head kick that misses. Bentley tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bentley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Agbay Amiga's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# A low kick lands for Bentley.
Bentley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amiga can do to turn this around? Bentley throws a nice head kick!
Bentley wants to clinch up but Amiga keeps it at a distance. Bentley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amiga. #TD2# Amiga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Amiga prevents Bentley from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bentley trying to control here.
#SU2# Amiga postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bentley to stand up. #T1# Bentley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bentley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat. Bentley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amiga is out of range and Bentley settles back down. Ray Bentley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bentley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amiga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice body kick there by Bentley. Amiga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray Bentley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bentley throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Amiga counters with a takedown into side control. Bentley struggling a bit here.#T2# Bentley is trying to improve his position.#SU2# Amiga decides to stand back up. Amiga steps back and let's Bentley get back to his feet.#CL# Bentley forces Amiga back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Bentley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bentley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Bentley forces Amiga back against the cage and clinches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bentley. #T3# Amiga wants to take the fight to the mat but Bentley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC# Bentley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bentley throws a leg kick that is checked and Amiga counters with a solid body kick. Bentley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amiga paws at him with a jab and circles away. Amiga thinks about the counter body kick. Bentley misses with a head kick.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Bentley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bentley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A nice leg kick lands there from Bentley. Amiga shoots in but Bentley avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ray Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agbay Amiga. Amiga is breathing heavily.#T4# Amiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Bentley sprawls well. He's pushed Amiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bentley is looking to clinch. Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bentley blocks it well. Amiga avoids the head kick by Bentley.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Bentley tries a head kick but it misses.
Bentley tries to clinch up but Amiga circles away and keeps his distance. Amiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Bentley sprawls well. He's pushed Amiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bentley misses with a wild body shot. Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks. Amiga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bentley tries to clinch there but Amiga circles away.
Amiga throws a counter combo. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bentley dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Agbay Amiga's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Bentley doesn't manage to clinch there - Amiga circles away.
Ray Bentley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Amiga avoids the head kick by Bentley.
As Bentley backs off Amiga throws a huge counter combo but Bentley manages to avoid it all. Bentley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amiga. Good leg kick by Bentley. Bentley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL# Bentley closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Bentley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bentley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bentley misses with a low kick. Amiga fails with the takedown.#T1# Amiga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bentley is fending him off so far but Amiga persists. Nope, Bentley circles away and we're back to standing. As Amiga backs away, Bentley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Bentley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Amiga will feel that in the morning. Amiga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A head kick misses from Bentley. Bentley backing away here, and Amiga unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Bentley fails in his attempt to clinch. Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Bentley throws a nice outside leg kick. Bentley throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL# Bentley clinches. #BC# Bentley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt. Ray Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agbay Amiga.#T2# Bentley throws a head kick that misses. Bentley misses with the combination.
Amiga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bentley defends it well. Bentley missing with a left hand there. Amiga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Amiga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# Bentley closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Bentley breaks from the clinch.
Bentley throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Amiga counters with a shoot takedown. Bentley fights it but they end up in guard. Bentley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Amiga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3# Bentley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amiga. Bentley throws a right and a left that Amiga avoids nicely. A head kick misses from Bentley. Bentley lands a glancing blow to the side of Amiga's head. Bentley is looking to clinch but Amiga is avoiding it.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bentley blocks it well. Bentley closes the distance but Amiga moves to the side #TD2# and Amiga counters with a single leg into guard. Bentley didn't expect that. Bentley is looking to stand back up but Amiga counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bentley. #T4##REVR# Bentley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Amiga jumps into side control! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bentley is looking to regain half guard here but Amiga keeps moving and retains side control. Bentley is working hard here to advance position. Agbay Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Agbay Amiga has got the better of the ground game so far. Ray Bentley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Amiga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight! Ray Bentley showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bentley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Bentley! Ray Bentley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1116 Round 1
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Adesanya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Alberts jumps guard but Adesanya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Soren Alberts has been cut. Adesanya throws an elbow but it misses.
Alberts jumps guard but Adesanya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Alberts is trying to pull guard but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage. Rael Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soren Alberts. Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alberts blocks an elbow strike from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a nice knee to the body. Alberts looks winded! Adesanya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adesanya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#That has opened up Soren Alberts's cut even more. Adesanya with a knee to the head.
#T1##KD# Adesanya drops Alberts with a big knee straight up the middle! Alberts is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Alberts is rocked!#CL# Adesanya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Alberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him? Adesanya is working Alberts over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Alberts is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rael Adesanya! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Orozco enables Klenchko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Orozco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Klenchko landing with the ground and pound. Orozco is breathing heavily. Klenchko 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. Klenchko works over Orozco with some ground and pound from guard. Klenchko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Orozco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Klenchko controls the pace. Klenchko stands and throws Orozco's legs to the side, diving into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klenchko lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1# Klenchko working the head and body with strikes. Klenchko grinds an elbow into Orozco's temple. #SUB2# Klenchko is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Orozco looks calm but he's in trouble here. Klenchko gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Orozco is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Klenchko lets go of the hold and Orozco can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Klenchko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2022 |
#R1# Scrimp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dragan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like John Scrimp has been cut. Scrimp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dragan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Scrimp misses with a takedown attempt and Dragan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dragan dips to his left and cracks Scrimp with an uppercut!#CL2# Dragan rushes Scrimp and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in the clinch, Dragan scores with a nice short uppercut. Scrimp wants to break free but Dragan has control.
Scrimp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dragan prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Scrimp. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dragan lands a shoulder strike. Dragan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scrimp backwards. #T1# Dragan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#John Scrimp's cut is getting worse. A nice left hand lands by Dragan.
Dragan lands with a short shot to the head. Dragan is working Scrimp over against the cage. A shot in the inside from Dragan. Dragan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dragan lands a body punch in the clinch. Scrimp is breathing heavily. Dragan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scrimp backwards. Dragan lands a right hand. Dragan lands a shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Dragan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dragan gets through Scrimp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Dragan lands a shoulder strike. A short right from Dragan on the inside. #ROC2#Scrimp is rocked!#CUT2#John Scrimp's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2# Dragan drops Scrimp onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Scrimp is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Oh Scrimp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A short uppercut from Dragan. Dragan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Scrimp! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dragan is unloading with more strikes now! Scrimp drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Dragan! After the big win, Viktor Dragan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Combat Wombat Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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