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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMA Hype -22-
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A head kick by Tasis misses #CL#
and Meyers counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Tasis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tasis throws a combination that misses
and Meyers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tasis thinking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tasis misses with a kick to the body
and Meyers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tasis misses with a combination
and Meyers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasis misses with a double jab.
Meyers is looking to counter the offense by Tasis and move into the clinch.
Tasis throws a combination that misses
and Tasis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Tasis is rocked!#T1#
Tasis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meyers counters with a left to the body.
Tasis is still on wobbly legs! Can Meyers finish him?
Tasis looks winded!
Tasis throws a leg kick #CL#
and Meyers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meyers. #TD#
Meyers jumps into guard, dragging Tasis to the mat.
Meyers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tasis's guard. #REVR#
Meyers pushing down on Tasis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Meyers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Meyers scores with a big shot! Tasis's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tasis! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaidyn Meyers! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Klarenet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Stanton counters with a shoot takedown. Klarenet fights it but they end up in guard.
Stanton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Klarenet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klarenet looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stanton'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.#T1#
Stanton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Klarenet for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klarenet cracks Stanton with an open hand slap.
Klarenet throws a combination. Stanton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stanton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Klarenet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Klarenet looks to move away, Stanton throws a big counter combo but Klarenet just gets out of the way.
Klarenet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stanton doesn't seem bothered though.
Klarenet throws a series of punches but Stanton avoids them all with ease.
Stanton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stanton dodges the punch combination from Klarenet.
#T2#
Stanton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klarenet manages to circle out of the way.
Klarenet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanton.
Stanton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Klarenet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klarenet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stanton attempts a counter takedown but Klarenet avoids it well and moves away.
Klarenet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klarenet looks to land a combination but Stanton avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klarenet shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanton tries to sprawl out of it but Klarenet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Stanton dodges the punch combination from Klarenet.
Stanton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanton attempts a counter takedown but Klarenet avoids it well and moves away.
Klarenet swinging wildly here.
Stanton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klarenet throws out the jab.
Klarenet throws a jab when Stanton was well out of range.
Stanton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klarenet.
Stanton attempts a counter takedown but Klarenet avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Klarenet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Klarenet throws a series of punches but Stanton avoids them all with ease.
Klarenet misses with a two punch combination.
Klarenet throws a looping overhand right but Stanton ducks down to avoid it.
Stanton attempts a counter takedown but Klarenet avoids it well and moves away.
Klarenet misses with a straight right.
Klarenet throws a hook to the side of Stanton's head but Stanton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klarenet throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Stanton counters with a takedown into side control.
Stanton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klarenet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Klarenet dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Klarenet tries to clinch but Stanton moves out of range.
Stanton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klarenet throws a right and a left that Stanton avoids nicely.
Stanton is looking to counter the offense by Klarenet and move into the clinch.
Klarenet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klarenet.
Stanton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Klarenet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Klarenet shoots and misses #CL#
and Stanton moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stanton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klarenet.
Klarenet is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klarenet misses with a combination
and Stanton counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Klarenet off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Stanton follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Klarenet was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Urijah Stanton!
The defeated Willy Klarenet had this to say: 'Awwwwww mann. For focccksss sake. This guy... Ill be back soon. WOOOOOOO.'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -21-
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Kampen throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watson throws a head kick that half lands.
Smedt Van Kampen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Kampen throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a low kick, right behind Van Kampen 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kampen throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Van Kampen breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Watson moves into range and clinches up with Van Kampen.
Knees to the body from Watson.
Van Kampen looks winded!#T1#
Watson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Watson lands a knee to the body.
Watson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Watson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Smedt Van Kampen has been cut.
Watson jerks Van Kampen's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Van Kampen drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Watson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Watson because Van Kampen was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dexter Watson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Collier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collier is looking to counter punch.
Klarenet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klarenet.#CUT2#It looks like Kenyon Collier has been cut.
Collier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klarenet.
Collier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Klarenet. Those never looked like landing.
Klarenet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collier misses with a wild body shot.
Klarenet shoots in but Collier avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Klarenet moves into range and clinches up with Collier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Collier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klarenet swinging wildly here.
Collier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Klarenet sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Collier moves into the clinch.#T1#
Klarenet is trying to force a seperation but Collier has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Collier obliges.
Klarenet looks winded!
Klarenet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collier.
#TD#
Collier pulls guard effortlessly.
Collier keeping moving, preventing Klarenet from controlling successfully.
Collier pulls Klarenet in close to his closed guard and prevents Klarenet from doing any damage or advancing position.
Klarenet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collier is keeping the position for now.
Collier controlling Klarenet's posture. #T2#
Klarenet trying to move into half guard but instead Collier has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Collier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Klarenet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Collier content to stall in guard here.
Collier wants to pass the guard but Klarenet is keeping the position.#T3#
Collier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Collier passes Klarenet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Collier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Klarenet is trying to stand back up but Collier is controlling him
Collier passes the guard and advances to mount!
Klarenet is in a horrible position here. Collier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Collier with shots to the head and body - Klarenet looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Klarenet is rocked!#T4#
Collier controlling from the full mount.
Klarenet is still in real trouble! Can Collier finish him?
Collier loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Klarenet scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Collier land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Collier stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenyon Collier!
An out of breath Kenyon Collier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Willy Klarenet had this to say: 'Awwwwww mann. For focccksss sake. This guy... Ill be back soon. WOOOOOOO.'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -13-
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Buffs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tasis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buffs somewhat.
Buffs misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Tasis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tasis.
Buffs prevents Tasis from breaking the clinch.
Tasis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buffs has Tasis pressed against the cage, preventing Tasis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tasis.
Buffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tasis misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Buffs tightens his grip and picks Tasis up, before dumping him to the ground. Tasis manages to land in guard.
Buffs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buffs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buffs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Buffs drops back looking for a leg! Tasis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tasis manages to kick Buffs off! Buffs jumps back into Tasis's guard. #SUB#
Buffs drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Buffs seems to have locked his on tight now - Tasis screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Buffs, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cartier Buffs! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -14-
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Jradi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Kampen is looking for a counter combo.
Jradi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Smedt Van Kampen has been cut.
Jradi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Kampen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Kampen gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jradi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Van Kampen wakes up just in time to hear Jradi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nour Jradi!
Nour Jradi made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 94 - I should buy flowers
Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gilberto Burke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cowboy closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Cowboy jumps guard.
Burke tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowboy is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Cowboy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cowboy controlling the position.#SUB2#
Cowboy has his foot on Burke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burke works his way back into a safe position though.
Burke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burke (3) vs (0) Cowboy#SUB#
Burke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cowboy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burke but great work by Cowboy. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burke (3) vs (4) Cowboy
Burke tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Cowboy looking to control but instead Burke has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Burke is trying to get back to full guard.
Burke is working hard here to advance position.
Burke is refusing to be controlled, as Cowboy sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cowboy in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Burke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cowboy is trying to control. Burke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cowboy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cowboy trying to pass the guard but Burke defending well.
Burke trying to hold on to Cowboy's head to control him but Cowboy postures up.
Burke tries to roll over but Cowboy keeps him under control.#T3#
Burke is staying active underneath Cowboy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Burke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cowboy passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burke (3) vs (7) Cowboy
Cowboy trying to control the action but Burke is working from the bottom.
Burke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burke (5) vs (7) Cowboy
Cowboy is doing well to control the position and prevent Burke from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Burke maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cowboy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Burke has cracked it and Cowboy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Burke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilberto Burke! |
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Event:
GFY 92 - I killed Uncle Bouncy
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gilberto Burke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cicerón shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Burke
Burke is looking to improve his position.
Burke is looking to get back to full guard here but Cicerón has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Burke
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burke for as long as he can get away with.
Burke is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón happy to just control the position for now.
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Burke is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón controls the position.
Burke is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Cicerón controlling from side mount. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Burke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cicerón stalling.
Burke trying to control here.
#T3#
Cicerón sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burke wants to get back to full guard.
Cicerón works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (0) Burke
Cicerón wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cicerón controlling the position easily from mount.
Burke is just holding on here. Cicerón manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (11) vs (0) Burke#T4#
Burke tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cicerón avoiding Burke 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Cicerón.
Cicerón keeps control of the position as Burke tries to break free.
Burke looks winded!#T5#
Cicerón gets his hands free as Burke looks to control.
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burke.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cicerón.
Burke tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6##SUB#
Cicerón has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Burke! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cicerón gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -10-
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Petrov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Van Kampen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Van Kampen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Kampen trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Van Kampen drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Van Kampen off! Van Kampen jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Van Kampen sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Kampen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Kampen controls the pace.
Van Kampen advances to half guard. #SUB#
Van Kampen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Van Kampen eventually gives up the hold.
Van Kampen trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Van Kampen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Van Kampen seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Van Kampen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Van Kampen eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kampen wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it. #T3#
Van Kampen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Van Kampen is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Kampen to get the leverage.
Van Kampen stalling.
Petrov trying to control here.
Van Kampen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
We've been informed that Petrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Van Kampen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Petrov defend it? Van Kampen steps over the head and cranks it - Petrov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Van Kampen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smedt Van Kampen! |
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Event:
GFY 91 - Thrw out Larrys fruit
Date: Nov 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gilberto Burke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 32 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burke's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burke (0) vs (2) Hestler
Hestler is controlling the pace.
Hestler wants to free his trapped foot but Burke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burke looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Burke looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Hestler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burke manages to get to full guard.
Hestler trying to control but Burke is working from the bottom.
Burke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Hestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Burke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hestler defends it easily.
Hestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Burke looking for a guillotine here but Hestler defends easily.
Hestler sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Burke has his foot on Hestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hestler works his way back into a safe position though.
Hestler controlling from the top position.
Hestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Hestler works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Hestler prevents Burke from improving his position.
Hestler is controlling the pace.
Burke tries to roll over but Hestler keeps him under control.
Hestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hestler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burke (0) vs (5) Hestler
Hestler content just to control the position here. #T6#
Burke wants to control but Hestler is having none of it.
Burke is controlling an arm, preventing Hestler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burke is desperately trying to improve his position but Hestler has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Hestler wants to control the pace but Burke is squirming around nicely.
Burke has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Burke (0) vs (8) Hestler
Hestler keeps control of the position easily here as Burke tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hestler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Burke right now.
Hestler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burke doesn't escape.
Burke trying to control but not successfully. #T8#
What can Burke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Burke tries to escape but Hestler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hestler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hestler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
More stalling from Hestler.#T9#
Burke is keeping busy.
Hestler is riding his opponent, not letting Burke buck him off.
Hestler avoiding Burke 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Burke prevents Hestler from getting a body triangle.
Hestler keeps control of the position as Burke tries to break free.
Hestler struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T10#
Hestler controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hestler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hestler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Burke wants to escape the position.
Hestler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Burke wants to control his opponent's hands but Hestler gets his hands free. #T11#
Hestler is hanging on to Burke's back as he tries to escape.
Burke is breathing heavily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Burke rolls, trying to escape but Hestler keeps control of the position.
Hestler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hestler tries to get the hooks in deep but Burke pushed the leg off.
Hestler has good solid back control here.
Burke tries to escape the position.
Hestler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
I really don't envy Burke right now.
Hestler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burke's body.
Well,Burke is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Burke looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hestler.
Hestler controlling from the back.#T13#
Burke staying busy and making it hard for Hestler to control.
Hestler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burke.
Hestler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hestler controls the position.
Hestler is continuing to stall.#T14#
Burke breaks Hestler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burke (2) vs (8) Hestler
Hestler trying to keep a closed guard but Burke is proving a slippery customer.
Hestler is trying to hold Burke in close to prevent damage but Burke has managed to pass into half guard.
Hestler wants to control but Burke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Burke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burke.
Hestler is looking for a sweep. Burke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hestler wins on points by 8 to 2.
Red Hestler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFA 23
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Klarenet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michel lands the left hand.
Michel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klarenet throws a right hand that misses
and Michel counters with a nice body shot.
Klarenet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Michel and Klarenet goes tumbling to the canvas! Michel follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Klarenet is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Klarenet is still in real trouble! Can Michel finish him?#SU#
Michel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Michel throws an uppercut from hell that sends Klarenet clean off his feet! He's out cold! Michel stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Michel!
After winning the bout, Leroy Michel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Willy Klarenet had this to say: 'Awwwwww mann. For focccksss sake. This guy... Ill be back soon. WOOOOOOO.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Burch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burke quickly recovers to half guard.
Burch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Burke manages to get to full guard.
Burch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Burch has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Burke to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Burch is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Burke pulls down on the head and he's put Burch to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gilberto Burke! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -4-
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Nurzhan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurzhan throws a head kick but Van Kampen moves out of range.
Nurzhan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nurzhan throws a sloppy head kick and Van Kampen moves out of range easily.
Nurzhan moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Kampen.
Van Kampen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Kampen lands with a straight right. Nurzhan didn't see that one coming.
Nurzhan tries to clinch up but Van Kampen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurzhan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurzhan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Kampen throws a series of punches but Nurzhan moves out of range.
Nurzhan tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurzhan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Van Kampen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Nurzhan misses with a low kick.
Nurzhan throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Van Kampen tries to advance to mount but Nurzhan denies him.
Nurzhan is trying to escape the position but Van Kampen is controlling the position.
Van Kampen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurzhan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Van Kampen stops Nurzhan from getting back to his feet.
Van Kampen wants to free his trapped foot but Nurzhan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Kampen is thwarting Nurzhan's attempts to control the position.
Nurzhan won't allow Van Kampen to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurzhan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kampen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Van Kampen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nurzhan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nurzhan shrugs it off.
Van Kampen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Van Kampen prevents Nurzhan from getting the reversal.
Van Kampen controlling the position easily from mount.
Nurzhan wants to hold on but Van Kampen pushes him away.
Van Kampen controlling from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like Van Kampen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nurzhan tries to lock up and control but Van Kampen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Kampen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is having none of it.#SUB2#
Van Kampen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Van Kampen wants to finish this one by submission but Nurzhan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Van Kampen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smedt Van Kampen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nurzhan throws the left hand but Van Kampen avoids the punch easily.
Nurzhan throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Van Kampen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Kampen passes Nurzhan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Kampen wants to pass to mount but Nurzhan is defending the position.
Nurzhan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Kampen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Van Kampen drops back looking for a leg! Nurzhan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurzhan manages to kick Van Kampen off! Van Kampen jumps back into Nurzhan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurzhan keeping full guard, as Van Kampen tries to pass.
Van Kampen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Nurzhan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurzhan is really struggling to control Van Kampen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Van Kampen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurzhan working a defensive guard here.
#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Nurzhan misses #TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nurzhan! #SUB2#
Van Kampen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurzhan, who protects the arm well.
Nurzhan is letting Van Kampen control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Nurzhan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Van Kampen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nurzhan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nurzhan trying to control but Van Kampen postures up.
Nurzhan won't allow Van Kampen to pass to mount.
Smedt Van Kampen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is keeping busy.
Van Kampen is pressing down on Nurzhan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurzhan is holding on for now.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Nurzhan is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Kampen.
Nurzhan tries to roll over but Van Kampen keeps him under control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Van Kampen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurzhan tries to roll over but Van Kampen keeps him under control.
Nurzhan trying to control here.
Van Kampen prevents Nurzhan from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Van Kampen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurzhan is just riding it out for now. Van Kampen eventually gives up the hold.
Nurzhan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smedt Van Kampen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nurzhan wants to clinch but Van Kampen slips to the side#TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Van Kampen is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Kampen trying to control the pace.
Van Kampen trying to pass the guard but Nurzhan defending well. #SUB2#
Van Kampen is looking for a kimura but Nurzhan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Kampen to get the leverage.
Van Kampen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kampen wants to pass to mount but Nurzhan is defending the position.
Nurzhan is trying to maintain the position but Van Kampen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nurzhan is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Kampen.
Nurzhan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurzhan is trying to control but can't.
Van Kampen prevents Nurzhan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Van Kampen is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Kampen is thwarting Nurzhan's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Kampen moves into full mount! Nurzhan won't be happy about that!
Van Kampen controlling his opponent.
Nurzhan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurzhan tries to lock up and control but Van Kampen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Van Kampen has control of Nurzhan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nurzhan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Van Kampen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nurzhan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Nurzhan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Kampen controlling his opponent.
Van Kampen moves to the back position.
Ibrahim Nurzhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurzhan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Nurzhan showing good submission defense here.
Nurzhan is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB2#
Nurzhan fending off the submission attempt from Van Kampen. #SUB2#
Nurzhan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Van Kampen.
Van Kampen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurzhan trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Van Kampen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nurzhan trying to control the position but Van Kampen manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smedt Van Kampen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Kampen 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smedt Van Kampen!
Ibrahim Nurzhan was interviewed post fight and said 'Ұлы ел Қазақстаннан кешірім сұраймын. Дегенмен мен жеңілген жоқпын, ұлы халқымыздың даңқы үшін бұдан да күштірек ораламын.'. |
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Event:
HFA 21
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Philips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross leaves Philips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Philips 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Xander Philips has been cut.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross moves in looking to clinch but Philips pushes him off.
Ross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick from Ross lands but Philips takes it in his stride.
Ross looks to land a combination but Philips avoids it well.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Ross has managed to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Ross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Philips lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ross backwards. #TD#
Ross lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Ross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Philips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ross.
Well, if Ross 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.
#T1#
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross throwing shots but Philips is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Philips looking for submissions off his back.
Philips won't allow Ross to pass to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Philips's head.
Ross works his way into full mount!
Ross sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Philips is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Philips wants to hold on but Ross pushes him away.
Philips wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ross.
Ross scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Ross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Philips is looking to escape.
Ross throwing strikes here but Philips is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Philips wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ross.
Ross scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ross throws some wild stikes that Philips manages to avoid easily.
Ross looking to ground and pound but Philips is blocking nicely.
Ross throws some wild stikes that Philips manages to avoid easily.
Ross throws some wild stikes that Philips manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Ross looking to finish with strikes here!
Ross throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ross throws some wild stikes that Philips manages to avoid easily.
Ross blocks Philips's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Philips is looking to escape.
Ross punching from mount but Philips doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross looking to finish with strikes here!
Philips is squirming around, avoiding Ross's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Ross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xander Philips's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Ross.
Philips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Philips tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Philips throws a solid leg kick but Ross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Philips.#CL#
Ross clinches up with Philips and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Ross tightens his grip and picks Philips up, before dumping him to the ground. Philips manages to land in guard.
Ross throws an elbow that misses. Philips uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ross's guard. Nice move by Philips!#REVB##ES#
Ross scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Philips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ross tries to avoid it but Philips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ross to the ground. Ross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Philips throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ross has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ross gets tackled into the cage by Philips. Philips maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ross gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Philips wants to get back to his feet but Ross is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Ross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Philips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross advances to half guard.
Ross throwing shots but Philips is blocking nicely.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Philips keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ross is looking for a kimura but Philips is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ross to get the leverage.
Philips blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ross.
Philips is breathing heavily.
Ross frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ross misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Ross throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ross punching from mount but Philips doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ross throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ross throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ross controlling from the full mount.
Ross throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Philips because Ross loaded up on that one.
Philips avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ross.
Ross throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Philips because Ross loaded up on that one.
Philips blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Ross working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#That has opened up Xander Philips's cut even more.
Philips avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ross.
Ross throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Philips is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Ross has hold of Philips's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Philips manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ross thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Philips wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ross.
Philips blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Ross is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ross throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Ross there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ross thowing shots but they're missing.
Ross throwing strikes here but Philips is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Ross there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ross throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Philips because Ross loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Ross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xander Philips'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#
Philips moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.#CL#
Ross instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ross has hold of one of Philips's legs. Philips is fighting the takedown attempt but Ross gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Philips manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ross has Philips in his guard.#REVB##ES#
Ross has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Philips has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Philips can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ross has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Philips is trying to keep an underhook but Ross manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips is staying active underneath Ross, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ross thows a huge punch but Philips dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Philips avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross. #SUB#
Ross wants to work for an arm triangle but Philips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Philips blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ross.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ross throwing shots but Philips is blocking nicely.
Ross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ross throws a strike but Philips avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Philips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Philips is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ross is controlling him.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Philips has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Philips.
Philips takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#The cut above Xander Philips's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Ross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Ross turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ross in the domination position with Philips hanging on.
Ross working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Ross working the strikes but Philips uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ross seems to be working for a kimura but Philips defends the submission attempt.
Ross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Philips defending well though.
Ross sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Philips's head.
Ross controlling the action here. #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.
Ross thows a huge punch but Philips dodges it nicely.
Ross is nestled in close to Philips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ross trying to control the action but Philips is working from the bottom.
Ross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ross content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rey Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ross 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Ross!
Rey Ross took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Xander Philips was interviewed post fight and said 'Listen, listen... I tried my hardest and i was doing amazing. Then suddenly a couple shots and im here. Submission or tko. I keep fighting. I want the rematch asap'. |
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Event:
HFA 20
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Arentov shoots for a double leg takedown but Klarenet sprawls well. He's pushed Arentov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klarenet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arentov on the side of the head.
Klarenet lunges at Arentov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arentov's hand. #CUT#It looks like Endi Arentov has been cut.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Arentov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Klarenet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klarenet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arentov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klarenet lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Klarenet. Those never looked like landing.
Klarenet swinging wildly here.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Klarenet can't break the clinch.
Klarenet is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Arentov.
Klarenet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arentov has him pressed against the cage.
Klarenet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arentov walks away with a smile on his face. Klarenet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arentov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klarenet avoids it really well and circles away.
Arentov fakes the leg kick and cracks Klarenet in the body.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klarenet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arentov darts in looking for a takedown but Klarenet gets double underhooks and turns Arentov into the cage.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.
Klarenet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arentov counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2##TD#
Klarenet drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Klarenet stands up from Arentov's guard - Klarenet perhaps looking for a knockout.
Klarenet throws a right and a left that Arentov avoids nicely.
Klarenet is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Arentov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klarenet wants to break free but Arentov has control.
#BC2#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klarenet throws a hook to the side of Arentov's head but Arentov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arentov unleashes a big counter combination but Klarenet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Klarenet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arentov throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arentov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arentov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arentov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klarenet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klarenet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arentov.#T3#
Klarenet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klarenet misses with an uppercut.
Klarenet misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arentov.
Klarenet keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Klarenet misses. #CL2#
Arentov drives through and clinches with Klarenet against the cage.
#BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Klarenet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arentov. #T4#
Klarenet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arentov.#CL#
Klarenet takes the fight into the clinch.
Arentov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klarenet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klarenet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arentov circles away quickly and effectively.
Willy Klarenet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arentov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arentov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klarenet is looking for a counter combo.
Arentov shoots in looking for a takedown but Klarenet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arentov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Arentov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Klarenet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klarenet misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Klarenet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Klarenet tries to keep at a distance but Arentov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klarenet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arentov can do to turn this around?
Arentov managing to block the knees to the body from Klarenet.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Klarenet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arentov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arentov wants to take the fight to the mat but Klarenet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arentov looks to clinch
enabling Klarenet to counter with a crisp jab.
Klarenet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arentov doesn't manage to clinch there - Klarenet circles away.
#CL#
Klarenet clinches up against the cage.
Klarenet tries to break free but Arentov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Arentov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Klarenet misses. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Klarenet as Arentov shoots in.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.#CL#
Klarenet clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willy Klarenet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klarenet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arentov. Arentov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arentov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arentov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klarenet.
Klarenet misses with a few strikes there.
Arentov doesn't manage to clinch there - Klarenet circles away.
#CL2#
Arentov clinches up against the cage.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Klarenet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Klarenet is trying to push Arentov away but Arentov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Klarenet won't allow it.
Klarenet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arentov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Arentov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klarenet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arentov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arentov wants to counter with a clinch but Klarenet pushes him away.#TD2#
Arentov shoots in and bounces Klarenet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Klarenet pushes Arentov off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klarenet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Klarenet.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown but Klarenet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Arentov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klarenet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arentov.
Arentov tries to clinch but Klarenet is having none of it.
Klarenet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arentov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klarenet's waist but Klarenet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arentov off to one side.
Klarenet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arentov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Klarenet does no damage.
A left and a right from Klarenet both land. Nice combination.
Arentov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klarenet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klarenet sprawls well. Klarenet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet.
Klarenet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klarenet wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Klarenet tries to keep at a distance but Arentov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klarenet is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klarenet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arentov tries to stall but Klarenet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arentov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klarenet's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arentov tries to land a knee to the head but Klarenet blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Klarenet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Klarenet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arentov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klarenet lands a jab to Arentov's midsection.
Arentov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arentov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Arentov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Klarenet to the mat! Klarenet manages to get full guard.
Klarenet is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Arentov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Klarenet is trying to pull guard but Arentov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Klarenet being controlled against the cage.
Klarenet blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klarenet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arentov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klarenet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arentov is defended easily by Klarenet.
Good leg kick by Arentov.
Arentov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klarenet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arentov walks into a left hand.
A jab from Klarenet misses. #CL#
Klarenet gets a clinch. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Arentov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Klarenet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Klarenet catches Arentov right on the button with a cross.
Arentov tries to clinch there but Klarenet circles away.
Klarenet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arentov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arentov is defended easily by Klarenet.
Willy Klarenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endi Arentov.#T3#
Arentov has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Klarenet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arentov missing with knees to the body.
Klarenet tries to circle away but Arentov has him pinned against the cage.
Arentov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klarenet walks away with a smile on his face. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Klarenet looks to land a combination but Arentov avoids it well.
Klarenet scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arentov shoots in and drives through. Klarenet sprawls well.
Klarenet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arentov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Klarenet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klarenet moves out of range as Arentov throws a body kick.
Klarenet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arentov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arentov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klarenet!
Willy Klarenet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klarenet but Klarenet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Klarenet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klarenet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Klarenet!
A very excited looking Willy Klarenet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 11
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Bryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burke thinking.
Bryan digs a good hook to Burke's body.
Burke is breathing heavily.
Burke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bryan.#CUT2#It looks like Gilberto Burke has been cut.
Bryan lunges at Burke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burke's hand.
Burke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Bryan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Burke sprawling to the canvas! Burke rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bryan finish him?!
Burke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bryan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Burke falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bryan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demarcus Bryan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Demarcus Bryan waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HFA 13
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Bremner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Philips has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bremner.
Bremner lands a nice looking body kick.
Philips circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bremner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Philips. #CL#
Bremner darts in and clinches Philips up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bremner lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Xander Philips has been cut.
Bremner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Philipss head.
Bremner tries to throw a body punch but Philips avoids it by throwing Bremner back against the cage.
Bremner misses with a body punch.
Bremner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips blocks a body shot from Bremner.
Bremner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bremner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bremner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bremner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Bremner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Philips's elbow.
Bremner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bremner is working Philips over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bremner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Philips tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Philips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Philips.
Bremner swings wildly with an uppercut but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bremner lands a shoulder strike.
Bremner scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bremner.
Philips looks winded!
Philips is looking to control Bremner's arms but Bremner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Philips has his back to the cage.
Philips can't find room to land a body shot as Bremner controls the action.
#T2#
Bremner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bremner misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bremner.
Philips fails to pull guard.
Bremner misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Philips has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bremner uses from the top position.
Bremner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bremner continues to stall.
Philips is trying to control the position but Bremner postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philips swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Philips keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Philips is keeping the position.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bremner with the inside leg kick.
Bremner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bremner scores with a leg kick.
Bremner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bremner avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Bremner thuds his shin into the meat of Philips's side.
Bremner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Philips doesn't manage to clinch there - Bremner circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bremner. Philips shrugs it off though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bremner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Bremner.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bremner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bremner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Bremner.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bremner lands a shoulder strike.
Bremner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bremner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Philips backwards.
Bremner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Bremner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xander Philips'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#
Bremner throws a nice head kick!
Bremner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Philips tries to clinch but Bremner is having none of it.
Bremner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Philips unleashes a big counter combination but Bremner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Philips misses.
Bremner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Philips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bremner's guard.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philips is one step ahead there.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Philips showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Philips won't allow Bremner to get back to his feet.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philips's guard. #REVR#
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Philips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bremner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bremner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bremner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bremner trying to control the action but Philips is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bremner taking a break here but Philips is having none of it and regains half guard.
Philips is pressing down on Bremner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bremner passes easily into side control. Nice work.#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.
Philips is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Philips is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bremner is trying to control. Philips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bremner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Bremner rushes Philips and presses him up against the cage.
Bremner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Philips can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Bremner scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Bremner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xander Philips's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bremner thumps Philips with a low kick.
Bremner checks a leg kick nicely.
Bremner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bremner dodges the punch combination from Philips.
Philips will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD#
Bremner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Philips tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bremner is in Philips's guard.
Philips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bremner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips 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.#T1#
Bremner wants to control from the top but Philips keeps moving.
Philips not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Philips keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Philips throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jax Bremner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bremner throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Philips takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Philips swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bremner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Philips has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bremner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Philips. That did some damage!
Bremner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bremner with the inside leg kick.
Bremner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Philips fails to land the takedown.
Philips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bremner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bremner scores with a push kick.
Bremner with a nice cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bremner!
Bremner connects with the punch.#CL2#
Philips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bremner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Philips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bremner misses with the head strike.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner.
Philips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Bremner.
Nice body punch from Bremner - that landed with a thud.
Bremner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bremner lands a nice uppercut.
Bremner scores with a shoulder strike.
Jax Bremner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Bremner.
Bremner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bremner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Philips backwards. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bremner.
Philips jumps guard but Bremner stands there with Philips around his waist. Philips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bremner can't find room to land a body shot as Philips controls the action.
A short left from Bremner.
Xander Philips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philips has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bremner.
Philips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Bremner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bremner 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Bremner!
Xander Philips was interviewed post fight and said 'Listen, listen... I tried my hardest and i was doing amazing. Then suddenly a couple shots and im here. Submission or tko. I keep fighting. I want the rematch asap'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Matulionis fails with the takedown.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Matulionis just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matulionis.
Matulionis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Matulionis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Ali clinches up with Matulionis and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matulionis moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.#T1##CL#
Ali rushes Matulionis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali cracks Matulionis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Matulionis is rocked!
Matulionis swinging wildly here.
Matulionis is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Matulionis seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Ali clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Matulionis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matulionis tries for a takedown but Ali circles away easily
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matulionis thinking.
Immanuel Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domantas Matulionis.
Matulionis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matulionis wants to clinch.
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matulionis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD#
Ali lands a big right hand that sends Matulionis crashing to the mat! Ali stays standing though and waves Matulionis back to his feet!
Ali finds Matulionis's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Matulionis flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ali lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Matulionis will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Immanuel Ali!
Immanuel Ali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Clayton, right into the meat of the thigh.
#TD2#
Burke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clayton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clayton wants to control from the top but Burke keeps moving.
Burke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Burke is looking for a triangle but Clayton pushes his legs off easily.
Clayton trying to control but Burke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burke working for a triangle but Clayton defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Clayton wants to stand but Burke is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Burke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clayton passes into side control.
Clayton tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Burke tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Burke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clayton's best efforts.#SUB2#
Clayton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burke is looking to improve his position.
Burke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Burke actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Burke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Burke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clayton defends it easily.
Clayton distracts Burke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clayton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burke is keeping the position for now.
Burke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Clayton wants to improve his position but Burke is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Burke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clayton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Burke is working for a kimura here but Clayton manages to reverse the position and he's now in Burke's guard.
Clayton wants to pass the guard but Burke is keeping the position.
Clayton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burke keeping moving, preventing Clayton from controlling successfully.
Clayton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU2#
Clayton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burke, up you get! #T4#
Clayton tries to clinch but Burke is having none of it.
Clayton tries to close the distance and clinch but Burke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burke tries to counter with a takedown but Clayton is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Burke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Clayton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Burke to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Clayton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Burke pulls down on the head and he's put Clayton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gilberto Burke! |
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Event:
HFA 11
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Klarenet drives through and clinches with Borta against the cage.
Borta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klarenet's elbow.
Borta swings wildly with an uppercut but Klarenet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klarenet is looking to take this one to the mat.
Klarenet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Klarenet tries to pull guard but Borta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Klarenet blocks an uppercut.
Borta keeps control of Klarenet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borta lands with a right to the head.
Borta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klarenet can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Klarenet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klarenet tries to break the clinch but Borta is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borta misses with some punches.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klarenet tries to break the clinch but Borta is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Borta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borta working aggressively here.
#T1#
Borta throws a head punch that misses.
Borta lands a left hand.
Borta swings wildly with an uppercut but Klarenet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klarenet.
Borta lands with a right to the head.
Klarenet wants to break free but Borta has control.
A nice left hand lands by Borta.
#BC#
Klarenet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borta loads up on a big right hand but Klarenet slips the punch.#CL#
Klarenet clinches.
Borta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Klarenet tries to pull guard but Borta won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Borta fails to land.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borta tries a body shot but Klarenet blocks it.
Borta working aggressively here.
Klarenet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borta smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Borta lands a big uppercut and Klarenet crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Klarenet looks OK. Borta waves Klarenet back to his feet!#ROC2#Klarenet is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Willy Klarenet has been cut.
Borta lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Klarenet head around and knocks him out cold! Borta hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Borta!
An out of breath Mikhail Borta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Willy Klarenet had this to say: 'Awwwwww mann. For focccksss sake. This guy... Ill be back soon. WOOOOOOO.'. |
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Event:
OPG 8
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Brazionis closes the distance and clinches up with Magyar, looking for a takedown. Brazionis pushes Magyar against the cage but Magyar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Magyar scores with a takedown into Brazionis's guard.
Brazionis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magyar dives into side control.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brazionis is looking for a sweep.
Magyar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brazionis is trying to control Magyar's posture but Magyar avoids it.
Magyar looks up at the clock and then as Brazionis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Magyar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Magyar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brazionis taking a bit of punishment here - Magyar scoring with strikes. #T1#
The referee asks Magyar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magyar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Magyar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magyar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brazionis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magyar cracks Brazionis with a big right hand but Brazionis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Magyar cracks Brazionis with a big right hand but Brazionis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC#Brazionis is rocked!
Brazionis is trying to control Magyar's posture but Magyar avoids it.
Brazionis is still in real trouble! Can Magyar finish him?
Brazionis is trying to escape the position but Magyar is controlling the position.
Brazionis seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magyar in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Brazionis looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Magyar turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matyas Magyar!
A victorious Matyas Magyar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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