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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 0
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham swings for the body but Pickering moves out of range.
Pickering tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Good work by Graham as he checks the leg kick.
Pickering cracks Graham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crunch! Graham slams his shin into Pickering's torso.
Graham looks to score with a jab to the body but Pickering is just out of range.
Graham thumps Pickering with a low kick.
Graham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pickerings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Graham.
Graham throws a big shot that misses.
Graham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pickering.
A quick step to the side and Pickering tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Graham looks to land a right hand but Pickering moved out of range.
Pickering avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pickering takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick from Pickering, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
Drake Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Graham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Graham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pickering lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
Pickering lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
Graham throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Pickering misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Graham. That snapped Pickering's head back.
Pickering scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Graham.
A chopping leg kick lands by Graham.
Pickering misses with a straight right.
Pickering throws a right and a left that Graham avoids nicely.
Pickering misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham misses with the body kick
and Pickering counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pickering on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Pickering darts in and clinches Graham up against the cage.#T2#
Graham misses with an elbow over the top.
Pickering blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pickering or not.
Graham lands an elbow that stopped Pickering in his tracks for a moment.
Pickering wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graham has Pickering pressed against the cage, preventing Pickering from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Pickering's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pickering scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graham misses with a knee to the head.
Graham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Pickering manages to break the clinch.
Graham blocks a head kick by Pickering.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Pickering moves out of range easily.
Pickering lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Graham goes down and covers up as Pickering starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Pickering!
In his post fight interview, Troy Pickering started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD3
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grubbins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Junior napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Junior (0) vs (4) Grubbins
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grubbins prevents Junior from improving his position.#SUB2#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Grubbins.
#SUB2#
Grubbins wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grubbins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grubbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Grubbins eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Junior is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Grubbins is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Grubbins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Grubbins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grubbins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Junior has his foot on Grubbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grubbins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Grubbins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grubbins has Junior in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (4) Grubbins
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior is pushing down on Grubbins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grubbins is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Grubbins tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.#SUB#
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Junior works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (4) Grubbins#T4#
Grubbins is squirming around, avoiding Junior's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Junior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grubbins has worked his arm free - good work by Grubbins!
Junior is trying to move to mount but Grubbins reverses beautifully and ends up in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (5) vs (6) Grubbins
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5##SUB2#
Grubbins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junior wants to sweep here but Grubbins controlling him for the moment.
Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Junior controls Grubbins momentarily but Grubbins frees himself. #SUB2#
Grubbins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Junior looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Junior looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Junior! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (9) vs (6) Grubbins#SUB#
Junior tries for a kimura but Grubbins is defending well.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grubbins keeps working. #T6##SUB#
Junior goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grubbins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Junior but great work by Grubbins. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (9) vs (10) Grubbins
Junior can't do much from the bottom here.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Grubbins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grubbins off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (13) vs (10) Grubbins#T7##SUB#
Junior is persistently looking for the submission but Grubbins is defending it well.
#SUB#
Grubbins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Junior's arms. #SUB#
Grubbins fending off the submission attempt from Junior. #T8##SUB#
Grubbins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Junior's arms. #SUB#
Grubbins is trying to roll into a better position but Junior has get a rear naked choke and Grubbins is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Torso Junior!
The defeated Spud Grubbins had this to say: 'Need to get in a private gym if I want to make a push for a title. That ain't it.'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 3
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Poole. #CL2#
Poole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Bommel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poole walks away with a smile on his face. Van Bommel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poole throws a sloppy head kick and Van Bommel moves out of range easily.
Van Bommel dives in for a single leg takedown but Poole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van Bommel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Bommel.
Poole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Bommel tries to circle away but Poole has him pinned against the cage.
Poole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Bommel avoids it.
Van Bommel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Van Bommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Bommel tries for a takedown but Poole manages to get underhooks.
Van Bommel jumps guard but Poole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Poole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Bommel is defending well for now.
Poole scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Bommel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Poole misses with a punch on the inside.
Poole trying to land knees to the body.
Poole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Bommel wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Bommel goes for a takedown attempt but Poole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poole misses with a head kick.
Poole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Van Bommel tries to keep at a distance but Poole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Bommel avoiding damage as Poole throws knees to the body.
Poole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Bommel.
Van Bommel tries to pull guard but Poole holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Bommel drops back down to his feet.
Van Bommel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Bommel takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Poole pushes Van Bommel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poole scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Marco Van Bommel has been cut.
Van Bommel managing to block the knees to the body from Poole.
Poole tries to land a knee to the head but Van Bommel blocks with his arms.
Poole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Bommel is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Bommel is trying to pull guard but Poole has him pressed against the cage.
Van Bommel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Bommel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Bommel goes for a takedown attempt but Poole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Van Bommel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poole to the mat! Poole manages to get full guard.
Poole wants to stand but Van Bommel is controlling the position. #ES2#
Poole wriggles free and stands up. #T3##CL2#
Poole moves into range and clinches up with Van Bommel.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Poole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Bommel's brow.
Poole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poole swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Bommel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poole tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Bommel avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poole throws an elbow but misses.
Van Bommel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Bommel is looking to break free of the clinch but Poole has double underhooks.
Van Bommel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poole smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Poole clinches up against the cage.
Van Bommel is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Poole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Bommel blocks the elbow strike.
Van Bommel tries to pull guard but Poole holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Bommel drops back down to his feet.
Poole tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Bommel avoids the damage to the body.
Poole has Van Bommel pressed against the cage, preventing Van Bommel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Poole tries to work over Van Bommel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Bommel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Poole gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Bommel wants to take the fight to the mat but Poole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Poole throws a head punch that misses.
Van Bommel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poole trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Poole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Van Bommel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Van Bommel shoots in but Poole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe Poole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Poole drives through and clinches with Van Bommel against the cage.
Poole lands a knee to the body.
Poole putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Bommel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Poole misses with a knee strike.
Van Bommel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Bommel slowing the pace effectively.
Poole lands with a light punch inside.
Poole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Bommel is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice elbow from Poole.
Van Bommel jumps guard but Poole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Bommel takes a shot to the head.
Poole lands an elbow just above Van Bommel 's eye. #T1#
Van Bommel managing to block the knees to the body from Poole.
Poole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Bommel avoids it.
Poole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Bommel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Poole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Bommel's brow.
Van Bommel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poole's elbow.
Van Bommel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Poole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Bommel avoids it.
Van Bommel is trying to break the clinch but Poole has him pressed against the cage.
Van Bommel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Bommel blocking some punches.
#T2#
Van Bommel has Poole pushed against the cage.
Poole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Bommel trying to stall but Poole improves his position.
Van Bommel is working for takedown but Poole is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Van Bommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Van Bommel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Bommel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Poole has managed to clinch.
Van Bommel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Bommel is defending well for now.#BC#
Van Bommel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Bommel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Poole misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Van Bommel counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Bommel tries to pull guard but Poole holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Bommel drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Poole lands an elbow that stopped Van Bommel in his tracks for a moment.
Van Bommel wants to stall.
#BC#
Van Bommel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Bommel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poole but Poole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Bommel shoots in for a takedown but Poole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Poole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poole throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Bommel.
Poole lands an elbow that stopped Van Bommel in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Poole on the inside.
Poole trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poole.
Poole is pressed up against the cage. Van Bommel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poole down to the mat. Poole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Van Bommel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Bommel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Bommel avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Bommel is stalling here.
Poole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Bommel managing to block the knees to the body from Poole.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poole.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poole.
Poole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Poole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Van Bommel'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. And we move into the final round!#R3##KD2#
Poole lands a left and a right that send Van Bommel crashing to the mat, dazed. Poole thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Van Bommel is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CL2#
Poole rushes Van Bommel and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Van Bommel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Bommel.
Poole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Poole pushes Van Bommel against the cage. Poole is working some dirty boxing. Poole pushes off with a quick right hook! Van Bommel goes down! Van Bommel tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Poole moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Poole!
Joe Poole gave a mention to Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 26
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Narimanbekov rushes Miekka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Miekka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Narimanbekov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miekka's elbow.
Narimanbekov throws a head punch that misses.
Narimanbekov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narimanbekov. #BC#
Miekka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch but Miekka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miekka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Narimanbekov's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Narimanbekov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Narimanbekov tries to clinch there but Miekka circles away.
Narimanbekov is looking to clinch. #TD#
Miekka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Miekka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miekka wants to control but Narimanbekov is keeping him busy.
Miekka content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Miekka wants to control but Narimanbekov is keeping him busy.
Narimanbekov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miekka wants to control but Narimanbekov is keeping him busy.
Miekka working away.
Narimanbekov is not content to let Miekka control the position. #SUB#
Miekka swings around for an armbar but Narimanbekov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Miekka's guard.#T2##SUB#
Miekka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narimanbekov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narimanbekov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Narimanbekov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miekka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Narimanbekov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Miekka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Narimanbekov uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Miekka tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Miekka is looking to get to half guard.
Miekka tries to hold on but Narimanbekov pushes him away.
Miekka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Narimanbekov looking to control but Miekka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miekka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Narimanbekov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Narimanbekov avoids the attempt from Miekka to control.
Miekka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Narimanbekov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miekka is looking to improve his position but Narimanbekov isn't that keen on the idea.
Narimanbekov tries to control but Miekka wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muxtar Narimanbekov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jab from Miekka.
Muxtar Narimanbekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Narimanbekov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Miekka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Narimanbekov moves into the clinch successfully.
Miekka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narimanbekov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narimanbekov.
Narimanbekov tries a body shot but Miekka blocks it.
Narimanbekov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narimanbekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Narimanbekov lands a right hand.
Narimanbekov working aggressively here.
#BC#
Miekka breaks from the clinch.
Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miekka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Narimanbekov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miekka is looking for a counter combo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Narimanbekov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miekka paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Narimanbekov drives through and clinches with Miekka against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miekka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Miekka breaks the clinch.
Narimanbekov tries to clinch but Miekka moves out of range.
Narimanbekov wants to clinch up but Miekka keeps it at a distance.
Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miekka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miekka swats away the attempt to clinch by Narimanbekov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miekka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Narimanbekov defends it nicely.
Miekka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Narimanbekov under the eye.
Narimanbekov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miekka.
Narimanbekov tries to clinch up but Miekka circles away and keeps his distance.
Narimanbekov ducks under a wild hook from Miekka.
Narimanbekov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miekka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miekka with a jab.
Miekka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miekka misses with a hook.#T2##TD#
Narimanbekov tries to sprawl but Miekka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narimanbekov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miekka trying to control but Narimanbekov is working from the bottom.
Narimanbekov is pulling down on Miekka's head. It's preventing any offense from Miekka, at least for the moment.
Miekka trying to control but Narimanbekov is working from the bottom.
Miekka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Miekka wants to pass the guard but Narimanbekov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Miekka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Narimanbekov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miekka, into his guard. #REVB#
Miekka is trying to control the position but Narimanbekov postures up. #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.
Narimanbekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miekka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Miekka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narimanbekov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narimanbekov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miekka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miekka tries to get out of the position.
Narimanbekov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Narimanbekov being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miekka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miekka wants it to stay on the feet.
Narimanbekov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miekka.
Narimanbekov tries to clinch but Miekka is having none of it.
Miekka throws a hook to the side of Narimanbekov's head but Narimanbekov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puukko Miekka is winning the standup battle so far.
Narimanbekov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miekka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narimanbekov scrambles back to his feet.
Miekka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Narimanbekov tries to avoid it but Miekka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Narimanbekov to the ground. Narimanbekov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puukko Miekka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Narimanbekov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miekka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Narimanbekov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Narimanbekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miekka avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Narimanbekov rushes Miekka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miekka is looking to control Narimanbekov's arms but Narimanbekov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miekka has his back to the cage.
Miekka blocking some punches.
Miekka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Miekka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Narimanbekov darts in and clinches Miekka up against the cage.
Narimanbekov works on Miekka's body with a couple of short punches.
Miekka stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narimanbekov.
Narimanbekov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miekka looking to slow down the pace here.
Muxtar Narimanbekov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Narimanbekov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narimanbekov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narimanbekov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Narimanbekov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narimanbekov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miekka backwards.
Narimanbekov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narimanbekov lands with a left to the head.
Narimanbekov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miekka.
Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbekov tries to work over Miekka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narimanbekov lands with a short shot to the head.
Narimanbekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Miekka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miekka.
Miekka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narimanbekov has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Narimanbekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Miekka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Narimanbekov.
Narimanbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Miekka.
Miekka controlling the action here for a moment.
Narimanbekov misses with some punches.
Miekka blocking some punches.
Miekka scores with a shoulder strike.
Miekka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbekov prevents Miekka from breaking the clinch.
Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narimanbekov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miekka.
Miekka is working Narimanbekov over against the cage.#BC#
Miekka manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Narimanbekov moves out of range of the strikes.
Miekka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miekka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Narimanbekov moves into the clinch.
Narimanbekov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narimanbekov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Miekka breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Narimanbekov has closed the distance and engaged Miekka in a clinch.
Narimanbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narimanbekov tries to work over Miekka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narimanbekov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miekka.
Narimanbekov lands a right hand.
Narimanbekov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbekov throws a punch but it's blocked by Miekka.
Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
A short left from Narimanbekov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miekka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Miekka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miekka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbekov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Narimanbekov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Narimanbekov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narimanbekov throws a punch but it's blocked by Miekka.
Narimanbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Miekka.
Miekka blocking some punches.
Narimanbekov misses with the head strike.
Miekka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narimanbekov has him pressed against the cage.
Miekka blocks an uppercut.
Miekka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Narimanbekov scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Miekka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Narimanbekov closes the distance and clinches.
Miekka controlling the action here for a moment.
Miekka can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muxtar Narimanbekov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Narimanbekov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muxtar Narimanbekov! |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD2
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Koks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Koks (4) vs (0) Grubbins
Grubbins is looking for a sweep.
Koks trying to control the position but Grubbins is working away. #SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura but Grubbins is defending well. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grubbins seems a little lost for a moment, as Koks dominates the positioning.
Grubbins is not content to let Koks control the position.
Grubbins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Koks seems content to control.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grubbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koks wants to pass to mount but Grubbins is defending the position. #T2#
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
Koks is trying to control. Grubbins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koks is thwarting Grubbins's attempts to control the position.
Koks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Koks sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Koks wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving.
Koks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koks tries to free his leg and advance position but Grubbins is retaining full guard. #T4#
Koks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koks is looking to advance position but Grubbins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (4) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks is looking to improve his position but Grubbins isn't that keen on the idea.
Koks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grubbins controlling from mount.
Grubbins looking to control but Koks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Koks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (6) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (9) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grubbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grubbins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grubbins keeps working. #SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Grubbins's face as Koks controls the position. #SUB#
Koks is trying to get an arm triangle but Grubbins is defending well.
Grubbins prevents Koks from moving into mount. #T7##SUB#
Koks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grubbins prevents Koks from moving into mount.
Koks wants to control but Grubbins is keeping him busy.
Koks happy to just control the position for now.
Grubbins is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Grubbins can't do much from the bottom here.
Grubbins is not content to let Koks control the position.
Koks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Koks trying to control the position but Grubbins is working away. #T9##SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura but Grubbins is defending well.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grubbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Koks controls the position from side control.
Koks wants to control but Grubbins is keeping him busy.
Koks tries to advance to mount but Grubbins instead regains half guard.
Koks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Koks is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Koks is trying to control the action in half guard but Grubbins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koks trying to mount his opponent but Grubbins defends it.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grubbins is looking to control Koks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grubbins avoid being mounted?
Koks slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grubbins keeps working.
Koks controlling the action here.
Koks wants to advance to full mount but Grubbins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Koks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (12) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks wants to control but Grubbins is keeping him busy.
Grubbins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (4) Grubbins#SUB#
Koks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grubbins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Koks tries to control but Grubbins wriggling away. #T14#
Koks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grubbins is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Grubbins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Koks is working for a guillotine from mount but Grubbins frees his head quite easily.
Koks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koks takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Olaf Koks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Spud Grubbins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Need to get in a private gym if I want to make a push for a title. That ain't it.'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD1
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grubbins dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Grubbins#SUB2#
Grubbins 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. Grubbins seems to have locked his on tight now - Magomedov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Grubbins, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Spud Grubbins!
Spud Grubbins looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Like a bike with no seat... I'm in ya ass!'.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
RMMA 6 - Calixte v Casteel
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Engel is defended easily by Need Em.
Engel dives in and grabs Need Em's left leg, looking for a takedown. Need Em pushes down on Engel's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Need Em. Engel does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Engel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Need Em tries to kick Engel off but Engel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Engel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Need Em is doing well to control the position and prevent Engel from advancing to side control.
Engel prevents Need Em from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engel trying to control from half guard but Need Em is working away.
Need Em is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Need Em keeping hold of Engel's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Engel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Engel wants to advance to full mount but Need Em doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #ES#
Need Em has his feet on Engel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Engel looks for a takedown but Need Em sprawls well.
Crack Need Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Engel.
Engel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Need Em as he avoids it easily.
Need Em swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Engel shoots in but Need Em avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Engel looks winded!
Engel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Need Em.
Need Em fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Engel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Need Em avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Need Em takes a swing at Engel's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Engel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Engel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Need Em as he jumps to the side.
Engel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Need Em throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Engel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Need Em looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Need Em decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Need Em controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Need Em is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Engel!
Engel is trying to escape the mount.
Need Em sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Need Em has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Need Em'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.
Engel wants to control but Need Em is having none of it.
Need Em controlling his opponent. #T4#
Engel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Need Em controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Need Em dominated that round.
That's time! Need Em's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck for Engel with that takedown attempt.
Need Em swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Engel fails with the takedown.
Engel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Need Em.
Engel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Engel looks for a takedown but Need Em sprawls well.
Crack Need Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Engel.
Engel swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Need Em counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Need Em takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Need Em wants to pass the guard but Engel is defending well.
Engel wants to improve his position but Need Em is controlling well.
Engel is breathing heavily.
Need Em is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Need Em tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Need Em controlling the action here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Need Em prevents Engel from improving his position.
Need Em tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Need Em not doing much here.
Crack Need Em overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Engel shoots for a double leg takedown but Need Em sprawls well. He's pushed Engel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Engel shoots in but no luck this time.
Engel darts in looking for a takedown but Need Em gets double underhooks and turns Engel into the cage.
Need Em changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Need Em throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Need Em misses with a takedown attempt - Engel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Need Em fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Engel to the ground. Need Em is now in Engel's guard.
Need Em is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Need Em seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Engel for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Need Em could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Need Em.
Engel shoots in looking for a takedown. Need Em tries to sprawl out of it but Engel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Need Em manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Need Em swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Need Em dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Engel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Need Em has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Engel is on him like a limpet, forcing Need Em back against the cage.
Need Em is pressed up against the cage. Engel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Need Em down to the mat. Need Em avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Engel shoots in for a takedown but Need Em shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Engel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Need Em pinned against the cage. Need Em gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Need Em is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crack Need Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Engel.#TD#
Need Em throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Engel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Need Em is in Engel's guard.
Crack Need Em is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Engel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Engel has control of Need Em's left arm, preventing Need Em from doing any damage.
Need Em is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Need Em wants to pass the guard but Engel is keeping the position.
Jonas Engel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Need Em is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Engel can do to turn this around?
Need Em controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Engel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Engel is still trying to improve position.
Need Em stands and throws Engel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Need Em stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Need Em passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Engel!
Need Em content just to control the position here.
Engel is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Need Em tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Need Em continues to stall.
Further stalling from Need Em.
Engel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Need Em content just to control the position here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Need Em is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
More hug and hope from Need Em.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Engel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crack Need Em showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Need Em 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Need Em!
Post fight, an emotional Crack Need Em said 'I can buy crack now and split it amongst my 17 children.'. |
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Event:
RMMA 6 - Calixte v Casteel
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hendri Sloof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Sloof scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Sloof fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Sloof persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sloof slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson won't allow Sloof to pass to mount.
Sloof is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sloof works his way into side control.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Sloof controls from the top position.
Sloof passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sloof controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sloof has a good base and remains in mount.
Sloof controlling the position easily from mount.
Sloof'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.
Sloof seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Sloof continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sloof moves to back control.
Sloof controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendri Sloof 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#
Sloof looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Sloof misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Sloof backing up. Sloof nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloof digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Some wild striking there from Sloof.
Sloof looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloof thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson tries to move into range but Sloof moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloof digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Sloof throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Sloof shakes him off and moves away.
Sloof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloof looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Sloof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Sloof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Sloof scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sloof. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendri Sloof is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloof lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Sloof.
#T1#
Sloof throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Sloof as he connects with a hook.
Sloof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloof scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sloof finish him?
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Sloof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloof scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloof is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloof lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloof shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloof lands with a shot to the body.
Sloof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloof digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Sloof goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloof avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloof is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloof lands a lovely overhand right.
Abner Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloof misses with a wild body shot.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof misses with a double jab.
Sloof cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Sloof throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloof shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloof throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sloof sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Sloof lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Sloof scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sloof.
Nice shot by Sloof.
Sloof connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloof lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sloof. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloof throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sloof somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendri Sloof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson dives in and grabs Sloof's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sloof pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Sloof lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Sloof lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloof uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Sloof misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloof scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloof smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloof misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendri Sloof dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Sloof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Sloof lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloof works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Sloof displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Sloof bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloof lands with a cross.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloof lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sloof.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Sloof throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloof misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Sloof backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Sloof manages to avoid it all.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Sloof counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloof misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Sloof backing up. Sloof nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloof lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Sloof in the body.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Sloof.
Sloof moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sloof is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Sloof circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Sloof misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Sloof throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Sloof connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloof explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Sloof.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Sloof throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Sloof lands a slapping body shot.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Sloof keeps it at a distance.
Sloof thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Sloof finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Sloof digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sloof.
Sloof misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Sloof stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sloof wants it to stay on the feet.
Hendri Sloof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abner Johnson.
Sloof throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Sloof.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sloof sprawls well. Sloof wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloof swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloof lands a slapping body shot.
Sloof swinging wildly here.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sloof circles away.
Abner Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloof throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendri Sloof showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sloof has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendri Sloof!
Hendri Sloof gave a mention to Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
RMMA 6 - Calixte v Casteel
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Rolland swinging wildly here.
Rolland shoots in for a takedown but Melo Rocha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melo Rocha is looking to counter the offense by Rolland and move into the clinch.
Melo Rocha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolland.
We've been hearing reports that Melo Rocha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Melo Rocha blocks the leg kick.
Melo Rocha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rolland as he avoids it easily.
Rolland misses with a combination
#TD#
so Melo Rocha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Melo Rocha advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolland is controlling Melo Rocha's trapped leg to prevent Melo Rocha from advancing to side control.
Melo Rocha is controlling the pace.
Rolland tries to get to full guard but Melo Rocha has control of the leg.
Rolland has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Melo Rocha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rolland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolland is not content to let Melo Rocha control the position.#SUB#
Melo Rocha seems to be looking for submissions.
Rolland trying to control but Melo Rocha postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Melo Rocha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rolland wants to get back to his feet.
Rolland is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolland wants to control but Melo Rocha is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Rolland is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Melo Rocha is staying active.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Melo Rocha clinches up with Rolland and pushes him back against the cage.
Melo Rocha is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Melo Rocha breaks from the clinch.
Rolland misses with a takedown attempt - Melo Rocha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melo Rocha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Felipe Melo Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rolland.
Rolland misses with a takedown #TD#
and Melo Rocha counters with a single leg into guard. Rolland didn't expect that.
Rolland looks winded!
Melo Rocha content to stall in guard here.
Rolland wants to improve his position but instead Melo Rocha has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Rolland gets back to full guard.
Melo Rocha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Rolland has his feet on Melo Rocha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Melo Rocha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rolland, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolland looking for a takedown.
Melo Rocha tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Melo Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Melo Rocha dominated that round.
That's time! Melo Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Melo Rocha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolland.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Melo Rocha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolland but Rolland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melo Rocha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rolland tries to avoid it but Melo Rocha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rolland to the ground. Rolland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolland goes for a double leg but Melo Rocha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melo Rocha continues to drive forward.
Melo Rocha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rolland.
Melo Rocha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rolland misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Melo Rocha moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo Rocha prevents the takedown attempt.
Felipe Melo Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rolland.
Rolland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Melo Rocha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Melo Rocha manages to pull guard.
Melo Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolland can do to turn this around?
Rolland is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rolland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melo Rocha has Rolland pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolland wants to control from the top but Melo Rocha keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rolland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Felipe Melo Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Melo Rocha is trying to control the position but Rolland postures up.
Melo Rocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolland is one step ahead there.
Melo Rocha pulls Rolland in close to prevent any damage.
Melo Rocha is looking to stand up but Rolland isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rolland throws a shot from downtown. Melo Rocha moves away and avoids it.
Rolland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melo Rocha pinned against the cage. Melo Rocha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rolland throws a series of punches but Melo Rocha avoids them all with ease.
Luke Rolland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Rolland misses.
Rolland throws a series of strikes that have Melo Rocha backpedaling.
Melo Rocha checks a low kick from Rolland.#CL#
Rolland gets tackled into the cage by Melo Rocha. Melo Rocha maintains the clinch. #T3##TD#
Melo Rocha has clasped his hands together around Rolland's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Melo Rocha tries to stand but Rolland is controlling his head.
I wouldn't like to be where Rolland is right now.
Melo Rocha content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolland can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolland is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Rolland looking for a sweep but Melo Rocha has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rolland tries to hold on but Melo Rocha postures up.
Melo Rocha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rolland tries to hold on but Melo Rocha pushes him away.
Rolland working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Melo Rocha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Melo Rocha scores with a takedown into Rolland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolland is looking to stand up but Melo Rocha isn't so interested in that idea.
Rolland controlling the position.
Melo Rocha trying to control but Rolland is working from the bottom.
Melo Rocha is in close to Rolland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolland is pulling down on Melo Rocha's head to control his posture.
Rolland is trying to keep Melo Rocha in close.
Rolland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rolland keeping moving, preventing Melo Rocha from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Luke Rolland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melo Rocha looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Melo Rocha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rolland gets full guard.
Rolland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Melo Rocha postures up and lands a big shot to Rolland's brow.
Melo Rocha tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolland is retaining full guard. #T2#
Rolland is looking to sweep but instead, Melo Rocha has passed into half guard.
Rolland trying to control here.
Melo Rocha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Melo Rocha prevents Rolland from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rolland is pressing down on Melo Rocha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rolland 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.
Rolland keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Melo Rocha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Rolland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melo Rocha passes into side control.
Rolland tries to improve position but can't.
Melo Rocha controlling the position.
Rolland looking for a sweep but Melo Rocha has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Melo Rocha looking to control but Rolland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melo Rocha raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rolland is looking to get to half guard.
Rolland tries to lock up and control but Melo Rocha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melo Rocha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Felipe Melo Rocha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolland takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Melo Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melo Rocha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Melo Rocha! |
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Event:
RMMA 6 - Calixte v Casteel
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Koones wants to land a leg kick but Le Pain is out of range.
Koones misses with a wild combination.
Le Pain is looking to counter punch.
Koones is looking to land body kicks.
Koones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Pain moves away.
Koones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Le Pain could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain is having none of it.
Le Pain looks to score with a jab to the body but Koones is just out of range.
Koones misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Koones darts in and clinches Le Pain up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Koones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koones misses with an uppercut. Le Pain saw that one coming.
Koones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Pain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Pain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Le Pain.#T1#
Koones throws a series of punches but Le Pain avoids them all with ease.
Koones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Le Pain misses.
Koones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Le Pain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koones scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Koones misses.
Koones moves in looking to clinch but Le Pain pushes him off.
Le Pain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koones doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Pain circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Pain misses the target.
Koones looks to clinch
and Le Pain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Pain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Koones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koones misses with a low kick.
Le Pain is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koones. Le Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Pain thuds his right hand into Koones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Koones. #T2#
Koones misses with a low kick as Le Pain jumps back.
Koones looks winded!
Le Pain missing with a left hand there. Koones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Pain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koones misses with a wild combination.
Koones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Pain dips to his left and cracks Koones with an uppercut!
Le Pain moves out of range as Koones strikes.
Le Pain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain is having none of it.
Le Pain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Koones misses.
Le Pain throwing a counter right hand but Koones manages to avoid it.
Le Pain lands a really nice looking cross but Koones seems unphased.
#T3#
Koones is looking to clinch but Le Pain is avoiding it.
Le Pain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Le Pain misses its intended target.
Koones throws a right hand that Le Pain ducks under and follows up with a left that Le Pain also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Koones.
Koones closes the distance but Le Pain moves to the side
and Le Pain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Pain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Le Pain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koones.
Le Pain lands a glancing blow to the side of Koones's head.
Koones looks to clinch
letting Le Pain counter with a right hand.
Koones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looks like Le Pain has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Le Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koones.
Koones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Pain.
Koones wants to clinch but Le Pain slips to the side
letting Le Pain counter with a right hand.
A big left from Le Pain misses.
Eric Koones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Pain throws out a loose jab but Koones uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Jab, jab by Le Pain - just one landing.
Koones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Pain lands with an uppercut that bounces Koones off the cage and back into range.
Koones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Le Pain.
Koones cracks Le Pain with a good jab.
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain is having none of it.
Le Pain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koones slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Koones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koones staying out of range there.
Koones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koones closes the distance but Le Pain moves to the side
and Le Pain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Le Pain.
Le Pain lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Le Pain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain is having none of it.
Koones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koones wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Pain misses the target.
Koones tries to clinch there but Le Pain circles away.
A big left from Koones misses.
Koones tries to clinch there but Le Pain circles away.
Le Pain is looking to counter punch.
Koones moves away from the strike by Le Pain.
Koones unleashes a big counter combination but Le Pain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koones throws the left hand but Le Pain avoids the punch easily.
Koones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koones.
Le Pain ducks under a wild hook from Koones.
Le Pain is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Koones throws a head kick that misses.
Koones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Le Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koones can do to turn this around?
Koones misses with a hook
and Le Pain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain moves out of range.
Le Pain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koones is breathing heavily.
Le Pain misses with a looping left.
Le Pain misses with a straight right.
Koones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Le Pain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Pain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Le Pain throws a hook but Koones blocks it.
Le Pain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eric Koones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koones throws a chopping leg kick but Le Pain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koones moves away from the strike by Le Pain.
Le Pain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koones. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Koones throws a low kick but Le Pain moves out of range easily.
Le Pain slips a straight right by Koones.
Koones tries to clinch there but Le Pain circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Pain misses the target.
Le Pain misses with a hook.
Koones misses with an uppercut. Le Pain saw that one coming.
Koones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le Pain on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Pain ducks under a wild hook from Koones.
Le Pain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koones throws the left hand but Le Pain avoids the punch easily.
Le Pain circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Koones misses
and Le Pain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Pain throws a big shot that misses.
Koones tries a quick counter leg kick but Le Pain is wise to it.
Koones tries to clinch up.
Pierre Le Pain is winning the standup battle so far.
Koones ducks under a wild hook from Le Pain.
Koones tries to score with a low kick but Le Pain moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Koones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Pain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le Pain looks to land a right hand but Koones moved out of range.
Koones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Pain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Pain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Pain throws out a loose jab but Koones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Pain loads up on a big right hand but Koones slips the punch.
Koones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Le Pain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Le Pain misses its intended target.
Koones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Le Pain circles away quickly and effectively.
Le Pain throwing a counter right hand but Koones manages to avoid it.
Le Pain scores with a nice head shot.
Koones throws a leg kick but Le Pain moved away.
Koones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Koones takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Koones closes the distance and clinches.
Koones tries to circle away but Le Pain has him pinned against the cage.
Koones blocks the elbow strike.
Le Pain misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Le Pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koones is looking to break free of the clinch but Le Pain has double underhooks.
Koones is trying to break free.
Le Pain has Koones pressed against the cage, preventing Koones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Le Pain misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Le Pain dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A combination from Koones does no damage.
Le Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Pain cracks Koones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koones throws a solid leg kick but Le Pain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koones.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Pain misses the target.
Le Pain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koones wants to clinch.
Eric Koones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Le Pain blocks the low kick.
Koones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koones is looking to clinch but Le Pain is avoiding it.
Koones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Le Pain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Pain.#T1#
Le Pain checks a leg kick.
Le Pain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Pain misses the target.
Koones throws a hook but Le Pain blocks it.
Koones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koones 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.
Koones tries to land a leg kick but Le Pain saw it coming and moves away.
Koones is looking to clinch but Le Pain is avoiding it.
Le Pain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Pain throws a jab but it's blocked by Koones.
Koones wants to clinch up but Le Pain keeps it at a distance.
Koones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Pain.
Koones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Koones does no damage.
Le Pain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koones moves out of range as Le Pain strikes.#T2#
Koones throws a leg kick but Le Pain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Le Pain.
Sloppy strikes from Koones. Those never looked like landing.
Le Pain misses with a straight left.
Koones swinging wildly here.
Le Pain throwing a counter right hand but Koones manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Pain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Le Pain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kooness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Le Pain keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Pain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Pain jabs at Koones's body.
Koones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Pain.
Koones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Koones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Pain throws out the jab.
Le Pain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koones on the side of the head.
Le Pain misses with a hook. Koones ducked under it nicely.
Koones throws a head kick but Le Pain moves out of range.
Le Pain throws a lazy right hand but Koones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koones throws a counter combo.
Koones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Pain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Pain looks to land a right hand but Koones moved out of range.
Koones slips a jab from Le Pain.
Le Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koones.
Le Pain blocks a head kick by Koones.
A little feinted left hand from Le Pain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Le Pain does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Le Pain.#T4#
Le Pain swats away the attempt to clinch by Koones.
A big left from Le Pain misses.
Koones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Pain blocks a jab.
Koones slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Koones. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Le Pain clinches up against the cage.
Le Pain lands a hook that snaps the head of Koones backwards.
Le Pain lands a damaging elbow.
Koones tries to circle away but Le Pain has him pinned against the cage.
Le Pain has Koones pressed against the cage, preventing Koones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Le Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Le Pain 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Le Pain! |
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Event:
EG Amsterdam - 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Serikbekov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawthorne shoots in for a double leg but Serikbekov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Hawthorne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Serikbekov is trying to defend but Hawthorne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Serikbekov tries to get to full guard but Hawthorne has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is trying to work for a kimura but Serikbekov is defending well.
Hawthorne content to control rather than advance.
Serikbekov trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hawthorne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Serikbekov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Hawthorne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hawthorne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serikbekov is just riding it out for now. Hawthorne eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Serikbekov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hawthorne is tapping! Great win for Serikbekov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tair Serikbekov!
Our winner, Tair Serikbekov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RMMA 5 - Nyambat v Dos Santos
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Tannerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yurchon's waist but Yurchon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tannerman off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yurchon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Tyler Tannerman has been cut.
Tannerman closes the distance and clinches up with Yurchon, looking for a takedown. Tannerman pushes Yurchon against the cage but Yurchon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yurchon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yurchon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Tannerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Yurchon. That snapped Tannerman's head back.
Yurchon drops Tannerman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Yurchon follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syed Yurchon!
Post fight, an emotional Syed Yurchon said 'I have major respect for Tannerman, this fight gave me the motivation I needed after my loss to Nyambat. Speaking of Nyambat, I have three words for you. Yurcho is coming.'. |
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RMMA - Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Campbell checks a leg kick.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campbell checks a leg kick.
It looked like Campbell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holloway as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holloway to score with a decent uppercut.
Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holloway throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campbell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Campbell gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Campbell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holloway is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Campbell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holloway's legs.
Holloway is looking to regain half guard here but Campbell keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Campbell is trying to get an arm triangle but Holloway is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Holloway sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Holloway is looking to escape.#SUB#
Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but Holloway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
Holloway manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Campbell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Holloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campbell.
#T2#
Campbell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holloway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holloway misses with an elbow over the top.
Campbell has Holloway pressed against the cage, preventing Holloway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holloway working hard to break the clinch.
Campbell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holloway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Holloway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holloway.
Holloway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Campbell on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Holloway as Campbell shoots in.#T3#
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Jonah Campbell has been cut.
Holloway lands a nice hook to Campbell's body. Campbell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Holloway tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holloway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holloway misses with a wild combination.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Campbell's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campbell checks a leg kick.
Campbell is looking to counter with a body kick.
Holloway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Holloway duly obliges.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holloway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Holloway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Campbell on the side of the head.
Campbell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Holloway tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holloway but Holloway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campbell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edmund Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway lands with an overhand left.
Danga de danga de dang - Holloway scores with a four punch combination!
Holloway connects with a solid leg kick.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely.
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Holloway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Campbell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Campbell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Holloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonah Campbell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Campbell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway lands a lovely overhand right.
Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holloway as he jumps to the side.
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Jonah Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holloway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Campbell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Campbell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holloway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Campbell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holloway defends it nicely.#T1#
Holloway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Campbell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holloway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Campbell fails with the takedown.
Campbell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holloway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Campbell scrambles back to his feet.
Campbell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holloway circles away.
Holloway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Holloway lands a nice looking body kick.
Holloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Campbells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campbell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holloway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holloway with a nice calf kick.
Holloway lands a nice looking body kick.
Good exchange - Holloway coming out on top.
Holloway throws out a leg kick but Campbell moves out of range and Holloway only half commits.
Campbell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holloway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holloway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Campbell takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Holloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway cracks Campbell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holloway.
Holloway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Campbell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holloway is fending him off so far but Campbell persists. Nope, Holloway circles away and we're back to standing.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Edmund Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.
Holloway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campbell momentarily.
Holloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campbell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holloway throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Campbell has a takedown stuffed.
Holloway throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Edmund Holloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway throws a good cross that connects.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Holloway tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body. Campbell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holloway's waist but Holloway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Campbell off to one side.
Holloway stalks Campbell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Campbell's face. Campbell staggers backwards, shaken.
Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holloway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Holloway.
Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Holloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonah Campbell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holloway pinned against the cage. Holloway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Campbell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Campbell blocks the low kick.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - Holloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but Holloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holloway connects with an inside leg kick.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holloway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holloway wants it to stay on the feet.
Holloway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Campbell tries for a takedown but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campbell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holloway throws a one two combo.
Holloway dips to his left and cracks Campbell with an uppercut!
A left and a right from Holloway both land. Nice combination.
Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Campbell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holloway throws a wild body kick that Campbell sees coming a mile off.
Holloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Holloway scores with a four punch combination!
Holloway looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Campbell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Campbell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Holloway sprawls well.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Holloway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Holloway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Campbell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holloway swivels and escapes.
Holloway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Campbell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Holloway.
Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Holloway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holloway is looking to chop away at Campbell's legs.
Holloway's corner calls for a 1-2. Holloway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell needs to keep his hands up - Holloway had a free shot at his head there.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Holloway.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell.
Holloway misses with the combination.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
#T3#
Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holloway sprawls and moves away.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campbell looks for a takedown but Holloway sprawls well.
A combination from Holloway does no damage.
Campbell blocks a jab.
Campbell walks into a left hand.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Holloway, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Holloway against the cage but Holloway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holloway lands a really nice looking cross but Campbell seems unphased.
Holloway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Campbell under the eye.
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campbell.
Holloway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell. #T4#
Holloway misses with the combination.
Holloway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Holloway.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Holloway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jonah Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holloway throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
Holloway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edmund Holloway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Holloway. No joy for Campbell on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by Holloway.
Holloway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Holloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holloway has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Holloway!
Edmund Holloway decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Juan clinches up with Bastone and pushes him back against the cage.
Juan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bastone tries to land a knee to the head but Juan blocks with his arms.
Bastone lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Don Juan has been cut.
Juan letting Bastone take a breather here.
Juan blocks an elbow strike.
Bastone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juan blocks the elbow strike.
Bastone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bastone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bastone after a bit of a struggle.
Juan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan blocks an elbow strike from Bastone.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Juan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bastone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bastone misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juan.
Bastone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Bastone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bastone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bastone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bastone throws an elbow but it misses.
Bastone throws a head punch that misses.
Bastone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniel Bastone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Juan.
Bastone misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastone slows down the pace here.
Bastone effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Bastone tries a knee to the head but Juan blocks it.
Bastone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bastone tries a knee to the head but Juan blocks it.
Bastone looking to throw knees to the head but Juan is blocking nicely.
Bastone lands an elbow inside that Juan shrugs off.
Bastone tries a knee to the head but Juan blocks it.
Bastone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastone.
Bastone taking a breather.
Juan blocks an elbow strike from Bastone.
Bastone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juan blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juan. #T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bastone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bastone throws an elbow that misses.
Bastone throws an elbow but it misses.
Bastone avoiding damage as Juan throws knees to the body.
Bastone has Juan pressed against the cage.
Bastone misses with an elbow strike.
Juan blocking some punches.
Bastone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bastone throws an elbow but it misses.
Juan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Juan blocks an uppercut.
Juan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Bastone has a couple of punches blocked by Juan.
Bastone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juan blocks an uppercut.
Juan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bastone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bastone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bastone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bastone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juan blocks an uppercut.
Bastone pushes Juan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastone throws an elbow that misses.
Bastone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastone misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juan's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bastone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Juan's cut.
That's time! Bastone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Bastone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Juan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bastone is on him like a limpet, forcing Juan back against the cage.
Juan is trying to drag Bastone to the mat but Bastone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bastone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bastone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daniel Bastone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bastone lands an elbow inside.
Bastone misses with a knee to the head.
Bastone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bastone misses with an elbow over the top.
Juan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bastone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bastone throws an elbow but it misses.
Bastone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastone lands an elbow inside.
Bastone lands an elbow inside that Juan shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Bastone.
Juan is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastone.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastone.
Bastone is struggling to control the position.
Bastone lands an uppercut.
Bastone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juan can do to turn this around?#T2#
Juan blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastone misses with a punch on the inside.
Juan blocks an elbow strike from Bastone.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bastone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juan dodges an elbow strike from Bastone.
Juan dodges an elbow strike from Bastone.
Bastone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Juan blocking some punches.
Juan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastone blocks it with crossed arms.
Juan blocks the elbow strike.
Bastone lands a knee to the head.
Juan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bastone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daniel Bastone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Juan.
Bastone slows down the pace here.
Bastone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bastone lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bastone throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Bastone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Juan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Bastone swings wildly with an uppercut but Juan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bastone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bastone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bastone.
Bastone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bastone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juan blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bastone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Juan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bastone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Bastone stands up. #CL2#
Juan forces Bastone back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Bastone.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Bastone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juan blocks an uppercut.
Bastone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bastone.
Juan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bastone is pressed up against the cage. Juan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bastone down to the mat. Bastone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Bastone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastone wants to stand but Juan is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Juan trying to keep a closed guard but Bastone is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Bastone stands up and waves to Juan to follow him.
Bastone tries to land a front kick but Juan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bastone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juan as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Juan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daniel Bastone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Bastone gets to his feet. Juan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Juan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bastone throws a leg kick that misses.
Bastone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juan is fending him off so far but Bastone persists. Nope, Juan circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Bastone.
Bastone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Bastone scores with a takedown into Juan's guard.
Bastone wants to get up but he can't break Juan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Juan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastone is keeping the position for now.
Juan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Juan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bastone wants to stand up but Juan is controlling him.
Juan postures up in Bastone's guard and throws a big left but Bastone blocks it. #ES#
Bastone has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Juan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Juan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bastone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bastone lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juan.
Juan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Bastone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bastone throws a head punch that misses.
Bastone is stalling here.
Bastone lands a nice elbow.
Bastone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastone misses with an elbow over the top.
Bastone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bastone swings wildly with an uppercut but Juan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastone misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastone misses with an elbow strike.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Don Juan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Bastone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bastone throws a punch but it's blocked by Juan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Bastone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastone 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Bastone!
Daniel Bastone very nearly forgot to thank Warpath Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Don Juan spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you guys. Next time i break his arm!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Katsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and River counters with a shoot takedown. Katsu fights it but they end up in guard.
Katsu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
River is standing up over Katsu. Katsu looks to escape but River dives into side control.
#SUB2#
River has hold of Katsu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Katsu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - River cranks the arm and Katsu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Katsu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Quintin River! |
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Event:
RMMA 4 - Holmes v Griffith
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Nicholas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nicholas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brower regains half guard.
Brower is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Nicholas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Richard Nicholas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brower tries to keep at a distance but Nicholas has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Nicholas jumps guard and drags Brower to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nicholas keeping full guard, as Brower tries to pass.
Brower is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicholas has wrist control.
Nicholas keeping moving, preventing Brower from controlling successfully.
Brower won't allow Nicholas to sweep him here.
Brower has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nicholas wants to control the position but Brower says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicholas defending well though. #T1#
Brower not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brower thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brower with the ground and pound but Nicholas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brower throwing strikes but missing.
Nicholas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brower trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brower looking to sit in guard and control but Nicholas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Brower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicholas won't allow Brower to sweep him here. #SUB#
Brower has his foot on Nicholas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicholas works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Brower is working an open guard so Nicholas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Nicholas gets a double leg takedown into Brower's guard.
Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position. #SUB#
Brower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicholas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brower working for a triangle but Nicholas defends it easily.
Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position. #SUB#
Brower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position. #SUB#
Nicholas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Nicholas stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD2#
Nicholas gets a double leg takedown into Brower's guard.
Nicholas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brower's guard.
Brower working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Brower is working an open guard so Nicholas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brower cracks Nicholas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brower is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Nicholas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brower was covering up waiting for the punch and Nicholas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nicholas looks winded!#SU2#
Nicholas gets to his feet - Brower follows without any prompting.
Brower scores with a hook to the body. Nicholas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donk. Brower catches Nicholas right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Nicholas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brower to the ground. Nicholas is now in Brower's guard.#T4##SU2#
Nicholas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Brower gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nicholas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position.
Brower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nicholas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nicholas is trying to control the position but Brower postures up.
Nicholas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brower trying to move into half guard but instead Nicholas has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Brower has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nicholas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brower has tightened it up now! Nicholas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Brower!
In his post fight interview, Dick Brower started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Boy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawthorne.#CL2#
Boy darts in and clinches Hawthorne up against the cage.
Boy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Hawthorne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hawthorne showed some decent athleticism there.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawthorne.
#SUB#
Hawthorne seems to be working for a kimura but Boy defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Hawthorne trying to control the pace.
Boy tries to roll over but Hawthorne keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hawthorne wants to take a breather but Boy is having none of it.
Hawthorne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boy is not content to let Hawthorne control the position.#SUB#
Hawthorne is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawthorne is thwarting Boy's attempts to control the position.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawthorne. #SUB#
Hawthorne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hawthorne is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Boy as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Hawthorne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawthorne has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
Hawthorne stands and throws Boy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Boy can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawthorne wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Boy struggling a bit here.
Hawthorne working the head with strikes.
Hawthorne throws a strike aimed at the side of Boy's head but Boy avoids it well.#SUB#
Hawthorne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawthorne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hawthorne has hold of Boy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Boy seems comfortable defending it but Hawthorne has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Boy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Boy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hawthorne couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elliot Hawthorne!
Elliot Hawthorne very nearly forgot to thank Warpath Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Poole wants to stand but Moreno is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poole wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Moreno manages to pass to side control.
Moreno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Poole looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU2#
Moreno stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Poole to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Moreno counters with a takedown into side control.
Poole tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Moreno scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T1#
Moreno is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The referee is taking a good look at Poole as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Moreno!
Poole is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Moreno is working for a rear naked choke. Poole is not defending it well and Moreno has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Poole refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Poole's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilfredo Eduardo Moreno! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Koones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Badai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Koones fails to pull guard.
Koones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Badai to keep the fight standing.
Koones is trying to pull guard but Badai has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Koones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koones is trying to pull guard but Badai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koones jumps guard but Badai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Badai lands a takedown into guard.
Badai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Badai drops back looking for a leg! Koones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koones manages to kick Badai off! Badai jumps back into Koones's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koones is wriggling around but Badai manages to pass to half guard.
Koones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Badai on the ground.#T1#
Badai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Badai scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Badai dominating with strikes here.
Badai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Badai controlling from the full mount.
Koones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Koones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Badai lands with some strikes.
Badai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Badai has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Koones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Topan Badai!
Topan Badai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Tannerman feints and as Melo Rocha raises his hands in defense, Tannerman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Melo Rocha wants to stand and escape but Tannerman is having none of it.
Melo Rocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tannerman is one step ahead there.
Tannerman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tannerman looking to pass the guard.
Melo Rocha controls Tannerman momentarily but Tannerman frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannerman is looking to work some ground and pound but Melo Rocha has wrist control.
Melo Rocha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tannerman.
Melo Rocha controls Tannerman momentarily but Tannerman frees himself.
Tannerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tannerman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Melo Rocha is trying to control the position but Tannerman postures up.
Melo Rocha keeping full guard, as Tannerman tries to pass.
Tannerman is working hard here to advance position.
Tannerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Melo Rocha will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Tannerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Melo Rocha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Melo Rocha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Melo Rocha! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tannerman is trying to improve his position.
Melo Rocha laying and praying for a moment but Tannerman takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Melo Rocha trying to control the action but Tannerman is working from the bottom.
Melo Rocha tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tannerman.
Melo Rocha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tannerman is controlling Melo Rocha's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Melo Rocha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Tannerman wants to get back to his feet.
Tannerman wants to control but Melo Rocha is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melo Rocha wants to pass the guard but Tannerman is defending well.
Melo Rocha stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Melo Rocha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Melo Rocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melo Rocha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tannerman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tannerman distracts Melo Rocha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Melo Rocha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tannerman lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tannerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Melo Rocha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tannerman has Melo Rocha in his guard.#REVB#
Tannerman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Tannerman dominated that round.
That's time! Tannerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tannerman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melo Rocha.
Melo Rocha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tannerman defends it nicely.#TD#
Tannerman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Melo Rocha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tannerman is in Melo Rocha's guard.
Melo Rocha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tannerman's guard. #REVB#
Tannerman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tannerman tries to get out of the position.
Melo Rocha throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo Rocha trying to control but Tannerman is working from the bottom.
Tannerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melo Rocha on the ground.
Tannerman keeping full guard, as Melo Rocha tries to pass.
Melo Rocha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Melo Rocha tries to stand but Tannerman is controlling from the bottom.
Melo Rocha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tannerman defending against the ground and pound.
Melo Rocha trying to control the action but Tannerman is working from the bottom.
Melo Rocha creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tannerman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tyler Tannerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Melo Rocha wants to control but Tannerman is keeping him busy.
Melo Rocha in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Melo Rocha in the domination position with Tannerman hanging on.
Melo Rocha is looking to take a break and control but Tannerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Melo Rocha staying calm.
Melo Rocha trying to control the action but Tannerman is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Tannerman. No joy for Melo Rocha on that attempt.
Tyler Tannerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Melo Rocha.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Tannerman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Tannerman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tannerman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Tannerman is looking for a kimura here.
Melo Rocha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melo Rocha is positioning himself well to prevent Tannerman advancing to mount.
Melo Rocha is trying to maintain the position but Tannerman is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Tannerman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tannerman gets the takedown into side control.
Melo Rocha is pushing Tannerman's head away, looking to escape. Tannerman manages to hold on to the position though.
Tannerman working away.
Melo Rocha manages to get back to half guard.
Tannerman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tannerman prevents Melo Rocha from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Melo Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Tannerman.
Tannerman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Melo Rocha gets back to full guard.
Tannerman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tannerman looking to sit in guard and control but Melo Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Melo Rocha advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Melo Rocha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Melo Rocha creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tannerman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Melo Rocha slows the pace down.
Tannerman looking for a sweep but Melo Rocha has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Melo Rocha sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Melo Rocha looking to control but Tannerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tannerman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Melo Rocha.
#T3#
Tannerman blocking the ground and pound.
Tyler Tannerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melo Rocha thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Melo Rocha controlling the position easily from mount.
Tannerman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Melo Rocha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melo Rocha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Melo Rocha throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Melo Rocha 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.
Melo Rocha is trying to take his opponent's back.
Melo Rocha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tannerman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tannerman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Melo Rocha.
Felipe Melo Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melo Rocha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Melo Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tannerman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Tannerman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyler Tannerman waved his t-shirt featuring Warpath Wear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolland is defended easily by Lidl.
Lidl wants to clinch.
Lidl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rolland keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rolland! But no joy.
Lidl cracks Rolland on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rolland falls backwards against the cage. Lidl follows up with more strikes that drop Rolland to his knees. Lidl keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rolland! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lidl! |
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