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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MFC - 34
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1# Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch but Zakrzewski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zakrzewski fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hageman stuffs the takedown attempt from Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Hageman gets the takedown into side control. Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Zakrzewski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hageman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zakrzewski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Hageman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zakrzewski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Hageman misses with the ground and pound.#T1# The ground and pound from Hageman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Zakrzewski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Hageman prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position. Zakrzewski wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakrzewski defends it well. Zakrzewski gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Zakrzewski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zakrzewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hageman. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Hageman content to stall in guard here. Hageman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hageman wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving. #SUB# Hageman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zakrzewski dives on top into guard.#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zakrzewski looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hageman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3# Zakrzewski trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Zakrzewski 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.#SUB# Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zakrzewski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Zakrzewski in his guard.#REVB# Hageman has control of Zakrzewski's left arm, preventing Zakrzewski from doing any damage. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hageman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hageman is breathing heavily. Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Hageman will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Hageman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zakrzewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A head kick from Zakrzewski lands but Hageman takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.#TD2# Zakrzewski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hageman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hageman is looking to get back to his feet here but Zakrzewski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hageman's back.#SUB2# Zakrzewski looking to break Hageman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hageman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zakrzewski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2# Zakrzewski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Zakrzewski trying to control momentarily.
Zakrzewski gets his hands free as Hageman looks to control. #T1# Zakrzewski keeps control of the position as Hageman tries to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hageman is trying to remain composed but Zakrzewski is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Zakrzewski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Zakrzewski controls the action. Hageman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has got the better of the ground game so far. Hageman prevents Zakrzewski from getting a body triangle.#T3##SUB2# Zakrzewski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hageman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hageman manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Zakrzewski is now in side control. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hageman trying his best to control but Zakrzewski has mounted him. Zakrzewski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hageman is looking to escape. Zakrzewski lands a big elbow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zakrzewski looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Zakrzewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# No luck for Zakrzewski with that takedown attempt. Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# Zakrzewski has managed to clinch.
Hageman tries a body shot but Zakrzewski blocks it.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Hageman holds him up against the cage and eventually Zakrzewski drops back down to his feet.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman wants to take the fight to the mat but Zakrzewski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Zakrzewski tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Zakrzewski back against the cage. Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zakrzewski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zakrzewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it. Zakrzewski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hageman tries to avoid it but Zakrzewski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hageman to the ground. Hageman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Zakrzewski gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. Zakrzewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body. Hageman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zakrzewski to keep the fight standing.#TD# Hageman pulls guard. Hageman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Hageman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2# Zakrzewski stands up and waves to Hageman to follow him. #T2# Hageman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zakrzewski as he jumps to the side. Zakrzewski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well. Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Hageman or perhaps it was just good defense by Zakrzewski, which made it look bad. Zakrzewski shoots in looking for a takedown but Hageman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zakrzewski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Zakrzewski lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman looks to clinch and Zakrzewski counters with a three punch combo that has Hageman backing up. Hageman nods at Zakrzewski to acknowledge the strikes.#T3# Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown but Hageman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck for Zakrzewski with that takedown attempt. Hageman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Hageman clinches up against the cage. Hageman misses with a body punch.
Zakrzewski tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage. Hageman has Zakrzewski pressed against the cage, preventing Zakrzewski from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Zakrzewski is pressed up against the cage. Hageman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zakrzewski down to the mat. Zakrzewski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hageman keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Zakrzewski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hageman is trying to defend but Zakrzewski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4# Hageman is concentrating on defense, preventing Zakrzewski from advancing position. Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hageman is working hard here to advance position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hageman is looking to control Zakrzewski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Hageman. I think Hageman 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
MFC - 34
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1# Leonard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bebok sprawls well. Bebok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet. Leonard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bebok checks it well. Bebok is looking to counter the offense by Leonard and move into the clinch. Good work by Leonard as he checks the leg kick. Leonard throws out a counter right but Bebok avoids it with no problem.#TD2# Leonard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bebok to the mat! Bebok manages to get full guard. Bebok is trying to keep Leonard in close.
Leonard content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leonard stands and throws Bebok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Leonard is staying tight to Bebok's torso, preventing him from escaping. Bebok struggling a bit here.#T1# Leonard controls the position. Let's hope that Leonard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Bebok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leonard on the ground. You can see the frustration on Bebok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2# Leonard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Nice takedown defense from Leonard. No joy for Bebok on that attempt. Leonard looks to land a combination but Bebok avoids it well. #CL# Bebok clinches with his opponent.
#T2# Leonard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bebok pulls him back up using the underhooks. Leonard blocking some punches.
Bebok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Leonard is looking to take this one to the mat. Andrzej Bebok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzzard Leonard. Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Bebok is blocking nicely.
Leonard is looking for a takedown.#TD2# Bebok is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leonard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bebok to the mat. Bebok regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Leonard postures up.
Leonard sitting in guard, not really doing much. Leonard scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Bebok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonard controls the pace. Bebok looking to control.
Leonard passes Bebok's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leonard in particular looking to stall. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leonard lands a nice short elbow. Bebok wants to control but Leonard is keeping busy.
Leonard controlling the pace. #T4# Leonard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Bebok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leonard is working away from the top position though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leonard passes to full mount! Leonard landing shots from mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Leonard controlling his opponent. Leonard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzzard Leonard 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# Leonard throws a sloppy head kick and Bebok moves out of range easily. #CL2# Leonard forces Bebok back against the cage and clinches. Bebok scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bebok misses with a short punch on the inside. Leonard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leonard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bebok smiles and moves away.
Bebok moves in looking to clinch but Leonard pushes him off. Leonard shoots in for a takedown but Bebok shows good takedown defense. Andrzej Bebok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzzard Leonard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bebok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonard circles away. Leonard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bebok defends it nicely.#T1##CL2# Leonard darts in and clinches Bebok up against the cage. Leonard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Leonard is trying to push Bebok away but Bebok has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2# Leonard pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Leonard looking for a triangle here. Bebok is fighting it but it looks tight! Leonard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bebok is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buzzard Leonard! |
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Event:
MFC - 32
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Zakrzewski moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.#TD# West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. West with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Zakrzewski is trying to get back to full guard. Zakrzewski is controlling West's position as best he can from this difficult position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. West is controlling the pace.
Zakrzewski is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# West is taking a breather. Zakrzewski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. West wants to pass to mount but Zakrzewski is defending the position. West is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Zakrzewski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily. West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Zakrzewski punching from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Zakrzewski is looking to clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Zakrzewski shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Alan West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.#TD# West changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zakrzewski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zakrzewski on the ground. West in side control, just content to control the action for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Zakrzewski struggling a bit here. West controls the position. Zakrzewski can't do much from the bottom here. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Zakrzewski is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# West bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Zakrzewski is trying to escape the position but West is controlling the position. Zakrzewski tries to bench press West off him but West keeps the position. West taking a breather here. 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.
Alan West dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD# Zakrzewski tries to sprawl but West drives through with a takedown into half guard. Still in half guard, West seems content to control. Zakrzewski trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Zakrzewski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Zakrzewski is concentrating on defense, preventing West from advancing position. West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. West'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. West really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Zakrzewski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. West wants to pass to mount but Zakrzewski is defending the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# West shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Zakrzewski tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg. West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakrzewski can do to turn this around? West is figuring out what he wants to do next. Zakrzewski is holding on to half guard well.#T2# West content to control rather than advance. West has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Further stalling from West. Zakrzewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# West controlling the action here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# West shoots in and bounces Zakrzewski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. West sitting in guard here, content to control. West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Zakrzewski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4# Zakrzewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. West controls from within his opponent's guard. Zakrzewski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst West is controlling him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! West slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan West dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD# Zakrzewski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows West to score an easy takedown into full guard. Zakrzewski pushes West off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Krzysztof Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# West drives through with a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Zakrzewski striking off his back but it's not causing West any problems. Zakrzewski wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment. West is fighting to break Zakrzewski's control of his arms but Zakrzewski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Zakrzewski scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
#T1# West is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Zakrzewski is trying to control the position but West postures up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# West looking for a takedown here - he's got it. West prevents Zakrzewski from getting back to his feet. #T2##SUB2# Zakrzewski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
West not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Zakrzewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. West is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Alan West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# West gets the takedown into side control. #T3# You can see the frustration on Zakrzewski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Alan West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Zakrzewski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. West in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. 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. Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# West drives through with a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Alan West showed his dominance in that final round. Well West 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan West! |
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Event:
MFC - 31
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# Pudzianowski instigates a clinch. Pudzianowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pudzianowski fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Pudzianowski is trying to force a seperation but Albertson has the dominant position. Pudzianowski fails to pull guard.
Albertson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pudzianowski is trying to stall.
Pudzianowski is trying to break the clinch but Albertson is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Albertson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Albertson gets underhooks to prevent Pudzianowski's takedown attempt.
John Albertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski. Albertson jumps guard but Pudzianowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Albertson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pudzianowski after a bit of a struggle. #T1# Albertson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pudzianowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Pudzianowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Albertson uses from the top position. Albertson scoring with punches to the head and body. Pudzianowski has momentary wrist control but Albertson slips an elbow through the middle. Albertson wants to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling his posture from full guard. Pudzianowski lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Albertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Pudzianowski wants to sweep here but Albertson controlling him for the moment. Albertson is stalling in the full guard. #T2# Albertson stops Pudzianowski from standing up. Albertson tries to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Albertson moved away. Pudzianowski feints and then cracks Albertson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Albertson down. Albertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pudzianowski's waist but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Albertson off to one side. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick #TD# and Albertson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Pudzianowski tries to kick Albertson off in order to stand up. Albertson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Albertson lands a nice forearm strike. Albertson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Pudzianowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albertson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# Albertson prevents Pudzianowski from escaping the position. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Pudzianowski is looking for a sweep. Albertson working away. Albertson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Albertson 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. Albertson tries to advance to mount but can't. Pudzianowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Pudzianowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Albertson connects with a decent elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Pudzianowski tries to escape but Albertson is in control. Pudzianowski is trying to escape the position but Albertson is controlling the position. Albertson lands a nice forearm strike. Albertson lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB# Albertson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pudzianowski, who protects the arm well. Albertson misses with the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pudzianowski pushes Albertson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Albertson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Albertson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Albertson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Albertson is looking to counter the offense by Pudzianowski and move into the clinch. Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Albertson is out of range. Albertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski circles away.#TD# Pudzianowski gets caught flat footed, as Albertson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Albertson landing with the ground and pound. Albertson won't allow Pudzianowski to get back to his feet. Albertson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pudzianowski's head. Pudzianowski controls Albertson momentarily but Albertson frees himself. #SUB2# Pudzianowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pudzianowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Albertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. John Albertson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Pudzianowski being controlled here, momentarily. Albertson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Albertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Pudzianowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Albertson trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Pudzianowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Albertson distracts Pudzianowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Pudzianowski trying to keep a closed guard but Albertson is proving a slippery customer.
Albertson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Albertson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD# Albertson shoots in and gets a takedown into Pudzianowski's guard. Pudzianowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Albertson is controlling him. Albertson wants to control from the top but Pudzianowski keeps moving. Pudzianowski working a defensive guard here.
#T3# Pudzianowski wants to stand and escape but Albertson is having none of it. Albertson cracks Pudzianowski with a solid left hand. Albertson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pudzianowski has wrist control. Pudzianowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Albertson moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits. Albertson blocks a leg kick.#TD# Albertson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pudzianowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Pudzianowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Albertson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4# Albertson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Pudzianowski keeps Albertson under control for a moment. Pudzianowski is trying to improve his position. Albertson working away. Albertson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pudzianowski! Pudzianowski wants to try and get back to his feet. Pudzianowski wants to hold on but Albertson pushes him away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pudzianowski is trying to stand. Albertson scoring with strikes but Pudzianowski is staying in there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Albertson dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pudzianowski. That's going to slow Albertson down. Albertson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Albertson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pudzianowski. Albertson blocks a leg kick. Pudzianowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD# Albertson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pudzianowski did well to prevent Albertson getting side control. Pudzianowski won't allow Albertson to pass to mount. #SUB# Albertson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pudzianowski is just riding it out for now. Albertson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Albertson is trying to work for a kimura but Pudzianowski is defending well.
Albertson slows the pace down in half guard. #T1# Albertson is keen to just control but Pudzianowski is a slippery customer. Pudzianowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Albertson is working away from the top position though. Pudzianowski won't allow Albertson to pass to mount. Albertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pudzianowski can do to turn this around? Well, if Albertson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pudzianowski pushes Albertson off looking to stand but Albertson dives back in and keeps control.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Albertson 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. Pudzianowski wants to control but Albertson is keeping busy.
Albertson is trying to control. Pudzianowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Albertson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Albertson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pudzianowski. Albertson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski avoids it really well and circles away. Pudzianowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Albertson. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Albertson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Albertson moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits. Pudzianowski throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3# Albertson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pudzianowski as he avoids it easily. Pudzianowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albertson. That did some damage! Good work by Albertson as he checks the leg kick. Albertson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Albertson checks a low kick from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Albertson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Albertson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick. Albertson checks a leg kick nicely. Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Albertson fails with a takedown attempt. Pudzianowski thumps Albertson with a low kick. Pudzianowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Albertson sprawls well. He's pushed Pudzianowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Pudzianowski. Albertson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Good work by Albertson as he checks the leg kick.#T4# Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Albertson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Pudzianowski trying to control but Albertson postures up.
Albertson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. John Albertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Albertson 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. Albertson content to control rather than advance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Albertson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Albertson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight! Mariusz Pudzianowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Albertson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Albertson! |
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MFC - 31
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1# A low kick from Bebok is predictable there #TD# and Nastula counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB# Nastula in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bebok tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nastula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pawel Nastula! |
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MFC - 29
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Araujo gets caught napping as Nastula dives in and scores a takedown. Araujo manages to retain guard. Araujo controlling Nastula's posture. Nastula looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB# Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Araujo is pushing down on Nastula's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nastula is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Araujo 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.
#T1# Nastula is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Araujo passes to full mount! #SUB# Nastula has left one of his arms exposed and Araujo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nastula screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo! Jonathas Araujo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Chaiyachue feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Bebok is trying to keep Chaiyachue in close.
Chaiyachue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bebok controls Chaiyachue momentarily but Chaiyachue frees himself. Bebok might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chaiyachue haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Chaiyachue slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU# Chaiyachue gets to his feet. Bebok looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Chaiyachue rushes Bebok and presses him up against the cage. Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now. Bebok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
#T1# Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue works on Bebok's body with a couple of short punches. Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now. Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now. Chaiyachue lands a shot to the body. Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it. Bebok misses with a short punch on the inside. Chaiyachue lands a good knee to the midsection. Bebok won't want to take too many of those. Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now. Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body. Bebok has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chaiyachue seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bebok can turn it around. Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Bebok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue scores a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Chaiyachue blocking some punches.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body. Bebok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body. Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now. Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body. Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bebok fails to land. Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3# Chaiyachue tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bebok just stands there and leans against the cage. Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue. Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to pull guard but Bebok forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bebok misses with a punch on the inside.
Bebok misses with the head strike.
Chaiyachue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Chaiyachue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bebok smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruesorn Chaiyachue. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Chaiyachue changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bebok looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Bebok tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4# Bebok tries to hold on but Chaiyachue postures up. Chaiyachue looking to control and managing it successfully. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Chaiyachue lands a nice shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Chaiyachue tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Chaiyachue with shots to the head and body - Bebok looks very uncomfortable down there. Chaiyachue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Bebok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bebok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaiyachue but Chaiyachue pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Chaiyachue moves into the clinch. Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it. Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now. Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue has been working on his balance at Rising Sun Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bebok. Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Bebok avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage. Chaiyachue lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bebok controls his hands.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bebok lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1# Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body. Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bebok's elbow. Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it. Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Bebok swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaiyachue uses good head movement to avoid it. Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bebok controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Bebok is breathing heavily.#T2# Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body. Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now. Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bebok throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaiyachue. Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.#T3# Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now. Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chaiyachue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaiyachue fails to pull guard.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body. Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now. Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body. Chaiyachue blocks an uppercut.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
#T4# Bebok misses with a hook from the clinch. Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue. Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body. Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body. Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Bebok circles away from the clinch attempt and Bebok counters with a leg kick. #CL2# Bebok rushes Chaiyachue and presses him up against the cage. Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bebok's elbow. Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch in the clinch. Chaiyachue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it. Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.#T1# Nice body punch from Chaiyachue - that landed with a thud.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bebok can do to turn this around? Bebok misses with some punches.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it. Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bebok's elbow. Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now. Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bebok. Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chaiyachue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bebok walks away with a smile on his face. Chaiyachue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Bebok circles away and keeps his distance. Bebok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2# Bebok rushes Chaiyachue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Bebok fails to land. Bebok throws a head punch that misses. Bebok prevents a body shot from Chaiyachue. Bebok blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue. #T3# Bebok misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bebok. Chaiyachue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bebok blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue. Bebok has a couple of punches blocked by Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Bebok working aggressively here.
Chaiyachue stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
#T4# Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Bebok avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage. Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bebok. Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bebok misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaiyachue, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue! A relieved looking Naruesorn Chaiyachue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MFC - 28
Date: Oct 31, 2024 |
#R1# A slapping leg kick lands for Kanaani.
Kanaani has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight. Zakrzewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanaani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kanaani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Kanaani. That snapped Zakrzewski's head back.
Kanaani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut. Zakrzewski throws a sloppy head kick and Kanaani counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD# Kanaani lands a big uppercut and Zakrzewski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zakrzewski looks OK. Kanaani waves Zakrzewski back to his feet!#ROC#Zakrzewski is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Zakrzewski shoots and misses and Kanaani counters with a right hand from hell and Zakrzewski is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani! An out of breath Mehdi Kanaani thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MFC - 28
Date: Oct 31, 2024 |
#R1# Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Albertson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2# Albertson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Pudzianowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Albertson 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. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Albertson is nestled in close to Pudzianowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Albertson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pudzianowski! #T1# Albertson with shots to the head and body - Pudzianowski looks very uncomfortable down there. Albertson looking to control and managing it successfully. Pudzianowski is trying to escape the mount.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Albertson is having none of it. Albertson dominating with strikes here. Albertson landing strikes from the mount. Albertson punishing his opponent with strikes. Albertson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2# Pudzianowski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Albertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Albertson with the ground and pound from mount. Albertson lands a couple of good shots and Pudzianowski has given up his back, trying to escape the position! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! Albertson keeps control of the position easily here as Pudzianowski tries to buck him off.
Pudzianowski trying to get back to his feet but Albertson is in full control for now. Albertson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Pudzianowski.
#T3# What can Pudzianowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pudzianowski is trying to stand back up. Albertson gets his hands free as Pudzianowski looks to control. Albertson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Albertson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pudzianowski. Albertson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pudzianowski up.
Albertson is landing with strikes from the back. Albertson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet. #T4# Albertson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Albertson has Pudzianowski flattened out and is raining down punches. Albertson controlling the position well here. Pudzianowski rolled but Albertson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2# Pudzianowski showing good submission defense here.
Albertson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pudzianowski doesn't escape. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Albertson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albertson fails to land the takedown. Pudzianowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albertson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pudzianowski. Albertson goes for a double leg but Pudzianowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pudzianowski continues to drive forward. Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2# Albertson gets a takedown into half guard. Albertson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. John Albertson has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Albertson keeps him under control. Albertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pudzianowski tries to kick Albertson off but Albertson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1# Albertson trying to control the action but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom. Pudzianowski is trying to stand back up but Albertson is controlling him
Pudzianowski is looking to get back to is feet but Albertson passes into side control.
Pudzianowski pushes Albertson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Albertson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Albertson lands a decent elbow from side control. Albertson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pudzianowski! Albertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Pudzianowski is trying desperately to improve position.#T2# Albertson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Albertson looking to finish Pudzianowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pudzianowski! Albertson trying to control but Pudzianowski is having none of it. Albertson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Pudzianowski is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Albertson controlling the pace for now. Let's hope that Albertson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3# Pudzianowski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Albertson landing punches. Albertson landing strikes from the mount and Pudzianowski is in trouble! Albertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Albertson with a couple of short strikes. Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Albertson lands with some strikes.#T4# Pudzianowski tries to buck Albertson off but he can't manage it. Pudzianowski tries to lock up and control but Albertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Albertson controlling the position easily from mount. Pudzianowski is trying to get back to his feet but can't. BOOM! Albertson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Albertson landing shots from mount. Albertson looking to finish Pudzianowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pudzianowski! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Albertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Albertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Albertson fails with a takedown attempt. Albertson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albertson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Albertson checks a leg kick.#TD2# Albertson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pudzianowski! Albertson working the head with strikes. Pudzianowski wants to control but Albertson postures up. Albertson is putting a hurting on Pudzianowski here, landing some big shots from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pudzianowski can't do much from the bottom here. Albertson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pudzianowski's legs. Albertson happy to just control the position for now. #T1# Pudzianowski is trying to control Albertson's posture but Albertson avoids it. Albertson grinds an elbow into Pudzianowski's temple. Pudzianowski wants to control but Albertson postures up. The referee asks Albertson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Albertson prefers to stall for the moment though. Albertson moves into full mount! Albertson tries to control but Pudzianowski wriggling away. Pudzianowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Albertson on the ground. Pudzianowski is trying desperately to improve position.#T2# Albertson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pudzianowski hang on? Pudzianowski is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Albertson looking to control but Pudzianowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2# Albertson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pudzianowski turns into him and now he's in Albertson's guard.
Pudzianowski looking to sit in guard and control but Albertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3# Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet but Albertson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Albertson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Albertson scoring with some ground and pound. Albertson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Pudzianowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Albertson wants to control from the top but Pudzianowski keeps moving. Albertson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Albertson connects with a couple of short punches. Pudzianowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
John Albertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Albertson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Albertson won't allow Pudzianowski to get back to his feet. Albertson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Albertson 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Albertson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight! John Albertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Albertson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Albertson! |
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Event:
MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1# Pudzianowski throws a leg kick #TD# and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pudzianowski won't be happy with that. Anstey controlling from side mount. Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is dominant here and he's now got Pudzianowski's back!#SUB# Anstey is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pudzianowski is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corwin Anstey! An intense looking Corwin Anstey took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'. |
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MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Nastula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chaiyachue!#SUB2# Nastula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaiyachue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. A bit of a lull in the action here. Chaiyachue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chaiyachue tries to get out of the position. You can see the frustration on Chaiyachue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chaiyachue is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nastula is controlling him well.#SUB2# Nastula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaiyachue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Nastula trying to control the position but Chaiyachue is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Nastula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Chaiyachue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Nastula drags him back down.#T1##SUB2# Nastula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaiyachue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Chaiyachue struggling a bit here. Chaiyachue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nastula is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet. Chaiyachue stops Nastula from passing to mount. #SUB2# Nastula working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Nastula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaiyachue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Nastula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chaiyachue has escaped the position, nice work there. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chaiyachue is trying to get back to half guard. Chaiyachue is trying to control Nastula's posture but Nastula avoids it. Chaiyachue tries to buck Nastula off but Nastula is having none of it. Chaiyachue gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Chaiyachue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chaiyachue is controlling Nastula's trapped leg to prevent Nastula from advancing to side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chaiyachue is looking to control Nastula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaiyachue avoid being mounted?#T3# Chaiyachue is looking for a sweep. Nastula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Chaiyachue looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2# Nastula is looking for a kimura but Chaiyachue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nastula to get the leverage. Nastula prevents Chaiyachue from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Chaiyachue trying to control but Nastula postures up.
#SUB2# Nastula is trying to work for a kimura but Chaiyachue is defending well.
#SUB2# Nastula is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nastula passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4# Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet.
Chaiyachue is squirming around, avoiding Nastula's attempts to control the action. #SUB2# Nastula looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Chaiyachue tries to buck Nastula off but he can't manage it. Chaiyachue wants to hold on but Nastula pushes him away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chaiyachue can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Nastula dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Nastula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chaiyachue sprawls well. Chaiyachue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nastula gets slowly back to his feet.#TD# Chaiyachue manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nastula on his heels. He'll look to pass Nastula's guard now, I'm sure. Chaiyachue wanted to stand there but Nastula had control of the position. Nastula looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU# Chaiyachue stands up from guard. Let's bang! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Chaiyachue clinches up with Nastula and pushes him back against the cage. Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Nastula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nastula's gas tank. Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nastula avoids it. Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
#TD# Chaiyachue successfully pulls guard.
#T1# Chaiyachue looking to control.
Chaiyachue wants to stand but Nastula is controlling the position. #SUB2# Nastula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nastula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Chaiyachue has his hands on Nastula's head, controlling the position. Nastula wants to pass the guard but Chaiyachue is keeping the position. Pawel Nastula has got the better of the ground game so far. Chaiyachue wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2# Nastula drops back looking for a leg! Chaiyachue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chaiyachue manages to kick Nastula off! Nastula jumps back into Chaiyachue's guard. Chaiyachue wants to stand up but Nastula is controlling him. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nastula sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chaiyachue's guard. Chaiyachue is trying to stand.
Chaiyachue tries to get to full guard but Nastula has control of the leg. Chaiyachue is trying to stand up here but Nastula is controlling him well. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nastula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaiyachue's waist but Chaiyachue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nastula off to one side. #CL# Chaiyachue clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaiyachue obliges. Chaiyachue lands a good knee to the midsection. Nastula won't want to take too many of those. Nastula is breathing heavily. A right hook to the body lands for Chaiyachue.
#T3# Chaiyachue presses Nastula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from Chaiyachue. Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nastula is defending well for now. Chaiyachue landing knees to the body.
Nastula managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body. Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not. Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
#TD# Chaiyachue has clasped his hands together around Nastula's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU# Chaiyachue stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL# Chaiyachue rushes Nastula and presses him up against the cage. Knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nastula on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Nastula's ribcage.#T4# Chaiyachue lands a body shot. Chaiyachue scores a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nastula avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
#TD# Chaiyachue has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nastula uses from the top position. #SUB2# Nastula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Chaiyachue wants to stand but Nastula is controlling the position. Chaiyachue looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaiyachue, not yet. Nastula is fighting to break Chaiyachue's control of his arms but Chaiyachue is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Chaiyachue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nastula on the ground. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL# Chaiyachue instigates a clinch. Nastula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chaiyachue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nastula can do to turn this around? Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nastula on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD# Chaiyachue manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Chaiyachue is looking for a triangle but Nastula pushes his legs off easily.
Chaiyachue wants to stand and escape but Nastula is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaiyachue is on top in guard.
#REVR# Nastula has a closed guard, preventing Chaiyachue from standing up. Nastula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Chaiyachue controlling from the top position. Chaiyachue wanted to stand there but Nastula had control of the position. Chaiyachue trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Chaiyachue trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nastula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaiyachue. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nastula being controlled here, momentarily. Nastula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Nastula 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.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Chaiyachue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaiyachue obliges. Chaiyachue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Chaiyachue digs a right hand underneath Nastula's ribcage. Nastula let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD# Chaiyachue decides to pull guard. #T3# Nastula stops Chaiyachue from standing up. Chaiyachue 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. Chaiyachue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Nastula stops Chaiyachue from standing up. Chaiyachue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nastula is one step ahead there. Chaiyachue has control of Nastula's left arm, preventing Nastula from doing any damage. Chaiyachue thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2# Nastula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Chaiyachue closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nastula's guard.#T4##SU# Chaiyachue decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Nastula ducks right into an uppercut from Chaiyachue. #CL# Chaiyachue clinches. Chaiyachue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not. #TD# Chaiyachue gets control of Nastula's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chaiyachue will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Nastula prevents Chaiyachue from getting back to his feet. Chaiyachue is pulling down on Nastula's head. It's preventing any offense from Nastula, at least for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chaiyachue is looking to stand up but Nastula isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight! Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chaiyachue 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:26 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue! A relieved looking Naruesorn Chaiyachue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MFC - 25
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1# Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hageman as he jumps to the side. Zakrzewski tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
#TD# Hageman shoots in and bounces Zakrzewski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hageman with a flurry of punches that miss. Zakrzewski being controlled here, momentarily. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zakrzewski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Zakrzewski is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Hageman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Zakrzewski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Zakrzewski trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Zakrzewski wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.#SUB# Hageman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zakrzewski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hageman.#SUB2# Zakrzewski tries for a kimura but Hageman is defending well. #T2# Both fighters take a look at the clock. Zakrzewski wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. Hageman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3# Zakrzewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. #SUB2# Zakrzewski is working for a submission of some sort.
Zakrzewski is taking a breather. Hageman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hageman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zakrzewski is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Zakrzewski fails in his attempt to clinch. Hageman keeps the fight on the outside. Zakrzewski thows a body kick. Hageman tries to catch it but that hurt him. Hageman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zakrzewski looks winded! Hageman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zakrzewski avoids it really well and circles away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Zakrzewski gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krzysztof Zakrzewski will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Zakrzewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hageman circles away.
Zakrzewski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hageman is fending him off so far but Zakrzewski persists. Nope, Hageman circles away and we're back to standing.#CL# Hageman clinches with his opponent.
Hageman struggles to land a body shot inside as Zakrzewski controls his hands.
Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zakrzewski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hageman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD# Hageman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman cracks Zakrzewski with a solid left hand. Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hageman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zakrzewski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1# Zakrzewski trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zakrzewski won't allow Hageman to sweep him here. Zakrzewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Hageman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakrzewski defends it easily. Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hageman is looking to sweep but instead, Zakrzewski has passed into half guard.
#T3# Zakrzewski tries to pass to full mount but Hageman defends it. #SU2# Zakrzewski stands up out of the half guard. A head kick misses from Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.#CL# Hageman has managed to clinch.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Hageman forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD# Hageman pulls Zakrzewski into guard.
#T4# Zakrzewski trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Zakrzewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. Hageman has control of Zakrzewski's left arm, preventing Zakrzewski from doing any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zakrzewski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Horrible takedown attempt by Zakrzewski or perhaps it was just good defense by Hageman, which made it look bad. Zakrzewski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hageman's waist but Hageman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zakrzewski off to one side. Zakrzewski fails to land the takedown. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.#CL# Hageman rushes Zakrzewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zakrzewski stops a takedown attempt from Hageman.
Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakrzewski can do to turn this around? Zakrzewski is trying to pull guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zakrzewski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hageman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hageman tries to score a body lock takedown but Zakrzewski shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hageman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zakrzewski backwards. #T1# Zakrzewski gets underhooks to prevent Hageman's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Hageman.
Zakrzewski is looking to break free of the clinch but Hageman has double underhooks. #TD# Hageman drags the fight down to the ground.
Zakrzewski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hageman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully. Zakrzewski throws an elbow that misses. Hageman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zakrzewski's guard. Nice move by Hageman!#REVR##T2# Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zakrzewski working a defensive guard here.
Hageman advances position into side control! Zakrzewski is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Hageman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zakrzewski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hageman but great work by Zakrzewski.#T3# Hageman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Zakrzewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. #SUB2# Zakrzewski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hageman.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hageman pulls Zakrzewski in close to prevent any damage. Zakrzewski postures up in Hageman's guard and throws a big left but Hageman blocks it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hageman is controlling Zakrzewski's posture. Zakrzewski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hageman 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
MFC - 24
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Bebok tries to keep at a distance but Leonard has taken the fight into the clinch. Leonard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bebok smiles and moves away.
#TD# Leonard looking to score a takedown here. Bebok is defending well but Leonard drives through and ends up in Bebok's guard. Bebok working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bebok is keeping the position for now. Leonard is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bebok is trying to control the position but Leonard postures up. Leonard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Bebok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leonard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Leonard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SU# Leonard stands up. Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Leonard tries for a takedown but Bebok circles away easily#CL2# and Bebok counters by clinching up. Leonard tries to pull guard but Bebok won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzzard Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Leonard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bebok up against the cage. Leonard tries to pull guard but Bebok won't allow it.
Leonard jumps guard but Bebok stands there with Leonard around his waist. Leonard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bebok misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Bebok letting Leonard take a breather here.#TD# Leonard jumps guard and drags Bebok to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leonard holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB# Bebok wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Leonard's closed guard. He's half up but Leonard has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Leonard pivots and extends the arm, Bebok falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Leonard! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzzard Leonard! |
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Event:
MFC - 23
Date: Oct 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Hall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastula can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nastula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nastula is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Hall is trying for a kimura here. Nastula looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hall wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Hall! Richard Hall retains his featherweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Richard Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MFC - 22
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Lee closes the distance and clinches. Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zakrzewski up against the cage.#TD# Lee jumps guard.
#SUB# Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zakrzewski uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2# Zakrzewski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Lee regains half guard. Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Special Ops N7 Training , so we'll see if he gets out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee wants to improve his position but Zakrzewski is controlling well.
Lee wants to control but Zakrzewski is keeping busy.
#T1# Zakrzewski trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. Zakrzewski tries to stand and escape but Lee is controlling the position. Zakrzewski wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it. Lee moves into full guard.
Lee controlling Zakrzewski's posture. Zakrzewski looking to pass the guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakrzewski is one step ahead there. Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL# Lee takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##TD# Lee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zakrzewski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Zakrzewski manages to escape to his feet. #CL# Lee clinches up with Zakrzewski and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Lee decides to pull guard. Zakrzewski is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lee throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zakrzewski won't allow Lee to get back to his feet. Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zakrzewski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# 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! Zakrzewski working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4# Zakrzewski trying to control but Lee flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Zakrzewski is covering up but some of the strikes from Lee are getting through and doing damage.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Zakrzewski trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip. #SUB# Lee is persistently looking for the submission but Zakrzewski is defending it well.
Zakrzewski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zakrzewski can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Lee dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL# Lee closes the distance and pushes Zakrzewski back into the cage. Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Zakrzewski looking for a takedown. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Zakrzewski jumps guard but Lee stands there with Zakrzewski around his waist. Zakrzewski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee slowing the pace effectively. Zakrzewski is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks. #TD# Zakrzewski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zakrzewski to the mat. Zakrzewski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zakrzewski's head. Lee stands and throws Zakrzewski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Lee controlling from side mount. #T1# Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zakrzewski for as long as he can get away with. Lee working the head and body with strikes. Lee lands a few punches from side control. Lee slows the pace down. #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. Lee'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. Zakrzewski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lee connects with a decent elbow. Lee cracks Zakrzewski with an elbow. That is naaassty. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3# Zakrzewski trying his best to control but Lee has mounted him. BOOM! Lee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lee controlling the pace for now. Lee dominating with strikes here. Zakrzewski is breathing heavily. Lee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee controlling from mount. #T4##SUB# Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Zakrzewski defends it well. Lee controlling from mount. Lee working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zakrzewski taking shots to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Lee dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Lee has managed to clinch.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
#TD# Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zakrzewski uses from the top position. Lee managing to control the position. #SUB# Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee is pulling down on Zakrzewski's head. It's preventing any offense from Zakrzewski, at least for the moment.#T1##SUB# Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zakrzewski escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control! Lee stops Zakrzewski from passing to mount. Lee struggling a bit here. Lee is being controlled here. Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Lee is not content to let Zakrzewski control the position. Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Zakrzewski keeps moving and retains side control. Zakrzewski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Zakrzewski trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. A bit of a lull in the action here. Mo Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Lee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Lee moves into range and clinches up with Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Lee pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee has his hands on Zakrzewski's head, controlling the position. Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zakrzewski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4# Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zakrzewski's head. Lee controls from within his opponent's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Zakrzewski is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zakrzewski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Mo Lee showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lee 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Lee! |
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Event:
MFC - 21
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1# Legs misses with a looping right. Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Legs checks a low kick from Pudzianowski. A jab from Legs misses. Legs throws a big shot that misses. Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legs is able to avoid easily. Legs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pudzianowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Legs lands with a straight right. Pudzianowski didn't see that one coming. Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick letting Legs counter with a right hand. We've been told by Legs's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Legs throws a series of punches but Pudzianowski moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Legs checks a leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Legs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legs. Legs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pudzianowski is looking to clinch. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Legs sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1# Legs throws a nice head kick!
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Legs finds it's target. Legs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pudzianowski under the eye. Legs cracks Pudzianowski with a right hand to the side of the head. Danga de danga de dang - Legs scores with a four punch combination! Legs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked and Legs counters with a leg kick. Legs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legs but Legs pushes him off and we're back to square one. Legs loads up on a big right hand but Pudzianowski slips the punch. Legs stalks Pudzianowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pudzianowski's face. Pudzianowski staggers backwards, shaken. This has been an exciting period of action! Legs with a jab. Pudzianowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. The fighters circling - Legs throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pudzianowski 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. Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Legs throwing a counter right hand but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it. Legs throws a series of punches but Pudzianowski avoids them all with ease. Legs throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legs. Legs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2# Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legs. Legs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Legs throws a nice looking combination but Pudzianowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Legs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A chopping leg kick lands by Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Legs checks it. Pudzianowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Legs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Pudzianowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Pudzianowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick. A jab from Legs does it's job there. Legs lands an overhand right. Pudzianowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Legs is out of range. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Legs sees it coming and moves out of range. Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Legs throws a jab when Pudzianowski was well out of range. Pudzianowski moves out of range as Legs strikes. Legs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3# Legs is looking to slow Pudzianowski down with leg kicks. Legs checks a leg kick. Legs throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski 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 Legs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Legs sees it coming and moves out of range. Pudzianowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legs.
Pudzianowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Legs checks the leg kick. Legs throws a series of punches but Pudzianowski avoids them all with ease. Legs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Legs is looking to counter punch. A slow jab from Legs misses its intended target. Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Legs's leg but Legs calmly moves out of range. Legs checks a leg kick. Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Legs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4# Legs throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Legs checks a leg kick. Legs throws a big shot that misses. Pudzianowski staying out of range there. Pudzianowski unleashes a big counter combination but Legs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Legs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pudzianowski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Legs misses with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Legs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legs. Pudzianowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Legs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Pudzianowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legs checks a leg kick. Legs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pudzianowski motions for Legs to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Legs thinks about countering with a head kick. Pudzianowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pudzianowski there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Legs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that round. The cut man is working on Crazy Legs'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# Legs scores with a hook. Legs misses with a hook. Pudzianowski ducked under it nicely. Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Legs throws a jab when Pudzianowski was well out of range. Crazy Legs is winning the standup battle so far. Legs checks a low kick from Pudzianowski. Legs checks a low kick from Pudzianowski. A bone on bone clash there as Legs blocks the leg kick.
Legs avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The crowd cheers as Legs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pudzianowski doesn't seem phased though. Legs cracks Pudzianowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Legs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Legs. Legs misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pudzianowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crazy Legs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Legs scores with a jab to the head.
#T1# Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Legs throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Legs checks a low kick from Pudzianowski. An inside leg kick lands from Legs. An inside leg kick lands from Pudzianowski. Legs checks the leg kick. As Pudzianowski looks to move away, Legs throws a big counter combo but Pudzianowski just gets out of the way. Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Legs checks it. Pudzianowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Legs thumps Pudzianowski with a low kick. Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Legs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Legs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legs is able to avoid easily. Pudzianowski walks into a stiff left hand from Legs. Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick. Pudzianowski wants to slow Legs down by chopping away at his legs. A slapping leg kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Legs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pudzianowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2# Pudzianowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Legs avoids it. Legs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pudzianowski can do to turn this around? Pudzianowski dodges the punch combination from Legs.
Despite the aggression on Pudzianowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Good work by Legs as he checks the leg kick. Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski 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 Legs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. It looked like Legs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses. Legs throws out a loose jab but Pudzianowski uses good head movement to avoid it. Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Legs is out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Legs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Legs thows a left - swing and a miss! Pudzianowski thumps Legs with a low kick. Pudzianowski blocks a jab. Legs throws a leg kick which misses Pudzianowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Pudzianowski tries to avoid it. Pudzianowski tries to work over Legs's front leg with a kick but Legs checks it. An attempted straight right counter from Legs misses the target. Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legs checks it well. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legs checks a leg kick. Pudzianowski throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3# Pudzianowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legs. Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legs is able to avoid easily. Pudzianowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Legs circles away.
Legs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Pudzianowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legs pinned against the cage. Legs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick which misses Legs's front leg but catches the back leg as Legs tries to avoid it. Pudzianowski walks into a jab. Legs tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Legs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Legs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Pudzianowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Legs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jab, jab by Legs - just one landing. Pudzianowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Legs blocks a low kick nicely.#T4# Legs missing with a left hand there. Pudzianowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Good standup being displayed there by Legs as he connects with a hook. Pudzianowski thows a leg kick but Legs checks it and Legs counters with a nice uppercut. Legs avoids a low kick by using good footwork. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pudzianowski moves forwards but Legs connects with a nice, crisp jab. Legs checks a leg kick nicely. Legs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pudzianowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A leg kick checked by Legs. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Legs sees it coming and checks it nicely. Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Legs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A bone on bone clash there as Legs blocks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pudzianowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Legs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pudzianowski in his tracks. Pudzianowski motions for Legs to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pudzianowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Crazy Legs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks. Legs lands a jab to the head.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Legs throws a lazy right hand but Pudzianowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Legs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Legs swats away the attempt to clinch by Pudzianowski. As Pudzianowski looks to move away, Legs throws a big counter combo but Pudzianowski just gets out of the way. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legs checks a leg kick. Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Legs checks a leg kick nicely. Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Legs is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down. Legs misses with a few strikes there.
Pudzianowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jab by Legs. Legs tests Pudzianowski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Legs throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Legs moves out of range easily. Legs scores with a hook. Legs checks a low kick from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski 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. Legs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Pudzianowski defending well as Legs loads up on a big left hand. Legs misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Legs looks to throw the jab but Pudzianowski is out of range. A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand! Legs throws a nice inside leg kick. Pudzianowski misses with a low kick as Legs jumps back. Pudzianowski misses with a low kick. Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt - Legs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Legs checks a leg kick. Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Legs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski. Legs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pudzianowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Legs sprawls well. He's pushed Pudzianowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Legs checks a leg kick. Legs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Legs avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Legs moved away. Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Legs is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down. Legs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Legs avoids it. Legs misses with a looping left.#T2# Pudzianowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Legs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2# Pudzianowski gets a double leg takedown into Legs's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Legs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legs is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU# Pudzianowski is working an open guard so Legs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick. Legs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pudzianowski is looking for the big counter here. Legs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pudzianowski's hands. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Legs sees it coming and moves out of range. A swing and a miss from Legs. Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Pudzianowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legs. Legs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pudzianowski. A bone on bone clash there as Legs blocks the leg kick.
Legs throws a head kick that half lands.
Legs lands a nice shot that snaps Pudzianowski's head back.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Some bone on bone action there as Legs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Legs moves out of range easily. A leg kick checked by Legs. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legs checks a leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Legs misses the target. Legs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Legs misses with an uppercut. Pudzianowski saw that one coming. Legs looks to throw the jab but Pudzianowski is out of range. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses. Legs checks a low kick from Pudzianowski. Legs blocks a leg kick.#T4# Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legs is looking for a counter combo. A punch combination from Legs misses. Pudzianowski wants to slow Legs down by chopping away at his legs. Legs lands with a slapping head kick. Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Legs moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pudzianowski misses with a low kick. Pudzianowski slips under a jab. Pudzianowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Legs sprawls well. He's pushed Pudzianowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski. Legs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Pudzianowski slips under a jab. A bone on bone clash there as Legs blocks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Legs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pudzianowski. Legs checks a low kick from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski tries to move into range but Legs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Legs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pudzianowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Crazy Legs showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legs, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Legs! An out of breath Crazy Legs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MFC - 20
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1# Bebok throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Nastula counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB# Nastula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nastula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bebok is trying to push Nastula off with his feet but Nastula grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Bebok's ankles and Bebok is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Pawel Nastula! |
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Event:
MFC - 19
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1# Kanaani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut. Zakrzewski wants to clinch#TD# and Kanaani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kanaani stalling. Kanaani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kanaani lands strikes from half guard. Kanaani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kanaani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kanaani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kanaani slips a nice elbow through Zakrzewski's hands, connecting with Zakrzewski's forehead. Kanaani slows the pace down in half guard. #SU# Kanaani decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1# Zakrzewski with a lazy takedown attempt and Kanaani counters with a stiff right hand. Kanaani drops Zakrzewski with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Zakrzewski! Kanaani dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehdi Kanaani! A very excited looking Mehdi Kanaani made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
MFC - 19
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1# Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albertson checks it well. Pudzianowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pudzianowski wants it to stay on the feet. Pudzianowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Albertson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Albertson moves out of range easily. Albertson with the counter takedown but Pudzianowski avoids it easily. Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albertson checks it well. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick #TD2# and Albertson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pudzianowski! Albertson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Albertson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pudzianowski some visible discomfort.
Albertson controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2# Albertson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pudzianowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1# Pudzianowski bucks up and tries to throw Albertson off but instead Albertson has got his back! Pudzianowski is trying to stand back up. Albertson cracks Pudzianowski with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Pudzianowski from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet. Albertson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Albertson.
Pudzianowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2##SUB2# Albertson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Pudzianowski has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Albertson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Pudzianowski taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Albertson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Albertson! |
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Event:
MFC - 18
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Hall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Hall works his foot free and advances to mount. Nastula tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control. Nastula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Hall working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Nastula turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hall off and cradles Nastula's limp body as Hall celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Richard Hall! Richard Hall retains his featherweight title! Richard Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MFC - 18
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Araujo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bebok's guard.#SUB# Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bebok can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Araujo is pressing down on Bebok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bebok is holding on for now. Araujo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Araujo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Araujo but it's paid off an Bebok is forced to tap! Nice work by Araujo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo! After winning the bout, Jonathas Araujo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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