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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RFL - 81 UTH VS. F.E III
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1# Romart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A counter left hand to the body from Cahill misses its target. Cahill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cahill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cahill connects with a leg kick. Romart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Romart throws an off balance right hand
and Cahill counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cahill dodges the punch combination from Romart.
A little feinted left hand from Cahill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cahill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL# Cahill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romart, pushing him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left hand lands to the body for Romart.
Romart trying to land knees to the body.
Romart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Romart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Romart lands a body punch in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Cahill jumps guard.
#SUB# Cahill is looking for a triangle but Romart pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Cahill's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB# Cahill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Romart escapes and throws Cahill's legs to the side, diving into side control! Romart working away. Cahill is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romart off and has taken his back! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Romart is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cahill tries to get the hooks in deep but Romart pushed the leg off. Romart has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cahill. Romart manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cahill's guard. Nice work there by Romart.
#T2# Cahill is looking to sweep but instead, Romart has passed into half guard.
Cahill trying to control but Romart postures up.
#SUB# Cahill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romart pulls his head out easily. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romart lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Cahill looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Romart wants to take a breather but Cahill is having none of it. Romart is nestled in close to Cahill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Romart passes into side control, despite Cahill's attempt to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cahill trying to control but Romart flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3# Cahill is really stuck here.
Romart has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cahill's body.
Romart not allowing Cahill to control his hands. Will Romart go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cahill trying to control the position but Romart manages to sink in the hooks. I would not like to be Cahill right now.
#T4# Cahill is trying to break free.
Romart avoiding Cahill 's attempts to control his hands. Cahill is trying to break free.
What can Cahill do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cahill manages to reverse the position and now he's in Romart's guard. Nice work there by Cahill.
Cahill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romart is keeping the position for now. Romart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cahill. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tim Cahill will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Romart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cahill at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cahill is defended easily by Romart. Cahill scores with a spinning back kick! Romart sizes up Cahill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Romart misses with a double jab.
Romart scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cahill. Romart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1##TD# Cahill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Romart to the mat! Romart manages to get full guard. #ES2# Romart pushes Cahill off and scrambles back to his feet.
Romart throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cahill jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cahill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romart.#CL# Cahill closes the distance and pushes Romart back into the cage. Cahill tries to score a body lock takedown but Romart shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Cahill tries to throw a body punch but Romart avoids it by throwing Cahill back against the cage. Romart throws a head punch that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cahill lands with a short shot to the head. Romart gets through Cahill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Romart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Romart tried to score with a low kick but Cahill checks it. Jeff Romart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Romart keeps the fight on the outside.#T2##TD# Cahill 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. Romart keeping full guard, as Cahill tries to pass. Romart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Romart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Romart can't keep his opponent in guard - Cahill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Cahill is looking for a kimura here.
Romart is trying to stand up here but Cahill is controlling him well. #T3# Cahill prevents Romart from improving his position. Cahill scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Cahill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romart defends it well. #SUB# Cahill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Romart keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Romart trying to control but Cahill postures up.
#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. Cahill wants to pass to mount but Romart is defending the position. #SUB# Cahill is trying to work for a kimura but Romart is defending well.
#SUB# Cahill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cahill lands with a punch from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Romart will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Cahill swinging wildly here.
Romart loads up on a big right hand but Cahill slips the punch. Romart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cahill is able to avoid easily. Cahill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romart. Cahill is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Romart fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Cahill takes the fight into the clinch. Cahill goes for a takedown attempt but Romart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cahill tries to counter by clinching up but Romart breaks away and moves out of range. Romart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cahill tries to clinch but Romart is having none of it. Cahill misses with a hook.#T1# Cahill lands the left hand. Romart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Cahill forces Romart back against the cage and clinches. Romart tries to break the clinch but Cahill is controlling the position. Cahill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Romart'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. Romart is trying to break the clinch but Cahill is controlling him. Cahill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cahill keeps control of Romart as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cahill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Cahill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cahill is working Romart over against the cage. Cahill tries a body shot but Romart blocks it.
Romart is trying to force a seperation but Cahill has the dominant position.#T2# Romart looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD# Cahill lands a takedown into guard.
Romart wants to stand and escape but Cahill is having none of it. Cahill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romart is keeping the position for now. Romart wants to sweep here but Cahill controlling him for the moment. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2# Romart has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cahill is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Cahill wants to take the fight to the mat but Romart manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Cahill. That's going to take a lot out of him. A right hand to the body from Cahill.
Cahill misses with a punch to the body.
Cahill wants a takedown.
Romart prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2# Romart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Cahill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romart looks to score with a jab to the body but Cahill is just out of range. Romart cracks Cahill with a good jab. Cahill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romart. Romart keeps the fight on the outside. It seemed like Romart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Romart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cahill.
Cahill defending well as Romart loads up on a big left hand. Cahill moves in looking to clinch but Romart pushes him off. Romart throws a body kick that misses. Cahill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Romart counters with a big head kick but Cahill shrugs it off. Romart lands a lovely overhand right. Romart throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4# Cahill slips a jab from Romart. Romart throws a solid leg kick but Cahill takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romart. Romart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Romart throws a body punch but Cahill moves out of range. Cahill jabs Romart to the body, keeping him at a distance. A bone on bone clash there as Cahill blocks the leg kick.
Romart misses the shot to the body. Romart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cahill manages to avoid it. Jeff Romart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Romart throws out a powerful jab. Cahill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Romart misses with a low kick. Cahill feinted there with a counter leg kick. Romart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeff Romart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Romart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeff Romart! A victorious Jeff Romart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AEW 8
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1# Goldberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goldberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL# Goldberg darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage. Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head. Jones stalling in the clinch but Goldberg improves position. Goldberg blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones. Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Goldberg is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jones looks winded! Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Goldberg.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action! Goldberg scores with a hook to the body. Jones blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Goldberg. Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Goldberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Goldberg creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jones's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jones drops to his knees and Goldberg pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg! Bill Goldberg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
RapidFC 30
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1# Columbus misses with a looping right. Lothbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok. Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Columbus has managed to clinch.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Lothbrok.
#BC# Lothbrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Columbus tries to clinch but Lothbrok moves out of range. Columbus misses the shot to the body. Columbus cracks Lothbrok with a right hand to the side of the head. Christoph Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lothbrok shoots in for a double leg but Columbus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Columbus tries to close the distance and clinch but Lothbrok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Lothbrok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Lothbrok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Columbus is trying to get back to half guard.#T1# Sloppy strikes there by Lothbrok. Columbus is trying to get back to half guard. Columbus being controlled for a moment. Lothbrok in side control, throwing shots but Columbus defends. Lothbrok working the ground and pound. 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. #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. Lothbrok scoring with punches from side control. Lothbrok controls the position. Lothbrok moves into full mount! Lothbrok is in the full mount, landing strikes. Lothbrok controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Columbus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Lothbrok breaks from Columbus's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3# Lothbrok controlling the pace for now. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Columbus can do anything to dispel that myth. Lothbrok working away from the top, dropping strikes. Lothbrok connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lothbrok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Lothbrok 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. Lothbrok is landing with some decent strikes but Columbus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4# Lothbrok landing strikes from the mount.#SUB# Columbus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lothbrok. Lothbrok with good strikes from the mount here! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lothbrok putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Lothbrok landing strikes from the mount.#ROC# Columbus is rocked! Lothbrok cracks Columbus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Columbus is still in real trouble! Can Lothbrok finish him? Lothbrok controlling the pace for now. Columbus seems to have recovered his senses. A nice elbow there by Lothbrok. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lothbrok.#CL2# Columbus moves into the clinch. Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lothbrok uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Lothbrok turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lothbrok manages to end up in side control. Lothbrok scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Columbus to see if he's OK.#SUB# Lothbrok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Columbus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Lothbrok landing a few strikes. #T1# Lothbrok working the ground and pound from side control. Columbus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Lothbrok working the ground and pound from side control. Lothbrok tries to score with some ground and pound. Columbus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Lothbrok working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Lothbrok landing strikes. Lothbrok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Columbus struggling a bit here. Lothbrok controls the position from side control.#T2# Lothbrok working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Lothbrok lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Lothbrok takes a little break here. Columbus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB# Lothbrok has an Americana. Columbus didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lothbrok is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lothbrok hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ragnar Lothbrok! Ragnar Lothbrok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
XF 8
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Ired shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demento is trying to defend but Ired finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Demento trying to control but Ired postures up.
Demento is trying to control but Ired manages to pass to mount!
Ired looking to control but Demento is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Demento is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Ired lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Demento hang on?#CUT2# It looks like Damien Demento has been cut. Ired landing strikes from the mount. Ired looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Demento is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ired working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2# Damien Demento's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Demento is looking to improve his position but Ired isn't that keen on the idea.#T1# Ired unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Demento wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ired celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ret Ired! Ret Ired is the new middleweight champion! Jumping up and down and very excited, Ret Ired waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
RFLFN-28 Manowaru Vs.Greenland
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1# Dong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Romart misses with a wild body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Dong. Good exchange - Dong coming out on top.#ROC2# Romart is rocked! Dong has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Romart is landing a low percentage of strikes. Dong moves out of range of the body kick from Romart.
Oh Romart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Romart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dong. Dong circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dong ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Romart's jaw. Romart's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Dong does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Long Hung Dong! During a confident post fight interview, Long Hung Dong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFLFN-28 Manowaru Vs.Greenland
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1# LightHeavyweight scores with a nice strike. LightHeavyweight blocks a head kick by Trevor.
Trevor just misses with a punch to the body.
Lighty LightHeavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Trevor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. LightHeavyweight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trevor moves out of range and avoids them all easily. LightHeavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trevor was well out of range. Poor timing from LightHeavyweight. Trevor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LightHeavyweight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Trevor misses with a body kick. LightHeavyweight scores with a punch to the head. LightHeavyweight takes one to the chin there.#CUT2# It looks like Lighty LightHeavyweight has been cut. Trevor throws a head kick that misses and LightHeavyweight counters with a lovely straight right hand! Trevor wants to clinch. LightHeavyweight scores with a nice head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Trevor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Trevor keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# Sloppy strikes from Trevor. Those never looked like landing. LightHeavyweight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nice defenses there by Trevor. Trevor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Trevor throws a head kick but LightHeavyweight moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and LightHeavyweight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2# Trevor moves into the clinch.#BC2# Trevor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. LightHeavyweight circles away from the clinch attempt.
LightHeavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. LightHeavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trevor. LightHeavyweight does a little dance to reset his feet. LightHeavyweight lands a nice hook to Trevor's body. Trevor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL# LightHeavyweight clinches up with Trevor and pushes him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for LightHeavyweight.
A left hand lands to the body for LightHeavyweight.
Trevor looks winded! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trevor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2# LightHeavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trevor misses with a knee strike.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Trevor controls his hands.
Trevor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A hook to the body from LightHeavyweight.
Trevor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Trevor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from LightHeavyweight. Trevor is trying to stall.
LightHeavyweight scores with a hook to the body. LightHeavyweight lands a body shot. LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. LightHeavyweight scores with a hook to the body. LightHeavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3# LightHeavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from LightHeavyweight. Trevor has had enough of the clinch but LightHeavyweight keeps him there for the moment. A quick uppercut on the inside from LightHeavyweight. #ROC# Trevor is rocked! LightHeavyweight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trevor backwards. Trevor is still on wobbly legs! Can LightHeavyweight finish him? LightHeavyweight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Trevor! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but LightHeavyweight is unloading with more strikes now! Trevor drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lighty LightHeavyweight! A very excited looking Lighty LightHeavyweight 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:
AEM 2
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1# Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy. Jones throws a body punch but Kardashian moves out of range. Kardashian lands with a cross. #CUT# It looks like Jimbo Jones has been cut. Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL# Kardashian has managed to clinch.
Kardashian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Kardashian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones. Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kardashian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land. Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kardashian lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kardashian pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jones working aggressively here.
Kardashian scores with a hook to the body. Jones looks winded! Kardashian lands an uppercut. Kardashian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1# Kardashian lands with a right to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kardashian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kardashian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC# Jones is rocked! Kardashian creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jones's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jones drops to his knees and Kardashian pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Kardashian! A less than humble Rob Kardashian misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
GC 295
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1# Avery digs a good hook to Fight Me's body.
Sloppy strikes from Fight Me. Those never looked like landing. Avery appears to be looking for a big counter. Fight Me moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fight Me wants to land a leg kick but Avery is out of range. Avery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fight Me stalks Avery and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Avery's face. Avery staggers backwards, shaken. Fight Me misses with an uppercut. Avery saw that one coming. Avery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fight Me stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2# Fight Me moves into range and clinches up with Avery. Avery is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fight Me pulls him back up using the underhooks. Fight Me has a couple of punches blocked by Avery.
Fight Me presses Avery against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Fight Me's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fight Me's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avery under the eye. Avery scores with a hook. Avery cracks Fight Me with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1# Fight Me thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD# Avery changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fight Me looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Avery controls the position. Fight Me gets back to half guard. Avery is trying to control the action in half guard but Fight Me is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Avery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fight Me defends it well. Avery is pressing down on Fight Me's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fight Me is holding on for now. Fight Me felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Avery takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2# Fight Me is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avery pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Fight Me is defending against the submission attempts here by Avery.
Avery wants to advance to full mount but Fight Me doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Avery slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Avery wants to work for an arm triangle but Fight Me is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Avery is looking to take a break and control but Fight Me is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Avery passes the guard and advances to mount! Avery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Avery trying to control but Fight Me is having none of it. Fight Me really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fight Me is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4# Avery controlling the position easily from mount. Avery misses with a head shot.#SUB# Avery goes for an armbar but Fight Me turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fight Me. Avery tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Avery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Avery is looking for a triangle here but Fight Me uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Fight Me decides to stand up, so the ref orders Avery to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Just Fight Me will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Fight Me throws a right hand that Avery ducks under and follows up with a left that Avery also avoids with ease. Avery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Fight Me closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2# Avery is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Tyson Avery has been cut. A big right followed by a crushing left from Fight Me knocks Avery out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Just Fight Me! A victorious Just Fight Me thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RFLFN-27 - Petrov Vs. Mason
Date: May 22, 2019 |
#R1# Romart misses with a few strikes there.
Tellkins blocks a leg kick. Romart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Romart misses with a combination
and Tellkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tellkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Tellkins scores with a jab to the jaw. Romart misses with a straight right. Romart throws a leg kick and Tellkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Romart swings and misses with a shot to the body and Tellkins counters with a straight right hand. Romart misses with a leg kick enabling Tellkins to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC# Romart is rocked! We've been told by Tellkins's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL# Tellkins darts in and clinches Romart up against the cage. Romart is still on wobbly legs! Can Tellkins finish him? This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Tellkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tellkins with a hook.#CL# Tellkins closes the distance and pushes Romart back into the cage. Tellkins lands an uppercut.#BC# Tellkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Romart misses with a head kick.
Romart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tellkins checks a leg kick. Tellkins lands with a right and another and another! Romart is in big trouble! Tellkins lands again and this time it's lights out for Romart! A quality knockout there for Tellkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darren Tellkins! Post fight, Darren Tellkins took to the microphone: 'I want demario faggot again!!'.
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Event:
Indomitable Wills II
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# Chandler goes for a double leg but Belyakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belyakov continues to drive forward. Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belyakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler. Belyakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Chandler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Tom Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chandler wants to clinch up but Belyakov keeps it at a distance. Chandler throws a series of punches but Belyakov avoids them all with ease. Belyakov throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem. Chandler goes for a double leg but Belyakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belyakov continues to drive forward. Belyakov lands a jab to the nose. Belyakov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut lands for Belyakov. That snapped Chandler's head back.
Chandler misses with a hook to the body
and Belyakov counters with a nice uppercut. Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belyakov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Chandler throws a body punch but Belyakov moves out of range. Chandler shoots and misses and Belyakov counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him. 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! Belyakov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2# Chandler is rocked!#T1# Chandler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belyakov in his tracks. Belyakov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Chandler to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Chandler looks to clinch but Belyakov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Chandler taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kirill Belyakov! An out of breath Kirill Belyakov 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:
DSC STRIKE 54
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# Nice cross by Pollock. Virtanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pollock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pollock stalks Virtanen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Virtanen's face. Virtanen staggers backwards, shaken. Virtanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pollock swivels and escapes. Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Pollock moves out of range easily. Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pollock. Virtanen looks for a takedown but Pollock sprawls well. Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it. Pollock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Virtanen works over Pollock's head and body with a nice combination. 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! Virtanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pollock swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmari Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Virtanen, before circling back to the center of the mat. Virtanen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pollock tests Virtanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# Pollock throws a series of punches but Virtanen avoids them all with ease. Pollock throws a leg kick which misses Virtanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Virtanen tries to avoid it. Virtanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pollock looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pollock throws a leg kick but Virtanen checks it. Virtanen feinted with a counter takedown. Pollock takes a swing at Virtanen's ribcage but misses. Virtanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Pollock wants to land a leg kick but Virtanen is out of range. Pollock lands a body shot.
Pollock throws a front kick aimed at Virtanen's knee but Virtanen avoids it well. Virtanen misses the shot to the body. Pollock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Pollock throws a looping overhand right but Virtanen ducks down to avoid it. Virtanen throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely. Virtanen throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely. Virtanen throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range. Nice body punch from Virtanen. Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virtanen. Phil Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pollock throws a big shot that misses. Pollock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Virtanen is looking to wear down Pollock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.#T2# Pollock misses with a low kick. Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range. As Virtanen backs off Pollock throws a huge counter combo but Virtanen manages to avoid it all. Virtanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pollock moves out of range as Virtanen throws a body kick.
Pollock on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pollock throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range. Virtanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it. Virtanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pollock tries to avoid it but Virtanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pollock to the ground. Pollock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pollock motions for Virtanen to come forward. Pollock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pollock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Virtanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Virtanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Good work by Virtanen as he checks the leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Pollock. Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock. Virtanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Virtanen has his takedown stuffed and Pollock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Pollock dodges the punch combination from Virtanen.
Virtanen shoots in but Pollock avoids the takedown attempt easily. Pollock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pollock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtanen lands a lovely overhand right. Virtanen connects with a body shot. Pollock lands with a hook. Virtanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Virtanen scores with a hook to the body. Pollock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A solid leg kick lands there for Pollock.
Virtanen takes a shot right to the bread basket. Virtanen misses with a hook. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A good leg kick by Pollock. Pollock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Pollock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD# Virtanen shoots in and gets a takedown into Pollock's guard. Virtanen trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom. We've been hearing that Virtanen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Pollock working a defensive guard here.
Virtanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Pollock trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pollock can do anything to dispel that myth. Pollock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Virtanen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Virtanen seems keen to control Pollock's posture.#SUB# Virtanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pollock is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Pollock will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Virtanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pollock avoids it really well and circles away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pollock looks to land a combination. Virtanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD# Virtanen shoots in and bounces Pollock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Virtanen trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Virtanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Virtanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Virtanen stands up over Pollock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1# Virtanen sitting in guard, not really doing much. Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pollock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Virtanen passes Pollock's left leg - he's now in half guard. Virtanen 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. Ground and pound from Virtanen. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pollock wants to control but Virtanen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Virtanen throwing shots but Pollock is blocking nicely. Virtanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pollock keeps working. #T2# Pollock is trying to stand back up but Virtanen is controlling him
Pollock is positioning himself well to prevent Virtanen advancing to mount. Pollock is staying active underneath Virtanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Virtanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pollock tries to roll over but Virtanen keeps him under control. Virtanen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pollock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Virtanen 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.#T3# Virtanen thows a huge punch but Pollock dodges it nicely.
Virtanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ground and pound from Virtanen. Virtanen throwing shots but Pollock is blocking nicely. Virtanen scoring with strikes to the body and head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Virtanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Pollock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Virtanen working the head and body with strikes. Virtanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pollock's head. Pollock wants to improve his position but Virtanen is controlling well.
Virtanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pollock wants to control but Virtanen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# Virtanen lands strikes from half guard. Virtanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Virtanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Virtanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Virtanen working Pollock over with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Virtanen wants to control but Pollock is keeping him busy. Virtanen 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmari Virtanen 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# Virtanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Virtanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Pollock throws a leg kick that misses. Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmari Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Virtanen shoots for a takedown but Pollock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Virtanen misses with a takedown and Pollock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Virtanen thinking. Virtanen swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock only half commits to the counter leg kick. Virtanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pollock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Virtanen. That did some damage! Phil Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pollock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pollock tests Virtanen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Virtanen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1# Pollock punishes Virtanen's body with a nice straight punch. Pollock moves away from the strike by Virtanen. Virtanen swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Virtanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pollock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virtanen works over Pollock's head and body with a nice combination. Danga de danga de dang - Pollock scores with a four punch combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pollock tries to work over Virtanen's front leg with a kick but Virtanen checks it. Pollock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen shoots in but Pollock avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ilmari Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Virtanen punishes Pollock's body with a nice straight punch. Virtanen throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.#T2# Virtanen swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Virtanen looking to score a takedown here. Pollock is defending well but Virtanen drives through and ends up in Pollock's guard. Pollock is adopting a defensive guard. Virtanen with a flurry of punches that miss. Virtanen lands a couple of digs. Virtanen throwing strikes from guard but Pollock blocks nicely. Pollock trying to control the position.
Pollock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Virtanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# Virtanen trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom. Virtanen is in close to Pollock's body, working some short punches and elbows. Virtanen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Virtanen throwing strikes but missing. Virtanen connects with a couple of short punches. Pollock pulls Virtanen in close to his closed guard and prevents Virtanen from doing any damage or advancing position. Pollock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Virtanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Virtanen working some strikes from top position. Virtanen passes into half guard. Virtanen is nestled in close to Pollock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ilmari Virtanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Virtanen throwing shots but Pollock is blocking nicely. #SUB# Virtanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pollock is just riding it out for now. Virtanen eventually gives up the hold. Pollock looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Ilmari Virtanen. I think Virtanen 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ilmari Virtanen!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 6
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Browse throws a head kick but Lothbrok moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Browse. Lothbrok avoids the head kick by Browse.
Browse throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Lothbrok counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Browse! Lothbrok working the ground and pound. Browse takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Browse takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Lothbrok is looking to take a break and control but Browse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lothbrok in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lothbrok wants to control but Browse is keeping him busy. We've been hearing that Lothbrok has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. A lull in the action here. Browse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Lothbrok working the ground and pound. #T1# Browse wants to control but Lothbrok postures up. Lothbrok cracks Browse with a big elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Lothbrok is trying to get an arm triangle but Browse is defending well. Browse is trying to escape the position but Lothbrok is controlling the position. Browse is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Lothbrok is trying to get an arm triangle but Browse is defending well. Lothbrok working away. Lothbrok lands an elbow. Lothbrok wants to control but Browse is keeping him busy. #T2# Lothbrok working the ground and pound from side control. Browse can't do much from the bottom here. Lothbrok lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC# Browse is rocked! Lothbrok scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Browse to see if he's OK. Browse is still in real trouble! Can Lothbrok finish him? Lothbrok scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB# Lothbrok has hold of Browse's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Browse seems comfortable defending it but Lothbrok has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Browse is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Browse is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lothbrok couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ragnar Lothbrok! Ragnar Lothbrok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 52
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1# A combination from Baggs does no damage. Thighpunch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baggs. A big left from Baggs misses. It looked like Thighpunch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baggs. Thighpunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Baggs throws a right and a left that both miss. Baggs misses with a left hand and Thighpunch counters with a right hand to the body. Baggs misses with a straight right. Thighpunch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baggs momentarily.
Thighpunch lands with an uppercut that bounces Baggs off the cage and back into range. Baggs throws an overhand right that lands on Thighpunch's shoulder, as Thighpunch tries to avoid the shot. Baggs looks to land a combination but Thighpunch avoids it well. Baggs misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Thighpunch throws a hook but Baggs blocks it. Baggs throws the left hand but Thighpunch avoids the punch easily. Baggs staying out of range there. Baggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Some wild striking there from Baggs.
Baggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fighters circling - Thighpunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Thighpunch cracks Baggs with a right hand to the side of the head. Baggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Baggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC# Baggs is rocked! Baggs looks to land a combination but Thighpunch avoids it well. Baggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Thighpunch finish him? Baggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Baggs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Thighpunch walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Baggs drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Thighpunch swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Baggs's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Thighpunch! Butch Thighpunch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RFLFN-25
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1# Santoro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trevor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santoro moves away from the strike by Trevor. We've been told by Santoro's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Trevor moves out of range of the strikes. Trevor scores with a jab to the jaw. Santoro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Trevor misses. Santoro scores with a nice strike. A head kick misses from Trevor. Santoro misses with a lunging right hand
and Trevor counters with a nice body shot. Santoro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2# It looks like Nicky Santoro has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trevor throws a hook but Santoro blocks it. A combination from Trevor does no damage. Trevor slips a straight right by Santoro. Trevor connects with an inside leg kick. Trevor misses with a combination
and Santoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Santoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Trevor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A head kick from Trevor lands but Santoro takes it in his stride. Trevor tried to score with a low kick but Santoro checks it. Trevor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santoro was well out of range. Poor timing from Trevor. Trevor tries to land a body kick and Santoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Santoro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Santoro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trevor sees it coming and avoids it easily. Santoro takes a swing at Trevor's ribcage but misses. A shot to the body from Trevor misses enabling Santoro to counter with a crisp jab. Trevor connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Trevor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santoro. Trevor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santoro.
#T2# Trevor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Trevor throws a right and a left that both miss. Trevor misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Santoro. Trevor misses with a double jab
and Santoro counters with a left to the body. Trevor loads up on a big right hand but Santoro slips the punch. It looked like Santoro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trevor. Trevor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santoro manages to avoid it. Trevor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Decent striking displayed by Santoro there.#ROC# Trevor is rocked! Santoro drops Trevor with a huge uppercut! Trevor drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Santoro is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Santoro! A relieved looking Nicky Santoro 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:
XF 3
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Demento on the wrong end of a nice hook. Onera thows a leg kick but Demento checks it #TD# and Demento counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Onera wants to get back to full guard. Demento seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Onera wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
Onera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Onera wants to control but Demento is keeping busy.
Demento prevents Onera from improving his position. Demento lands strikes from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Onera is looking to control Demento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Onera avoid being mounted? Onera is holding on to half guard well. Demento is thwarting Onera's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Onera looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Demento trying to control the action but Onera is working from the bottom. #T1# Ground and pound from Demento. Demento missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Demento connects with a nice short shot to Onera's temple. Demento landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Onera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Onera working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Demento has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2# Onera looking for subs off his back but Demento has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2# Onera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demento pulls his head out easily. Onera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demento. Demento is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2# Onera is staying active underneath Demento, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Onera is pressing down on Demento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Onera trying to keep a closed guard but Demento is proving a slippery customer.
Demento has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Demento looking to pass the guard. Demento throwing strikes from guard but Onera blocks nicely. Onera trying to keep a closed guard but Demento is proving a slippery customer.
Onera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Demento has passed into side control.
Onera is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Onera wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Demento has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Onera's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Onera is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Demento!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Damien Demento! Damien Demento decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Max Onera spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm getting back in the gym and getting ready for the next fight. I want to wish Frank Dux good luck tonight, CHAMP!'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# A jab from Wojcik finds it's way through Pollock's defenses. Pollock throws a nice inside leg kick. Pollock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wojcik's sensitive parts. Pollock misses with a looping right. Wojcik scores with a jab. A shot to the liver by Pollock. Beautiful body shot. Pollock tries to score with a low kick but Wojcik moves his leg out of the way. Pollock misses the shot to the body. Wojcik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wojcik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Pollock throws a body shot but no joy. Wojcik is looking to counter the offense by Pollock and move into the clinch.#CL# Wojcik moves into the clinch. Pollock lands a hook that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pollock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Pollock's ribcage. Pollock let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Wojcik on the inside. Pollock lands a body punch. Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Pollock controls the action.
#T1# Wojcik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pollock is trying to push Wojcik away but Wojcik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Pollock's ribcage. Pollock let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short body shot lands from Wojcik as the two fighters clinch.
Pollock looks winded! Wojcik pushes Pollock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wojcik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pollock's elbow. Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. Pollock tries to break the clinch but Wojcik is controlling the position. Wojcik scores with a shot to the side of Pollock's head. Wojcik tries to work over Pollock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wojcik lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. Nice body punch from Wojcik - that landed with a thud.
Wojcik pushes Pollock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wojcik unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pollock! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wojcik is unloading with more strikes now! Pollock drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryszard Wojcik!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Baggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coolidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baggs. Coolidge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baggs throws a chopping leg kick but Coolidge manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Baggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Baggs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coolidge is landing a low percentage of strikes. A jab from Coolidge misses. Baggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Coolidge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baggs sees it coming and avoids it easily. Baggs throws a body shot but no joy. No joy there for Baggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baggs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A jab from Baggs misses. A big right from Coolidge misses. Baggs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coolidge is able to avoid easily. Coolidge throws a body shot but no joy. Coolidge throws a big shot that misses. Coolidge throws a poor cross that misses
and Baggs counters with a straight right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coolidge.
Coolidge throws a hook but Baggs blocks it. Coolidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Coolidge. Baggs throws out a counter right but Coolidge avoids it with no problem.#T1# Nice defenses there by Baggs. Baggs throws a hook but Coolidge avoids it easily. Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Baggs is out of range. Baggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Coolidge misses with an uppercut. Baggs saw that one coming. Donk. Baggs catches Coolidge right on the button with a cross. Coolidge thows a left - swing and a miss! Coolidge misses with a looping right. Coolidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butch Coolidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Baggs. Coolidge does a little dance to reset his feet. Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Baggs is out of range. Coolidge misses with a hook
and Baggs counters with a lovely shot to the body. Baggs misses with a few strikes there.
Baggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coolidge eats them both and turns towards Baggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coolidge slips a jab and a cross from Baggs.
Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Baggs is out of range. Coolidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Coolidge throws a right hand that Baggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Baggs also avoids with ease.#T2# Coolidge looks to land a body kick but Baggs moved away. Baggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coolidge's calf. Baggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coolidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baggs throws an off balance right hand
and Coolidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Baggs misses the shot to the body. Baggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coolidge back to the cage. Baggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Butch Coolidge has been cut. Baggs throws a shot from downtown. Coolidge moves away and avoids it. A bone on bone clash there as Baggs blocks the leg kick.
Coolidge lunges at Baggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baggs's hand. Baggs tests Coolidge's chin there with a solid looking shot. Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Baggs is out of range. Baggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Coolidge is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baggs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. A swing and a miss from Coolidge. Coolidge throws the left hand but Baggs avoids the punch easily. Baggs throws a shot to the body.
#T3# Coolidge throws a right and a left that Baggs avoids nicely. Coolidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Coolidge lands with a straight right. Baggs didn't see that one coming. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baggs!
Baggs catches Coolidge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Coolidge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Baggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Baggs dips to his left and cracks Coolidge with an uppercut! Coolidge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coolidge.
Baggs throws a nice looking combination but Coolidge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Good shot there by Baggs. Coolidge throws a lazy right hand but Baggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Baggs connects with a single shot there.#ROC2# Coolidge is rocked! Baggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Baggs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Coolidge falls backwards - clearly groggy! Baggs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Baggs! A relieved looking Brian Baggs 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:
RapidFC 22
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Lothbrok misses with a takedown and Stew counters with a stiff right hand. Lothbrok cracks a nice hook into Stew's ribs. Stew lunges at Lothbrok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lothbrok's hand. Lothbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stew moves away. Stew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A punch lands to the side of Lothbrok 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stew as he avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Lothbrok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stew manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Stew is trying to control the position but Lothbrok postures up. Stew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lothbrok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Lothbrok showing good wrestling skills to control the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lothbrok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lothbrok is pushing down on Stew's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stew is fighting to maintain full guard but Lothbrok has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Stew is defending against the submission attempts here by Lothbrok.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lothbrok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Lothbrok throwing shots but Stew is blocking nicely. Lothbrok is looking to advance position but Stew won't allow it. #SUB# Lothbrok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stew defends it well. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lothbrok in particular looking to stall. Lothbrok missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've been hearing that Lothbrok has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Lothbrok is looking to take a break and control but Stew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Lothbrok is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3# Lothbrok throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stew to regain full guard. Lothbrok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Lothbrok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stew works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ragnar Lothbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lothbrok ducks under a wild hook from Stew. Stew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lothbrok throws a body shot but no joy. Stew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stew but Stew pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Stew. No joy for Lothbrok on that attempt. Stew swings for the body but Lothbrok moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stew. That's going to slow Lothbrok down. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stew jabbing away but nothing is landing. A slow jab from Lothbrok misses its intended target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beef Stew will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Stew misses with a kick to the body.
Lothbrok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Stew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stew as he avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from Stew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Stew cracks Lothbrok with an open hand slap. Lothbrok walks into a stiff left hand from Stew. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lothbrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stew. Lothbrok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stew sprawls and moves away. We've been informed that Stew has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Lothbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stew throws out a powerful jab. Beef Stew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD# Lothbrok is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stew's half guard. Stew won't allow Lothbrok to pass to mount. Stew manages to get to full guard.
Lothbrok stopping the sweep attempt from Stew. Lothbrok with a nice head shot there. Lothbrok trying to control but Stew is working from the bottom. Lothbrok landing some decent shots from guard. #T2# Lothbrok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stew swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lothbrok sitting in guard here, content to control. Stew keeping full guard, as Lothbrok tries to pass. Stew has his hands on Lothbrok's head, controlling the position. Stew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Lothbrok 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. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Stew keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stew sprawls well. Stew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lothbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stew manages to avoid it. Nice jab there from Stew. Stew throws a solid leg kick but Lothbrok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stew.#T4# Stew looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Lothbrok decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stew's guard. Lothbrok 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. Stew trying to control the position here. Lothbrok won't allow Stew to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lothbrok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Lothbrok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lothbrok is working Stew over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beef Stew will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Lothbrok with a nice cross. A punch combination from Stew misses. Stew throws a quick inside leg kick. Ragnar Lothbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lothbrok on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stew misses with a hook. Lothbrok ducked under it nicely. Lothbrok appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Lothbrok takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lothbrok swings for the body but Stew moves out of range.
Stew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Some wild striking there from Stew.
#T1# Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It seemed like Stew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stew has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stew as he jumps to the side. Lothbrok with a poor takedown and Stew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stew connects with an inside leg kick. Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown but Stew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Stew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lothbrok swings for the body but Stew moves out of range.
Stew throws a fast counter high kick but Lothbrok manages to duck under it in time. Beef Stew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Lothbrok fails to land the takedown. Lothbrok takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. The crowd cheers as Stew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lothbrok doesn't seem phased though. Stew slips a jab and a cross from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok shoots in but Stew avoids the takedown attempt easily. Stew throws out a counter right but Lothbrok avoids it with no problem.#T3# Stew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jab from Stew. Stew lands a body shot.
Lothbrok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stew defends well and Lothbrok ends up having to push Stew into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Stew cracks Lothbrok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Stew lands a jab. Lothbrok misses with a hook. Stew ducked under it nicely. #T4# Lothbrok fails with the takedown and Stew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Some wild striking there from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Stew to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lothbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stew.
Stew counters with a body kick. Decent striking displayed by Stew there. Lothbrok misses with a takedown attempt and Stew counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Beef Stew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Stew 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beef Stew! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Beef Stew made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GC 288
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Fight Me throws a lazy right hand but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Goncalves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fight Me. Fight Me misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fight Me has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Fight Me throws a jab but it's blocked by Goncalves. Goncalves with the counter takedown but Fight Me avoids it easily. Fight Me fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Goncalves has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Goncalves pulls guard. #SUB2# Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Goncalves has his foot on Fight Me's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fight Me works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fight Me doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goncalves is tightening it up a little... Fight Me has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fight Me reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fight Me taps out! Nice BJJ there by Goncalves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dilon Goncalves! Dilon Goncalves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Apocalypse
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Chandler throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease. Rutten misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Rutten on that attempt. Chandler looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely. Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away. Rutten is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away. Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease. Rutten goes for a double leg but Chandler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chandler continues to drive forward. Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range. Rutten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chandler sprawls and moves away. Chandler looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well.#T1# Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutten, which made it look bad. Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2# Rutten gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Rutten manages to retain guard. Rutten has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle. Chandler throwing strikes but missing. Rutten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rutten wants to sweep but no luck. Chandler trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom. #SUB# Rutten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss. Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving. Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chandler trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom. Chandler is in close to Rutten's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rutten keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass. #SUB# Rutten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3# Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving. Chandler stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position. Rutten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chandler is controlling him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease. Rutten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chandler but Chandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rutten is looking to clinch. Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Rutten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Rutten gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage. Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease. Rutten shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Chandler lands with a right hand. Rutten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rutten fails with a takedown attempt. Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Chandler dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD# Rutten bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Rutten moves into full mount! Chandler tries to hold on but Rutten pushes him away. Chandler is looking to improve his position but Rutten isn't that keen on the idea. Chandler taking shots to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rutten trying to control but Chandler is having none of it. Rutten lands a couple of good shots and Chandler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1# Rutten keeps control of the position as Chandler tries to break free.
#SUB# Rutten patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB# Rutten is looking for a rear naked choke here but Chandler reverses the position brilliantly into Rutten's guard!
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position. Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutten has wrist control. Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving. Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2# Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving. Rutten trying to control the position.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses. Chandler throws a strike but Rutten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Chandler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Chandler up and slammed him! Chandler can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control! Chandler is looking to reverse the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Chandler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chandler controls the position for a moment.#SUB# Rutten is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chandler has escaped the position, nice work there. Rutten trying to control the position but Chandler is working away. Chandler is looking for a sweep. Chandler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4# Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Chandler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Chandler is still trying to improve position. You can see the frustration on Chandler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Chandler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rutten connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple. Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Rutten sits in half guard. Chandler manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rutten dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Rutten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chandler defends well and Rutten ends up having to push Chandler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutten is defended easily by Chandler. Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten. #TD# Rutten manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chandler on his heels. He'll look to pass Chandler's guard now, I'm sure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. Rutten is looking to stand up but Chandler won't let him. Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutten's guard. #REVB# Chandler looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Rutten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler preventing the sweep. Chandler passes Rutten's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Rutten keeping control of the position. #T2##SUB2# Rutten is defending against the submission attempts here by Chandler.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Rutten's head. Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Sebastian Rutten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rutten gets back to full guard.
#T3# Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving. Chandler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rutten haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Rutten managing to control the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Chandler gets caught flat footed, as Rutten shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4# Rutten landing some decent shots from guard. Chandler controlling Rutten's posture. Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Chandler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rutten tries to stand but Chandler is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Sebastian Rutten showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rutten 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Rutten! A victorious Sebastian Rutten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
JBL TBA
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Tarkovsky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tarkovsky is in Chandler's guard. Tarkovsky trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tarkovsky working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Chandler pulls Tarkovsky in close to prevent any damage. Tarkovsky throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Chandler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarkovsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chandler is tightening it up a little... Tarkovsky has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tarkovsky reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tarkovsky taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chandler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Chandler! An out of breath Tom Chandler 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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