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Event:
CACC 97 CORONA GP FINALS
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mangrove clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Sailcirc turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mangrove (0) vs (4) Sailcirc
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sailcirc in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Sailcirc has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mangrove struggling a bit here.
Mangrove regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove is looking to control Sailcirc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mangrove avoid being mounted?
Mangrove is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mangrove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mangrove wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mangrove is working hard here to advance position.
Sailcirc is stalling in the full guard.
Sailcirc trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc stays in close to Mangrove's body and controls the position. #T2#
Mangrove is trying to control the position but Sailcirc postures up.
Mangrove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sailcirc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mangrove wants to sweep but no luck.
Sailcirc trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mangrove haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mangrove trying to control the position.
#T3#
Sailcirc trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Mangrove is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sailcirc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove controlling the position.
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Mangrove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sailcirc's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (2) vs (4) Sailcirc#SUB2#
Sailcirc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mangrove defends it easily.
Mangrove trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc is pulling down on Mangrove's head to control his posture.
Sailcirc is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.#T5#
Mangrove is fighting to break Sailcirc's control of his arms but Sailcirc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sailcirc trying to control the position.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6##SUB#
Mangrove is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sailcirc gets back to full guard.
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Mangrove tries to pass.
Sailcirc is trying to keep Mangrove in close.
Our spies down at at Steroids Athletic inform us that Sailcirc has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sailcirc looking for a sweep. Not yet Sailcirc, not yet.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Mangrove slips nicely into half guard.
Mangrove trying to control from half guard but Sailcirc is working away.
Mangrove passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (5) vs (4) Sailcirc
Mangrove trying to control but Sailcirc is having none of it. #T8#
Sailcirc is trying desperately to improve position.
Mangrove wants to control the pace but Sailcirc is squirming around nicely.
Mangrove wants to take his opponent's back but Sailcirc doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Mangrove working for a submission but Sailcirc is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Mangrove looking for a guillotine from mount but Sailcirc is having none of it. #T9#
Sailcirc regains half guard.
Sailcirc trying to control but Mangrove postures up.
Sailcirc manages to get to full guard.
Sailcirc is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
Sailcirc is pulling down on Mangrove's head to control his posture.
Sailcirc is trying to keep Mangrove in close.
#T10#
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailcirc is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sailcirc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sailcirc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (5) vs (6) Sailcirc
Mangrove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailcirc manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (7) vs (6) Sailcirc
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc is trying to keep Mangrove in close.
#T11#
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Mangrove tries to pass.
Mangrove works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mangrove works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (10) vs (6) Sailcirc
Mangrove tries to control but Sailcirc wriggling away. #SUB#
Mangrove looking for a guillotine from mount but Sailcirc is having none of it. #T12#
Sailcirc tries to hold on but Mangrove postures up.
Sailcirc is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mangrove trying to control but Sailcirc is having none of it. #T13#
Mangrove takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sailcirc is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mangrove takes Sailcirc's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mangrove (13) vs (6) Sailcirc
Sailcirc is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mangrove working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Mangrove working for the choke. #T14#
Sailcirc breaks Mangrove's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (13) vs (8) Sailcirc
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove looking to control.
Mangrove wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Mangrove is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mangrove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailcirc manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (15) vs (8) Sailcirc
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangrove passes Sailcirc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sailcirc tries to get to full guard but Mangrove has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mangrove takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
After the fight, Alka Mangrove was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 92
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1712 p4p, 238 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 3137 p4p, 394 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the ring accompanied by Nobody's Fool. Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove wants to clinch up but Dravezesdi keeps it at a distance.
Dravezesdi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mangrove's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Mangrove
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mangrove is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Mangrove is having none of it.
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangrove is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mangrove trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Mangrove told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mangrove is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Mangrove is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Mangrove is working away.
Dravezesdi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangrove is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi takes Mangrove's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Mangrove
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position as Mangrove tries to break free.
Will Dravezesdi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mangrove is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dravezesdi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mangrove trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Mangrove is really stuck here.
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Mangrove pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Mangrove right now.
Mangrove wants to control his opponent's hands but Dravezesdi gets his hands free.
Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Mangrove's back but Mangrove is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mangrove. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (2) Mangrove
Mangrove looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (2) Mangrove
Dravezesdi pushing down on Mangrove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Dravezesdi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Mangrove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Mangrove trying to control the position here.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Mangrove.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Dravezesdi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mangrove is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mangrove has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (4) Mangrove
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mangrove's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (4) Mangrove
Mangrove is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head to control his posture.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravezesdi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dravezesdi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (6) Mangrove
Mangrove has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (9) Mangrove
Mangrove fails to advance to Dravezesdi's back.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Mangrove frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (12) Mangrove
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mangrove seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dravezesdi is holding on tight.
Mangrove goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dravezesdi turns into him and now he's in Mangrove's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (12) Mangrove
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mangrove is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Mangrove trying to control here.
Dravezesdi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Mangrove works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Mangrove has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
Dravezesdi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi frees his head nicely. Oh but Mangrove has switched to an armbar! Dravezesdi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alka Mangrove!
In his post fight interview, Alka Mangrove started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 85
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 2305 p4p, 301 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 3026 p4p, 372 weight class). Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mangrove rushes Trump and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mangrove wants a takedown.
Trump gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mangrove.
Trump has clasped his hands together around Mangrove's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mangrove regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump is looking to pass into half guard but Mangrove pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mangrove is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Mangrove
Mangrove trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump wants to sweep here but Mangrove controlling him for the moment.
Mangrove is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Trump has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mangrove is looking to defend but Trump has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mangrove! Trump pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mangrove taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donald Trump!
Our winner, Donald Trump, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 78
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 2921 p4p, 346 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 1823 p4p, 236 weight class). Mangrove's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove is looking to clinch.
Mangrove fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
Huang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mangrove clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mangrove (0) vs (4) Huang
Huang doesn't have the hooks in and Mangrove manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (2) vs (4) Huang
Huang pulls Mangrove in to control the position.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Huang is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Huang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is trying to keep Mangrove in close.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove slips nicely into half guard.
Huang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mangrove is working away from the top position though.
Huang moves into full guard.
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking to control.
Huang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Huang is looking to sweep but instead, Mangrove has passed into half guard.
Mangrove looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Huang won't allow Mangrove to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Huang wants to control but Mangrove is keeping busy.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Huang is looking for a sweep. Mangrove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is trying to control the action in half guard but Huang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huang is trying to maintain the position but Mangrove is very close to passing his half guard.
Mangrove is trying to control the action in half guard but Huang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mangrove has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (5) vs (4) Huang
Huang is looking to improve his position but Mangrove isn't that keen on the idea.
Mangrove seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Huang is holding on tight.
Huang tries to reverse the position but Mangrove maintains control.
Huang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huang is staying active underneath Mangrove, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mangrove is pressing down on Huang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huang is holding on for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mangrove uses his free foot to push down on Huang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huang. Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (8) vs (4) Huang
Mangrove controlling from mount.
Huang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Huang wants to control but Mangrove is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mangrove is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is working for a kimura but Huang is defending it quite comfortably.
Huang tries to get to full guard but Mangrove has control of the leg.
Mangrove is looking to take a break and control but Huang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control the pace.
Mangrove is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Huang! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (11) vs (4) Huang
Mangrove is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mangrove looking to control but Huang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huang tries to hold on but Mangrove pushes him away.
Mangrove trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huang is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to hold on but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove prevents Huang from getting the reversal.
Huang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mangrove wants to take a breather but Huang is having none of it.
Mangrove wants to pass to mount but Huang is defending the position.
Huang is trying to maintain the position but Mangrove is very close to passing his half guard.
Huang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looking to pass the guard.
Mangrove sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huang's guard.
Mangrove trying to advance position but Huang counters by regaining guard.
Huang controlling Mangrove's posture.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Huang is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove pushing down on Huang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mangrove looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Huang wants to improve his position but Mangrove is controlling well.
Huang is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Huang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mangrove trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Mangrove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangrove has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangrove stopping the sweep attempt from Huang.
Mangrove wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
Huang pulls Mangrove in close to prevent any damage.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Mangrove pushing down on Huang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Mangrove perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huang.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mangrove haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Mangrove is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Mangrove looking to sit in guard and control but Huang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (11) vs (6) Huang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Huang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (11) vs (9) Huang
And that's the end of the fight!
Mangrove takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
After the fight, Alka Mangrove was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 71
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 2761 p4p, 315 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 14468 p4p, 514 weight class). Mangrove's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0. Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mangrove rushes Byhenikov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Byhenikov has clasped his hands together around Mangrove's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mangrove (0) vs (4) Byhenikov
Mangrove's coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mangrove sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Mangrove is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mangrove is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mangrove might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Byhenikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (0) vs (7) Byhenikov
Mangrove prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but instead Mangrove manages to regain half guard.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Mangrove's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mangrove is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Mangrove won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (0) vs (10) Byhenikov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mangrove is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byhenikov tries to control but Mangrove wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov fails to move to back control.
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mangrove regains half guard.
Mangrove is pressing down on Byhenikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mangrove has his foot on Byhenikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Byhenikov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mangrove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Byhenikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (0) vs (13) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to control the position but Mangrove is working away.
Mangrove stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mangrove (0) vs (15) Byhenikov
Mangrove is trying desperately to improve position.
Mangrove is squirming around, avoiding Byhenikov's attempts to control the action.
Byhenikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mangrove haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mangrove regains half guard.
Byhenikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (0) vs (18) Byhenikov
Byhenikov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mangrove is now in Byhenikov's guard. A big mistake from Byhenikov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (2) vs (18) Byhenikov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (2) vs (20) Byhenikov
Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Mangrove makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mangrove.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Mangrove is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov pushing down on Mangrove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Byhenikov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is trying to control but can't.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Mangrove is pressing down on Byhenikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Byhenikov won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov advances to half guard.
Mangrove trying to hold on to Byhenikov's head to control him but Byhenikov postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Mangrove is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mangrove regains full guard. Nicely done.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Mangrove is keeping the position.
Mangrove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byhenikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mangrove looking for a triangle here. Byhenikov is fighting it but it looks tight! Mangrove pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Byhenikov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alka Mangrove!
Alka Mangrove decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
PFC 163 Grabber vs Floyd
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Life looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mangrove takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Life thuds a left hand into Mangrove's body.
Life swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Life comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Life throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mangrove counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Life is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Life managing to control the position.
Life will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Life controls Mangrove momentarily but Mangrove frees himself.
Mangrove wants to control from the top but Life keeps moving. #T1#
Mangrove controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mangrove's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Life is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mangrove lands with a straight right. Life didn't see that one coming.
Mangrove shoots for a double leg takedown but Life sprawls well. He's pushed Mangrove's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mangrove has his takedown stuffed
and Life counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Life takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Life wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangrove takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Life.
A decent looking cross lands there for Life.
Life throws a nice inside leg kick.
Life keeps Mangrove at a distance using the push kick.
Life lands a nice shot that snaps Mangrove's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove tries to move into range but Life moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Life stuffs the takedown.
Thug Life has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alka Mangrove.
Mangrove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Life.
Mangrove's jab looks to have found its range, popping Life under the eye.
A left lands for Life.
Life throws an off balance right hand
and Mangrove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Life lands an overhand right.
Life is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Life dips to his left and cracks Mangrove with an uppercut!
Thug Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Life misses the shot to the body.
Life misses with an uppercut.
Mangrove shoots and misses
and Life counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangrove thinking.
Thug Life is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove darts in looking for a takedown but Life gets double underhooks and turns Mangrove into the cage.
Life misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove.
Life works the jab nicely.
Life throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Life.
Life lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Life.
Life works the jab nicely.#T4#
Mangrove takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Life misses the body punch
and Mangrove counters with a nice uppercut.
Life turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove throws a jab but it's blocked by Life.
Life throws a leg kick which misses Mangrove's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangrove tries to avoid it.
Mangrove ducks right into an uppercut from Life.
Life throws a quick inside leg kick.
Life is looking to clinch.
Life on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Life missing with a left hand there. Mangrove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Life throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mangrove to counter with a crisp jab.
Life throws a poor cross that misses
and Mangrove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangrove gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thug Life dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Life throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mangrove counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Life wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mangrove manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Mangrove is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Life!
Mangrove is trying to control here but Life has managed to regain half guard.
Life is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mangrove is looking for a kimura but Life is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mangrove to get the leverage.
Mangrove is thwarting Life's attempts to control the position.
Life makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Life.#T1#
Mangrove's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Life escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mangrove gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Mangrove has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Life is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangrove can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Mangrove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Life is pulling down on Mangrove's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Life keeping full guard, as Mangrove tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Life wants to control but Mangrove is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Mangrove wants to work for an arm triangle but Life is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alka Mangrove has got the better of the ground game so far.
Life trying to control 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Life's waist but Life gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mangrove off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangrove is defended easily by Life.
Thug Life has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alka Mangrove.
Mangrove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Mangrove throws a shot from downtown. Life moves away and avoids it.
Life swings widly with a right hand
and Mangrove counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mangrove looks to throw the jab but Life is out of range.
Mangrove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Life is fending him off so far but Mangrove persists. Nope, Life circles away and we're back to standing.
Life tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove is able to avoid easily.
Mangrove dives in and grabs Life's left leg, looking for a takedown. Life pushes down on Mangrove's head and hops out.
Life looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangrove throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Life lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Life takes a swing at Mangrove's ribcage but misses.
Life lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangrove will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thug Life will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mangrove throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Life tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mangrove is in Life's guard.
Life controls Mangrove momentarily but Mangrove frees himself.
Life has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Life working a defensive guard here.
Mangrove's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Life pulls Mangrove in close to prevent any damage.
Mangrove postures up.
#T1#
Mangrove 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.
Life wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mangrove is now in half guard.
Mangrove works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Mangrove working for a submission but Life is keeping him at bay.
Mangrove looking to control but Life is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Life is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Mangrove goes for an armbar but Life turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Life.
Life wants to stand and escape but instead Mangrove has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Life is keeping the position.
Mangrove trying to control but Life is working from the bottom. #T3#
Life looking to control.
Mangrove trying to control but Life is working from the bottom.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangrove seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Life looking to control.
Thug Life is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Mangrove thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Life keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Life pulls Mangrove in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Life looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove is just out of range.
Life throws a body punch but Mangrove moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangrove fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mangrove takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Life 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thug Life!
Thug Life 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 2157 p4p, 257 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 2483 p4p, 303 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kamden Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kamden Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mangrove's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Mangrove
Jackson trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Mangrove is keeping the position.
Mangrove is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Mangrove
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mangrove's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mangrove isn't going anywhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (5) vs (4) Mangrove
Mangrove looking for the choke from the back.
Mangrove controls the position.
Mangrove not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but Mangrove keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position but Mangrove manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mangrove's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mangrove is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mangrove has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but Mangrove keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mangrove's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (7) vs (4) Mangrove
Mangrove looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Mangrove up and slammed him! Mangrove can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (10) vs (4) Mangrove
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mangrove knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mangrove is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Mangrove tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mangrove sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mangrove is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Mangrove slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mangrove has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson passes Mangrove's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Mangrove is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Mangrove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Mangrove works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Mangrove has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jackson trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mangrove looking to control.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Mangrove.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove is retaining full guard.
Mangrove is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Mangrove is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (13) vs (4) Mangrove
Mangrove prevents Jackson from taking his back.
Mangrove is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mangrove tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangrove is looking to escape.
Mangrove working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson looking to control but Mangrove is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mangrove is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mangrove is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (13) vs (6) Mangrove
Mangrove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pulling down on Mangrove's head to control his posture.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mangrove is one step ahead there.
Jackson has his hands on Mangrove's head, controlling the position.
Jackson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson is trying to keep Mangrove in close.
Mangrove preventing the sweep.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Mangrove has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (13) vs (9) Mangrove
Mangrove controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Mangrove has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (13) vs (12) Mangrove
Mangrove is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mangrove doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (15) vs (12) Mangrove
Mangrove wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mangrove defends it well.
Mangrove regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove wants to sweep but no luck.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Mangrove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangrove is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.
Kamden Jackson 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:
PFC 155 Yamaguchi vs Bathory
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Justis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Mangrove releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Justis throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
Justis misses the jab.
Mangrove lands a head shot.
Mangrove is looking to land body kicks.
Mangrove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangrove misses with a series of wild punches.
Justis misses with a looping right.
Mangrove raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mangrove throws a body punch but Justis moves out of range.
Mangrove on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove.
Justis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Justis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Justis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove takes a swing at Justis's ribcage but misses.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Justis sprawls well. Justis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangrove gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Mangrove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justis.
Mangrove throws a sloppy head kick and Justis moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Mangrove.
Justis throws a quick counter head kick but Mangrove was just out of range.
Mangrove lets loose with a powerful body kick. Justis will feel that in the morning.
Mangrove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Justis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Justis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a sloppy head kick and Justis moves out of range easily.
Mangrove swings for the body but Justis moves out of range.
A jab from Mangrove misses.
Justis misses with an uppercut.
Logan Justis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove tries to clinch
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justis swings widly with a right hand
and Mangrove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangrove throws a jab but it's blocked by Justis.
Mangrove misses with a straight left.
Justis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangrove counters with a nice body kick.
Justis throws a jab when Mangrove was well out of range.#TD2#
Mangrove drives through with a takedown into Justis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mangrove told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove wants to control from the top but Justis keeps moving.
Justis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mangrove prevents Justis from getting back to his feet.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangrove content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Mangrove looking to sit in guard and control but Justis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mangrove looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mangrove working a defensive guard but Justis manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Justis taking a breather here. #T4##SU#
Justis decides to stand back up. Justis steps back and let's Mangrove get back to his feet.
Justis throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Justis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mangrove throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangrove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justis lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Mangrove shoots in and bounces Justis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Mangrove looking to sit in guard and control but Justis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alka Mangrove will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Justis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Mangrove counters with a single leg into guard. Justis didn't expect that.
Mangrove is standing up over Justis. Justis looks to escape but Mangrove dives into side control.
#REVR#
Justis is looking for a sweep.
Justis wants to get back to his feet.
Mangrove is looking to take a break and control but Justis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mangrove swings around for an armbar but Justis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mangrove's guard.#T1##SU#
Justis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Justis throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove ducks down to avoid it.
Mangrove pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangrove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justis.
Alka Mangrove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangrove throws a series of punches but Justis moves out of range.
Justis throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Mangrove counters with a single leg into guard. Justis didn't expect that.
Justis has control of Mangrove's left arm, preventing Mangrove from doing any damage.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Justis is keeping the position.
Justis trying to control the position.
Alka Mangrove has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Justis being controlled here, momentarily.
Mangrove trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
Mangrove advances position into side control!
Mangrove controls the position.#T3##SUB2#
Mangrove swings around for an armbar but Justis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mangrove's guard.
Mangrove wants to sweep here but Justis controlling him for the moment.
Justis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Justis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mangrove connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Justis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangrove. Mangrove circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Mangrove slips under a jab from Justis.
Justis lands a nice hook to Mangrove's body. Mangrove takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Justis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangroves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Justis staying out of range there.
Justis swings widly with a right hand
and Mangrove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justis looks to land a right hand but Mangrove moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justis stuns Mangrove with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mangrove misses with an uppercut.
Justis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangrove's hands.
Justis lands a jab.
Justis misses with an uppercut. Mangrove saw that one coming.
Justis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove thows a body kick. Justis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Justis throws out a loose jab but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Justis.#CL2#
Mangrove clinches up with Justis and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Logan Justis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Mangrove. That snapped Justis's head back.
Mangrove checks a leg kick.
Mangrove blocks a head kick by Justis.
Mangrove has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mangrove looks to land a left hand but Justis moved out of range nicely.
Mangrove lands a front kick.
Justis looks to throw the jab but Mangrove is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justis. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Justis misses.
Justis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangrove. Mangrove circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mangrove fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justis manages to avoid it.
Mangrove tries to clinch there but Justis circles away.
Justis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangrove.
Mangrove slips under a jab from Justis.
Justis blocks a head kick by Mangrove.
Justis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Justis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Justis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mangrove slips a straight right by Justis.
A nice side step and Mangrove releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Justis tried to score with a low kick but Mangrove checks it.
A little jabbing left from Mangrove on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mangrove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Justis fails to land with a series of punches.
Justis misses with a wild combination.
Mangrove scores with a spinning back kick!
Mangrove connects with a jab.
Mangrove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Justis.
Justis throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Justis misses the target.
Logan Justis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Justis throws a hook but Mangrove avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Mangrove.
Mangrove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justis.
Justis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangrove is out of range and Justis settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mangrove, as that shot connected.
Mangrove on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Justis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justis.
Mangrove thinks about the counter body kick.
Justis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Justis looks to land a right hand but Mangrove moved out of range.
Mangrove scores with a hook.
Mangrove takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Justis clobbers Mangrove with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Justis looks to land a right hand but Mangrove moved out of range.
Justis throws a hook but Mangrove blocks it.#T3#
Justis throws a hook but Mangrove blocks it.
Justis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Justis throws a body shot but no joy.
Justis moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangrove scores with a one two! Justis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mangrove shoots in but no luck this time.
Justis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangrove. That did some damage!
Mangrove misses with a takedown attempt - Justis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alka Mangrove.
Mangrove on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangrove fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Justis misses with a right hand
letting Mangrove counter with a right hand.
Mangrove tries to land a front kick but Justis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Justis works Mangrove's body with a nice hook.#T4#
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!
Mangrove pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove.
Justis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mangrove shoots in looking for a takedown but Justis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mangrove's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mangrove throws a lazy right hand but Justis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Justis cracks a nice hook into Mangrove's ribs.
Justis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Justis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Justis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangrove tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Justis defends well and Mangrove ends up having to push Justis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mangrove takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Justis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Justis scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Justis.
Mangrove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Justis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Justis 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Justis!
A victorious Logan Justis 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 2056 p4p, 253 weight class) and Joe Bone (ranked 1729 p4p, 212 weight class). Mangrove comes to the cage accompanied by https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0. Bone has chosen You'll Never Walk Alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Bone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mangrove tries to sprawl but Bone drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mangrove (0) vs (2) Bone
Mangrove is looking to improve his position.
Bone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bone trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg.
Mangrove makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mangrove.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangrove has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bone has managed to get both his arms back between Mangrove's legs - danger averted.
Bone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bone wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove is looking for a triangle but Bone pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bone postures up.
Bone stopping the sweep attempt from Mangrove.
Mangrove trying to keep a closed guard but Bone is proving a slippery customer.
Bone won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Mangrove is keeping the position.
Mangrove is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bone postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Bone tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Mangrove'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangrove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bone preventing the sweep.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Bone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Mangrove is keeping the position.
Mangrove is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (2) vs (2) Bone
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bone wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control the action but Bone is working from the bottom.
Mangrove not doing much here.
Bone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mangrove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mangrove's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mangrove (2) vs (6) Bone
Mangrove tries to roll but Bone sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to stick to Mangrove's back but Mangrove is turning into Bone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mangrove. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (4) vs (6) Bone
Bone working a defensive guard but Mangrove manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (7) vs (6) Bone
Bone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bone trying to control from the bottom.
Mangrove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bone keeps working.
Bone tries to get to full guard but Mangrove has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking for a sweep. Mangrove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bone tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mangrove has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (10) vs (6) Bone
Bone is desperately trying to improve his position but Mangrove has a good base and remains in mount.
Mangrove controlling the position easily from mount.
Bone is trying to reverse the position but instead Mangrove has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mangrove (13) vs (6) Bone
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove doesn't have the hooks in and Bone manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (13) vs (8) Bone
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove is retaining full guard.
Bone won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Mangrove is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bone defends well.
Bone preventing the sweep.
Bone is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Bone has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Bone is trying to work for a kimura but Mangrove is defending well.
Mangrove looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bone is looking to advance position but Mangrove won't allow it.
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mangrove is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bone is aware though and is defending well.
Bone passes Mangrove's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mangrove is staying active underneath Bone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mangrove works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bone wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Bone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Bone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bone trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Bone controlling the action here.
Mangrove is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone is controlling the pace.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
Bone is trying to work for a kimura but Mangrove is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mangrove manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mangrove wants to sweep here but Bone controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mangrove takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
A relieved looking Alka Mangrove 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rascal Donkashane (ranked 3586 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 2061 p4p, 256 weight class). Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rascal Donkashane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donkashane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mangrove regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donkashane (2) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donkashane's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donkashane (2) vs (2) Mangrove
Mangrove trying to control but Donkashane is working from the bottom.
Mangrove stopping the sweep attempt from Donkashane.
Donkashane controlling Mangrove's posture.
Mangrove is pushing down on Donkashane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Donkashane is fighting to maintain full guard but Mangrove has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkashane tries to roll over but Mangrove keeps him under control.
Donkashane wants to get back to full guard but Mangrove has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Donkashane (2) vs (5) Mangrove
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove controlling from the full mount.
Mangrove looking to secure an arm triangle but Donkashane defends it well.
Donkashane is looking to get to half guard.
Mangrove controlling the pace for now.
Donkashane wants to control but Mangrove is having none of it.
Mangrove sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donkashane working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donkashane is looking to escape.
Mangrove can't control as he wanted to and Donkashane manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donkashane tries to roll over but Mangrove keeps him under control.
Donkashane is trying to maintain the position but Mangrove is very close to passing his half guard.
Mangrove wants to advance to full mount but Donkashane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mangrove pushing down on Donkashane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane trying to control from the bottom.
Mangrove content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Donkashane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donkashane gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangrove stands and throws Donkashane's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Donkashane (2) vs (8) Mangrove
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove working away.
Donkashane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mangrove in particular looking to stall.
Donkashane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donkashane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mangrove has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donkashane (2) vs (11) Mangrove
Donkashane tries to control but Mangrove manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Donkashane (2) vs (14) Mangrove
Donkashane is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Donkashane defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Donkashane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mangrove.
Donkashane tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane showing good submission defense here.
Mangrove controlling well, preventing Donkashane from escaping the position.
Mangrove has the hooks in. Donkashane is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mangrove passes his arm under Donkashane's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Donkashane taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alka Mangrove!
Our winner, Alka Mangrove, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1624 p4p, 204 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 1996 p4p, 246 weight class). Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music. George Arias had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mangrove clinches up against the cage.
Mangrove pulls guard effortlessly.
Mangrove can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arias is controlling the pace.
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangrove is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (3) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mangrove 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.
Mangrove is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mangrove is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (6) vs (0) Mangrove
Arias tries to keep control of the position but Mangrove is staying busy.
Mangrove tries to escape the position.
Arias not allowing Mangrove to control his hands.
I really don't envy Mangrove right now.
Arias is looking to control Mangrove but Mangrove is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mangrove trying to control the hands but Arias breaks the grip.
Mangrove tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mangrove bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (2) Mangrove
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (8) vs (2) Mangrove
Arias trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove working for a triangle but Arias defends it easily.
Mangrove working for a triangle but Arias defends it easily.
Arias is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is trying to control but can't.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arias in particular looking to stall.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mangrove! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (11) vs (2) Mangrove
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is trying to escape the mount but Arias keeps good control and instead manages to take Mangrove's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (14) vs (2) Mangrove
Mangrove defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arias's arms.
Mangrove can't escape the position.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mangrove with him. Mangrove is trying to defend but Arias has an arm under the chin now! Mangrove grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
A relieved looking George Arias 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:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 1991 p4p, 246 weight class) and DJ Augustus (ranked 822 p4p, 112 weight class). Mangrove comes to the cage accompanied by https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0. Alka Mangrove had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Augustus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mangrove (0) vs (2) Augustus
Mangrove is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augustus pulls his head out easily.
Mangrove is refusing to be controlled, as Augustus sits in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Augustus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Well, if Augustus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Augustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.
Well, if Augustus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove is pressing down on Augustus 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Augustus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mangrove's guard.
Augustus seems to be working for a kimura but Mangrove defends the submission attempt.
Mangrove is positioning himself well to prevent Augustus advancing to mount.
Augustus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Augustus is keen to just control but Mangrove is a slippery customer.
Augustus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mangrove defends it well.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
Augustus is looking to advance position but Mangrove won't allow it.
Mangrove is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Augustus 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Augustus 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mangrove (4) vs (2) Augustus
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus just trying to survive but Mangrove is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Augustus is trying to defend against the choke here but Mangrove has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Mangrove Tightens the hold and Augustus taps out furiously! Mangrove displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alka Mangrove!
Alka Mangrove thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 1915 p4p, 251 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12084 p4p, 592 weight class). Mangrove comes to the cage accompanied by https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Longfellow Deeds enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove instigates a clinch.
Deeds gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mangrove (0) vs (2) Deeds
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Mangrove is trying to maintain the position but Deeds is very close to passing his half guard.
Mangrove actively working from the bottom here.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mangrove'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mangrove trying to control but Deeds postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
Mangrove might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mangrove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mangrove is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Deeds frees his head nicely. Oh but Mangrove has switched to an armbar! Deeds is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alka Mangrove!
During a confident post fight interview, Alka Mangrove thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1139 p4p, 171 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 1905 p4p, 251 weight class). Mangrove comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove forces Kansleri back against the cage and clinches.
Mangrove drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kansleri trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kansleri has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kansleri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kansleri is looking to take a break and control but Mangrove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansleri controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri tries to move to mount but Mangrove blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kansleri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mangrove does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kansleri is controlling the pace.
Kansleri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control from the bottom.
Mangrove won't allow Kansleri to pass to mount.
Mangrove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kansleri is working away from the top position though.
Kansleri is trying to control. Mangrove wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kansleri trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Mangrove is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to control the action but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Kansleri keeps him under control.
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but Mangrove defending well.
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
Kansleri not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is not content to let Kansleri control the position.
Kansleri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mangrove is not content to let Kansleri control the position.
Kansleri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kansleri working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mangrove's thigh. Mangrove counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mangrove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kansleri is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Kansleri tries to pass.
Kansleri won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Mangrove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kansleri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (3) vs (2) Mangrove
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kansleri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kansleri has his hands on Mangrove's head, controlling the position.
Kansleri wants to hit a switch here but Mangrove passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kansleri there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (5) Mangrove
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri is desperately trying to improve his position but Mangrove has a good base and remains in mount.
Mangrove looking to control but Kansleri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kansleri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kansleri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mangrove is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is defending well.
Kansleri is doing well to control the position and prevent Mangrove from advancing to side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove prevents Kansleri from improving his position.
Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kansleri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kansleri is looking to improve his position.
Kansleri is looking to control Mangrove's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kansleri avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Mangrove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Mangrove has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kansleri being controlled here, momentarily.
Mangrove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kansleri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangrove has managed to get both his arms back between Kansleri's legs - danger averted.
Mangrove sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kansleri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard.
Mangrove keeps trying to improve his position.
Kansleri is looking to sweep but instead, Mangrove has passed into half guard.
Mangrove passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kansleri! Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (8) Mangrove
Kansleri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control but Mangrove is having none of it.
Kansleri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mangrove is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kansleri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kansleri has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (5) vs (8) Mangrove
Kansleri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking to sit in guard and control but Mangrove gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (5) vs (10) Mangrove
Kansleri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mangrove postures up.
Kansleri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kansleri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kansleri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mangrove manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (7) vs (10) Mangrove
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove is retaining full guard.
Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kansleri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kansleri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mangrove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kansleri's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (7) vs (12) Mangrove
Kansleri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kansleri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mangrove postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mangrove wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Alka Mangrove 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:
PFC 139 Grabber vs Thompson
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Mangrove checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mangrove throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Mangrove takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangrove has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz lands a jab.
Mangrove blocks a jab.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Mangrove throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mangrove pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mangrove throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Mangrove scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Mangrove throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove. #T1#
Mangrove throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mangrove blocks a low kick nicely.
Mangrove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
It appears Mangrove was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD#
Mangrove looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Mangrove drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Mangrove is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz controls Mangrove momentarily but Mangrove frees himself.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Diaz has control of Mangrove's left arm, preventing Mangrove from doing any damage. #T2#
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Mangrove.
It looked like Mangrove was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Mangrove misses.
Mangrove swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Mangrove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Mangrove scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Mangrove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangrove throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Mangrove takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mangrove throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz jabs Mangrove right on the nose. Mangrove blinks but takes it well.
Carlos Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangrove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Mangrove slips a straight right by Diaz.
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!
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Mangrove.
Mangrove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangrove.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Mangrove moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangrove misses its target.
Mangrove avoids the body shot from Diaz.
#T4#
Mangrove blocks a jab.
Mangrove fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz jabs Mangrove right on the nose. Mangrove blinks but takes it well.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Mangrove throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Mangrove moves away and avoids it.
Mangrove lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangrove walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mangrove connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangrove takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangrove fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Carlos Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Mangrove tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz cracks the inside of Mangrove's front leg. #TD#
Mangrove looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Diaz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangrove has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz jabs Mangrove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove misses with a takedown
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangrove misses with a body shot.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Mangrove misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mangrove misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Mangrove jumps back.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mangrove waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range as Mangrove strikes.
Mangrove fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Mangrove checks the leg kick.
Mangrove takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mangrove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Mangrove tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Mangrove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz lands with a hook. Mangrove tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mangrove takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz misses with a body kick. #T2#
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangrove misses the target.
Mangrove uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Mangrove checks a leg kick.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangrove has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz punishes Mangrove's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Mangrove drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mangrove's best efforts.
Mangrove prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mangrove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mangrove's back!
Diaz lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mangrove is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Mangrove trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
Diaz punches the canvas rather than the man.
Diaz missing with strikes.
Mangrove is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Diaz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mangrove is defending well though. Diaz let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Mangrove defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Diaz misses with punches from the back.
Mangrove avoids the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mangrove. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Diaz controlling well, preventing Mangrove from escaping the position.
#T4#
Even with his hooks in, Diaz manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mangrove wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Diaz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mangrove tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mangrove regains half guard.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Mangrove is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mangrove looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz wants to stand up but Mangrove is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Mangrove is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove checks a low kick from Diaz.
Mangrove misses with a body shot.
Mangrove slips a straight right by Diaz.
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Mangrove loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangrove will feel that in the morning.
Mangrove fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Mangrove on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangrove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mangrove's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz slips a jab from Mangrove.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mangrove looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Mangrove pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Mangrove.#T1#
Mangrove throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mangrove throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Mangrove misses.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz cracks the inside of Mangrove's front leg.
Mangrove takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Mangrove's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mangrove scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Mangrove slips the punch.
Mangrove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mangrove takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Mangrove takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Mangrove throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Mangrove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove connects with a nice looking jab.
Mangrove throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mangrove under the eye.#T3#
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alka Mangrove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangrove lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Mangrove slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangrove.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Mangrove counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangrove off the cage and back into range.
Mangrove throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a straight right. #T4#
Mangrove needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz cracks Mangrove with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Mangrove's head back.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mangrove has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangrove on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carlos Diaz made sure he mentioned Kato, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PFC 133 Tuala vs Dmitrov
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li misses with a body shot.
Mangrove lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li misses with a low kick.
Mangrove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove.
A counter left hand to the body from Li misses its target.#CL2#
Mangrove has taken the fight to the clinch.
Li pushes Mangrove back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mangrove misses with an elbow strike.
Mangrove jumps guard but Li turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Li.
Mangrove lands with a light punch inside.
Li misses with some punches.
A short left from Li.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Li lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Mangrove jumps guard and drags Li to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Li is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangrove has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Mangrove's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
Li not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove is retaining full guard.
Mangrove is pulling down on Li's head. It's preventing any offense from Li, at least for the moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Li controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mangrove throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Li wants to stand but Mangrove is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Mangrove looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mangrove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mangrove looking for subs off his back but Li has passed one foot through into half guard.
Li controlling the pace. #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.
Mangrove is looking to improve his position.
Li wants to stand up but Mangrove is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mangrove lands a glancing blow to the side of Li's head.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Mangrove moves away and avoids it.
Mangrove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangrove slips under a jab from Li.#CL2#
Mangrove clinches up against the cage.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mangrove with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Mangrove gets a clinch.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Li lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Li presses Mangrove against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Mangrove misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Mangrove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mangrove.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Yonglong Li has been cut.
Li digs a right hand into Mangrove's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangrove's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Mangrove on the inside.
Li misses with some punches.
Li works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Li tries to work over Mangrove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Li lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Nice body punch from Mangrove.
Li misses with the head strike.
Mangrove prevents a body shot from Li.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Mangrove lands a nice uppercut.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Yonglong Li has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Li. #TD2#
Mangrove has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Li uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangrove not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Li wants to pass the guard but Mangrove is keeping the position.
Li forces his way into half guard.
Li is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangrove is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mangrove looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
Mangrove wants to control but Li passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Mangrove's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Li trying to control the position but Mangrove is working away. #SU#
Li decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mangrove to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Li - just one landing.
Mangrove tries to bum rush Li with a series of wild strikes but Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mangrove scores with a punch to the head.
Mangrove lands with a good body shot.
Mangrove slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick
letting Li counter with a right hand.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove moves away.
Mangrove stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mangrove tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mangrove takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yonglong Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove scores with a leg kick.
Li throws a leg kick that misses.
Mangrove connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Li throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove moves away.
Mangrove feints the counter takedown.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangrove shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Mangrove keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove.
Li throwing a counter right hand but Mangrove manages to avoid it.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangrove throws a right hand that misses
and Li counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mangrove checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mangrove avoids the body shot from Li.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
Mangrove drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
#T1#
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Mangrove slips a straight right by Li.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li scores with a hook.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Li defending well as Mangrove loads up on a big left hand.
Li appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mangrove takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangrove drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Mangrove pivots, looking for a leg kick but Li is out of range and Mangrove settles back down. #T2#
Mangrove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Mangrove slips the punch.
Mangrove with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Mangrove avoids the body shot from Li.
Mangrove tried to score with a low kick but Li checks it.
Li throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Li misses the jab.
Mangrove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangrove scores with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangrove, right into the meat.
Mangrove motions for Li to come forward. Mangrove throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove.
A jab from Li finds it's way through Mangrove's defenses.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove manages to avoid it.#T3#
Mangrove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Mangrove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Li.
Yonglong Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li throws a hook but Mangrove avoids it easily.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangrove.
Mangrove is looking to clinch.
Yonglong Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove just misses with a punch to the body.
Li tries to score with a low kick but Mangrove moves his leg out of the way.
Mangrove throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangrove avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mangrove dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Mangrove scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Mangrove throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Mangrove has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Mangrove throws out a powerful jab.
Mangrove tries to land a body kick
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Mangrove tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove checks a leg kick.
Mangrove scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Li ducks right into an uppercut from Mangrove.
Mangrove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Li lands with a right hand.
Mangrove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangrove is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mangrove is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Li rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangrove will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangrove misses with a head kick.
Mangrove takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li half committed to a counter leg kick.
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 Yonglong Li.
Well Li has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonglong Li!
Yonglong Li decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Mangrove just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy.
Mangrove lands with a slapping head kick.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Mangrove counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mangrove'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.
Mangrove tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevenson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mangrove wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but Stevenson defending well.
Mangrove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well.
#SUB#
Mangrove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Mangrove passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Mangrove jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stevenson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stevenson and Mangrove has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mangrove controlling the position.
Stevenson is pushing Mangrove's head away, looking to escape. Mangrove manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Mangrove is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mangrove tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mangrove has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mangrove has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stevenson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mangrove yanks on the arm and Stevenson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mangrove.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alka Mangrove!
Our winner, Alka Mangrove, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Alatalo misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Mangrove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove with the counter takedown but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Mangrove fakes the leg kick and cracks Alatalo in the body.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Mangrove's ribs.
Alatalo swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
#CL2#
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alatalo's brow.
Mangrove digs a right hand underneath Alatalo's ribcage. Alatalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Mangrove jumps guard and drags Alatalo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mangrove is trying to keep Alatalo in close.
Mangrove is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alatalo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mangrove controls Alatalo momentarily but Alatalo frees himself. #T1#
Alatalo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alatalo wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mangrove is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alatalo frees his head nicely. Oh but Mangrove has switched to an armbar! Alatalo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alka Mangrove!
Our winner, Alka Mangrove, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC 115 Slurper vs Reid
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Mangrove misses with a takedown attempt
letting Trujillo counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick.
Trujillo throws a shot to the body.
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Trujillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trujillo connects with a looping right hand.
Trujillo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangrove tried to score with a low kick but Trujillo checks it.
Trujillo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mangrove on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mangrove pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove throwing a counter right hand but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trujillo looks to land a left hand but Mangrove moved out of range nicely.
Trujillo wants to land a leg kick but Mangrove is out of range.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Good shot there by Mangrove.
Trujillo throws out a loose jab but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trujillo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
Mangrove attempts a counter takedown but Trujillo avoids it well and moves away.
Mangrove avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Mangrove drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trujillo sprawls and moves away.
Trujillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
Trujillo lands a lovely overhand right.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Trujillo sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Mangrove throws a push kick but Trujillo slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trujillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trujillo at a distance.
Trujillo jabs Mangrove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trujillo lands a body shot.
#T2#
Trujillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove checks a leg kick.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove drops his hands momentarily and Trujillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mangrove throws out a powerful jab.
Trujillo misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Mangrove decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trujillo's guard.
Mangrove controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trujillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mangrove is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mangrove'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.#SUB2#
Trujillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangrove is aware though and is defending well.
Mangrove stopping the sweep attempt from Trujillo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mangrove won't allow Trujillo to sweep him here. #T3#
Mangrove advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mangrove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trujillo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trujillo trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangrove stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trujillo controlling Mangrove's posture.
Mangrove trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trujillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mangrove trying to move into half guard but instead Trujillo has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Mangrove working for a triangle but Trujillo defends it easily.
Mangrove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mangrove stopping the sweep attempt from Trujillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominic Trujillo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Trujillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trujillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Trujillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
Mangrove paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mangrove throws the kick towards the body but Trujillo avoids it.
Trujillo cracks Mangrove with a good jab.
Trujillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangrove moves away from the strike by Trujillo.
Mangrove dives in for a single leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mangrove takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mangrove moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trujillo scores with a jab. Mangrove acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangrove shoots for a double leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls well. He's pushed Mangrove's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove. #TD2#
Trujillo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mangrove's guard.
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!
Trujillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangrove's head.
Trujillo cracks Mangrove with a solid left hand.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Trujillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mangrove working for submissions but it's allowed Trujillo to get to half guard.
Mangrove is staying active underneath Trujillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trujillo working the head and body with strikes.
Trujillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mangrove trying to control from the bottom.
Trujillo trying to control the action but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Trujillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mangrove makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mangrove.#SUB#
Trujillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangrove has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trujillo has managed to get both his arms back between Mangrove's legs - danger averted.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving. #T2#
Mangrove looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trujillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trujillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trujillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mangrove looking for subs off his back but Trujillo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Trujillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mangrove trying to control here.
#T3#
Trujillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mangrove is not content to let Trujillo control the position.
Trujillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mangrove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trujillo is working away from the top position though.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Trujillo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Trujillo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mangrove has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trujillo working Mangrove over with strikes.
Mangrove wants to control but Trujillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trujillo wants to take a breather but Mangrove is having none of it. #T4#
Trujillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Trujillo keeps him under control.
Trujillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mangrove is looking to improve his position.
Trujillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dominic Trujillo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back.
Mangrove is trying to maintain the position but Trujillo is very close to passing his half guard.
Trujillo working over Mangrove with some ground and pound. Mangrove looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mangrove is looking to escape.
Trujillo winds up and cracks Mangrove with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trujillo lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trujillo checks it well.
Mangrove has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trujillo thuds his right hand into Mangrove's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Mangrove.
Mangrove scores with a nice right hand.
Trujillo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangrove. That one must have hurt.
Trujillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mangrove's head.
Mangrove sizes up Trujillo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Mangrove coming out on top.
Mangrove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Mangrove keeps Trujillo at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Trujillo is predictable there #TD#
and Mangrove counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trujillo controlling the position well. #T1##SUB#
Mangrove is looking for a kimura here.
Mangrove trying to control the action but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Trujillo tries to roll over but Mangrove keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mangrove is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trujillo sees it coming and defends easily.
Mangrove prevents Trujillo from improving his position.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trujillo keeps trying to improve his position.
Mangrove is pressing down on Trujillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trujillo is holding on for now. #SUB#
Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trujillo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mangrove is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mangrove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trujillo trying to hold on to Mangrove's head to control him but Mangrove postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Mangrove is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mangrove looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mangrove in particular looking to stall.
Trujillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mangrove seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trujillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mangrove uses his free foot to push down on Trujillo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trujillo.
Dominic Trujillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mangrove wants to control the pace but Trujillo is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Trujillo regains half guard.
Trujillo wants to control but Mangrove is keeping busy.
Trujillo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Trujillo is keeping the position.
Mangrove trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Mangrove is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trujillo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
An out of breath Dominic Trujillo 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:
PFC 109 Wright vs Murphy III
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Mangrove slips under a jab.
Picker blocks a head kick by Mangrove.
It seemed like Picker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Mangrove takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Picker misses.
Picker swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangrove tries to counter with a takedown but Picker is quick to defend against it.
Mangrove throws a sloppy head kick and Picker moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Picker there.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangrove misses with a head kick.
Mangrove moves away from the strike by Picker.
A big left from Picker misses.
A cross from Picker lands.
Picker throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Mangrove counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove looking to pass the guard.
Picker wants to stand up but Mangrove is controlling him. #T1#
Mangrove is pushing down on Picker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Picker is fighting to maintain full guard but Mangrove has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Mangrove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mangrove is working for a submission of some sort.
Mangrove stops Picker from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Mangrove wants to work for an arm triangle but Picker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mangrove prevents Picker from standing back up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Picker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Picker is trying to stand up here but Mangrove is controlling him well.
Picker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Picker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove.
Mangrove just misses with a punch to the body.
Picker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picker scores with a nice right hand.
Picker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Picker connects with a jab.
Mangrove takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mangrove misses the shot to the body.
Picker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangrove's hands.#T3#
Picker cracks Mangrove with a good jab.
A leg kick checked by Picker.
Picker throws a body punch but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove throws a low kick, looking for Picker's leg but Picker calmly moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Picker as he connects with a hook.
Mangrove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Mangrove throwing a counter right hand but Picker manages to avoid it.
Mangrove throws a leg kick
enabling Picker to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Picker tries to sprawl but Mangrove drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Picker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove tries to move into range but Picker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mangrove lands a leg kick that knocks Picker off balance momentarily.
Picker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangrove takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mangrove slips under a jab.
Mangrove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Picker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mangrove had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Picker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mangrove walks into a straight right hand from Picker.#T4#
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Mangrove slips the punch.
Mangrove throws a low kick but Picker avoids it.
Picker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Picker moved away.
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Mangrove moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mangrove walks into a stiff left hand from Picker.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Mangrove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangrove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Picker lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Mangrove misses its intended target.
Mangrove walks into a straight right hand from Picker.
Picker throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Mangrove attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mangrove changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Picker moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picker! But no joy.
Picker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Picker lands with a right hand.
A big right from Picker misses.
Mangrove scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Picker.
Mangrove slips under a jab from Picker.
Mangrove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Picker throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
Mangrove misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangrove misses with a looping right.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangrove attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Mangrove throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larson Picker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Good exchange - Mangrove coming out on top.
Picker misses with a looping left.
Donk. Picker catches Mangrove right on the button with a cross.
Picker checks a leg kick nicely.
Picker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Picker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Picker connects with a looping right hand.
Mangrove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Mangrove takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Picker with a jab.
Mangrove fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Picker checks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangrove, right into the meat.
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove misses the shot to the body.
Picker keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangrove just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove with a hook.
A big left from Mangrove misses. #T2#
Mangrove ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Picker misses.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mangrove eats them both and turns towards Picker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Picker throws a right and a left that Mangrove avoids nicely.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove ducks down to avoid it.
Mangrove throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mangrove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Mangrove is looking to slow Picker down with leg kicks.
Mangrove lands with an uppercut that bounces Picker off the cage and back into range.
Picker misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Mangrove dives in and grabs Picker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Picker pushes down on Mangrove's head and hops out.
Picker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Picker sizes up Mangrove with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mangrove goes for a double leg but Picker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Picker continues to drive forward.
Picker connects with a jab.
Larson Picker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove throws a front kick aimed at Picker's knee but Picker avoids it well. #T3#
Mangrove takes a jab right on the kisser.
Picker's corner calls for a 1-2. Picker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Picker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picker misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mangrove. #SUB#
Mangrove thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Picker pushes Mangrove away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mangrove gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mangrove trying to control the position but Picker is working away. #SUB#
Mangrove is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Picker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mangrove goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Picker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mangrove but great work by Picker.
Mangrove is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Psycho’s Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Picker decides to stand back up.
Picker throws an overhand right that lands on Mangrove's shoulder, as Mangrove tries to avoid the shot.
Mangrove showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picker.
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
Picker lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangrove off the cage and back into range.
Mangrove walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mangrove turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mangrove tries to land a front kick but Picker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangrove defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mangrove fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Picker sprawls well initially but Mangrove persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Picker pushes Mangrove off and gets back to his feet.
Mangrove shoots in looking for a takedown. Picker tries to sprawl out of it but Mangrove keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Picker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Picker scores with the left hand. Mangrove knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Picker.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picker.
Picker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker throws a jab when Mangrove was well out of range.
Picker misses with a hook.
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangrove just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pickers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove manages to avoid it.
Picker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangrove.#T1#
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Picker.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Mangrove walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mangrove takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Mangrove throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Picker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mangrove is in Picker's guard.
Mangrove won't allow Picker to get back to his feet.
Mangrove looking to pass the guard.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Picker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangrove works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Picker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangrove wants to take a breather but Picker is having none of it.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Mangrove wants to work for an arm triangle but Picker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
Picker kicks Mangrove off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picker throws a hook but Mangrove avoids it easily.
Picker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove on the side of the head.
Mangrove scores with a push kick.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker cracks Mangrove with an open hand slap.
Mangrove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Mangrove connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Mangrove has taken the fight to the clinch.
Picker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left hand lands to the body for Picker.
Picker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove controls his hands.
#T3##BC2#
Picker breaks the clinch.
Picker swinging wildly here.
Mangrove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picker misses with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangrove finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Picker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mangrove's head.
Picker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.#CL#
Mangrove has Picker up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Mangrove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Picker smiles and moves away.
Mangrove moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Jab from Picker.
Mangrove fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Picker lands a jab to the nose.
Picker misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove tries to clinch there but Picker circles away.
Mangrove swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Picker misses the jab.
Picker throws out a powerful jab.
Mangrove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Mangrove bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Picker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangrove. Mangrove circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Mangrove darts in and clinches Picker up against the cage.
Mangrove makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an uppercut.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larson Picker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Picker 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Picker!
After winning the bout, Larson Picker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PFC 101 Gaetz vs Tuala 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Karter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Mangrove looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Karter motions for Mangrove to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karter slips a straight right by Mangrove.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Mangrove.
Mangrove is looking to clinch but Karter is avoiding it.
Karter lands with a straight right. Mangrove didn't see that one coming.
Mangrove keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mangrove scores with a nice body kick.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Mangrove is out of range. #TD#
Karter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter prevents Mangrove from improving his position.
Mangrove has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter lands with a punch from half guard.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Karter keeps him under control.#T1#
Mangrove is pressing down on Karter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mangrove not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karter preventing the sweep.
Karter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karter postures up and lands a big shot to Mangrove's brow.
Karter chips away with some ground and pound.
Karter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karter is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangrove is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karter prevents Mangrove from improving his position.
Mangrove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karter is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Mangrove is looking for a sweep. Karter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karter working the head and body with strikes.
Mangrove is trying to control but Karter passes into side control!
Mangrove is looking to regain half guard here but Karter keeps moving and retains side control.
Karter landing strikes.
Mangrove is trying to get back to half guard.
Mangrove can't do much from the bottom here.
Mangrove looks to move to half guard but instead Karter has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Karter lands a nice shot to the head.
Mangrove really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Mangrove that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Karter unloading with bombs!
Mangrove is desperately trying to improve his position but Karter has a good base and remains in mount.
Karter with a couple of short strikes.
Mangrove really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karter lands a couple of good shots and Mangrove has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Karter lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mangrove hold on?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove trying to control the hands but Karter breaks the grip.
Karter has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mangrove. #T4#
Karter gets his hands free as Mangrove looks to control.
Mangrove is really stuck here.
Mangrove is still trying to improve position.
Karter is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Karter is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Karter wants to control but Mangrove is keeping busy.
Karter keeps control of the position as Mangrove tries to break free.
Karter doesn't have the hooks in and Mangrove manages to turn into his guard.
Karter wants to sweep but no luck.
Karter keeping full guard, as Mangrove tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Karter 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#
Mangrove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karter throws out the jab.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mangrove throws a good cross that connects.
Mangrove scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one.
Karter avoids a kick to the body.
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Karter.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangrove gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mangrove checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Mangrove moves out of range of the body kick from Karter.
#TD#
Mangrove gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mangrove is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Mangrove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karter is one step ahead there.
Mangrove looking to control.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karter postures up.
#SUB2#
Mangrove looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Karter is defending well. Mangrove quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Karter has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mangrove celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
PFC 94 Alzheimer vs McLaughlin
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Romano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been told by Romano's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romano slips under a jab from Mangrove.
Mangrove fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mangrove 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.
Mangrove throws the kick towards the body but Romano avoids it.
Romano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mangrove swinging wildly here.
Romano digs a good hook to Mangrove's body.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove is just out of range.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Mangrove moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mangrove as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano tries a body shot but Mangrove blocks it.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangrove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Mangrove.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Mangrove misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Romano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Romano.
Romano is looking to counter punch.
Mangrove misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Romano with a hook.
Romano looks to land a combination but Mangrove avoids it well.
Romano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Mangrove with the counter takedown but Romano avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mangrove gets a double leg takedown into Romano's guard.
Mangrove wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.
Romano has control of Mangrove's left arm, preventing Mangrove from doing any damage.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangrove is fighting to break Romano's control of his arms but Romano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Romano is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up. #T2#
Romano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mangrove is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mangrove has managed to clinch.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano digs a right hand into Mangrove's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangrove's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Romano.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Mangrove. #T3#
Mangrove lands an uppercut.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano misses with some punches.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Romano's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Imperio Romano has been cut.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Mangrove lands a shot to the body.
Romano is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove has him pressed against the cage.
Mangrove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano blocking some punches.
Mangrove is working Romano over against the cage.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangrove tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
Romano working aggressively here.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Mangrove lands a right hand.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Romano digs a right hand underneath Mangrove's ribcage. Mangrove let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Mangrove pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Romano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Mangrove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Romano postures up.
#SUB2#
Mangrove looking for subs off his back but Romano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Romano seems content to control.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Romano keeps him under control.
Mangrove trying to hold on to Romano's head to control him but Romano postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alka Mangrove will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Imperio Romano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Mangrove finds it's way through Romano's defenses.
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot.
Romano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romano missing with a left hand there. Mangrove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romano walks into a stiff left hand from Mangrove.
Mangrove on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Romano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Romano misses.
Romano throws a sloppy head kick and Mangrove moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Mangrove.
Romano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangrove moves out of range as Romano throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove lands an overhand right.
Romano misses the jab.
Mangrove lands with a cross.
Mangrove slips a jab from Romano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove throws a right hand that misses
and Romano counters with a solid body kick.
Mangrove fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romano.
Imperio Romano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
And Mangrove tries to counter it with a takedown but Romano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mangrove looks to land a right hand but Romano moved out of range.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove is just out of range.
Mangrove fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangrove has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mangrove throws a nice looking combination but Romano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangrove.
Mangrove falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
No joy there for Romano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romano throws a body punch but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Romano moved away.#T2#
Mangrove looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove looks to throw a body kick
and Romano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangrove.
Romano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mangrove fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romano.
Donk. Romano catches Mangrove right on the button with a cross.
Mangrove walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Romano slips a jab from Mangrove.
A jab from Mangrove misses.
Mangrove connects with a solid leg kick.
Romano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mangrove throws a hook but Romano avoids it easily.
Mangrove tries to clinch up.
Romano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangrove changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mangrove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangrove moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Romano throws a leg kick but Mangrove sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romano throws a low kick but Mangrove moves out of range easily.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Romano throws a chopping leg kick but Mangrove manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mangrove tests Romano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangrove throws a lazy right hand but Romano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
Romano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romano walks into a jab.
Mangrove connects with a right hand. Romano shakes it off.
Romano throws a nice looking combination but Mangrove bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romano throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Mangrove counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano is in trouble now - Mangrove has advanced to mount!
Mangrove trying to control but Romano is having none of it. #T4#
Mangrove wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Romano has given up his back here. Will Mangrove look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Romano is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Romano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Romano controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mangrove working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Imperio Romano's cut.
That's time! Romano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove wants to clinch but Romano slips to the side
and Romano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Mangrove finds it's target.
Romano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romano lands with a right hand.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mangrove just manages to avoid it.
Mangrove swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Romano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangrove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangrove takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Mangrove gets a clinch.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove lands a hook that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
A short right from Romano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Romano prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romano smiles and moves away.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangrove.
Jab from Romano.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Romano misses with a looping right.
Romano throws out a powerful jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Romano scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Romano does it's job there.
Romano thuds a left hand into Mangrove's body.
Mangrove clobbers Romano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Mangrove trying to control the action but Romano is working from the bottom.
Romano is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Mangrove tries for a kimura but Romano is defending well.
Mangrove wants to control but Romano is keeping him busy.
Alka Mangrove is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Romano tries to buck Mangrove off but Mangrove is having none of it.
Romano is not content to let Mangrove control the position.
Romano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romano is trying to control Mangrove's posture but Mangrove avoids it.
Mangrove trying to control the position but Romano is working away. #T3#
Imperio Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Mangrove looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mangrove wants to control but Romano is keeping him busy.
Romano is trying to get back to half guard.
Mangrove takes a little break here. Romano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#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.
Romano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Romano controlling the position well.
Mangrove tries to pass to full mount but Romano defends it. #SUB2#
Mangrove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Romano trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mangrove can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Romano is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alka Mangrove.
I've got Mangrove 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
PFC 89 Alzheimer vs Larusso 3
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Mangrove wants to clinch up but Williamson keeps it at a distance.
Mangrove staying out of range there.
Williamson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williamson keeps the fight on the outside.
Williamson attempts a counter takedown but Mangrove avoids it well and moves away.
Williamson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williamson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mangrove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mangrove - that landed with a thud.
Williamson has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Williamson blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williamson has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove.
#TD#
Williamson successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mangrove is looking to stand up but Williamson won't let him. #T1#
Mangrove stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mangrove drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mangrove jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williamson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Williamson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williamson trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Williamson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mangrove throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Williamson escapes and throws Mangrove's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Williamson scoring with punches from side control.
Mangrove is not content to let Williamson control the position.
Mangrove is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Williamson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mangrove, who protects the arm well.
Williamson cracks Mangrove with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Mangrove tries to improve position but can't.
Williamson is looking to take a break and control but Mangrove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mangrove is looking to reverse the position.
Williamson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangrove keeps working. #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.
Mangrove is trying to improve his position.
Mangrove wants to control but Williamson postures up.#SUB#
Williamson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williamson lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Mangrove's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mangrove tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangrove wants to control but Williamson postures up.
Mangrove is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Williamson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Williamson landing strikes from the mount and Mangrove is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Williamson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Williamson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williamson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williamson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williamson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Williamson throws a hook but Mangrove blocks it.
A lazy left from Mangrove finds it's target.#TD2#
Mangrove feints and as Williamson raises his hands in defense, Mangrove changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Williamson kicks Mangrove off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mangrove as he jumps to the side.
Mangrove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williamson moves away.
Mangrove lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williamson.
No luck for Williamson with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Mangrove slips under a jab.
Williamson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Williamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson lands with a good body shot.
Mangrove tries to clinch but Williamson is having none of it.
Mangrove works the jab nicely.
Mangrove fails to land with a series of punches.
Williamson misses with a low kick as Mangrove jumps back.
And Mangrove tries to counter it with a takedown but Williamson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mangrove pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williamson is out of range and Mangrove settles back down.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williamson.
Mangrove takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Mangrove closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williamson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Williamson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson throws out a loose jab but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Mangrove.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Williamson does it's job there.
Williamson is looking to clinch.
Glenn Williamson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangrove jabs Williamson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove throws an off balance right hand
and Williamson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangrove stuffs the takedown attempt from Williamson. Williamson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mangrove with the counter takedown but Williamson avoids it easily.
Williamson takes one on the button.#T3#
Williamson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mangrove sprawls well. Mangrove wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williamson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot.
Williamson looks for a takedown but Mangrove sprawls well.
Williamson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Williamson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williamson darts in looking for a takedown but Mangrove gets double underhooks and turns Williamson into the cage.
Mangrove tries to clinch up.
Mangrove scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williamson doesn't seem bothered though.
Williamson throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove ducks down to avoid it.
Mangrove lands with a nice body kick.
Williamson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangrove scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Williamson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mangrove drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williamson defends it well.
Williamson misses with a low kick.
Mangrove thows a body kick. Williamson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangrove is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williamson rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangrove slaps away a takedown attempt from Williamson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williamson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but Mangrove bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangrove is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mangrove fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williamson throws out a loose jab but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangrove throws a push kick but Williamson slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Mangrove moves into range and clinches up with Williamson.
Williamson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Williamson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangrove circles away.
Williamson tries to land a leg kick but Mangrove saw it coming and moves away.
Williamson is looking to clinch.
Mangrove drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williamson defends it well.#CL2#
Mangrove forces Williamson back against the cage and clinches.
Mangrove has a couple of punches blocked by Williamson.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove lands a right hand.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Williamson controls the action.
Mangrove blocks a body shot from Williamson.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow.
Williamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mangrove shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Mangrove as the two fighters clinch.
Mangrove softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williamson prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Mangrove tries to work over Williamson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove swings wildly with an uppercut but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williamson has Mangrove pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mangrove manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Williamson controls his hands.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Williamson controls the action.
Williamson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Williamson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mangrove regains guard immediately.
Mangrove not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet. #SUB2#
Mangrove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williamson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mangrove is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Mangrove not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williamson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Williamson trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mangrove has his foot on Williamson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williamson works his way back into a safe position though.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Williamson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mangrove controls Williamson momentarily but Williamson frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##SUB2#
Mangrove working for submissions but it's allowed Williamson to get to half guard.
Williamson prevents Mangrove from improving his position.
Williamson is just content to waste time from the top position. Mangrove takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Williamson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Mangrove looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Williamson is defending well. Mangrove quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Williamson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mangrove celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
PFC 80 Alzheimer vs Dad
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Picker tries to clinch up but Mangrove circles away and keeps his distance.
Mangrove lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses
and Picker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picker lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangrove off the cage and back into range.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangrove defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove tries to clinch but Picker moves out of range.
Picker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove was well out of range. Poor timing from Picker.
Mangrove thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Picker if he has to take too many more of those.
Picker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Picker blocks the body kick.
Picker misses with a wild combination.
Mangrove changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangrove tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Mangrove buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Picker throws a right hand that Mangrove ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangrove also avoids with ease.
Picker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Mangrove is out of range.
Mangrove looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangrove scores with a kick to the body.
Picker throws a hook but Mangrove avoids it easily.
Mangrove thuds his shin into the meat of Picker's side.
Picker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Picker moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangrove has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Picker moves out of range of the leg kick from Mangrove.#CL2#
Mangrove darts in and clinches Picker up against the cage.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker misses with some punches.
Picker throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Picker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Picker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mangrove tries to clinch up.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove.
Mangrove slips a jab and a cross from Picker.
Mangrove walks into a stiff left hand from Picker.
Picker takes a swing at Mangrove's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove lands a nice looking kick to the body. Picker takes a step back to recover.
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mangrove lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Picker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Picker throws a right hand that Mangrove ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangrove also avoids with ease.
Picker moves out of range of the body kick.
Picker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Picker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Picker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Picker dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Picker blocks it.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker misses with some punches.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picker's elbow.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangrove lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mangrove.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Picker misses with some punches.
Mangrove tries to work over Picker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker gets through Mangrove's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangrove. #CUT2#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Picker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mangrove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Picker.
Picker blocks an elbow strike.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picker's elbow.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
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 Larson Picker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Picker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangrove takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picker is looking to clinch.
Picker swinging wildly here.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Picker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mangrove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangrove is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mangrove lands with a straight right. Picker didn't see that one coming.
Picker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangrove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picker misses with a looping left.
Picker tests Mangrove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangrove.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body kick there by Mangrove.#CL#
Picker has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Picker controls the action.
Picker lands a shoulder strike.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picker misses with some punches.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Picker scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove's head.
Picker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Picker working aggressively here.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Picker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Picker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker misses with some punches.
Picker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangrove can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Picker shrugs off.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Picker blocks it.
Picker scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove's head.
Picker blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
Picker working aggressively here.
Larson Picker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Picker avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Picker working aggressively here.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove lands an elbow just above Picker 's eye.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove. #T3#
Mangrove lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Picker blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picker has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangrove.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Picker controls his hands.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Picker shrugs off. #CUT2#
Larson Picker's cut is getting worse.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Picker on the inside.
Picker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove tries to work over Picker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Picker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Larson Picker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Picker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangrove wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mangrove throws a push kick but Picker slaps the foot to one side.
Picker just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mangrove.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Larson Picker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Picker misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Mangrove counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Picker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mangrove.
Picker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mangrove moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Mangrove tenderised Picker's leg. Picker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Picker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alka Mangrove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangrove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove manages to avoid it.
Mangrove misses with a kick to the body.
Picker appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##CL2#
Mangrove instigates a clinch. #BC#
Picker breaks the clinch.
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mangrove misses with a body shot.
Picker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Picker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangrove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Picker. That did some damage!
Picker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangrove scores with a hook to the body. Picker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangrove is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Picker rather than just go for the knockout.
Picker tries to clinch there but Mangrove circles away.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangrove.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove jabs Picker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove is looking to slow Picker down with leg kicks.
Picker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Picker.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good shot there by Picker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove.
Picker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Picker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangrove throws a leg kick which misses Picker's front leg but catches the back leg as Picker tries to avoid it.
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Mangrove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picker throws a series of punches but Mangrove moves out of range.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Mangrove saw that one coming.
Mangrove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangrove scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picker doesn't seem bothered though.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
Mangrove scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Picker swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove looks for the body kick but Picker saw that one coming. #T3#
Mangrove looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mangrove.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove. Picker shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Mangrove there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mangrove connects with a leg kick. Picker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Picker misses.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Picker tries to clinch there but Mangrove circles away.
Mangrove digs a good hook to Picker's body.
#TD2#
Mangrove closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Picker quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Mangrove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mangrove is trying to control the action in half guard but Picker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker tries to kick Mangrove off but Mangrove keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mangrove is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Picker is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Mangrove is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mangrove is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Picker is refusing to be controlled, as Mangrove sits in half guard.
Larson Picker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Picker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Picker 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Picker!
Larson Picker opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
OFC 346: Jones vs Wyatt
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Karjalainen swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove checks a leg kick nicely.
Karjalainen scores with a jab. Mangrove acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangrove looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangrove throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangrove looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mangrove misses with a kick to the body.
Mangrove fakes the leg kick and cracks Karjalainen in the body.
Mangrove does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangrove. That's going to slow Karjalainen down.
Mangrove throws a nice looking combination but Karjalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangrove throws a sloppy head kick
and Karjalainen counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy body kick from Mangrove
and Karjalainen counters with a left and a right that stings Mangrove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove scores with a kick to the midsection.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mangrove throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karjalainen throws a hook but Mangrove blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Karjalainen blocks the leg kick.
Alka Mangrove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove punishes Karjalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Karjalainen sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove blocks the body kick.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Karjalainen sees coming a mile off.
Karjalainen lands with a nice body kick.
Mangrove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Karjalainen moved away.#T2#
Mangrove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangrove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mangrove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karjalainen defends it nicely.
Mangrove changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove lands a front kick.
Karjalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Mangrove tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
Karjalainen is looking to clinch.
Mangrove attempts a counter takedown but Karjalainen avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Mangrove thumps Karjalainen with a low kick.
Karjalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangrove looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karjalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangrove. That's going to slow Karjalainen down.
Mangrove misses with a kick to the body.
Mangrove throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen wants to land a leg kick but Mangrove is out of range.
Mangrove is looking to wear down Karjalainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Mangrove throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangrove lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karjalainen's sensitive parts. #T4#
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove thuds a left hand into Karjalainen's body.
Karjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove manages to avoid it.
Mangrove misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangrove takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karjalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karjalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangrove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove scores with a kick to the body.
Mangrove pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range and Mangrove settles back down.
Mangrove sets himself, and Karjalainen steps forward looking for the clinch! Mangrove avoids it this time.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karjalainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karjalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Mangrove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen tries to counter by closing the distance.
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 Alka Mangrove 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#
Mangrove scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mangrove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Karjalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mangrove doesn't seem phased though.
Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Mangrove sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karjalainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen checks a low kick from Mangrove.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
Mangrove lands a front kick.
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Karjalainen - just one landing. #T1#
Mangrove slips a jab from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karjalainen misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Alka Mangrove is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangrove moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mangrove misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mangrove thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karjalainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangrove throws out the jab.
Karjalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangrove momentarily.
Mangrove uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mangrove.
Mangrove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Karjalainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mangrove has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangrove and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove misses with a series of wild punches.
Karjalainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangrove.
Mangrove connects with a body shot.
Karjalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Mangrove moves out of range of the body kick from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a solid leg kick but Mangrove takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karjalainen.
Mangrove moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karjalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Mangrove tries for a takedown but Karjalainen circles away easily
and Karjalainen counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Karjalainen motions for Mangrove to come forward. Karjalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karjalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Karjalainen sees coming a mile off.
Karjalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Karjalainen gets caught napping as Mangrove dives in and scores a takedown. Karjalainen manages to retain guard.
Mangrove pushes down on Karjalainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mangrove is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Karjalainen won't allow Mangrove to pass to mount. #T4#
Karjalainen is trying to maintain the position but Mangrove is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mangrove is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mangrove trying to control the action but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen trying to hold on to Mangrove's head to control him but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove not doing much here.
Mangrove wants to stand up but Karjalainen is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove throws a leg kick which misses Karjalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Karjalainen tries to avoid it.
Mangrove wants to clinch.
Karjalainen wants to counter the offense by Mangrove and move into the clinch position.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Mangrove moves out of range easily.
Mangrove doesn't manage to clinch there - Karjalainen circles away.
Karjalainen lands a jab.
Mangrove stuns Karjalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mangrove gets a takedown into half guard.
Mangrove trying to control from half guard but Karjalainen is working away. #T1#
Karjalainen tries to get to full guard but Mangrove has control of the leg.
Karjalainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mangrove seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karjalainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karjalainen tries to roll over but Mangrove keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mangrove is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karjalainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mangrove.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alka Mangrove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mangrove is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mangrove frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mangrove trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mangrove controlling the position easily from mount.
Mangrove wants to get back to his feet but Karjalainen is holding on tight.
#T3#
Mangrove controlling from mount.
Mangrove is trying to take his opponent's back.
Karjalainen wants to hold on but Mangrove pushes him away.
Karjalainen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mangrove wants to free his trapped foot but Karjalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karjalainen is not content to let Mangrove control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mangrove tries to pass to full mount but Karjalainen defends it.
Mangrove trying to control the action but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen trying to hold on to Mangrove's head to control him but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove is looking to advance position but Karjalainen won't allow it.
Mangrove takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangrove is keen to just control but Karjalainen is a slippery customer.
Karjalainen is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangrove has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
OFC 323: Barca vs Mangrove
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Mangrove misses with a left hand #TD#
and Barca counters with a takedown into side control.
Mangrove tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barca scoring with punches from side control.
Barca controlling from side mount.
Barca lands a nice forearm strike.
Mangrove takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barca scores with punches from side control.
Mangrove tries to improve position but can't.
Mangrove is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barca connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Mangrove taking a bit of punishment here - Barca scoring with strikes.
Barca working the body and head with strikes.
Barca cracks Mangrove with a big right hand but Mangrove just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mangrove taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#
Mangrove is rocked!#SUB#
Barca is trying to get an arm triangle but Mangrove is defending well.
Barca landing a few strikes.
Mangrove is still in real trouble! Can Barca finish him?#T1#
Mangrove is trying to get back to half guard.
Mangrove seems to have recovered his senses.
Barca trying to control the position but Mangrove is working away.
Mangrove taking a bit of punishment here - Barca scoring with strikes.
Barca lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mangrove down.
Mangrove is trying to get back to half guard.
Mangrove looks to move to half guard but instead Barca has passed into mount! Damn!
Barca lands a nice shot to the head.
Mangrove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Barca wants to control the pace but Mangrove is squirming around nicely.
Barca prevents Mangrove from getting the reversal.
Barca looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barca looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mangrove is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangrove is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barca controlling his opponent.
Mangrove is in a horrible position here. Barca smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mangrove regains half guard.#T3#
Barca wants to control but Mangrove is keeping him busy.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Barca is controlling well.
Barca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barca slips a nice elbow through Mangrove's hands, connecting with Mangrove's forehead.
Mangrove on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barca is nestled in close to Mangrove, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barca lands with a punch from half guard.
Barca trying to control from half guard but Mangrove is working away.
Barca is thwarting Mangrove's attempts to control the position.
Mangrove is looking for a sweep. Barca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mangrove is just riding it out for now. Barca eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Mangrove is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barca pulls his head out easily.
Barca looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barca 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.
Barca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mangrove is looking to improve his position.
Barca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barca misses with an uppercut.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
Mangrove is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barca lands with an overhand left.
Mangrove misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove is just out of range.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
Barca throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mangrove counters with a takedown into side control.
Barca manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barca winds up and cracks Mangrove with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barca scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barca landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barca passes to side control. #T1#
Barca cracks Mangrove with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Barca immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mangrove is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Barca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Hannibal Barca 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:
OFC 319: Timeless
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mangrove rushes Coach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Coach prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Coach avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
#TD2#
Coach successfully pulls guard.
Mangrove showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Coach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mangrove is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Coach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mangrove defends well.
Coach is adopting a defensive guard.
Mangrove tries to stand but Coach is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mangrove trying to control but Coach is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Coach closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mangrove's guard.#T2#
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Coach from controlling successfully.
Coach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mangrove is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mangrove looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mangrove looking for a guillotine here but Coach defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coach trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangrove trying to control the position.
Coach preventing the sweep. #T3#
Coach wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove pulls Coach in close to prevent any damage.
Coach is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coach wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving. #SUB#
Mangrove is looking for a triangle but Coach pushes his legs off easily.
Mangrove is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Mangrove is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coach sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Coach moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Coach looking for a guillotine here but Mangrove defends easily.
#SUB2#
Coach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mangrove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangrove sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coach's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coach is not content to let Mangrove control the position.
Coach 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.
Mangrove seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mangrove swings for the body but Coach moves out of range.
Mangrove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coach can do to turn this around?
Coach blocks the body kick.
Coach tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove checks the leg kick.
Mangrove attempts a counter takedown but Coach avoids it well and moves away.
Coach throws a push kick but Mangrove slaps the foot to one side.
Coach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangrove.
Mangrove on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mangrove thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coach if he has to take too many more of those.
Mangrove takes a swing at Coach's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove throws a front kick that sends Coach stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mangrove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mangrove tries to clinch but Coach is having none of it.
Mangrove fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove. Coach does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Coach as Mangrove shoots in.
Mangrove on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mangrove shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coach misses with a looping left.
Mangrove misses with the combination.
Mangrove lands a really nice looking cross but Coach seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Coach misses the target.
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coach as he jumps to the side.
Coach moves out of range as Mangrove throws a body kick.
Coach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangrove circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove. Coach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Coach missing with a left hand there. Mangrove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangrove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coach swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove throws a shot to the body.
Mangrove finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mangrove works Coach's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangrove swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangrove drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coach sprawls and moves away.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Coach moved away.
Mangrove wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Coach releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mangrove is looking to wear down Coach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coach defending well as Mangrove loads up on a big left hand.
And Coach tries to counter it with a takedown but Mangrove pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick
letting Coach counter with a right hand.
Coach sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangrove slips a jab from Coach.#T3##CL#
Coach gets tackled into the cage by Mangrove. Mangrove maintains the clinch.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Coach controls his hands.
Mangrove pushes off an throws an elbow but Coach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Coach jumps guard and drags Mangrove to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Coach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangrove being controlled here momentarily.
Coach trying to strike off his back.
Coach trying to control the position.
Mangrove engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mangrove trying to control but Coach is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mangrove looking to pass the guard.
Coach with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Mangrove can't handle though.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangrove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Mangrove clinches.
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coach throws an elbow but it misses.
Coach prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Coach using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Coach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coach avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
Coach prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Coach lands an elbow that stopped Mangrove in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Coach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Coach landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coach prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Coach takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Head Coach has been cut.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coach is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mangrove to keep the fight standing.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coach's elbow.
Coach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mangrove digs a right hand underneath Coach's ribcage. Coach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coach takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coach lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coach drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mangrove pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mangrove throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove drops his hands momentarily and Coach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the body
and Coach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove tries a low kick but Coach avoids it.
Coach blocks the body kick.
Coach moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot.
Coach tries to clinch but Mangrove is having none of it.
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Coach blocks the leg kick.
Coach blocks a low kick nicely.
Alka Mangrove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mangrove throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coach moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangrove moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCoach.
Coach scores with a decent looking hook.
Coach moves out of range of the leg kick from Mangrove.
Coach unleashes a big counter combination but Mangrove bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mangrove throws a series of punches but Coach avoids them all with ease.
Mangrove jabs at Coach's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove throws a leg kick which misses Coach's front leg but catches the back leg as Coach tries to avoid it.
Coach moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangrove.
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Coach.
Mangrove moves forwards but Coach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mangrove goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coach moves out of range as Mangrove throws a body kick.
Mangrove lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coach throws a counter combo.
Alka Mangrove is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Mangrove clinches with his opponent.
Mangrove pushes off an throws an elbow but Coach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coach tries to pull guard but Mangrove forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alka Mangrove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Head Coach.
Mangrove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangrove or not.
Mangrove misses with an elbow strike.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coach's defenses.
Coach lands with a short shot to the head.
Coach dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Coach blocks the elbow strike.
Mangrove scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Coach jumps guard.
#T4#
Coach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mangrove looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mangrove advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coach is being controlled here.
Head Coach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangrove wants to control but Coach is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mangrove is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mangrove wants to control but Coach is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mangrove, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Scrubs cracks Mangrove with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Scrubs.
Scrubs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangrove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scrubs misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Mangrove misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mangrove.
Scrubs is trying to improve his position.
Mangrove tries to stand but Scrubs is controlling his head.
Scrubs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mangrove's best efforts.
Scrubs tries to roll over but Mangrove keeps him under control.
Scrubs 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.
Mangrove wants to take a breather but Scrubs is having none of it. #SUB2#
Scrubs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mangrove pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mangrove is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Scrubs is looking to improve his position.
Mangrove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scrubs keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mangrove is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scrubs defends it well. #SUB#
Mangrove is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scrubs is just riding it out for now. Mangrove eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mangrove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scrubs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scrubs.
Scrubs has a closed guard, preventing Mangrove from standing up.
Mangrove has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Scrubs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mangrove defends it easily.#SUB2#
Scrubs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Scrubs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mangrove gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mangrove is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scrubs keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Mangrove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Scrubs looking for a guillotine here but Mangrove defends easily.
Scrubs keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Scrubs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mangrove doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mangrove manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Scrubs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangrove is aware though and is defending well.#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.#SUB2#
Scrubs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mangrove doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mangrove manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Scrubs looking for a guillotine here but Mangrove defends easily.
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Scrubs is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangrove passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mangrove is looking to take a break and control but Scrubs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scrubs manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangrove trying to control the action but Scrubs is working from the bottom.
Scrubs works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Scrubs working for submissions but it's allowed Mangrove to get to half guard.
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 Alka Mangrove will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mangrove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Scrubs misses.
Scrubs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrubs. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Scrubs.
Scrubs throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Scrubs misses.
Mangrove moves away from the strike by Scrubs.
Scrubs blocks the body kick.
Scrubs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
Scrubs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove on the side of the head.
Mangrove throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mangrove lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove throws a big shot that misses.
Scrubs needs to keep his hands up - Mangrove had a free shot at his head there.
Scrubs swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mangrove.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrubs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Mangrove throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scrubs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scrubs lunges at Mangrove with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangrove's hand. #CL2#
Scrubs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scrubs lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove tries to work over Scrubs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Scrubs blocks it.
Scrubs avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Scrubs tries to pull guard but Mangrove won't allow it.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scrubs's elbow.
Scrubs tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove avoids it by throwing Scrubs back against the cage.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scrubs blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Nice body punch from Mangrove - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scrubs's defenses.
Scrubs jumps guard but Mangrove stands there with Scrubs around his waist. Scrubs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mangrove is leaning against Scrubs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scrubs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alka Mangrove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely Scrubs.#T2#
Scrubs blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangrove.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Scrubs avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove blocks a body shot from Scrubs.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scrubs tries to pull guard but Mangrove forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scrubs avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scrubs's brow.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Scrubs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrubs has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Scrubs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Scrubs fails to pull guard.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Scrubs dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
#T3#
Scrubs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Mangrove tries to work over Scrubs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrubs jumps guard but Mangrove stands there with Scrubs around his waist. Scrubs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scrubs.
Scrubs dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scrubs's elbow. #TD2#
Scrubs gets control of Mangrove's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scrubs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mangrove trying to control but Scrubs is working from the bottom.
Mangrove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scrubs can do to turn this around?
Mangrove is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scrubs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Scrubs looking for a guillotine here but Mangrove defends easily.
#SUB2#
Scrubs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Scrubs keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Mangrove pushes down on Scrubs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mangrove tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scrubs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scrubs is refusing to be controlled, as Mangrove sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Scrubs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scrubs is trying to get back to full guard.
Alka Mangrove overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mangrove wants to take a breather but Scrubs is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove looks for the body kick but Scrubs saw that one coming.
Mangrove cracks the inside of Scrubs's front leg.
Scrubs cracks Mangrove with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mangrove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrubs moves away.
Scrubs throws a jab when Mangrove was well out of range.
Mangrove throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove throws a head kick that misses.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scrubs's calf.
Ely Scrubs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scrubs dips to his left and cracks Mangrove with an uppercut!
Mangrove takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mangrove throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Mangrove rushes Scrubs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Scrubs as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrubs has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove is working Scrubs over against the cage.#T1#
Mangrove misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Scrubs gets control of Mangrove's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scrubs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Scrubs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mangrove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Scrubs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mangrove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scrubs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scrubs is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Scrubs has his foot on Mangrove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mangrove works his way back into a safe position though.
Mangrove advances to half guard.
Mangrove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scrubs keeps working.
Alka Mangrove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mangrove wants to pass to mount but Scrubs is defending the position.
Mangrove trying to control from half guard but Scrubs is working away.
Mangrove wants to pass to mount but Scrubs is defending the position.
Scrubs is looking to improve his position.
Scrubs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mangrove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mangrove's back!
Scrubs scores with punches from the back.
Scrubs is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mangrove up.
Scrubs not allowing Mangrove to control his hands.
Mangrove tries to break free.
#T3#
Scrubs scores with punches from the back.
Scrubs is hanging on to Mangrove's back as he tries to escape.
Mangrove looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Scrubs is working the ground and pound. Can Mangrove escape?
Scrubs keeps control of the position as Mangrove tries to break free.
Mangrove breaks Scrubs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mangrove 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. #T4##SUB2#
Scrubs has his foot on Mangrove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mangrove works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Scrubs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mangrove defends well.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Scrubs working for a triangle but Mangrove defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Scrubs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mangrove gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mangrove wanted to stand there but Scrubs had control of the position.
Mangrove pushes down on Scrubs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ely Scrubs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mangrove 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
HFC 116:Sang Seok vs Machado
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Mangrove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Mangrove's shoulder, as Mangrove tries to avoid the shot.
Mangrove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangrove drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangrove thinking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson cracks Mangrove with an open hand slap.
Mangrove looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mangrove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove lands a body shot.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Mangrove stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Mangrove tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mangrove seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Mangrove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mangrove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Mangrove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off. #T2#
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove controls his hands.
Mangrove prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangrove lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Mangrove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Mangrove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Mangrove - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson digs a right hand into Mangrove's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangrove's gas tank.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
A hook to the body from Mangrove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove.
Nice elbow from Mangrove. #T4#
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Mangrove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Mangrove pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Mangrove pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson 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.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Mangrove is out of range.
Mangrove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mangrove goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mangrove wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Mangrove changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangrove momentarily.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangrove needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson tries to work over Mangrove's front leg with a kick but Mangrove checks it.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mangrove fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Mangrove digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Mangrove tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangrove misses with an elbow strike.
Mangrove lands a body punch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove controls the action.
Mangrove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove's head.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a body shot.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove controls the action.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove controls his hands.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside.
Alka Mangrove has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Mangrove is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Mangrove's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Mangrove lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Mangrove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Mangrove prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Mangrove pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mangrove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson is working Mangrove over against the cage.
Mangrove lands a body shot.
Mangrove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Mangrove blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alka Mangrove will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangrove throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Mangrove sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangrove throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangrove slips under a jab.
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mangrove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Mangrove checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mangrove checks a low kick from Johnson.
Mangrove connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that Mangrove ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangrove also avoids with ease.
Mangrove changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Mangrove on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangrove fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove slips under a jab from Johnson.
Mangrove tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Mangrove saw it coming and moves away.
Mangrove throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Mangrove is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangrove. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Nick Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mangrove throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mangrove.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Mangrove.
Mangrove pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Mangrove settles back down.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mangrove tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Mangrove ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mangrove scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangrove will feel that in the morning.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
Johnson tries a body shot but Mangrove blocks it.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Mangrove stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Mangrove.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Mangrove lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson works on Mangrove's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
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 Alka Mangrove.
I think Mangrove 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
HFC 109:Mangrove vs Yaj 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove is just out of range.
Yaj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mangrove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Mangrove moved out of range.
Mangrove attempts a counter takedown but Yaj avoids it well and moves away.
Mangrove swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mangrove defends it well.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangrove pushes Yaj away with a front kick.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Yaj digs a good hook to Mangrove's body.
Mangrove on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mangrove doesn't manage to clinch there - Yaj circles away.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
Mangrove has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yaj finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangrove's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove throws a head kick that half lands.
Mangrove slips a straight right by Yaj.
Yaj avoids the body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mangrove pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yaj is out of range and Mangrove settles back down.
Mangrove fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaj throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Yaj misses.
Mangrove chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangrove is looking to wear down Yaj with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove ducks down to avoid it.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mangrove lands with a nice body punch.
Mangrove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Mangrove fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yaj, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj lands a nice knee to the body.
Mangrove takes an elbow to the temple.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yaj is working Mangrove over against the cage.#TD2#
Mangrove is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yaj is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mangrove to the mat. Mangrove regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
Mangrove trying to keep a closed guard but Yaj is proving a slippery customer.
Yaj trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove controls Yaj momentarily but Yaj frees himself.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Yaj from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mangrove looking to control.
Mangrove wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yaj digs a good hook to Mangrove's body.
Mangrove throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mangrove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
#CL#
Mangrove clinches up against the cage.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mangrove tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Yaj lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Yaj shrugs off.
Yaj lands a nice shot to the body.
Yaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yaj's defenses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mangrove is defending well for now.
Mangrove tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Mangrove blocks an elbow strike from Yaj.
Mangrove pushes Yaj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mangrove avoids it.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Mangrove pushes off an throws an elbow but Yaj leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mangrove.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eon Yaj will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Mangrove with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Mangrove darts in and clinches Yaj up against the cage.
Mangrove misses with an elbow strike.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj.
A hook to the body from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Yaj shrugs off.
Good body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Yaj blocks the elbow strike.
Mangrove tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove misses with an elbow strike.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Mangrove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mangrove works on Yaj's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Mangrove.
Yaj takes an elbow to the temple.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Mangrove takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yaj pushes off an throws an elbow but Mangrove leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mangrove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yaj's brow.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj looking for a takedown.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Yaj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mangrove avoids it.
Yaj takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove lands a nice elbow.
Mangrove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yaj avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj tries a body shot but Mangrove blocks it.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Mangrove takes a shot to the head.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mangrove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove.
Yaj lands an elbow that stopped Mangrove in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Alka Mangrove has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove controls the action.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Eon Yaj has been cut.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Yaj.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yaj's brow. #TD2#
Yaj tightens his grip and picks Mangrove up, before dumping him to the ground. Mangrove manages to land in guard.
Yaj wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Yaj stopping the sweep attempt from Mangrove.
Yaj lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yaj wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving. #T4#
Mangrove wants to sweep here but Yaj controlling him for the moment.
Yaj working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mangrove working for a triangle but Yaj defends it easily.
Mangrove is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mangrove can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yaj controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eon Yaj's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Yaj - just one landing.
Mangrove throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yaj misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Mangrove swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove slips a straight right by Yaj.
Mangrove tries to counter with a takedown but Yaj is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by Yaj. Beautiful body shot.
Mangrove tries to work over Yaj's front leg with a kick but Yaj checks it.
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Yaj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mangrove looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangrove wants to clinch.
Yaj swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yaj takes a swing at Mangrove's ribcage but misses.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yaj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangrove throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Mangrove misses the jab.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Mangrove lands with a hook. Yaj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yaj lands a nice looking body shot.
Mangrove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove.
Yaj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Yaj looks to throw the jab but Mangrove is out of range.
Mangrove lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mangrove delivers a nice body kick.
Yaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangrove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mangrove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Yaj. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Mangrove moves forwards but Yaj connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Mangrove has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mangrove avoids it.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yaj's brow.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Yaj in his tracks for a moment.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Yaj takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yaj avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Mangrove blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Yaj tries a body shot but Mangrove blocks it.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Yaj in his tracks for a moment.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yaj dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
#T3#
Mangrove lands a body shot.
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yaj takes an elbow to the temple.
Mangrove blocking some punches.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mangrove.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj throws an elbow that misses.
Mangrove takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangrove.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Mangrove cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yaj blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yaj's brow.
Yaj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yaj's brow.
Yaj is trying to drag Mangrove to the mat but Mangrove just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mangrove tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mangrove works on Yaj's body with a couple of short punches.
Yaj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Mangrove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yaj wants a takedown but no success here.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mangrove 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
HFC 105 :Curran vs Palmer
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Yaj lands a slapping body shot.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Mangrove wants to land a leg kick but Yaj is out of range.
Mangrove throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mangrove lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove is just out of range.
A jab from Yaj misses.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Yaj's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Mangrove cracks the inside of Yaj's front leg.
Yaj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a few strikes there.
Mangrove changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Mangrove counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yaj!
Mangrove controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Mangrove'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangrove tries to stand but Yaj is controlling his head.
Mangrove is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yaj's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Yaj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Yaj's face as Mangrove controls the position.
Yaj is not content to let Mangrove control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mangrove is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yaj's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yaj dips to his left and cracks Mangrove with an uppercut!
Yaj digs a good body shot into Mangrove's ribs.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Mangrove throws a head kick that misses.
Alka Mangrove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangrove at a distance.
Mangrove fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Yaj.
An inside leg kick from Mangrove misses.
Mangrove throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Mangrove takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mangrove moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Yaj lands with a nice body punch.
Yaj lands a slapping body shot.
Mangrove takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Yaj moved away.
Yaj scores with a nice strike.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj scores with a body shot.
Eon Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Mangrove moved out of range nicely.
Mangrove wants to clinch.
Yaj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mangrove rather than just go for the knockout.
Yaj connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangrove momentarily.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Mangrove attempts a counter takedown but Yaj avoids it well and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangrove - that will leave a mark!
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangrove feinted with a counter takedown.
Mangrove thows a body kick. Yaj tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eon Yaj dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mangrove throws a push kick but Yaj slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yaj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove tries to counter with a takedown but Yaj is quick to defend against it.
Mangrove moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Mangrove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangrove throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangrove bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yaj's head backwards.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove moves away.
Mangrove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangrove attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove thuds his shin into the meat of Yaj's side.
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick.
Yaj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mangrove misses with a low kick.
Mangrove keeps Yaj at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Mangrove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mangrove throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj throws a hook but Mangrove avoids it easily.
Mangrove slips a jab from Yaj.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Mangrove moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Yaj.
Mangrove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove walks into a stiff left hand from Yaj.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yaj misses the jab.
A jab from Yaj finds it's way through Mangrove's defenses.
Mangrove throws a leg kick but Yaj moved away.
Mangrove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangrove looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Mangrove takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Mangrove avoids them all with ease.
Yaj lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangrove.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove tries to clinch up
and Yaj counters with a straight right hand.
Mangrove shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yaj lands a head shot.
Eon Yaj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangrove throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yaj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Yaj throws a body punch but Mangrove moves out of range.
Yaj takes a swing at Mangrove's ribcage but misses.
Yaj takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yaj misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj lands with a cross.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove feinted with a counter takedown.
Yaj lands with a good body shot.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Mangrove counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mangrove.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Mangrove engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mangrove slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yaj keeps working.
Yaj trying to remain calm as Mangrove controls from the top position.
Yaj is looking to regain half guard here but Mangrove keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eon Yaj will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Yaj blocks the low kick.
Yaj avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
Mangrove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yaj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Mangrove swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Mangrove tries to move into range but Yaj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mangrove takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A left lands for Yaj.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Yaj moved away.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yaj misses with a straight right.
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Mangrove throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Yaj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mangrove thuds his shin into the meat of Yaj's side.
Mangrove swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Yaj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mangrove tries to land a front kick but Yaj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Yaj moved away.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Mangrove throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yaj keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Mangrove finds it's way through Yaj's defenses.
Mangrove wants to clinch.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eon Yaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Yaj steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangrove. That one must have hurt.
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj throws a hook but Mangrove avoids it easily.
Yaj moves out of range as Mangrove throws a body kick.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj throws a body punch but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mangrove misses with a body shot.
Yaj has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove.#T3#
Yaj fails with a takedown attempt.
Yaj blocks the body kick.
Yaj throws a big shot that misses.
Yaj checks a leg kick.
Mangrove connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yaj crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mangrove - the referee stops the clock and Yaj gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mangrove. Yaj manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mangrove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yaj lands a slapping body shot.
Yaj connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangrove momentarily.
Mangrove jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Mangrove forces Yaj back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Mangrove - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mangrove is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Mangrove.
Yaj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove pushes off an throws an elbow but Yaj leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
Mangrove prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yaj 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
HFC 102:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Seok misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Seok.#CL2#
Seok gets tackled into the cage by Mangrove. Mangrove maintains the clinch.
Seok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Seok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seok blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Seok can't break the clinch.
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Seok fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Seok.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seok working aggressively here.
Seok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Seok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Seok misses.
Seok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangrove - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove misses with a hook.
Seok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Mangrove throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangrove.
Seok stuns Mangrove with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mangrove will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seok lands the left hand.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
Seok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangrove looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seok ducks right into an uppercut from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Seok sees coming a mile off.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangrove avoids it really well and circles away.
Mangrove throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Seok counters with a single leg into guard. Mangrove didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mangrove isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Seok stacks Mangrove on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Seok!
Seok lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Mangrove is working to avoid the ground and pound but Seok connects with a decent elbow.
Mangrove manages to work his way to half guard, despite Seok's best efforts.#SUB#
Seok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mangrove has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Seok is controlling well.
Seok 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.
Mangrove is not content to let Seok control the position.
Seok looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mangrove with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Mangrove is looking to improve his position.
Seok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mangrove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mangrove is in trouble now - Seok has advanced to mount!
Mangrove is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Seok lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Seok is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mangrove has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mangrove is bucking up trying to escape but Seok cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Seok manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mangrove to take his back!
Mangrove is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sang Seok dominated that round.
That's time! Seok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mangrove wants to clinch up but Seok keeps it at a distance.
Lee Sang Seok is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangrove is looking to clinch but Seok is avoiding it.
Mangrove throws a head kick that misses.
Mangrove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangrove wants to counter the offense by Seok and move into the clinch position.
Seok avoids a kick to the body.
Seok feinted with a counter takedown.
Mangrove connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mangrove circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mangrove throws a front kick that sends Seok stumbling back into the cage.
Mangrove avoids the body shot from Seok.
Seok wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Seok moved away.
Mangrove looks to land a right hand but Seok moved out of range.
Seok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mangrove. No joy for Seok on that attempt.
Seok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove on the side of the head.#T1#
Seok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Mangrove blocks the leg kick.
Mangrove throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mangrove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seok moves out of range of the body kick.
Seok misses with a hook.
Mangrove feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seok's calf.
A swing and a miss from Seok.
Mangrove feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seok's calf.
Seok keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick.
Mangrove takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mangrove fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Mangrove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mangrove somewhat.
Seok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mangrove sprawls and moves away.
Seok slaps away a takedown attempt from Mangrove, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seok tries to counter with a takedown but Mangrove is quick to defend against it.
Lee Sang Seok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alka Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mangrove won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mangrove is working to avoid the ground and pound but Seok connects with a decent elbow.
Seok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangrove can do to turn this around?
Mangrove tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Seok presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Seok raining down shots from the mount!
Seok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Mangrove tries to reverse the position but Seok maintains control.
Seok landing strikes from the mount and Mangrove is in trouble!
The referee warns Mangrove that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Seok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangrove is looking to escape.
Seok with good strikes from the mount here!
Mangrove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seok tries to control but Mangrove wriggling away. #T4#
Seok working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mangrove is in all sorts of trouble here.
Seok lands a couple of good shots and Mangrove has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lee Sang Seok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seok has the hooks in. Mangrove is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seok scores with punches and elbows.
Mangrove is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Seok off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mangrove wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove is trying to remain composed but Seok is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB#
Seok goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Mangrove escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Mangrove content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sang Seok dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove lands with a kick to the ribs.
Seok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangrove explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Seok is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mangrove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Seok does it's job there.
Seok misses with a hook.
Seok tries to work over Mangrove's front leg with a kick but Mangrove checks it.
Seok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Seok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Our spies down at at Montreal Elite Gym inform us that Mangrove has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove trying to control the position.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Seok tries to pass. #T1#
Mangrove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mangrove looking for a guillotine here but Seok defends easily.
Seok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Seok tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove is retaining full guard.
Mangrove is trying to keep Seok in close.
Seok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mangrove pulls Seok in close to his closed guard and prevents Seok from doing any damage or advancing position.
Seok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
Seok is stalling in the full guard.
Mangrove looking to control but Seok passes into half guard.
#T3#
Seok trying to control from half guard but Mangrove is working away.
Mangrove gets full guard.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Seok trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mangrove cracks Seok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mangrove but Mangrove pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mangrove is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Mangrove tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Seok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mangrove wants to hit a switch here but Seok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mangrove there!
Mangrove tries to hold on but Seok postures up.
Mangrove is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangrove keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee Sang Seok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sang Seok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seok has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sang Seok!
A very excited looking Lee Sang Seok 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:
HFC 96: Ragnarson vs Hellmuth
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mangrove showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
#CL2#
Mangrove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment.
Mangrove keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mangrove lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mangrove.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Mangrove lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow. #T1#
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove has him pressed against the cage.
Mangrove lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Mangrove keeps him there for the moment.
Mangrove keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mangrove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mangrove has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Mangrove has double underhooks.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Mangrove takes one to the chin there.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've been informed that Mangrove has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Mangrove.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mangrove lands with a good body shot.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Mangrove's shoulder, as Mangrove tries to avoid the shot.
Mangrove moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mangrove checks it well.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mangrove just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Mangrove.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangrove blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3##CL#
Thomas darts in and clinches Mangrove up against the cage.
I was talking to Thomas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
#BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangrove thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Mangrove explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mangrove is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangrove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Mangrove dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thomas sets himself, and Mangrove steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time.
Mangrove connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangrove.
Tim Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Mangrove scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Mangrove darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Mangrove darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas with a hook.
Mangrove connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Mangrove sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangrove throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mangrove's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mangrove scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Mangrove looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas tries to clinch but Mangrove moves out of range.
Thomas throws a body punch but Mangrove moves out of range.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mangrove cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove. Thomas shrugs it off though.
Mangrove thows a body kick. Thomas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangrove keeps Thomas at a distance using the push kick.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Mangrove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangrove feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas throws a head kick but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove wants to counter with a clinch but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Mangrove avoids nicely.
Mangrove is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Thomas misses with a looping right.#T1#
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangrove thows a body kick. Thomas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mangrove connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangrove tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangrove.
Mangrove moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Mangrove tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Mangrove pushes Thomas away with a front kick.#T2#
Mangrove needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Tim Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangrove connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Mangrove just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThomas.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Mangrove lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Mangrove back into the cage.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Mangrove is controlling the position.
Mangrove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Mangrove throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Mangrove lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Mangrove stands up and beckons Thomas to join him on the feet.
Mangrove throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Mangrove throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Mangrove only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas tries a low kick but Mangrove avoids it.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Thomas misses with the combination.
#T4#
Mangrove closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangrove scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Mangrove blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas moves out of range as Mangrove throws a body kick.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Mangrove as he checks the leg kick.
Mangrove connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangrove connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangrove's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Thomas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mangrove bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Mangrove swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Mangrove fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove connects with the punch.
Mangrove explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangrove darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mangrove.
#T1#
Mangrove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangrove - that will leave a mark!
Mangrove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas sets himself, and Mangrove steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangrove!
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangrove on the side of the head.
Mangrove connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thomas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mangrove - the referee stops the clock and Thomas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mangrove. Thomas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mangrove avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Mangrove lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alka Mangrove is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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!
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Mangrove lands with a kick to the temple. Thomas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Mangrove defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove tries to counter with a clinch but Thomas shakes him off and moves away.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangrove moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mangrove moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Mangrove blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangrove lands with a nice body kick.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mangrove tries to counter with a clinch but Thomas shakes him off and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
#CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Mangrove against the cage.
#T3#
Mangrove scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas wants to get back to striking at distance but Mangrove won't allow it.
Mangrove lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
Mangrove throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove lands a body shot.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tim Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Tim Thomas has been cut.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage. #BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thomas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mangrove - the referee stops the clock and Thomas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mangrove. Thomas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangrove lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangrove swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangrove steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Mangrove thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Mangrove jumps back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mangrove.
Mangrove has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangrove. That one must have hurt.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Mangrove throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mangrove has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alka Mangrove!
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RBFC 91:Schopenhauer vs Matos
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Scrubs tries to keep at a distance but Mangrove has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scrubs misses with a body punch.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside.
Mangrove presses Scrubs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scrubs lands a right hand.
Scrubs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scrubs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scrubs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scrubs's brow.
A short uppercut from Scrubs.
Scrubs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrubs blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Scrubs tries to pull guard but Mangrove holds him up against the cage and eventually Scrubs drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Scrubs - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Scrubs controls his hands.
Scrubs misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scrubs's defenses. #T1#
Scrubs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Mangrove cracks Scrubs with a nice body shot.
Scrubs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove lands an elbow just above Scrubs 's eye.
A shot in the inside from Scrubs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Scrubs lands a left hand.
Scrubs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mangrove.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Scrubs blocks it.
Scrubs lands a body punch.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Scrubs blocks it.
Scrubs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scrubs avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove presses Scrubs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow.
Scrubs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scrubs prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove prevents a body shot from Scrubs.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Scrubs controls the action.
Scrubs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrubs is working Mangrove over against the cage.
Scrubs lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scrubs's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Scrubs fails to land.
A short right from Scrubs.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
Scrubs lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Scrubs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mangrove is trying to keep an underhook but Scrubs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Scrubs working over Mangrove with some ground and pound. Mangrove looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scrubs 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.
Mangrove trying to get back to full guard but Scrubs takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mangrove tries to lock up and control but Scrubs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mangrove is trying to escape the mount.
Scrubs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Scrubs working the ground and pound effectively.
Mangrove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove is in a horrible position here. Scrubs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Scrubs prevents Mangrove from getting the reversal.
Scrubs raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mangrove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Mangrove is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scrubs dominating with strikes here.
Scrubs lands a big shot there that rocks Mangrove but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Scrubs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Scrubs controlling the pace for now.
Mangrove is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrubs trying to control but Mangrove is having none of it.
Scrubs landing shots from mount.
Scrubs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ely Scrubs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scrubs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangrove slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Scrubs sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangrove.
Scrubs throws a body punch but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick.
Scrubs swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Scrubs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scrubs throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mangrove swings widly with a right hand
and Scrubs counters with a right hand to the body.
Mangrove explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Scrubs throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove. #T1#
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Mangrove throws a head kick but Scrubs moves out of range.
Scrubs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scrubs looks to land a left hand but Mangrove moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Mangrove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Scrubs avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Scrubs in his tracks for a moment.
Scrubs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Alka Mangrove seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scrubs's brow.
Scrubs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scrubs can't get the takedown.
Scrubs blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
Scrubs working aggressively here.
Scrubs tries to work over Mangrove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrubs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Scrubs lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Scrubs shrugs off.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scrubs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scrubs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove stops a takedown attempt from Scrubs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ely Scrubs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scrubs pushes Mangrove back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove is leaning against Scrubs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scrubs is pressed up against the cage. Mangrove has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scrubs down to the mat. Scrubs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mangrove throws a head kick but Scrubs moves out of range.
Scrubs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scrubs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Scrubs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Mangrove there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Scrubs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mangrove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove wants to counter with a clinch but Scrubs pushes him away.
Mangrove scores with a kick to the body.
Scrubs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrubs punishes Mangrove's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangrove.
Scrubs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mangrove throws a hook to the side of Scrubs's head but Scrubs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Scrubs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scrubs throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scrubs checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Scrubs misses the target.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scrubs is looking to counter punch.
Scrubs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Mangrove connects with a crisp jab.
Mangrove connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangrove throws the left hand but Scrubs avoids the punch easily.
Ely Scrubs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove pushes Scrubs away with a front kick.
Scrubs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove throws a lazy body kick
enabling Scrubs to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangrove looks to clinch
and Scrubs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangrove thinking.
Mangrove scores with a push kick.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Scrubs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangrove rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scrubs counters with a stiff right hand.
Scrubs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangrove, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrubs. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove lands with a shot to the body.
Mangrove looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrubs is just out of range.
Mangrove scores with a kick to the body.
Mangrove does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Scrubs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove misses with a kick to the body
and Scrubs counters with a nice body shot.
Scrubs moves out of range as Mangrove throws a body kick.
Mangrove lands a really nice looking cross but Scrubs seems unphased.
Scrubs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Mangrove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrubs.
Scrubs is looking to wear down Mangrove with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mangrove throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Scrubs to counter with a crisp jab.
Scrubs moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove.
Scrubs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mangrove thows a body kick. Scrubs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangrove scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Scrubs misses.
Mangrove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scrubs.
Mangrove lands a nice looking body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Mangrove scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mangrove throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scrubs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mangrove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scrubs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangrove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mangrove lands with a nice body kick.
Mangrove delivers a nice body kick.
Mangrove throws out a loose jab but Scrubs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alka Mangrove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Scrubs sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mangrove takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangrove misses with a low kick.
Scrubs throwing a counter right hand but Mangrove manages to avoid it.#T3#
Scrubs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangrove.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scrubs.
Scrubs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Mangrove instigates a clinch.
Scrubs takes an elbow to the temple.
Scrubs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scrubs prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scrubs's defenses. #TD#
Scrubs pulls guard.
Mangrove passes Scrubs's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Scrubs is defending against the submission attempts here by Mangrove.
Mangrove takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scrubs moves into full guard.
#T4#
Scrubs trying to keep a closed guard but Mangrove is proving a slippery customer.
Scrubs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Scrubs is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Scrubs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove is pressing down on Scrubs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mangrove 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Probong misses with a wild body shot.
Probong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangrove throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangrove tries to clinch
and Probong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mangrove throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mangrove slips a jab from Probong.
Probong lands a nice shot that snaps Mangrove's head back.
Mangrove lands a jab.
Probong scores with a punch to the head.
Probong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Probong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangrove 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mangrove forces Probong back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Mangrove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Probong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Probong takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Sni Probong has been cut.
Probong avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Probong lands with a right to the head.
Mangrove managing to block the knees to the body from Probong.
Probong tries to work over Mangrove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
#BC#
Mangrove breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove throws a head kick that misses.
Mangrove fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Probong avoids it really well and circles away.
Mangrove lands a leg kick that knocks Probong off balance momentarily.
Probong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Probong clobbers Mangrove with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
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!
Probong cracks Mangrove with an open hand slap.
Mangrove fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Probong misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove tries to counter with a takedown but Probong is quick to defend against it.
Mangrove tries to land a front kick but Probong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Probong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Probong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probong swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.#T3#
Mangrove lands with a straight right. Probong didn't see that one coming.
Probong misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Probong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Mangrove is out of range.
Probong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangrove connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Probong throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Probong.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangrove - that will leave a mark!
Probong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Probong avoids the head kick by Mangrove.
Probong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mangrove tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Probong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Probong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Probong throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangrove misses the target.
Probong walks into a stiff left hand from Mangrove.
Mangrove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Probong is fending him off so far but Mangrove persists. Nope, Probong circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Probong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alka Mangrove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Probong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangrove lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Probong.
Probong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probong dips to his left and cracks Mangrove with an uppercut!
Mangrove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Probong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Probong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sni Probong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sni Probong's cut.
That's time! Mangrove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mangrove throws the left hand but Probong avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Probong! But no joy.
Probong lands with a straight right. Mangrove didn't see that one coming.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangrove lands a head kick. Probong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mangrove throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong.
Mangrove goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Probong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mangrove fails with the takedown.
Probong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangrove misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangrove tries to clinch
and Probong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangrove thinking. #T1#
Mangrove misses with a body punch
and Probong counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove throws a sloppy head kick and Probong moves out of range easily.
Probong misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
so Mangrove counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Probong kicks Mangrove off and gets to his feet.
Mangrove lands a leg kick that knocks Probong off balance momentarily.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove manages to avoid it.
Probong tests Mangrove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Probong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangrove.
Probong misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Mangrove fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Probong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Probong takes a swing at Mangrove's ribcage but misses.
Alka Mangrove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Probong dips to his left and cracks Mangrove with an uppercut!
Probong defending well as Mangrove loads up on a big left hand.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove moves away.
Probong scores with a sloppy right hand. Mangrove should have avoided that one.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Probong connects with an inside leg kick.
Probong slips under a jab.
Probong blocks the body kick.
A lazy body kick from Mangrove
and Probong counters with a straight right hand.
Probong scores with a sloppy right hand. Mangrove should have avoided that one.
Mangrove throws a head kick but Probong moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangrove looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Probong moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove.
Probong moves out of range as Mangrove throws a body kick.
Mangrove slips a straight right by Probong.
Mangrove throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangrove looks to throw a body kick
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangrove missing with a left hand there. Probong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sni Probong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Probong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Mangrove throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Probong was covering up waiting for the punch and Mangrove finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Mangrove postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Probong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mangrove, into his guard. #REVB#
Mangrove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Probong manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4##SU#
Mangrove gets to his feet. Probong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mangrove closes the distance looking to clinch
and Probong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangrove thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove staying out of range there.
Mangrove darts in looking for a takedown but Probong gets double underhooks and turns Mangrove into the cage. #TD#
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Probong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Mangrove stands up and beckons Probong to his feet.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sni Probong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sni Probong's cut.
That's time! Mangrove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Probong misses with a hook.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Probong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Probong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Probong scores with a hook.
Mangrove throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Probong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mangrove.
Mangrove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses
enabling Probong to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangrove tries to clinch there but Probong circles away.
Probong throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Mangrove counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probong controlling the position.#T1#
Mangrove slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Mangrove tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mangrove has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Mangrove stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mangrove takes a jab right on the kisser.
Probong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangrove misses the target.
Probong blocks the body kick.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mangrove looks to throw a body kick
and Mangrove takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Probong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Probong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangrove. That one must have hurt.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Probong. That snapped Mangrove's head back.
Probong looks to land a right hand but Mangrove moved out of range.
Probong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Probong moved away.
A little jabbing left from Probong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Probong sees coming a mile off.
Probong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangrove tries to counter with a takedown but Probong is quick to defend against it.
Mangrove scores with a punch to the head.
Mangrove lands with an uppercut that bounces Probong off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Mangrove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Probong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mangrove somewhat.
Probong throws out a loose jab but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangrove misses with an attempted mid kick.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Mangrove throws the kick towards the body but Probong avoids it.
Probong misses with a hook.
Probong needs to keep his hands up - Mangrove had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick from Mangrove lands but Probong takes it in his stride.
Probong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mangrove's head.
Mangrove misses with a straight left. #T4#
Probong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mangrove looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
Probong lands a nice hook to Mangrove's body. Mangrove takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangrove lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Probong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangrove throws a head kick but Probong moves out of range.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Probong sees coming a mile off.
Probong throws a hook but Mangrove avoids it easily.
Probong moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangrove fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Probong avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sni Probong.
I've got Probong 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sni Probong!
After winning the bout, Sni Probong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 80:Braz vs Bangist
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Karjalainen looks to land a combination but Mangrove avoids it well.
Mangrove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karjalainen blocks the body kick.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Mangrove throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karjalainen's head.
Mangrove smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Mangrove is out of range.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Mangrove throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Karjalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove tries to land a body kick
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Alka Mangrove has been cut.
Mangrove with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove delivers a nice body kick.
Mangrove fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Mangrove misses
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mangrove throws a lazy body kick
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Mangrove catches Karjalainen right on the button with a cross.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove is able to avoid easily.
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove.
Karjalainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangrove throws a push kick but Karjalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove scores with a jab.
Mangrove with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Mangrove off balance momentarily.
Mangrove is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Karjalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Mangrove looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangrove with a body shot.
Mangrove throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karjalainen will feel that in the morning.
Karjalainen misses with a body kick.
Mangrove misses with a looping right.#CL#
Mangrove clinches up with Karjalainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Karjalainen trying to stall but Mangrove improves his position.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Mangrove blocks a body shot from Karjalainen.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Karjalainen in his tracks for a moment.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Karjalainen lands a left hand.
Karjalainen lands a body punch.
Karjalainen blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
#BC2#
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Mangrove misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mangrove dives in for a single leg takedown but Karjalainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alka Mangrove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangrove throws a shot from downtown. Karjalainen moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Karjalainen catches Mangrove right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove connects with a nice looking jab.
Karjalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alka Mangrove's cut.
That's time! Mangrove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mangrove paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice jab there from Karjalainen.
Mangrove feints and then cracks Karjalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karjalainen down.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangrove.
Karjalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karjalainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangrove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Mangrove tries to clinch but Karjalainen is having none of it.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Karjalainen.
Mangrove is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karjalainen avoids it.#T1#
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Karjalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangrove, right into the meat.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. Mangrove saw that one coming.
Mangrove throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen keeps Mangrove at a distance using the push kick.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangrove counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alka Mangrove is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen tries to move into range but Mangrove moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Mangrove lands a nice shot to the body.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangrove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangrove swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Mangrove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Karjalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangrove. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangrove counters with a left to the body.
Mangrove waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Mangrove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangrove misses with a takedown attempt - Karjalainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangrove has his takedown stuffed
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Mangrove shoots in looking for a takedown but Karjalainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mangrove's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karjalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Mangrove bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alka Mangrove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karjalainen scores with a hook to the body. Mangrove takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Karjalainen lands a left and a right that send Mangrove crashing to the mat, dazed. Karjalainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karjalainen counters with a nice body kick. #KD2#
Karjalainen cracks Mangrove with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mangrove looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Karjalainen finish him?
#ROC2#
Mangrove is rocked!
Karjalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Mangrove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mangrove throws a sloppy body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a big right hand! Oh Mangrove is in trouble here! Karjalainen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
Teemu Karjalainen is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Teemu Karjalainen 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:
HFC 70:Yamamoto vs Yeboah
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Mangrove checks a leg kick nicely.
Gonzo works over Mangrove's head and body with a nice combination.
Gonzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Mangrove. That snapped Gonzo's head back.
Mangrove throws a leg kick but Gonzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangrove.
Gonzo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gonzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Gonzo misses.
Gonzo lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo takes one to the side of the head.
Mangrove throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Mangrove scores with a nice body kick.
Gonzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangrove looks to throw the jab but Gonzo is out of range.
Gonzo staying out of range there.
Gonzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangrove connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzo's hands.
Mangrove's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzo under the eye.
Gonzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangrove looks to land a left hand but Gonzo moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Gonzo does no damage.
Gonzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Gonzo clinches up with Mangrove and pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzo prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Gonzo in his tracks for a moment.
Gonzo prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Gonzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzo's brow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gonzo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzo controls the action.
Mangrove cracks Gonzo with a nice body shot.
Mangrove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangrove lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Mangrove has hold of one of Gonzo's legs. Gonzo is fighting the takedown attempt but Mangrove gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gonzo keeping full guard, as Mangrove tries to pass.
Mangrove is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Gonzo is keeping the position.
Gonzo keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Mangrove won't allow Gonzo to get back to his feet.
Gonzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mangrove controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mangrove has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gonzo.
Mangrove scores with a nice strike.
Gonzo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Gonzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mangrove, pushing him back against the cage.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Gonzo in his tracks for a moment.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzo's elbow.
Gonzo has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Great Gonzo has been cut.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Gonzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mangrove as Gonzo tries to tie him up.
Gonzo tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove avoids it by throwing Gonzo back against the cage.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
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 Alka Mangrove will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Great Gonzo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Mangrove clinches up with Gonzo and pushes him back against the cage.
Alka Mangrove has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gonzo is leaning against Mangrove and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonzo tries to stall but Mangrove uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gonzo is struggling to control the position.
Gonzo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove digs a right hand into Gonzo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzo's gas tank.
Gonzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gonzo avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzo blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
#TD#
Mangrove works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mangrove wanted to stand there but Gonzo had control of the position.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove passes Gonzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but Gonzo defending well. #SUB#
Mangrove is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzo sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Mangrove'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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzo is defending well.
Gonzo is staying active underneath Mangrove, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mangrove is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gonzo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alka Mangrove!
Alka Mangrove is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
Emma Five
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Mangrove chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangrove tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Mangrove fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is in close to Mangrove's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz is working Mangrove over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz works over Mangrove with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Mangrove wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangrove has wrist control.
Diaz cracks Mangrove with a solid left hand.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mangrove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diaz is sitting in close to Mangrove's body. Mangrove has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Diaz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Diaz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mangrove.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
Emma Four
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mulder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mangrove has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mulder after a bit of a struggle.
Mulder misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove lands an elbow just above Mulder 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Fox Mulder has been cut.
Mulder told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mangrove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mulder prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Mangrove tries to score a body lock takedown but Mulder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mangrove dodges an elbow strike from Mulder.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mulder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Mulder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mulder avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulder blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mulder throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Mangrove has Mulder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mangrove pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mulder tumbling to the mat - Mangrove dives into Mulder's guard.
Mangrove stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mangrove stops Mulder from standing up.
Mangrove passes Mulder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mulder is refusing to be controlled, as Mangrove sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mangrove is working for a submission of some sort.
Mulder is not content to let Mangrove control the position.
Mulder pushes Mangrove off looking to stand but Mangrove dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Mulder pushes Mangrove off, looking to escape but Mangrove dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Mulder is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
Emma Three
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Macellaio misses with a looping right.#CL#
Mangrove has managed to clinch.
Mangrove being controlled against the cage.
Macellaio fails to pull guard.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Giovanni Macellaio has been cut.
Macellaio is looking to break free of the clinch but Mangrove has double underhooks.
Macellaio tries to break the clinch but Mangrove is controlling the position.
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Macellaio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macellaio throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove ducks down to avoid it.
Macellaio thows a leg kick but Mangrove checks it #CL#
and Mangrove counters by moving into the clinch.
Macellaio takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macellaio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Macellaio blocks it.
Macellaio has had enough of the clinch but Mangrove keeps him there for the moment.
Macellaio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macellaio prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow.
Macellaio is stalling here.
Macellaio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macellaio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macellaio blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Macellaio scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Macellaio manages to break the clinch.
Giovanni Macellaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Macellaio missing with a left hand there. Mangrove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macellaio 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangrove.
Mangrove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macellaio throws out the jab. #CL#
Mangrove instigates a clinch.
Macellaio tries to break the clinch but Mangrove is controlling the position.
Mangrove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Macellaio controls his hands.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Macellaio shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Giovanni Macellaio's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macellaio's elbow.
Macellaio misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove pushes off an throws an elbow but Macellaio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macellaio can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove controls the action.
Macellaio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Macellaio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Macellaio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangrove. That one must have hurt.
Macellaio misses with a shot to the body
and Mangrove counters with a good low kick that Macellaio was not able to check.
Mangrove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Macellaio misses.
Mangrove lands a front kick.
Macellaio throws a low kick, looking for Mangrove's leg but Mangrove calmly moves out of range.
Mangrove quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Macellaio moved away.
Jab, jab by Macellaio - just one landing.
Mangrove misses the shot to the body.
Mangrove's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#CL#
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
Macellaio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mangrove smiles and moves away.
Mangrove is looking to land body kicks.
Mangrove gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macellaio.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macellaio jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
Macellaio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Macellaio working hard to break the clinch.
Macellaio working hard to break the clinch.
Macellaio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Macellaio avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove has Macellaio pressed against the cage, preventing Macellaio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mangrove stops a takedown attempt from Macellaio.
Alka Mangrove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.
Macellaio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macellaio is trying to force a seperation but Mangrove has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Mangrove has Macellaio up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Macellaio in his tracks for a moment.
Mangrove dodges an elbow strike from Macellaio.
The referee calls for Macellaio to work.
Mangrove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macellaio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangrove.
Macellaio lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Macellaio blocks an elbow strike.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Alka Mangrove has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macellaio's brow.
Mangrove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macellaio can do to turn this around?
Macellaio prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Macellaio misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A body shot lands from Mangrove.
Macellaio blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Macellaio blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
Macellaio working hard to break the clinch.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Macellaio avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Macellaio has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove digs a right hand into Macellaio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macellaio's gas tank.
Mangrove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macellaio is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Macellaio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macellaio's elbow.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macellaio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Mangrove.
#T2#
Macellaio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangrove stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove blocks a body shot from Macellaio.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macellaio wants to break free but Mangrove has control.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macellaio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Macellaio.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Macellaio controls his hands.
Mangrove digs a right hand underneath Macellaio's ribcage. Macellaio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Macellaio dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Macellaio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove presses Macellaio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
Mangrove is working Macellaio over against the cage.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Macellaio controls his hands.
Mangrove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Giovanni Macellaio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Macellaio in his tracks for a moment.
Macellaio lands a left hand.
Macellaio dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove blocking some punches.
Macellaio avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
Macellaio takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
Giovanni Macellaio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Macellaio controls the action.
Macellaio has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Macellaio blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove.
Macellaio misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Mangrove tries a body shot but Macellaio blocks it.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Macellaio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macellaio takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Giovanni Macellaio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alka Mangrove!
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Event:
KFC 12.
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Mangrove throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Turner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mangrove tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mangrove moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Mangrove rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner tries a knee to the head but Mangrove blocks it.
#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Turner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mangrove's guard.
Mangrove trying to control the position.
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Mangrove lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Turner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mangrove defends well.#T1#
Turner keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Turner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Turner keeping full guard, as Mangrove tries to pass.
Mangrove trying to move into half guard but instead Turner has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Mangrove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mangrove wants to hit a switch here but Turner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mangrove there!
Turner trying to control but Mangrove is having none of it. #T2#
Mangrove tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mangrove tries to hold on but Turner postures up.
The referee warns Mangrove that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Turner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Turner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mangrove is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner trying to control but Mangrove is having none of it.
Turner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mangrove hang on?#T3#
Mangrove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mangrove is bucking up trying to escape but Turner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Turner with the ground and pound from mount.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turner prevents Mangrove from getting the reversal.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mangrove's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Turner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Turner breaks from Mangrove's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Mangrove is rocked!
Turner working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Mangrove is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner lands with some strikes.#T4#
Turner wants to control the pace but Mangrove is squirming around nicely.
Mangrove seems to have got his legs back now.
Mangrove takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mangrove tries to hold on but Turner postures up.#SUB2#
Turner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mangrove has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Turner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mangrove can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Turner with good strikes from the mount here!
Turner tries to control but Mangrove wriggling away.
Turner with shots to the head and body - Mangrove looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner looking to control but Mangrove is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gap Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mangrove tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Mangrove gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Turner.
Turner blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Turner throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Turner avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turner's brow.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Mangrove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Mangrove tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a push kick but Mangrove slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove tries to counter by clinching up but Turner breaks away and moves out of range.
Turner misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Turner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangrove keeps working.
Nice strikes from Turner there. #T2#
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
Turner winds up and cracks Mangrove with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
Mangrove is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mangrove avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turner lands a nice short elbow.
Turner trying to pass the guard but Mangrove defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turner 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. #T3#
Turner trying to control the action but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Turner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turner controlling the action here.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Mangrove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mangrove is looking to improve his position.
Gap Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Turner working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turner lands a nice short elbow.
Turner prevents Mangrove from improving his position.#T4#
Mangrove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
Mangrove manages to get to full guard.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mangrove looking for subs off his back but Turner has passed one foot through into half guard.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gap Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Mangrove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner digs a good body shot into Mangrove's ribs.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner checks a low kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mangrove tries to clinch up
and Turner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mangrove really felt that one!
Mangrove swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
Mangrove scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Turner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Turner is looking for a triangle but Mangrove pushes his legs off easily.
Turner throws a couple of heel strikes.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing Mangrove from standing up. #SUB#
Mangrove thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mangrove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Turner trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mangrove wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangrove has wrist control.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
My spies in watch this inform me that Turner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mangrove is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Mangrove is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turner defends well.
Turner is in close to Mangrove's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mangrove wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Turner stays in close to Mangrove's body and controls the position.
Mangrove is trying to keep Turner in close.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to Mangrove's brow.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mangrove has an active guard here but Turner has managed to pass into half guard.
Turner prevents Mangrove from improving his position.
Turner slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
Turner lands strikes from half guard.
Mangrove is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mangrove wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Turner seems to be working for a kimura but Mangrove defends the submission attempt.
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Turner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gap Turner really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.#TD2#
Turner looking to score a takedown here. Mangrove is defending well but Turner drives through and ends up in Mangrove's guard.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner cracks Mangrove with a solid left hand.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Turner wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangrove has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Mangrove's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to Mangrove's brow.
Mangrove has control of Turner's left arm, preventing Turner from doing any damage.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Mangrove seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Mangrove wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner lands a couple of elbows.
Mangrove trying to control the position.
Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turner 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.
Turner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangrove's head.
Turner wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving. #T2#
Turner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turner trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
Turner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turner forces his way into half guard.
Mangrove gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Mangrove working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
#T3#
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
Turner trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner landing some decent shots from guard.
Turner 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.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mangrove seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Mangrove is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Mangrove has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner is working Mangrove over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gap Turner dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner throws a solid leg kick but Mangrove takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turner.
Mangrove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner takes a swing at Mangrove's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Mangrove has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow. #T1#
Turner blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turner's brow.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangrove blocks the body kick.
Mangrove tries to counter by clinching up but Turner breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Mangrove drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Turner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mangrove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangrove's head.
Turner is in close to Mangrove's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner is working Mangrove over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mangrove looking to control.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mangrove is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mangrove has an active guard here but Turner has managed to pass into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Turner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Mangrove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mangrove is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mangrove avoid being mounted?
Turner is taking a breather. Mangrove says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Mangrove actively working from the bottom here.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Turner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turner working Mangrove over with strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mangrove is pressing down on Turner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mangrove trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner working some strikes from top position.
Turner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turner is in close to Mangrove's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mangrove can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turner controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gap Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Gap Turner!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Gap Turner!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Gap Turner!
Gap Turner wins by unanimous decision! Gap Turner retains his lightweight title!
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KFC 11
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Weber pushes Mangrove up against the cage in a clinch.
Weber blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Weber shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Weber has been cut.
Weber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weber.
Weber is looking to control Mangrove's arms but Mangrove gets an underhook and turns him. Now Weber has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove.
Weber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mangrove blocks an elbow strike.
Weber missing with knees to the body.
Weber stalling in the clinch but Mangrove improves position.
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove digs a right hand underneath Weber's ribcage. Weber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside.
Weber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Weber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mangrove smiles and moves away.
We've been informed that Mangrove has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Weber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangrove.
Weber swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Jason Weber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weber misses with a series of wild punches.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weber checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Mangrove has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Mangrove.
Mangrove blocks an elbow strike from Weber.
Mangrove blocks an elbow strike.
Weber misses with an elbow strike.
Weber is trying to stall.
Mangrove lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Mangrove. #CUT2#
Jason Weber's cut is getting worse.
Mangrove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Weber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weber takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mangrove lands an elbow just above Weber 's eye.
Weber missing with knees to the body.
Weber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mangrove is defending well for now.
Weber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weber takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jason Weber's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Weber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mangrove is leaning against Weber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Mangrove.
Weber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mangrove's defenses.
Mangrove blocks an elbow strike from Weber.
#T3#
Weber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangrove.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weber throws an elbow but misses.
Weber tries to pull guard but Mangrove won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weber is looking to control Mangrove's arms but Mangrove gets an underhook and turns him. Now Weber has his back to the cage.
Weber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mangrove walks away with a smile on his face. Weber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangrove.
Weber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangrove fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weber.#CL2#
Mangrove moves into the clinch.
Mangrove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mangrove blocks the elbow strike.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Weber avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weber stalling in the clinch but Mangrove improves position.
Mangrove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Mangrove blocking some punches.
Weber looking to stall.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Mangrove lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove digs a right hand into Weber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weber's gas tank.
Mangrove lands a shot to the body.
Weber is breathing heavily.
Mangrove lands a body punch.
Mangrove works on Weber's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Jason Weber's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
I was talking to Weber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mangrove digs a right hand into Weber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weber's gas tank.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Weber controls his hands.
Mangrove pushes Weber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mangrove presses Weber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Weber's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Mangrove moves into the clinch.
Weber scores a nice knee to the body.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mangrove - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside.
Weber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mangrove avoids it.
Mangrove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alka Mangrove seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mangrove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Weber misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Weber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alka Mangrove!
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