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Event:
HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nazari gets caught napping as Mamba dives in and scores a takedown. Nazari manages to retain guard.
Mamba looking to pass the guard.
Nazari has Mamba pulled in close to control his posture.
Nazari is trying to control the position but Mamba postures up.
Mamba wants to stand but Nazari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nazari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamba postures up.
#SUB2#
Mamba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nazari manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mamba has Nazari in his guard.#REVR#
Mamba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazari scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mamba can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nazari is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Nazari is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mamba actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nazari is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Nazari is looking for a kimura but Mamba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nazari to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nazari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nazari winds up and cracks Mamba with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Mamba is not content to let Nazari control the position.#SUB2#
Mamba looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nazari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nazari trying to control the pace.
Mamba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nazari . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nazari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
BOOM! Nazari connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nazari scoring with strikes but Mamba is staying in there.
Mamba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nazari lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Nazari is working for a kimura but Mamba is defending it quite comfortably.
Nazari works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Mamba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nazari . #T4##SUB#
Nazari swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mamba is now in Nazari 's guard. A big mistake from Nazari there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Nazari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamba is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Nazari '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.#SUB#
Nazari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mamba postures up.
#SUB#
Nazari has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mamba should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nazari has tightened it up now! Mamba should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abioye Nazari !
A very excited looking Abioye Nazari 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 108:Jackson vs Kid
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Mamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snow pinned against the cage. Snow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mamba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
Snow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Snow. No joy for Mamba on that attempt.
Jan Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Mamba.
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow punishes Mamba's body with a nice straight punch.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamba's head.
Snow swings for the body but Mamba moves out of range.
#T1#
Snow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mamba fails with the takedown#KD#
and Snow counters with a nice right hand that sends Mamba toppling to the canvas! Mamba scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Snow finish him?!#ROC#
Mamba is rocked!
Mamba looks winded!
Snow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Snow lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mamba off his feet! Mamba tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Snow!
Jan Snow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Spartak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mamba.#TD#
Mamba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mamba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartak is keeping the position for now.
Spartak keeping moving, preventing Mamba from controlling successfully.
Mamba passes Spartak's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mamba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spartak is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartak is just riding it out for now. Mamba eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mamba seems to be working for a kimura but Spartak defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Mamba wants to work for an arm triangle but Spartak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mamba is working for a kimura but Spartak is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamba is trying to control. Spartak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamba is thwarting Spartak's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mamba is working for a kimura but Spartak is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mamba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mamba is looking for a kimura but Spartak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamba to get the leverage.
Mamba tries to stand and escape but Spartak is controlling the position.
Mamba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartak keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spartak is trying to maintain the position but Mamba is very close to passing his half guard.
Spartak wants to get back to full guard.
Spartak trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Mamba seems to be looking for submissions.
Spartak is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mamba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spartak has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mamba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartak is just riding it out for now. Mamba eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Spartak looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mamba is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamba wants to control but Spartak is keeping him busy.
Mamba works his way into full mount! #SU#
Mamba get's back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Mamba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Mamba is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Mamba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mamba rushes Spartak and presses him up against the cage.
Mamba lands a left hand.
Spartak tries to pull guard but Mamba won't allow it.
#TD2#
Spartak pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Spartak looking for subs off his back but Mamba has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mamba is looking to take a break and control but Spartak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spartak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba is pressing down on Spartak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spartak is holding on for now. #T1#
Spartak is trying to get back to full guard.
Spartak wants to control but Mamba is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mamba seems to be looking for submissions.
Mamba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spartak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spartak is looking for a sweep. Mamba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamba controlling the action here.#SUB#
Mamba seems to be working for a kimura but Spartak defends the submission attempt.
Mamba is thwarting Spartak's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Mamba is looking for a kimura but Spartak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamba to get the leverage.
Mamba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spartak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES2#
Spartak has one foot on Mamba's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mamba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartak can do to turn this around?
Spartak shoots in looking for a takedown but Mamba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spartak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spartak shoots in looking for a takedown. Mamba tries to sprawl out of it but Spartak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mamba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black Mamba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonid Spartak.
Spartak tries for a takedown but Mamba circles away easily
and Mamba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spartak thinking.
Spartak is breathing heavily.#T3##TD#
Mamba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mamba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Mamba seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mamba is working for a submission of some sort.
Black Mamba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamba wants to take a breather but Spartak is having none of it.
Mamba seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T4#
Spartak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mamba in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Spartak tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mamba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Black Mamba!
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Event:
Madness MMA 1: New day
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Pope throws a sloppy head kick and Mamba moves out of range easily.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pope looks winded!#TD#
Mamba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pope manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Mamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamba wants to pass the guard but Pope is keeping the position.
Mamba is pushing down on Pope's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pope is fighting to maintain full guard but Mamba has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamba in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB#
Mamba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pope defends it well. #SUB#
Mamba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mamba moves into full mount! Pope won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Pope defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mamba. #T2##SUB#
Mamba goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pope turns into him and now he's in Mamba's guard.
#SUB#
Mamba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pope defends it easily.#SUB#
Pope is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mamba has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pope is looking to defend but Mamba has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pope! Mamba pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pope taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Black Mamba!
In defeat, Robo Pope stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.
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Event:
BMP 44 (Norton vs Boykin)
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva. No joy for Mamba on that attempt.
Da Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mamba keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamba was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Mamba swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Mamba circles away.
#CL#
Da Silva clinches up with Mamba and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Da Silva.
A shot in the inside from Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba tries to pull guard but Da Silva won't allow it.
Da Silva gets underhooks to prevent Mamba's takedown attempt.
Luiz Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Mamba.
Da Silva has Mamba pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Mamba jumps guard.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Mamba keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Mamba looking for a triangle here. Da Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Mamba pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Da Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Black Mamba!
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Event:
HFC 42:Kruger vs Tripplet
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kazadorez.
Mamba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Mamba closes the distance and clinches.
Kazadorez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kazadorez is looking to break free of the clinch but Mamba has double underhooks.
Kazadorez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mamba tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazadorez avoids the damage to the body.
Kazadorez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kazadorez is looking to break free of the clinch but Mamba has double underhooks.
Kazadorez is trying to break free.
Kazadorez tries to circle away but Mamba has him pinned against the cage.
Kazadorez 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.
Kazadorez is trying to break the clinch but Mamba has him pressed against the cage.
Mamba tries to pull guard but Kazadorez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mamba keeps control of Kazadorez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamba tries to pull guard but Kazadorez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mamba keeps control of Kazadorez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Mamba jumps guard and drags Kazadorez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kazadorez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Mamba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazadorez wanted to stand there but Mamba had control of the position.
Kazadorez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Kazadorez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mamba has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kazadorez is looking to defend but Mamba has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kazadorez! Mamba pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kazadorez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Black Mamba!
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Event:
HFC 38:Tripple vs Yamamoto
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Mamba lands with a nice body kick. #KD#
Mamba lands a big head kick that sends Massive tumbling to the mat! Mamba takes a step backwards and waves Massive back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Brixton Massive has been cut.#CL#
Mamba gets a clinch.
Mamba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Massive avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Massive wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mamba has him pressed against the cage.
Mamba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Massive's efforts to push away.
Massive is trying to break the clinch but Mamba has him pressed against the cage.
Mamba has Massive pressed against the cage, preventing Massive from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mamba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Massive up against the cage.#TD#
Mamba lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Mamba gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Mamba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Massive's guard.
Mamba wants to pass the guard but Massive is keeping the position.#T1#
Mamba is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Mamba stands up and waves to Massive to follow him.
Massive throws a lazy right hand but Mamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Massive misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamba counters with a two punch combo.
Mamba with a poor takedown
and Massive cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Black Mamba has been cut.
A big left from Massive misses.
Mamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massive pinned against the cage. Massive gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Mamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mamba moves into the clinch.#T2#
Knees to the body from Mamba.
Massive blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Mamba gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamba works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mamba is working for a kimura but Massive is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mamba is looking for a kimura but Massive is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamba to get the leverage.
Mamba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Massive keeps working.
Massive really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mamba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Mamba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Massive sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mamba is working for a kimura but Massive is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mamba 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.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Massive has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Massive is staying active underneath Mamba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mamba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Mamba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Massive throws a lazy right hand but Mamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Massive throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamba counters with a head kick.
Massive circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Massive has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Mamba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Massive did well to prevent Mamba getting side control.
Mamba is looking to stall here but Massive recovers full guard. #SUB#
Mamba drops back looking for a leg! Massive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Massive manages to kick Mamba off! Mamba jumps back into Massive's guard.
Mamba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Massive can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Mamba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Massive manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mamba has Massive in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mamba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Mamba looking for a guillotine here but Massive defends easily.
Massive tries to stand but Mamba is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Massive can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Mamba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Massive can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mamba has his feet on Massive's thighs here. He's pushed Massive off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Massive screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Mamba!
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Event:
HFC 32:Robinson vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Konstantoulakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Athanasios Konstantoulakis has been cut.
Konstantoulakis misses with a straight left. #CL#
Mamba has Konstantoulakis up against the cage in a clinch.
Konstantoulakis working aggressively here.
#TD#
Mamba works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mamba could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mamba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Konstantoulakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Mamba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mamba passes Konstantoulakis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Mamba 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! Konstantoulakis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Black Mamba!
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