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Event:
GC 281
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Tamali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Brathwaite counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Tamali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tamali has managed to clinch.
Tamali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Tamali.
Brathwaite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brathwaite tries to work over Tamali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Tamali breaks from the clinch.
Brathwaite throws a low kick but Tamali avoids it.
Brathwaite misses with a double jab.
Tamali is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brathwaite.
Tamali throws a right and a left that Brathwaite avoids nicely.
Brathwaite is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tamali thows a body kick. Brathwaite tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been informed that Brathwaite 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.
A big left from Tamali misses.
Brathwaite tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tamali misses with a straight left.
Tamali misses with a straight right.
No luck for Tamali with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Tamali misses with a wild body shot.
Brathwaite cracks Tamali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Tamali scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tamali not doing much here.
Tamali seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brathwaite for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Brathwaite is trying to maintain the position but Tamali is very close to passing his half guard.
Tamali not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tamali shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brathwaite sprawls well. Brathwaite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tamali gets slowly back to his feet.
Brathwaite tries to counter with a clinch but Tamali shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bifjocky Tamali. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tamali misses with a wild body shot.
Tamali fails to land the takedown.
Tamali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brathwaite defends it nicely.
A solid body kick from Tamali.
Tamali throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brathwaite to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Tamali misses.
Brathwaite tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brathwaite blocks the body kick.
Brathwaite steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tamali.
Brathwaite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamali was well out of range. Poor timing from Brathwaite.#T4#
Tamali misses with a looping right.
Brathwaite looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tamali looks for a takedown but Brathwaite sprawls well.
Tamali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brathwaite avoids it really well and circles away.
Tamali just misses with a punch to the body.
Brathwaite blocks a head kick by Tamali.
Tamali scores with a push kick.
Tamali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brathwaite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tamali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brathwaite.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamali takes one to the side of the head.
Tamali misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bifjocky Tamali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tamali throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Brathwaite counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brathwaite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamali's elbow.
Tamali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brathwaite backwards.
Brathwaite lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tamali prevents a body shot from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brathwaite lands with a short shot to the head.
Brathwaite working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tamali prevents a body shot from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Brathwaite.
Tamali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tamali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Philo Brathwaite seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brathwaite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brathwaite blocking some punches.
Tamali lands a shot to the body.
Tamali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brathwaite blocks a body shot from Tamali.
Brathwaite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Tamali lands a right hand.
A short left from Brathwaite.
Tamali is trying to break free.
Tamali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tamali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brathwaite's elbow.
Brathwaite lands an uppercut.
Tamali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tamali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brathwaite tries a body shot but Tamali blocks it.
Brathwaite lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Brathwaite.
Tamali blocks an uppercut.
Tamali struggles to land a body shot inside as Brathwaite controls his hands.
Brathwaite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brathwaite digs a right hand underneath Tamali's ribcage. Tamali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brathwaite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamali takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Brathwaite breaks the clinch.
Brathwaite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Brathwaite stuffs the takedown attempt from Tamali. Tamali gets slowly back to his feet.
Tamali shoots in for a takedown but Brathwaite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Tamali.
Brathwaite lands a body shot.
Brathwaite paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brathwaite.
Philo Brathwaite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bifjocky Tamali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brathwaite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brathwaite moves away from the strike by Tamali.
Brathwaite looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tamali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tamali misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Brathwaite counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Brathwaite can't find room to land a body shot as Tamali controls the action.
Brathwaite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
Tamali swings wildly with an uppercut but Brathwaite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Brathwaite.
Tamali is trying to maintain a safe position but Brathwaite gets an underhook and turns Tamali into the cage.
Tamali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brathwaite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite scores with a hook to the body.
Tamali blocking some punches.
A short right from Brathwaite on the inside.
Tamali misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brathwaite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brathwaite can't find room to land a body shot as Tamali controls the action.
#T4#
Brathwaite is leaning against Tamali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brathwaite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brathwaite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamali backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brathwaite scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brathwaite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brathwaite takes a shot to the head.
Brathwaite misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brathwaite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamali's elbow.
Brathwaite scores with a shot to the side of Tamali's head.
Brathwaite gets through Tamali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brathwaite is trying to maintain a safe position but Tamali gets an underhook and turns Brathwaite into the cage.
Tamali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brathwaite backwards.
Tamali wants to get back to striking at distance but Brathwaite won't allow it.
Tamali misses with a punch on the inside.
Brathwaite scores with a shoulder strike.
Tamali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brathwaite is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Brathwaite.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Brathwaite.
Tamali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Brathwaite 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#
Tamali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brathwaite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brathwaite misses with a looping left.
Tamali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tamali slips a straight right by Brathwaite.
Brathwaite ducks under a wild hook from Tamali.
Tamali misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Brathwaite moves into the clinch.
Brathwaite struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
Brathwaite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamali misses with a body punch.
Brathwaite tries a body shot but Tamali blocks it.
Brathwaite lands an uppercut.
Brathwaite prevents Tamali from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tamali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamali throws a lazy head kick
and Brathwaite finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Tamali throws a right hand that misses
and Brathwaite counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Brathwaite.
Philo Brathwaite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamali throws a shot from downtown. Brathwaite moves away and avoids it.
Tamali misses with an uppercut
letting Brathwaite counter with a right hand.
Tamali fails to land the takedown.
Tamali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brathwaite.
Tamali fails to land with a series of punches.
Brathwaite misses with a low kick as Tamali jumps back.
Tamali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brathwaite on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bifjocky Tamali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brathwaite scores with a jab to the head.
Tamali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Brathwaite counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bifjocky Tamali. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Brathwaite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamali backwards.
Brathwaite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamali's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brathwaite tries a body shot but Tamali blocks it.
Brathwaite struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
Brathwaite scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamali misses with some punches.
Brathwaite misses with a body punch.
Tamali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brathwaite misses with a body punch.
Tamali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brathwaite throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tamali wants to break free but Brathwaite has control.
Brathwaite works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brathwaite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamali backwards.
Brathwaite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brathwaite lands with a right to the head.
Tamali prevents a body shot from Brathwaite.
Brathwaite works on Tamali's body with a couple of short punches.
Brathwaite stalls. #T3#
Tamali lands with a left to the head.
Tamali tries a body shot but Brathwaite blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Brathwaite as the two fighters clinch.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Brathwaite.
A right hand to the body from Brathwaite.
Tamali can't find room to land a body shot as Brathwaite controls the action.
Tamali tries a body shot but Brathwaite blocks it.
Brathwaite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tamali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Brathwaite on the inside.
Brathwaite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Tamali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brathwaite feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tamali's calf.
Donk. Brathwaite catches Tamali right on the button with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Tamali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tamali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brathwaite counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brathwaite lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamali with a nice cross.
Brathwaite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tamali shoots for a takedown but Brathwaite saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tamali throws out a loose jab but Brathwaite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamali missing with a left hand there. Brathwaite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brathwaite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tamali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tamali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brathwaite defending well as Tamali loads up on a big left hand.
Tamali scores with a shot to the body.
Brathwaite blocks a head kick by Tamali.
Brathwaite fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Brathwaite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brathwaite 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Brathwaite!
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Event:
GC 274
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Tamali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tamali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimrock throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tamali avoids it.
Grimrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamali manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tamali misses its intended target.
Tamali misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grimrock's waist but Grimrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tamali off to one side.
Grimrock moves away from the strike by Tamali.
Grimrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimrock stuffs the takedown.
Tamali shoots in and drives through. Grimrock sprawls well.
Lee Grimrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bifjocky Tamali.
Tamali blocks a leg kick.
And Tamali tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimrock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tamali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimrock defends it nicely.
Grimrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimrock swivels and escapes.
Grimrock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Bifjocky Tamali has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimrock defends it nicely.#T1#
A slow jab from Grimrock misses its intended target.
And Tamali tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimrock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tamali dives in and grabs Grimrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimrock pushes down on Tamali's head and hops out.
Lee Grimrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimrock jabs at Tamali's body.
Grimrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Grimrock.
Grimrock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bifjocky Tamali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimrock misses with a head kick.
Grimrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimrock circles away.
Grimrock misses with an uppercut.
Grimrock misses the shot to the body.
Tamali avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Tamali looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimrock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tamali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grimrock keeping full guard, as Tamali tries to pass.
Tamali is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimrock keeping full guard, as Tamali tries to pass.
Tamali is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Tamali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tamali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tamali remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tamali in side control, throwing shots but Grimrock defends.
Tamali controls the position from side control.
Grimrock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grimrock keeps Tamali under control for a moment.
Tamali working away.
Tamali controls the position.
Tamali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimrock keeps working.
Grimrock tries to improve position but can't.
Tamali tries to move to mount but Grimrock blocks the move with his legs.
Tamali is looking to take a break and control but Grimrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Grimrock. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bifjocky Tamali's cut.
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#
Grimrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimrock misses with a kick to the body.
Grimrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grimrock needs to keep his hands up - Tamali had a free shot at his head there.
Grimrock fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Grimrock misses.
Tamali wants to counter with a clinch but Grimrock pushes him away.
Tamali throws a right hand that misses
and Grimrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tamali thinking.
Tamali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grimrock as he jumps to the side.
Grimrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tamali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tamali goes for a double leg but Grimrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grimrock continues to drive forward.
Lee Grimrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bifjocky Tamali.
Tamali fails to land the takedown.
Grimrock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Tamali.
Grimrock connects with a leg kick. Tamali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grimrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tamali doesn't seem bothered though.
Tamali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimrock.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grimrock.
Tamali thuds his right hand into Grimrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tamali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Grimrock.
Grimrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamali can do to turn this around?
Grimrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamali darts in looking for a takedown but Grimrock gets double underhooks and turns Tamali into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tamali.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimrock misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Tamali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grimrock misses with a wild body shot.
Tamali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimrock in his tracks.
Lee Grimrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimrock misses the shot to the body.
Grimrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grimrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grimrock thuds a left hand into Tamali's body.
Grimrock throws a series of strikes that have Tamali backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimrock. That snapped Tamali's head back.
Tamali fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimrock throws the kick towards the body but Tamali avoids it.
Grimrock throws a body punch but Tamali moves out of range.
Grimrock throws a combination. Tamali tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tamali looks for the body kick but Grimrock saw that one coming. #T3#
Tamali throws an off balance right hand
and Grimrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamali moves out of range as Grimrock throws a body kick.
Tamali throws a right hand that misses
and Grimrock counters with a two punch combo.
Grimrock misses with a hook. Tamali ducked under it nicely.
Grimrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamali.
Tamali feints a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Tamali misses.
Grimrock takes a swing at Tamali's ribcage but misses.
Tamali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tamali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tamali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tamali takes one on the button.
Grimrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimrock misses with a few strikes there.
Tamali drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimrock defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimrock misses the target.
Grimrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimrock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Tamali connects with a crisp jab.
Grimrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Tamali misses.
Tamali connects with a body shot.
Tamali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tamali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Grimrock tries to keep at a distance but Tamali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimrock taking a breather.
Tamali misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tamali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamali throws a head punch that misses.
Grimrock looking to slow down the pace here.
Tamali misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bifjocky Tamali's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Grimrock cracks Tamali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grimrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Tamali moves away from the strike by Grimrock.
An inside leg kick lands from Tamali. #CL2#
Tamali clinches with his opponent.
Tamali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tamali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamali wants to break free but Grimrock has control.
Grimrock stalls.
Tamali misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimrock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tamali up against the cage.
Grimrock prevents Tamali from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Grimrock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grimrock blocking some punches.
Grimrock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tamali blocking some punches.
Grimrock blocks a body shot from Tamali.
Tamali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tamali dodges an elbow strike from Grimrock.
Tamali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamali misses with a punch to the body.
Tamali tries a body shot but Grimrock blocks it.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grimrock prevents a body shot from Tamali.
Tamali misses with the head strike.
Grimrock stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Grimrock breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Grimrock. No joy for Tamali on that attempt.
Grimrock throws a body punch but Tamali moves out of range.
Grimrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimrock throws a good cross that connects.
Lee Grimrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tamali loads up on a big right hand but Grimrock slips the punch.
Tamali digs a good hook to Grimrock's body.
Grimrock thuds a left hand into Tamali's body.
Tamali misses with a leg kick.
Grimrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tamali.
Tamali tries to clinch but Grimrock moves out of range. #T3#
Grimrock throws a push kick but Tamali slaps the foot to one side.
Tamali tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Tamali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grimrock is trying to defend but Tamali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grimrock is trying to maintain the position but Tamali is very close to passing his half guard.
Grimrock is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamali trying to control the action but Grimrock is working from the bottom.
Tamali is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tamali wants to control but Grimrock is keeping him busy.
Bifjocky Tamali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Grimrock is looking for a sweep. Tamali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimrock wants to control but Tamali is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tamali is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grimrock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tamali.
Tamali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimrock's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bifjocky Tamali.
I think Grimrock 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Grimrock!
Lee Grimrock very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 1242 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bifjocky Tamali (ranked 4640 p4p, 0 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. Michel Colucci has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bifjocky Tamali!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamali clinches up with Colucci and pushes him back against the cage.
Tamali is pressed up against the cage. Colucci has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tamali down to the mat. Tamali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tamali moves into the clinch successfully.
Tamali jumps into guard, dragging Colucci to the mat.
Tamali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colucci defends it easily.
Colucci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamali can't keep his opponent in guard - Colucci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tamali won't allow Colucci to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci prevents Tamali from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamali trying to control from the bottom.
Colucci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Colucci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamali defends it well.
Tamali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tamali has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colucci is working away from the top position though.
Tamali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tamali keeping hold of Colucci's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tamali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colucci pulls his head out easily.
Colucci is trying to control. Tamali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tamali is concentrating on defense, preventing Colucci from advancing position.
Tamali won't allow Colucci to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colucci pulls his head out easily.
Colucci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tamali won't allow Colucci to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Colucci'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Tamali trying to control from the bottom.
Colucci 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.
Colucci seems to be looking for submissions.
Colucci is thwarting Tamali's attempts to control the position.
Tamali is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Colucci is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamali actively working from the bottom here.
Tamali tries to roll over but Colucci keeps him under control.
Tamali is trying to control but can't.
Colucci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamali keeps working.
Tamali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colucci pulls his head out easily.
Colucci is working for a kimura but Tamali is defending it quite comfortably.
Tamali trying to hold on to Colucci's head to control him but Colucci postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colucci pulls his head out easily.
Tamali wants to sweep but Colucci has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (3) vs (0) Tamali
Tamali can't do much from the bottom here.
Colucci trying to control the action but Tamali is working from the bottom.
Tamali is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Colucci wants to control but Tamali is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colucci pulls his head out easily.
Tamali is staying active underneath Colucci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tamali trying to control but Colucci postures up.
Tamali tries to get to full guard but Colucci has control of the leg.
Colucci is working for a kimura but Tamali is defending it quite comfortably.
Tamali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Colucci is working for a kimura but Tamali is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamali controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tamali is trying to control but Colucci manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (6) vs (0) Tamali
Tamali has given up his back. Will we see Colucci going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Colucci (9) vs (0) Tamali
Tamali manages to reverse the position and now he's in Colucci's guard. Nice work there by Tamali.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (9) vs (2) Tamali
Colucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colucci being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamali slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet.
Tamali passes Colucci's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamali tries to pass to full mount but Colucci defends it.
Tamali seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Colucci is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamali stalling.
Colucci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamali pulls his head out easily.
Tamali moves into full mount! Colucci won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (9) vs (5) Tamali
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Colucci working to try and regain half guard.
Colucci has given up his back. Will we see Tamali going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Colucci (9) vs (8) Tamali
Tamali controls the action.
Let's hope that Tamali 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.
Tamali has the hooks in. Colucci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Colucci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Colucci right now.
Colucci is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamali controls the action.
Colucci manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tamali's guard. Nice work there by Colucci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (11) vs (8) Tamali
Colucci trying to control but Tamali is working from the bottom.
Tamali controlling the position.
Tamali is trying to keep Colucci in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Colucci slips nicely into half guard.
Colucci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tamali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tamali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamali keeping full guard, as Colucci tries to pass.
Colucci wants to control from the top but Tamali keeps moving.
Colucci postures up.
Tamali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colucci is aware though and is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Colucci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (14) vs (8) Tamali
Tamali is holding Colucci down, trying to stall.
Colucci tries to advance to mount but Tamali denies him.
Tamali is looking to regain half guard here but Colucci keeps moving and retains side control.
Colucci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamali keeps working.
Tamali tries to buck Colucci off but Colucci is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Colucci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tamali, who protects the arm well.
Colucci is trying to get an arm triangle but Tamali is defending well.
Tamali keeps Colucci under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Tamali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamali manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tamali trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colucci takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Michel Colucci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bifjocky Tamali (ranked 4624 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dread Barsby (ranked 7375 p4p, 0 weight class). Dread Barsby 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bifjocky Tamali! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dread Barsby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tamali jumps into guard, dragging Barsby to the mat.
Tamali looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barsby passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamali (0) vs (3) Barsby
Barsby wants to control but Tamali is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Tamali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barsby happy to just control the position for now.
Barsby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tamali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamali is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamali is trying to control Barsby's posture but Barsby avoids it.
Barsby trying to control the position but Tamali is working away.
You can see the frustration on Tamali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tamali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barsby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tamali is looking to regain half guard here but Barsby keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamali is not content to let Barsby control the position.
Tamali is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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Tamali struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamali tries to control but Barsby manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tamali (0) vs (6) Barsby
Barsby is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tamali trying to control but not successfully.
Barsby has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tamali's body.
Tamali wants to control his opponent's hands but Barsby gets his hands free.
Barsby is trying to stick to Tamali's back but Tamali is turning into Barsby. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barsby's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tamali. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamali (2) vs (6) Barsby
Tamali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barsby is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barsby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tamali controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barsby is trying to keep Tamali in close.
Barsby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barsby is adopting a defensive guard.
Tamali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tamali 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.
Tamali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamali is working hard here to advance position.
Tamali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tamali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barsby is keeping the position for now.
Tamali postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barsby controlling the position.
Barsby being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamali 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.
Tamali pushes down on Barsby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tamali is pressing down on Barsby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barsby is holding on for now.
Barsby trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Tamali 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.
Tamali seems to be working for a kimura but Barsby defends the submission attempt.
Barsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamali performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamali wants to free his trapped foot but Barsby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamali controlling the action here.
Tamali moves into full mount! Barsby won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamali (5) vs (6) Barsby
Tamali content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barsby is trying desperately to improve position.
Tamali sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tamali wants to take Barsby's back but he can't do it this time.
Tamali content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamali's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Tamali.
Barsby has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tamali (8) vs (6) Barsby
Barsby trying to control the hands but Tamali breaks the grip.
Tamali is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamali has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tamali continues to stall.
Tamali seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barsby is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tamali off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tamali.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Tamali.
Barsby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tamali trying to mount his opponent but Barsby defends it.
Tamali works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamali (11) vs (6) Barsby
Tamali prevents Barsby from getting the reversal.
Tamali controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamali wants to control the pace but Barsby is squirming around nicely.
Barsby has given up his back. Will we see Tamali going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Tamali (14) vs (6) Barsby
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2018 |
#R1#
The Kid darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Bifjocky Tamali has been cut.
Tamali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tamali thuds his shin into the meat of The Kid's side.
Tamali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Kid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tamali.
Tamali scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Kid moves out of range of the body kick from Tamali.
Tamali moves out of range of the body kick from The Kid.
Tamali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Kid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Kid has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The Kid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tamali lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Kid's sensitive parts.
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!
The Kid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Kid throws a hook but Tamali avoids it easily.
The Kid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tamali.
Tamali looks to land a body kick but The Kid moved away.
A head kick misses from Tamali.
The Kid misses the jab.
The Kid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tamali slips under a jab.
Tamali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
The Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Kid connects with a jab.
Tamali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from The Kid does no damage.
The Kid looks to land a right hand but Tamali moved out of range.
Tamali misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Tamali.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
Tamali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tamali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tamali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kid batters Tamali with a massive right followed by a huge left! Tamali is out on his feet looking like a zombie as The Kid lands a final crushing right hand to drop Tamali to the mat with a gruesome thud! The Kid is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
A very excited looking Bill The Kid 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:
TGC Crucible 30
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick from Smith lands but Tamali takes it in his stride.
Tamali avoids the head kick by Smith.
Tamali is trying to counter with his kicks.
A clash of legs there as Tamali blocks the low kick.
Tamali connects with a single shot there.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Tamali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Tamali misses with a looping left.
Tamali looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamali loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith slips a jab from Tamali.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tamali.
Smith takes a swing at Tamali's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Tamali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tamali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Bifjocky Tamali has been cut.
Tamali looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.#T1#
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tamali's hands.
Tamali tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Smith forces Tamali back against the cage and clinches.
Tamali misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamali's elbow.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tamali fails to land.
Tamali lands with a short shot to the head.
Tamali misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to work over Tamali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Tamali.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Smith.
Tamali misses with some punches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamali blocking some punches.
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!
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Tamali throws a head punch that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Tamali.
A head punch on the inside from Tamali fails to land.
Tamali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Tamali swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Tamali's ribcage. Tamali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tamali tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamali doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tamali throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Tamali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tamali doesn't seem phased though.
Tamali throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3##CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith cracks Tamali with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tamali.
A left hand lands to the body for Tamali.
Tamali lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tamali fails to land.
Tamali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Smith.
Tamali swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tamali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Tamali avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Tamali fails to land. #T4#
Smith misses with some punches.
Tamali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamali blocks an uppercut.
Tamali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamali prevents a body shot from Smith.
Tamali lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamali backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Tamali avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Tamali controls the action.
Tamali misses with the head strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamali takes a shot to the head.
Tamali tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bifjocky Tamali's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Tamali's defenses.
Tamali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamali lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Tamali keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Tamali tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Tamali back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Tamali is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tamali to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tamali looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tamali taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
GPG 33
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Tamali.#CL#
Sanchez forces Tamali back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamali misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
A shot in the inside from Tamali.
A short left from Tamali.
Tamali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamali.
Tamali lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamali lands a right hand.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tamali. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Tamali.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tamali lands an uppercut.
Tamali scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #ROC2#
Sanchez is rocked!
Tamali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tamali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez tries to work over Tamali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tamali.
Tamali lands a shoulder strike.
Tamali lands a big right hand that drops Sanchez! The killer instinct kicks in and Tamali finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tamali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bifjocky Tamali!
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Event:
PFF 24w Ribbler vs Goncalves
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Tamali slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tamali.
Tamali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tamali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamali pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pearson back to the cage. Tamali follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, jab by Tamali - just one landing.
Tamali lands a jab to the nose.
Tamali throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson throws a good cross that connects.
Pearson misses with a looping left.
Tamali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson scores with a body shot.
Tamali moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
Tamali avoids a kick to the body.
Tamali throws a series of strikes that have Pearson backpedaling.
Tamali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.#T1#
Pearson looks for the body kick but Tamali saw that one coming.
Tamali checks a leg kick.
A big left from Tamali misses.
Pearson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tamali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tamali is looking to chop away at Pearson's legs.
Pearson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Tamali catches Pearson right on the button with a cross.
Tamali dips to his left and cracks Pearson with an uppercut!
Pearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tamali misses with a kick to the body.
Pearson takes a swing at Tamali's ribcage but misses.
Tamali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamali has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Tamali looks for the body kick but Pearson saw that one coming.
Tamali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tamali staying out of range there.#T2#
Tamali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tamali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson blocks a leg kick.
Pearson throws a body punch but Tamali moves out of range.
Pearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pearson blocks a leg kick.
Tamali throws a big shot that misses.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tamali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Pearson.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Tamali.
Pearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Tamali ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Tamali takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Pearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamali.
Tamali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tamali lands a lovely overhand right.
Pearson lands the left hand.
Tamali throws out a loose jab but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Pearson. Beautiful body shot.
Tamali throws a right hand that misses
and Pearson counters with a right hand to the body.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Tamali.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tamali lands a head shot.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Tamali.
Tamali misses with a straight right.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Tamali throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson misses with a leg kick.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Tamali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pearson.
Tamali looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Tamali lunges at Pearson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pearson's hand.
Pearson misses with a left hand
and Tamali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pearson swings for the body but Tamali moves out of range.
Pearson slips under a jab.
Tamali thuds his right hand into Pearson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pearson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamali misses with a straight right.
Pearson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pearson throws a good cross that connects.
Tamali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tamali moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bifjocky Tamali dominated that round.
That's time! Tamali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tamali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tamali just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pearson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tamali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pearson in his tracks.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Tamali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tamali.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tamali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Tamali throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamali lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Pearson.
Pearson lands with a hook. Tamali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bifjocky Tamali is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson slips under a jab from Tamali.
Tamali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tamali misses the target.
Pearson needs to keep his hands up - Tamali had a free shot at his head there.
Pearson connects with a right hand. Tamali shakes it off.
Pearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tamali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tamali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Tamali slips the punch.
Tamali throwing a counter right hand but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Tamali looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
Pearson misses with a low kick.
Tamali is looking to counter punch.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Tamali.
Tamali misses with a low kick.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Tamali misses the jab.
Pearson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tamali off the cage and back into range.
Tamali throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Pearson scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pearson misses with a low kick as Tamali jumps back.
Tamali lands with a straight right. Pearson didn't see that one coming.
Pearson misses with a leg kick.
Tamali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tamali throws a poor cross that misses
and Pearson counters with a nice leg kick.
Pearson looks to throw the jab but Tamali is out of range.
A slow jab from Tamali misses its intended target.
Pearson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Tamali's head but Tamali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tamali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Tamali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tamali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Tamali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pearson throws a body punch but Tamali moves out of range.
Tamali throwing a counter right hand but Pearson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Tamali.
Pearson tried to score with a low kick but Tamali checks it.
Tamali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tamali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pearson 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.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Tamali moved out of range nicely.
Tamali scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Tamali finds it's way through Pearson's defenses. #ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tamali finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson throws a body punch but Tamali moves out of range. #T4#
Pearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tamali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tamali drops Pearson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tamali follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bifjocky Tamali!
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Event:
PFF 19 Kansalainen vs Cook
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Tamali scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagai should have avoided that one.
Nagai misses with a lunging right hand
and Tamali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagai thinking.
Bifjocky Tamali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagai throws the left hand but Tamali avoids the punch easily.
Nagai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Tamali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tamali.
Tamali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagai misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Tamali.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tamali.
Tamali moves away from the strike by Nagai.
Tamali punishes Nagai's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagai missing with a left hand there. Tamali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamali is looking to score with low kicks.
Tamali backing away here, and Nagai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Nagai throws a push kick but Tamali slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Tamali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nagai, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nagai.
Tamali presses Nagai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nagai slowing the pace effectively.
Nagai has Tamali pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Tamali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tamali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagai's calf.
Nagai connects with a solid leg kick.
Tamali misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tamali as he connects with a hook.
Nagai throws an overhand right that lands on Tamali's shoulder, as Tamali tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Tamali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagai moves away.
Tamali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagai cracks Tamali with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Bifjocky Tamali has been cut.
Nagai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamali tests Nagai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagai lands a leg kick that knocks Tamali off balance momentarily.
Nagai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagai takes one to the chin there.
Nagai misses with a jab to the body
and Tamali counters with a straight right hand.
Nagai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamali was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagai.#T3#
Tamali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Nagai is rocked!
Tamali circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Nagai tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Tamali wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bifjocky Tamali!
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