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Event:
XF 8
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ired shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demento is trying to defend but Ired finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Demento trying to control but Ired postures up.
Demento is trying to control but Ired manages to pass to mount!
Ired looking to control but Demento is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Demento is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ired lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Demento hang on?#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Ired landing strikes from the mount.
Ired looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Demento is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ired working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#
Damien Demento's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Demento is looking to improve his position but Ired isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Ired unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Demento wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ired celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ret Ired!
Ret Ired is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ret Ired waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
XF 3
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Demento on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Onera thows a leg kick but Demento checks it #TD#
and Demento counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Onera wants to get back to full guard.
Demento seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Onera wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
Onera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Onera wants to control but Demento is keeping busy.
Demento prevents Onera from improving his position.
Demento lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onera is looking to control Demento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Onera avoid being mounted?
Onera is holding on to half guard well.
Demento is thwarting Onera's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Onera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demento trying to control the action but Onera is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ground and pound from Demento.
Demento missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Demento connects with a nice short shot to Onera's temple.
Demento landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Onera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Onera working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Demento has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Onera looking for subs off his back but Demento has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Onera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demento pulls his head out easily.
Onera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demento.
Demento is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Onera is staying active underneath Demento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Onera is pressing down on Demento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Onera trying to keep a closed guard but Demento is proving a slippery customer.
Demento has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Demento looking to pass the guard.
Demento throwing strikes from guard but Onera blocks nicely.
Onera trying to keep a closed guard but Demento is proving a slippery customer.
Onera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Demento has passed into side control.
Onera is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Onera wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Demento has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Onera's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Onera is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Demento!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Damien Demento!
Damien Demento decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Max Onera spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm getting back in the gym and getting ready for the next fight. I want to wish Frank Dux good luck tonight, CHAMP!'.
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Event:
EMP Alcala vs Boaz
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Demento takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demento shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Demento fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Demento tries for a takedown. No joy.
Demento blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demento goes for a takedown attempt but Knox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox lands with a nice combination. Demento backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Knox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demento at a distance.
Knox digs a good hook to Demento's body.
Demento on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demento looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demento has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Knox cracks Demento with a good jab.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demento tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Demento needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Beta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demento's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demento scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Knox throws out a loose jab but Demento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Demento tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Demento takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox jabs Demento to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Knox.
Demento gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Demento closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox tries a body shot but Demento blocks it.
#T3#
Demento has Knox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox is pressed up against the cage. Demento has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knox down to the mat. Knox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Demento rather than just go for the knockout.
Demento shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Demento had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knox connects with a right hand. Demento shakes it off.
Knox swings for the body but Demento moves out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Demento moves out of range.
Demento tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.
Demento tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. #TD#
Demento gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Knox struggling a bit here.
Knox is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Demento tries to move to full mount but Knox actually manages to regain half guard.
Demento missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Demento is looking to stall here but Knox recovers full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Demento's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Demento throwing strikes but missing.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Demento is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demento throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento avoids the body shot from Knox.
As Knox looks to move away, Demento throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Demento shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demento doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox lands a head shot.#TD#
Demento shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Demento has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knox is staying active underneath Demento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Knox trying to hold on to Demento's head to control him but Demento postures up.
Knox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knox.#T2#
Knox controlling Demento's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Demento is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Knox is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Demento's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knox is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Demento trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Demento looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knox has picked Demento up and slammed him! Demento can't keep hold of the triangle and Knox manages to pass to side control!
Knox is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Knox is putting a hurting on Demento here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Knox working the body and head with strikes.
Knox controls the position from side control.
Demento tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Demento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demento looking for a sweep but Knox has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Knox controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox thuds a left hand into Demento's body.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Demento swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox clobbers Demento with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox jabs Demento to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox digs a good body shot into Demento's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demento doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demento at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Demento takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Demento shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Demento shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Demento's calf.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Demento takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox digs a good body shot into Demento's ribs.
Demento takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Demento has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demento there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Demento is rocked!
Knox cracks Demento with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Demento is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Damien Demento's cut is getting worse.
Knox fakes the body blow, causing Demento to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Demento goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beta Knox!
Beta Knox managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BloodOath 85% Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC Openweight Round 1.2
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Demento moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demento moves forwards but Bailley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bailley thuds a left hand into Demento's body.
Demento tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bailley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento misses the body punch
and Bailley counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Demento blocks the body kick.
Demento is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bailley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demento walks into a stiff left hand from Bailley.
Demento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailley.
As Bailley backs off Demento throws a huge counter combo but Bailley manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Demento is defended easily by Bailley.#T2#
Demento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demento with a poor takedown
and Bailley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marco Bailley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Demento.
Bailley looks to throw the jab but Demento is out of range.
Demento is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bailley lands with a kick to the temple. Demento shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bailley misses with a body shot.
Demento feints the counter takedown.
Bailley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demento.
Demento doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bailley counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL2#
Demento moves into the clinch successfully.
Bailley lands a left hand.
Demento blocks an uppercut.
Bailley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demento drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Bailley.
Bailley misses with some punches.
Bailley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailley lands a hook that snaps the head of Demento backwards.
Bailley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailley misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4##TD2#
Demento tightens his grip and picks Bailley up, before dumping him to the ground. Bailley manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailley has his hands on Demento's head, controlling the position.
Demento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailley wants to stand but Demento is controlling the position.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bailley wants to get back to his feet but Demento is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Demento postures up and lands a big shot to Bailley's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bailley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Demento closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bailley circles away.
Bailley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Demento throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailley's waist but Bailley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demento off to one side. #CL2#
Demento rushes Bailley and presses him up against the cage.
Bailley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demento can do to turn this around?
Bailley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailley throws a punch but it's blocked by Demento.
Demento can't get the takedown.
Marco Bailley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Demento.
Bailley lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Demento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Demento.
Bailley misses with a punch to the body.
Bailley lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailley pushes Demento back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demento is keeping busy.#TD2#
Demento is trying to trip Bailley. He has hold of a leg but Bailley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Demento persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Demento tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailley is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bailley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Demento is controlling him.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailley has wrist control.
Bailley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Demento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demento throws a big elbow that misses.
Demento throws a big elbow that misses.
Bailley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Demento is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bailley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marco Bailley is winning the standup battle so far.
Demento fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Demento backs away, Bailley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marco Bailley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bailley swinging wildly here.
Demento feints the counter takedown.
Demento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailley.
Demento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bailley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Damien Demento is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Demento moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##TD2#
Demento lands a takedown into guard.
Demento prevents Bailley from getting back to his feet.
Demento wants to control from the top but Bailley keeps moving.
Demento is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Demento lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Demento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bailley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Demento throws a big elbow that misses.
Demento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Bailley wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bailley is looking to stand up but Demento isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Demento moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demento's elbow.
Bailley lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damien Demento will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Demento shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailley as he jumps to the side.
Bailley stuffs the takedown attempt from Demento. Demento gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailley is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bailley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demento's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Demento has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Bailley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailley has a couple of punches blocked by Demento.
Bailley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailley is leaning against Demento and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailley throws a head punch that misses.
Bailley misses with some punches.
Bailley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demento backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demento.
Demento tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marco Bailley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Demento.
Bailley tries a body shot but Demento blocks it.
Demento has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bailley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bailley swings wildly with an uppercut but Demento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailley lands a left hand.
Demento blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demento is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Demento has Bailley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bailley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Demento has Bailley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bailley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bailley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demento backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demento blocks a body shot from Bailley.
Come on Demento - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bailley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailley misses with a punch to the body.
Bailley misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailley.
Bailley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailley misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demento.
Bailley misses with some punches.
Bailley lands a hook that snaps the head of Demento backwards.
Bailley lands a right hand.
Demento is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bailley pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Demento stalling against the cage.
Bailley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailley throws a punch but it's blocked by Demento. #BC2#
Demento manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Demento.
Bailley lands a jab to the nose.
Demento throws a nice looking combination but Bailley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Bailley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demento.#T4#
Demento closes the distance but Bailley moves to the side
and Bailley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Demento tries to clinch but Bailley is having none of it.
It appears Bailley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bailley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bailley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demento.
Bailley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Bailley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bailley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Bailley!
Marco Bailley 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:
NJMMA 69
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Demento slips a jab and a cross from Cahill.
Demento is looking for a counter combo.
Demento keeps the fight on the outside.
Demento tries to counter by clinching up but Cahill breaks away and moves out of range.
Demento shoots in for a double leg but Cahill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Demento with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cahill to score with a decent uppercut.
Cahill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demento counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Demento throws a right and a left that Cahill avoids nicely.
Demento shoots in for a takedown but Cahill shows good takedown defense.
Demento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cahill lands with a good body shot.
Cahill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Cahill throws a series of punches but Demento moves out of range.
Demento throwing a counter right hand but Cahill manages to avoid it.
Cahill scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Cahill.
Nice shot by Cahill.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Cahill. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cahill.
Cahill misses with a series of wild punches.
Demento seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Demento showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cahill.
Demento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Demento is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cahill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demento slips a straight right by Cahill.
Demento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cahill looks to land a right hand but Demento moved out of range.
Demento drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cahill sprawls and moves away.
Cahill throws a big shot that misses.
Cahill lands a nice shot to the body.
Cahill looks to land a right hand but Demento moved out of range.
Demento was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cahill misses with the combination.
Cahill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Cahill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Demento tries to clinch but Cahill is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cahill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cahill scores with a sloppy right hand. Demento should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demento looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cahill is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cahill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demento takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cahill works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Demento is rocked!
Cahill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Demento walks into a left hand.
Oh Demento is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cahill connects with a stiff jab that staggers Demento - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Cahill!
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Event:
NJMMA 64
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hotdog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hotdog scores with a jab. Demento acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Demento scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demento tries for a takedown but Hotdog sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Demento tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hotdog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hotdog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hungarian Hotdog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hotdog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demento ducks under a wild hook from Hotdog.
Demento appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hotdog throws a body shot but no joy.
Demento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Demento moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demento avoids the body shot from Hotdog.
#TD#
Demento shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hotdog napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Demento looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hotdog is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Hotdog is looking for a sweep.
Hotdog is not content to let Demento control the position.
Hotdog told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Demento connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hotdog some visible discomfort.
Hotdog is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Demento is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Demento unloads with some shots from mount but Hotdog bucks and avoids them well.
We've been hearing good reports from Demento'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.
Demento looking to control but Hotdog is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hotdog is bucking up trying to escape but Demento cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hotdog is looking to improve his position but Demento isn't that keen on the idea.
Demento has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hotdog keeps trying to improve his position.
Demento landing strikes from the mount.
Hotdog can't escape the position.
#T2#
Hotdog is bucking up trying to escape but Demento cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Demento in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demento trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hotdog can't escape the position.
Demento lands a heavy elbow.
Demento raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Hotdog is rocked!
Demento trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hotdog is still in real trouble! Can Demento finish him?
Hotdog is looking to improve his position but Demento isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Demento raining down shots from the mount!
A big strike lands for Demento! That's really hurt Hotdog and he's turned his back - Demento keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Demento jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Demento!
After winning the bout, Damien Demento thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hungarian Hotdog spoke after the fight, saying 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Event:
NJMMA 61
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Demento throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnsen.
Johnsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demento.
Johnsen throws a sloppy head kick and Demento moves out of range easily.
Demento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnsen throws a sloppy head kick and Demento moves out of range easily.
Demento shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnsen tries to sprawl out of it but Demento keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demento moves out of range as Johnsen strikes.
Johnsen throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demento was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsen.
Demento shoots in for a double leg but Johnsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Demento looks to move away, Johnsen throws a big counter combo but Demento just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Demento is just out of range.
Demento tries to work over Johnsen's front leg with a kick but Johnsen checks it. #TD2#
Demento shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Demento works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Johnsen tries to hold on but Demento pushes him away. #SUB2#
Demento swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnsen is now in Demento's guard. A big mistake from Demento there, giving up the dominant position!
Our spies down at at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform us that Demento has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Demento tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Demento has his hands on Johnsen's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Demento is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnsen is aware though and is defending well.
Demento has momentary wrist control but Johnsen slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnsen wants to control from the top but Demento keeps moving. #T2#
Johnsen throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demento is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Demento postures up and lands a big shot to Johnsen's brow. #SUB#
Johnsen working for a triangle but Demento defends it easily.
Johnsen keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Johnsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnsen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Demento looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Johnsen striking off his back but it's not causing Demento any problems.
Johnsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Demento scoring with some ground and pound.
Demento postures up and lands a big shot to Johnsen's brow.
Demento is pushing down on Johnsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Demento has managed to sneak the leg through.
Demento drops an elbow to the side of Johnsen's head.
Johnsen is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Demento connects with a nice short shot to Johnsen's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Johnsen is looking for a triangle but Demento pushes his legs off easily.
Johnsen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Demento lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Demento lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Johnsen is rocked!
Demento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Johnsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demento loads up on a big left hand. Johnsen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Demento looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Johnsen can't hide his disappointment, as Demento celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Demento!
Damien Demento decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Johnny Johnsen spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you, fuck your momma, fuck everybody...I'll be back motherfuckers...'.
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Harpik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Demento forces Harpik back against the cage and clinches.
Demento prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Demento lands a takedown into guard.
Demento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harpik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demento trying to control but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demento is one step ahead there.
Harpik is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento wants to control from the top but Harpik keeps moving.
Harpik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demento.
Harpik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demento is one step ahead there.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Demento stopping the sweep attempt from Harpik.
Demento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Demento's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harpik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Demento trying to control but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Harpik is trying to keep Demento in close.
Demento wants to control from the top but Harpik keeps moving.
Harpik wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demento is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Demento postures up in Harpik's guard and throws a big left but Harpik blocks it.
Demento distracts Harpik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Demento postures up.
Harpik wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
Demento's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harpik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Demento's guard. #REVB#
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses.
Demento seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Demento is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Demento working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harpik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harpik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Demento tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demento bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harpik's guard. #REVR#
Demento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harpik keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Demento controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harpik looking to control.
Demento landing some decent shots from guard.
Harpik trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Demento won't allow Harpik to sweep him here.
Demento lands a couple of digs.
Harpik keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demento stands up over Harpik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Demento with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Demento wants to control from the top but Harpik keeps moving.
Demento sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Demento with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harpik is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Demento wants to sweep here but Harpik controlling him for the moment.
Harpik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Demento is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Harpik is refusing to be controlled, as Demento sits in half guard.
Demento drops an elbow to the side of Harpik's head.
Demento looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Demento is keen to just control but Harpik is a slippery customer.
Demento winds up and cracks Harpik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harpik gets full guard.
Harpik trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Demento stopping the sweep attempt from Harpik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Demento shoots in and bounces Harpik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Demento throwing strikes from guard but Harpik blocks nicely.
Demento scoring with some ground and pound.
Demento controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harpik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Demento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Demento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Damien Demento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harpik looking for a sweep. Not yet Harpik, not yet.
Harpik working a defensive guard here.
Harpik looking for a sweep. Not yet Harpik, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Demento not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Demento with a nice head shot there.
Harpik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Demento manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Demento utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Demento working for a triangle but Harpik defends it easily.
#SUB#
Demento looking for a guillotine here but Harpik defends easily.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harpik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harpik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harpik scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Harpik scoring with some ground and pound.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Demento keeps moving.
Harpik won't allow Demento to sweep him here.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik works over Demento with some ground and pound from guard.
Harpik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harpik scoring with some ground and pound.
Harpik is looking to work some ground and pound but Demento has wrist control.
Demento looking to control.
Demento looking for a sweep. Not yet Demento, not yet.
Demento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harpik can do to turn this around?
Harpik looking to pass the guard.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Demento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Demento is trying to control the position but Harpik postures up. #SUB#
Demento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harpik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harpik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harpik throwing strikes but missing.
Demento manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harpik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Harpik wants to sweep but no luck.
Harpik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Demento wants to control from the top but Harpik keeps moving.
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harpik pulls Demento in close to prevent any damage.
Demento wants to control from the top but Harpik keeps moving. #T4#
Harpik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harpik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Demento trying to control but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Demento is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Demento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demento sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Demento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harpik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demento won't allow Harpik to sweep him here.
Demento lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damien Demento will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Harpik shoots and misses #TD#
and Demento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harpik's guard.
Harpik looking to control.
Demento is in close to Harpik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Demento trying to control but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Demento looking to pass the guard.
Harpik wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
Demento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demento is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Demento's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Harpik throws a sloppy strike and Demento has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Harpik is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Demento!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Demento!
After winning the bout, Damien Demento thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
NJMMA #56
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evan Rooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demento. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Demento counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Demento has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rooney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rooney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demento.
Demento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demento wants to control from the top but Rooney keeps moving.
Demento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rooney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rooney has momentary wrist control but Demento slips an elbow through the middle.
Demento throwing strikes from guard but Rooney blocks nicely. #T1#
Demento engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rooney has Demento pulled in close to control his posture.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooney has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento trying to control but Rooney is working from the bottom.
Demento is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rooney is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Demento throws a big elbow that misses.
Demento is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Demento looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rooney throws a head kick but Demento moves out of range.
#TD#
Demento dives in and scores a takedown into Rooney's guard.
Rooney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demento.
Demento looking to sit in guard and control but Rooney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Demento controls Rooney momentarily but Rooney frees himself.
Demento wants to sweep but no luck.
Rooney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Demento is working hard here to advance position.
Demento controls Rooney momentarily but Rooney frees himself.
Demento has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Demento wants to sweep but no luck.
Rooney tries to stand but Demento is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Demento dives in and scores a takedown into Rooney's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento postures up in Rooney's guard and throws a big left but Rooney blocks it.
Demento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rooney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demento with a flurry of punches that miss.
Demento pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rooney is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy body kick from Rooney #TD#
and Demento counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rooney won't be happy with that.
Demento wants to control but Rooney is keeping him busy.
Demento is really struggling to control Rooney but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rooney pushes Demento away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Demento gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Demento landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Demento moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Demento looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rooney is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Demento tries for a kimura but Rooney is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rooney can do anything to dispel that myth.
What's Rooney going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Demento wants to control but Rooney is keeping him busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rooney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Demento.
Demento tries to score with some ground and pound. Rooney controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rooney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Demento's best efforts.
Rooney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demento is looking to take a break and control but Rooney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Demento 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.
Rooney wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rooney throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Demento counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rooney keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rooney wants to stand up but Demento is controlling him.
Demento scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Rooney keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Demento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rooney's head.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rooney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Demento wants to improve his position but Rooney is controlling well.
Demento throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Demento manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demento is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that second round.
That's time! Demento's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rooney throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Demento throws a looping overhand right but Rooney ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Rooney. #CL#
Demento darts in and clinches Rooney up against the cage.#BC2#
Rooney manages to break the clinch.
Rooney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Demento.
Rooney throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Demento counters with a shoot takedown. Rooney fights it but they end up in guard.
Rooney is pulling down on Demento's head. It's preventing any offense from Demento, at least for the moment.
Rooney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demento controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Demento tries to free his leg and advance position but Rooney is retaining full guard.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooney has wrist control.
Demento throwing strikes from guard but Rooney blocks nicely.
Demento throws a big elbow that misses.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Rooney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Demento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Demento wants to pass the guard but Rooney is keeping the position.#T2#
Demento wants to control from the top but Rooney keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Demento misses with a leg kick.
Rooney throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rooney manages to avoid it.
Rooney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rooney tries a head kick but it misses.
Rooney scores with a push kick.
Demento takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick by Rooney misses #TD#
and Demento counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters 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!
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooney has wrist control.
Rooney keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully. #T3#
Demento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Demento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Demento trying to control the pace.
Demento missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Demento tries to pass to full mount but Rooney defends it.
Demento passes the guard and advances to mount!
Demento looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Demento tries to control but Rooney wriggling away.
Demento lands a couple of good shots and Rooney has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Demento cracks Rooney with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rooney from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Demento controls the position.
Evan Rooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damien Demento is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rooney is trapped and Demento is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Demento showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demento, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Demento!
Our winner, Damien Demento, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
NJMMA #52
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Demento ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shushkev moves away.#TD#
Demento closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shushkev wants to control but Demento is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Demento is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shushkev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Demento trying to control from half guard but Shushkev is working away.
Demento is really struggling to control Shushkev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shushkev is looking for a sweep. Demento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shushkev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Demento has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Shushkev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shushkev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Demento showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Demento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shushkev has Demento pulled in close to control his posture.
Demento has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Demento 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.
Demento is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shushkev has control of Demento's left arm, preventing Demento from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Demento controlling from the top position.
Demento throwing strikes but missing.
Shushkev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demento.
Demento looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baron Shushkev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Shushkev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shushkev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Demento does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Shushkev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Demento moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shushkev trying to control the position from guard on top but Demento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento is adopting a defensive guard.
Shushkev wants to control from the top but Demento keeps moving.
Shushkev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demento swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Demento preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shushkev won't allow Demento to sweep him here.
Shushkev throwing strikes but missing.
Demento has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shushkev has passed into side control.
Demento taking a bit of punishment here - Shushkev scoring with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shushkev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Shushkev working the ground and pound.
Demento dodges the ground and pound from Shushkev.
Shushkev landing strikes.
An elbow from Shushkev crashes against the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shushkev landing strikes.
Shushkev wants to control but Demento is keeping him busy.
Demento is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baron Shushkev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Demento circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demento. Shushkev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shushkev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Demento.
Demento throws a sloppy head kick and Shushkev moves out of range easily.
Shushkev throws a jab when Demento was well out of range.
Shushkev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demento tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Demento closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shushkev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shushkev swings wildly with an uppercut but Demento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demento is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shushkev is defending well.#T1#
Shushkev misses with the head strike.
Shushkev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shushkev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demento blocking some punches.
Demento blocks a body shot from Shushkev. #TD2#
Shushkev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Demento is trying to keep an underhook but Shushkev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shushkev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demento defending well though.
Shushkev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shushkev is looking to pass Demento's guard but actually Demento recovers to full guard.
Shushkev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shushkev slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Shushkev tries to pass to full mount but Demento defends it.
Shushkev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shushkev working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Shushkev is looking for a kimura but Demento is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shushkev to get the leverage.
Demento tries to roll over but Shushkev keeps him under control.
Shushkev working the head and body with strikes.
Demento tries to roll over but Shushkev keeps him under control.
Shushkev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Shushkev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demento is trying to maintain the position but Shushkev is very close to passing his half guard.
Demento blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shushkev.
Shushkev working over Demento with some ground and pound. Demento looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Shushkev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demento doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shushkev.
Demento avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shushkev.
Demento gets back to full guard.
Shushkev postures up in Demento's guard and throws a big left but Demento blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shushkev postures up in Demento's guard and throws a big left but Demento blocks it.
Shushkev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Demento is trying to keep Shushkev in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shushkev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demento throws a big counter combination but Shushkev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Demento closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shushkev circles away.#TD#
Demento drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shushkev wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Shushkev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demento throwing strikes from guard but Shushkev blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Shushkev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Demento has his takedown stuffed
and Shushkev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shushkev lands with a good body shot.
Demento tries a head kick but it misses.
Shushkev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demento swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demento attempts a counter takedown but Shushkev avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demento.
Demento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shushkev.
#TD#
Demento bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shushkev trying his best to control but Demento has mounted him.
Shushkev gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demento wants to pass the guard but Shushkev is defending well.
Demento trying to control from half guard but Shushkev is working away. #T1#
Demento passes the guard and advances to mount!
Demento misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shushkev tries to hold on but Demento pushes him away.
Shushkev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shushkev controlling the position well.
Demento wants to pass to mount but Shushkev is defending the position. #T2#
Shushkev gets full guard.
Demento lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Shushkev has wrist control.
Demento with a flurry of punches that miss.
Demento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demento trying to control but Shushkev is working from the bottom.
Demento working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shushkev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shushkev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Demento controlling Shushkev's posture.
Shushkev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Demento's head.
Shushkev throwing strikes but missing.
Demento manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shushkev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shushkev is controlling Demento's posture.
Baron Shushkev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Demento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demento wants to control from the top but Shushkev keeps moving.
Shushkev looking for a sweep. Not yet Shushkev, not yet.
Demento postures up.
Demento stopping the sweep attempt from Shushkev.
Shushkev pulls Demento in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demento wants to pass the guard but Shushkev is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Demento fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shushkev to the ground. Demento is now in Shushkev's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Demento showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shushkev 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Shushkev!
After the big win, Baron Shushkev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
NJMMA #49: Graves v Klos
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Hotdog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hotdog.
Demento looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Hotdog misses with a looping left.
Hotdog dips to his left and cracks Demento with an uppercut!
Hotdog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demento.
Demento staying out of range there.
Demento attempts a counter takedown but Hotdog avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hotdog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Hotdog misses with a straight right.
Demento changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hotdog has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hotdog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demento quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A left lands for Hotdog.
Demento on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hotdog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demento manages to avoid it.
Demento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hungarian Hotdog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hotdog.
Demento appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hotdog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Demento's head backwards.
Demento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hotdog, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Hotdog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demento manages to avoid it.
Demento avoids the body shot from Hotdog.
Demento shoots in and drives through. Hotdog sprawls well.
Hotdog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demento looks for a takedown but Hotdog sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demento takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Demento keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hotdog.
Demento drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hotdog sprawls and moves away.
Demento slips a straight right by Hotdog.
Hotdog sizes up Demento with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hotdog misses with a left hand #TD#
and Demento counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hotdog! #ES2#
Hotdog throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Demento displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hotdog throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hotdog cracks Demento with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hotdog throws a looping overhand right but Demento ducks down to avoid it.
Demento drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hotdog sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Hotdog jabs Demento to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hotdog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hungarian Hotdog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hotdog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hotdog. Demento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demento appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hotdog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hotdog tests Demento's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demento fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hungarian Hotdog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Demento drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hotdog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demento at a distance.
Demento fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Demento goes for a double leg but Hotdog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hotdog continues to drive forward.
Hotdog misses the body punch #TD#
and Demento counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotdog won't allow Demento to pass to mount.
Hotdog is looking to get back to full guard here but Demento has managed to pass to side control instead.
Demento looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hotdog is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Hotdog on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hotdog can't do much from the bottom here.
Hotdog is looking to regain half guard here but Demento keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Demento wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hotdog, who protects the arm well.
Hotdog wants to control but Demento postures up.#SUB#
Demento tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
What's Hotdog going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T2#
Hotdog seems a little lost for a moment, as Demento dominates the positioning.
Hotdog is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hotdog tries to buck Demento off but Demento is having none of it.
Demento working away.
Hotdog keeping his opponent close.
Demento connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hotdog some visible discomfort.
Demento scoring with punches and elbows.
Demento lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hotdog down.
Demento has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hotdog!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento landing strikes from the mount.#T3##SUB#
Demento working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hotdog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Demento landing strikes from the mount and Hotdog is in trouble!
Hotdog can't escape the position.
Demento lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hotdog hang on?
Hotdog wants to control but Demento is having none of it.
Hotdog is looking to get to half guard.
Demento scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hotdog is desperately trying to improve his position but Demento has a good base and remains in mount.
Demento has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A nice elbow there by Demento.
Hotdog tries to hold on but Demento pushes him away.
Demento trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Demento with the ground and pound from mount.
Demento avoids the attempt from Hotdog to control.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demento landing shots from mount.
Hotdog taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Hotdog really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hotdog wants to hold on but Demento pushes him away.
Demento working Hotdog over with strikes here.
Hotdog tries to reverse the position but Demento maintains control.
Demento with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Hotdog that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hotdog is squirming around, avoiding Demento's attempts to control the action.
Demento avoids the attempt from Hotdog to control.
Demento lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hotdog is trying to escape the mount.
Demento working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hotdog stuffs the takedown attempt from Demento. Demento gets slowly back to his feet.
Demento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demento attempts a counter takedown but Hotdog avoids it well and moves away.
Demento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demento shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hotdog as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hotdog.
Hotdog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demento.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Demento walks into a stiff left hand from Hotdog.
Hungarian Hotdog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hotdog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demento. Demento circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Hotdog.
Hotdog throws a body punch but Demento moves out of range.
Demento feinted with a counter takedown.
Demento shoots in for a takedown but Hotdog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Demento on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hotdog lands a jab.
Hotdog misses with a looping right.
Demento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hotdog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hotdog lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hotdog throws a shot to the body.
Hotdog lands a jab to the head.
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!
Hotdog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Demento shoots in for a takedown but Hotdog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demento moves out of range of the strikes.
Hotdog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demento's hands.
Hotdog misses with a right hand #TD#
and Demento counters with a single leg into guard. Hotdog didn't expect that.
Demento stands up over Hotdog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hotdog controlling the position.
Hotdog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demento trying to control but Hotdog is working from the bottom. #T4#
Demento slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hotdog controls Demento momentarily but Demento frees himself.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hotdog is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Demento working some strikes from top position.
Hotdog has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Demento has passed into side control.
Demento works to advance to full mount. Hotdog defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hotdog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demento. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demento dominating with strikes here.
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!#SUB#
Demento has hold of Hotdog's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hotdog manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hotdog wants to hold on but Demento pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hungarian Hotdog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hotdog 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hungarian Hotdog!
Hungarian Hotdog 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:
IFC XXIX
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nekele, as that shot connected.
Demento with a poor takedown
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demento is looking to clinch.
Nekele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nekele throws a shot to the body.
Demento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Nekele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
Demento takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demento shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Nekele lands with a cross. #CL2#
Demento forces Nekele back against the cage and clinches.
Demento drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naiki Nekele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Demento.
Demento struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
#BC#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Demento has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Demento moves into the clinch.
Nekele tries a body shot but Demento blocks it.
Demento looking for a takedown.
Demento can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Demento has Nekele pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nekele manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Demento tries to pull guard but Nekele holds him up against the cage and eventually Demento drops back down to his feet.
Demento wants a takedown but no success here.
Nekele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Demento or not.
Nekele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nekele.#BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Demento walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Demento counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nekele won't be happy with that.
Demento is working Nekele over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Nekele taking punishment in the form of punches.
Demento is looking to take a break and control but Nekele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nekele taking a bit of punishment here - Demento scoring with strikes.
Demento landing a few strikes.
Nekele is trying to control Demento's posture but Demento avoids it.
Demento has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Demento trying to control the position but Nekele is working away.
Nekele defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demento cracks Nekele with a big right hand but Nekele just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Demento lands some shots froms side control.
Demento moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Demento working the ground and pound.
Nekele is not content to let Demento control the position.
Demento lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nekele down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Demento moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Nekele stuffs the takedown.
Demento takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nekele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nekele scores with a kick to the body.
Damien Demento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Demento counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
Demento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Demento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demento working Nekele over with strikes.
Demento controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nekele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nekele is trying to control but Demento manages to pass to mount!
Demento with shots to the head and body - Nekele looks very uncomfortable down there.
Demento punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Demento punishing his opponent with strikes.
Demento working the ground and pound effectively.
Nekele is bucking up trying to escape but Demento cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Demento pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Demento scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nekele?
Demento with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demento raining down shots from the mount!
Demento working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Demento lands with some strikes.#T3#
Demento lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nekele hang on?
Demento lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nekele hang on?
Demento looking to control and managing it successfully.
Demento lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Demento scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nekele takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Demento lands a couple of good shots and Nekele has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Demento lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Demento.
What can Nekele do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Demento is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Demento gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Demento gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Demento apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T4#
Demento fails with the takedown
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nekele enables Demento to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nekele manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demento sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nekele's guard.
Demento has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demento missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Demento lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Demento looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nekele with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Demento as he checks the leg kick.
Demento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Demento needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Demento drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Demento stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Demento is pushing down on Nekele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nekele is fighting to maintain full guard but Demento has managed to sneak the leg through.
Demento has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Demento working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele is squirming around, avoiding Demento's attempts to control the action.
Nekele on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nekele tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Nekele tries to lock up and control but Demento gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Demento fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Demento lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nekele hang on?
A nice elbow there by Demento.
Demento is landing with some decent strikes but Nekele is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Demento working Nekele over with strikes here.
Demento with the ground and pound from mount.
Damien Demento has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demento putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Nekele is rocked!
Demento lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Nekele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Nekele wants to hold on but Demento pushes him away.
Nekele seems to have got his legs back now.
Demento lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Demento raining down hammerfists from mount.
Demento looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demento lands a big shot there that rocks Nekele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demento takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demento connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Demento looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Demento connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Demento controlling from the full mount.
Demento raining down hammerfists from mount.
Demento lands a big shot there that rocks Nekele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Demento with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Demento.
Demento postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nekele badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Demento around the waist but Demento pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Demento is the winner by TKO! Demento jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Demento!
Damien Demento very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition 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:
IFC XXVI (New Blood Final)
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Demento tries to clinch there but Yonic circles away.
Demento displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yonic.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demento was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
Demento is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yonic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yonic has a takedown stuffed.
Yonic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demento feinted with a counter takedown.
Damien Demento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boss Yonic.
Yonic goes for a double leg but Demento avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demento continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yonic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yonic takes a little break here. Demento wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demento keeps working.
Demento is trying to control Yonic's posture but Yonic avoids it.
Demento tries to bench press Yonic off him but Yonic keeps the position. #SUB2#
Yonic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yonic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demento keeps working.
Demento definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yonic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yonic wants to control but Demento is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Yonic tries for a kimura but Demento is defending well.
Yonic advances nicely into full mount.
Yonic thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Yonic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Demento has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Demento prevents Yonic from taking his back.
Yonic controlling from the full mount.
Demento wants to hold on but Yonic pushes him away.
Yonic wants to take Demento's back but he can't do it this time.
Yonic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yonic controlling from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yonic thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Yonic trying to control but Demento is having none of it.
Demento is looking to get to half guard.
Yonic wants to take his opponent's back but Demento doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demento sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Demento is refusing to be controlled, as Yonic sits in half guard.
Yonic is taking a breather. Demento says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Yonic misses with a takedown attempt - Demento sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demento appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demento as he jumps to the side.
Yonic shoots in but Demento avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Damien Demento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boss Yonic.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demento as he jumps to the side.
Yonic misses with a takedown attempt - Demento sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento closes the distance and clinches up with Yonic, looking for a takedown. Demento pushes Yonic against the cage but Yonic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yonic shoots and misses #TD#
and Demento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Demento.
Yonic looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yonic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yonic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boss Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yonic is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Demento bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yonic's guard. #REVR#
Demento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yonic is trying to keep Demento in close.
Yonic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demento engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yonic looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonic, not yet.
Yonic keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Yonic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demento has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Demento with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yonic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Demento manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Yonic slips nicely into half guard.
Yonic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yonic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Yonic 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. #T3#
Yonic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Demento keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass.
Yonic trying to control but Demento is working from the bottom.
Demento wants to sweep but no luck.
Yonic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Demento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yonic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demento avoids it really well and circles away.
Demento tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yonic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demento somewhat.#TD2#
Demento gets caught napping as Yonic dives in and scores a takedown. Demento manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damien Demento will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yonic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Demento is out of range.
Demento moves out of range of the strikes.
Yonic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demento pinned against the cage. Demento gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Demento forces Yonic back against the cage and clinches.
Yonic is trying to pull guard but Demento turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Demento has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yonic after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yonic is defending well.
Demento is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Damien Demento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boss Yonic.
Demento tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Demento is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yonic can't fight it off and eventually Demento manages to take the fight to the floor. Yonic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yonic pulls Demento in to control the position. #T1#
Yonic trying to control the position.
Yonic is pulling down on Demento's head. It's preventing any offense from Demento, at least for the moment.
Yonic is continuing to stall.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yonic is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Yonic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demento defends it easily.
Yonic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Demento tries to pass.
Demento working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yonic looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonic, not yet.
Yonic has Demento pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Yonic has wrist control.#T3#
Yonic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses.
Yonic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demento shoots in and drives through. Yonic sprawls well.
Yonic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Demento displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yonic.
Demento tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yonic defends well and Demento ends up having to push Yonic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yonic dives in for a single leg takedown but Demento sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Demento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Demento fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yonic to the ground. Demento is now in Yonic's guard.
Yonic managing to control the position.
Demento wants to control from the top but Yonic keeps moving. #T4#
Yonic is pulling down on Demento's head to control his posture.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yonic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yonic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Demento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Demento showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Demento 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damien Demento!
Damien Demento took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Boss Yonic had this to say: 'Oh rats.'.
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Event:
IFC XXIII
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Head looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Demento moves into the clinch successfully.
Head wants to take the fight to the mat but Demento manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Demento definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Demento is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Demento has Head pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Demento pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Head tumbling to the mat - Demento dives into Head's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demento postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Demento wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Demento is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Demento lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Demento distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Head throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Demento connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Demento content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Head has locked up a guillotine! Head's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Demento is holding on here and Head must be using up a lot of energy. Demento has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Head gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Crack Head!
After winning the bout, Crack Head thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFC XXI
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demento manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demento tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Ken Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Demento responds with a good body kick, but Shamrock manages to step out the way in time.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Demento is having none of it. #TD2#
Demento closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shamrock to the mat! Shamrock manages to get full guard.
Demento stands and throws Shamrock 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Demento scores with punches from side control.
The referee asks Demento politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Demento prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Demento might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Shamrock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ground and pound from Demento seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shamrock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Demento. #T1#
Shamrock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Demento.
The referee asks Demento politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Demento prefers to stall for the moment though.
Demento trying to control the position but Shamrock is working away.
Demento looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shamrock is avoiding damage well.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demento on the ground.
Demento trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Demento prevents Shamrock from escaping the position.
Demento staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demento throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Demento has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Demento working the body and head with strikes.
Demento cracks Shamrock with a big elbow.
Demento lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shamrock down.
Demento controls the position.
Demento creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Demento creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Demento trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Demento just content to control the position. #T3#
Shamrock parries the strikes from Demento easily there. Demento is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shamrock to escape.
Demento creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shamrock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shamrock seems a little lost for a moment, as Demento dominates the positioning.
Demento cracks Shamrock with a big right hand but Shamrock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#
Shamrock is rocked!
Demento lands a strong strike to the head of Shamrock . That's dazed him! Demento looking to finish here. Shamrock is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Demento lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Demento!
Damien Demento really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
IFC XIX
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Kennedy throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Demento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Demento.
Demento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kennedy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Demento is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kennedy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kennedy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kennedy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Demento really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennedy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kennedy is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Demento tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kennedy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kennedy tries to roll over but Demento keeps him under control.#T1#
Kennedy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kennedy working for submissions but it's allowed Demento to get to half guard.
Kennedy wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
Demento trying to pass the guard but Kennedy defending well.
Demento drops an elbow to the side of Kennedy's head. #T2##SUB#
Kennedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demento pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kennedy throws a strike from the bottom but Demento passes into side control!
Kennedy is trying to control Demento's posture but Demento avoids it.
Kennedy is trying to improve his position.
Demento scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Kennedy gets back to half guard.
Kennedy trying to control but Demento postures up.
Nice strikes from Demento there.
Kennedy wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
Demento passes to full mount!
Kennedy wants to hold on but Demento pushes him away.
Kennedy is desperately trying to improve his position but Demento has a good base and remains in mount.
Demento lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Demento looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Kennedy regains half guard.
Kennedy is looking to get back to full guard here but Demento has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've been informed that Demento has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kennedy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Demento is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kennedy thows a huge punch but Demento dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Kennedy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy is trying to control the action in half guard but Demento is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennedy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Demento to regain full guard.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Demento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Demento looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kennedy!
Kennedy wants to control but Demento postures up.
Demento scoring with punches from side control.
Kennedy is not content to let Demento control the position.
Demento has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy struggling a bit here.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Demento cracks Kennedy with a big right hand but Kennedy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Demento working the body and head with strikes.
Kennedy sneaks back into half guard.
Demento wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kennedy keeps working.
Kennedy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kennedy.#SUB#
Kennedy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head.#SUB#
Demento is posturing up here but Kennedy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Demento tries to roll out but it's too tight and Demento has to tap! Slick submission there by Kennedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Kennedy!
Steven Kennedy 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:
IFC XVI
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bell darts in and clinches Demento up against the cage.#TD2#
Bell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Demento won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Demento is working Bell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Demento looking to pass the guard.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demento.
Demento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Demento won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Demento's guard. #REVB#
Bell works over Demento with some ground and pound from guard.
Bell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demento utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Demento looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bell throws a strike but Demento rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Demento avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Demento has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demento cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Bell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Demento manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell throws a big elbow that misses.
Bell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demento on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demento tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell throwing strikes from guard but Demento blocks nicely.
Bell is working Demento over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Bell is stalling in the full guard.
Bell working some strikes from top position.
Bell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Demento's head.
Bell trying to control but Demento is working from the bottom.
Bell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bell throws a strike but Demento rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bell keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully. #T4#
Demento preventing the sweep.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Bell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been informed that Bell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demento is one step ahead there.
Demento passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Bell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Demento fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bell avoids it really well and circles away.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demento as he avoids it easily.
Demento drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bell sprawls and moves away.
Demento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Bell looks for a takedown but Demento sprawls well.#TD#
Demento shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demento showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Demento trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well.
Demento throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bell wants to control but Demento is keeping busy.
Bell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Demento.
Bell trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demento defends well.
Demento landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.
Demento wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Demento won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Demento wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #T3#
Demento won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demento is fending him off so far but Bell persists. Nope, Demento circles away and we're back to standing.
Demento thinks about countering with a body kick.
Damien Demento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Bell.
Bell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bell wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Demento. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Demento changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demento sprawls well. Demento wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Demento checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demento counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Demento has a takedown stuffed.
Bell tries to clinch up.
Demento shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bell as he jumps to the side.
Bell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Demento shoots in.
Bell misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Demento gets a double leg takedown into Bell's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demento cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Demento trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Demento.
Demento dives in for a single leg takedown but Bell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demento counters with a slapping leg kick.
Demento keeps the fight on the outside.
Bell tries for a takedown but Demento sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Demento shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demento showed some decent athleticism there.
Demento looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Demento is pressing down on Bell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bell is holding on for now.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Demento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Demento is keen to just control but Bell is a slippery customer.
Demento tries to pass to full mount but Bell defends it.
Bell wants to get back to full guard but Demento has passed into side control.
Demento throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Bell wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
Demento looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bell works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell pulls Demento in close to prevent any damage.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bell pulls Demento in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demento avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demento feinted with a counter takedown.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up with Demento, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes Demento against the cage but Demento circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demento.
#TD#
Bell tries to sprawl but Demento drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demento is working away from the top position though.
Demento lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Damien Demento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Demento landing some decent shots from guard.
Demento scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bell wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bell keeping full guard, as Demento tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demento controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Demento showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Demento 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Demento!
Damien Demento really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
IFC XIV
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Demento with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bradbrook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradbrook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Demento gets a takedown into half guard.
Demento thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Demento has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bradbrook wants to get back to his feet.
Demento will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bradbrook keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento trying to mount his opponent but Bradbrook defends it.
Bradbrook wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Demento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bradbrook looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bradbrook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demento.
Demento thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bradbrook's head.
Bradbrook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demento.
Bradbrook is staying active underneath Demento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bradbrook tries to get to full guard but Demento has control of the leg.
Demento is looking to take a break and control but Bradbrook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Demento throwing shots but Bradbrook is blocking nicely.
Bradbrook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Bradbrook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demento.
Demento throwing shots but Bradbrook is blocking nicely.
Bradbrook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demento.
Demento is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Demento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Demento wants to pass to mount but Bradbrook is defending the position.
Bradbrook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Demento is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradbrook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demento. #T3#
Demento not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bradbrook is refusing to be controlled, as Demento sits in half guard.
Bradbrook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demento.
Bradbrook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demento. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demento looks to land a strike but Bradbrook avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demento lands a couple of digs.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradbrook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demento wants to control from the top but Bradbrook keeps moving.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Demento working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Demento stays in close to Bradbrook's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demento wants to pass the guard but Bradbrook is keeping the position.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demento tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradbrook swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Bradbrook's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Demento seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demento misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradbrook counters with a left and a right that stings Demento.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradbrook tries to clinch but Demento moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Demento drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Demento postures up.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradbrook has wrist control.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demento preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradbrook's head.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Demento slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Demento looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bradbrook is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Bradbrook is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Demento is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Demento working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Jimbo Bradbrook has been cut.
Bradbrook tries to hold on but Demento postures up.
Demento landing strikes from the mount and Bradbrook is in trouble!
Bradbrook controls the position.
Demento thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Demento working the ground and pound effectively.
Bradbrook is breathing heavily.
Demento working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#
That has opened up Jimbo Bradbrook's cut even more.#T2#
Demento lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Bradbrook is rocked!#CUT#
Jimbo Bradbrook's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimbo Bradbrook's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Demento!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damien Demento waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
IFC XII
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Rasizade throws the left hand but Demento avoids the punch easily.
Demento lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Rasizade misses.
Demento seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rasizade takes a swing at Demento's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rasizade has Demento up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasizade tries a body shot but Demento blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Rasizade as the two fighters clinch.
Demento working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasizade.
Rasizade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasizade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Demento throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasizade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demento is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rasizade is keeping busy.
Demento blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasizade. #TD#
Demento pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Rasizade looking to sit in guard and control but Demento gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rasizade looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasizade, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rasizade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demento can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Demento landing some decent shots from guard.
Demento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rasizade has hold of Demento's hands but Demento slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rasizade tries to get to full guard but Demento has control of the leg.
Demento wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasizade keeps working.
Rasizade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Demento looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasizade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Demento scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Demento slips a nice elbow through Rasizade's hands, connecting with Rasizade's forehead.
Demento winds up and cracks Rasizade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Demento lands with a punch from half guard.
Demento working over Rasizade with some ground and pound. Rasizade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasizade wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Demento wants to take a breather but Rasizade is having none of it.
Rasizade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rasizade has hold of Demento's hands but Demento slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Demento working the head and body with strikes.
Demento scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rasizade felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rasizade is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rasizade is staying active underneath Demento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rasizade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demento working Rasizade over with strikes.
Rasizade wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
Demento has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rasizade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demento scores with a couple of nice shots.
Demento is nestled in close to Rasizade, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasizade can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rasizade wants to get back to full guard.
Demento drops an elbow to the side of Rasizade's head. #SUB2#
Rasizade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasizade is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Rasizade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demento lands strikes from half guard.
Rasizade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Demento working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Demento looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasizade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Demento slips a nice elbow through Rasizade's hands, connecting with Rasizade's forehead.
Demento working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rasizade is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Demento jumps into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demento lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rasizade is looking to reverse the position.
Demento landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Demento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demento looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demento throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rasizade swings for the body but Demento moves out of range.
Rasizade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demento was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasizade.
Demento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasizade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demento.
Demento tries to move into range but Rasizade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rasizade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Demento.
Demento tries to clinch up but Rasizade circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rasizade takes the fight into the clinch.
Demento jumps guard but Rasizade stands there with Demento around his waist. Demento gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demento tries for a takedown but Rasizade manages to get underhooks.
Demento tries a body shot but Rasizade blocks it.
#T1##TD#
Demento manages to pull guard.
Rasizade trying to control but Demento is working from the bottom.
Demento can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasizade controls the pace.
Demento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasizade can do to turn this around?
Demento pulls Rasizade in close to prevent any damage.
Rasizade wants to control from the top but Demento keeps moving.
Rasizade is fighting to break Demento's control of his arms but Demento is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demento is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toghrul Rasizade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rasizade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demento under the eye.
Demento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasizade with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Rasizade throws a lazy right hand but Demento sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rasizade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Rasizade rushes Demento and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rasizade as the two fighters clinch.
Demento tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rasizade just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasizade tries to work over Demento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demento. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasizade.
Rasizade digs a right hand into Demento's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demento's gas tank. #TD#
Demento ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Demento no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rasizade trying to control but Demento is working from the bottom.
Demento tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasizade content to stall in guard here.
Rasizade trying to control the position from guard on top but Demento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento keeping full guard, as Rasizade tries to pass.
Rasizade sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Rasizade wants to control from the top but Demento keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rasizade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demento tries to score with a low kick but Rasizade moves his leg out of the way.
Demento ducks under a wild hook from Rasizade.
A leg kick checked by Rasizade.
Demento moves to clinch but Rasizade breaks away #TD2#
and Rasizade counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rasizade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demento is keeping the position for now.
Demento seems keen to control Rasizade's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toghrul Rasizade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rasizade rushes Demento and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rasizade.
Rasizade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dementos head.
Rasizade misses with the head strike.
Rasizade lands with a right to the head.
Rasizade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Demento successfully pulls guard.
Demento being controlled here, momentarily.
Demento keeping moving, preventing Rasizade from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasizade controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demento is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Demento has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasizade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demento is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Demento lands a couple of elbows.
Demento's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rasizade wants to sweep but no luck.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasizade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasizade wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
Rasizade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demento. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demento landing with the ground and pound.
Rasizade wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Demento with a nice head shot there.
Rasizade has momentary wrist control but Demento slips an elbow through the middle.
Demento scoring with some ground and pound.
Demento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Demento distracts Rasizade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasizade throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Demento distracts Rasizade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasizade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demento is one step ahead there.
Demento is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Demento won't allow Rasizade to sweep him here.
Rasizade keeps trying to improve his position.
Demento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Rasizade wants to hit a switch here but Demento passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rasizade there!
Rasizade is trying desperately to improve position.
Demento with shots to the head and body - Rasizade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Demento landing strikes from the mount.
Rasizade gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Demento there.
Rasizade tries to get to full guard but Demento has control of the leg.
Demento landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Demento scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rasizade is looking for a sweep. Demento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demento stalling.
Demento working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rasizade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Demento's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Demento's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.
Rasizade has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Demento showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Demento 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Demento!
Damien Demento gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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IFC X
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Butabi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demento has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butabi finds it's way round the side to connect with Demento's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Demento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Butabi tries to clinch there but Demento circles away.
Demento tries a low kick but Butabi avoids it.
Demento fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Butabi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Demento looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Butabi wants to get back to full guard.
Butabi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demento. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demento is keen to just control but Butabi is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento is looking to advance position but Butabi won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Demento lands a nice short elbow.
Demento trying to control the action but Butabi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Butabi tries to roll over but Demento keeps him under control.
Demento takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Butabi tries to kick Demento off but Demento keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Demento working Butabi over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Demento lands a nice short elbow.
Demento is trying to control the action in half guard but Butabi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Demento lands with a punch from half guard.
Demento winds up and cracks Butabi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Demento takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Butabi has his hands clasped together around Demento's back. He's all about the action.
Demento wants to control but Butabi is keeping him busy. #T2#
Demento drops an elbow to the side of Butabi's head.
Demento trying to control from half guard but Butabi is working away.
Demento lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Demento wants to work for an arm triangle but Butabi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Butabi is looking for a sweep. Demento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demento is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Demento lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Demento working Butabi over with strikes.
Demento passes to side control. #T3#
Demento trying to control the action but Butabi is working from the bottom.
Demento grinds an elbow into Butabi's temple.
Demento scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Demento looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butabi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Demento looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on Demento's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Butabi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Butabi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Butabi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Demento grinds an elbow into Butabi's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento scoring with punches from side control.
Demento cracks Butabi with a big elbow.
Butabi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Demento presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Demento cracks Butabi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Demento raining down shots from the mount!
Demento lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demento sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Demento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butabi.
Butabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demento.
Butabi stalks Demento and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Demento's face. Demento staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab from Butabi.
Demento looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demento misses with a takedown
and Butabi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Damien Demento's cut is getting worse.
Butabi cracks Demento with a hook to the temple - Demento is on wobbly legs here! Butabi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Demento falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Butabi wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steve Butabi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Demento drives through with a takedown into Moore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Moore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moore wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Demento manages to pass to side control.
Moore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demento scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Demento is very close to passing his half guard.
Moore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demento scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore is trying to control but Demento passes into side control!
Demento scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moore to see if he's OK.#T1#
Demento scores with punches from side control.
Demento has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Demento lands an elbow. #ROC#
Moore is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Daquan Moore has been cut.
A big shot lands for Demento! That's hurt Moore! Will he recover? Demento fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Demento!
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