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Event:
IFA : 07:03
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Caldeira scores with a punch to the head.
Caldeira misses with a hook
#TD#
and Fandango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Caldeira!
Caldeira is trying to control Fandango's posture but Fandango avoids it.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
Caldeira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fandango cracks Caldeira with a big right hand but Caldeira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Caldeira sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fandango lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Caldeira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Caldeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fandango pulls his head out easily.
Fandango working over Caldeira with some ground and pound. Caldeira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldeira is looking to control Fandango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.#T1#
Caldeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fandango manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Caldeira trying to control but Fandango is working from the bottom.
Fandango knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caldeira on the ground.
Caldeira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fandango manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fandango is in close to Caldeira's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Caldeira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fandango frees his head nicely. Oh but Caldeira has switched to an armbar! Fandango is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
IFA : 22/02
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Fandango misses the shot to the body.
Fandango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fandango fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it really well and circles away.
Buonarroti Simoni tries a low kick but Fandango avoids it.
Buonarroti Simoni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Buonarroti Simoni gets caught flat footed, as Fandango shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fandango trying to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fandango showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fandango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Fandango throws an elbow that misses. Buonarroti Simoni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fandango's guard. Nice move by Buonarroti Simoni!#REVR#
Fandango wants to sweep but no luck.
Fandango is controlling Buonarroti Simoni's posture.
Buonarroti Simoni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fandango trying to control the position.
Fandango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fandango can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buonarroti Simoni controls the pace.#T2#
Fandango has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fandango is trying to keep Buonarroti Simoni in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fandango can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Fandango is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fandango 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fandango shoots in looking for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fandango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fandango blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fandango is defended easily by Buonarroti Simoni.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Fandango.#T3#
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Fandango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fandango throwing strikes from guard but Buonarroti Simoni blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fandango's guard. #REVR#
Fandango looking for a sweep. Not yet Fandango, not yet. #T4#
Fandango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buonarroti Simoni passes Fandango's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fandango is staying active underneath Buonarroti Simoni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fandango holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fandango is staying active underneath Buonarroti Simoni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buonarroti Simoni is just content to waste time from the top position. Fandango takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Fandango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Newton Fandango will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Buonarroti Simoni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fandango feints the counter takedown.
Fandango gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buonarroti Simoni.
Fandango checks a leg kick.
Fandango blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango shoots in for a double leg but Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a body shot but no joy.
Fandango with the counter takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Buonarroti Simoni as Fandango shoots in.
And Buonarroti Simoni counters with a quick kick to the body but Fandango blocks it.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Fandango.
Buonarroti Simoni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1##CL#
Buonarroti Simoni darts in and clinches Fandango up against the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Fandango won't want to take too many of those.
Fandango is trying to force a seperation but Buonarroti Simoni has the dominant position.
Buonarroti Simoni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fandango fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Fandango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fandango.
Fandango scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buonarroti Simoni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls Fandango in to control the position.
Buonarroti Simoni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fandango keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head.#T2#
Fandango won't allow Buonarroti Simoni to sweep him here.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Fandango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Fandango must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fandango is working Buonarroti Simoni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buonarroti Simoni seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fandango works over Buonarroti Simoni with some ground and pound from guard.
Fandango trying to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control the position but Fandango postures up.
Fandango in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Buonarroti Simoni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fandango manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Fandango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Buonarroti Simoni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fandango keeping moving, preventing Buonarroti Simoni from controlling successfully.
Buonarroti Simoni stopping the sweep attempt from Fandango.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control from the top but Fandango keeps moving.
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fandango is trying to keep Buonarroti Simoni in close.
Fandango wants to sweep here but Buonarroti Simoni controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Fandango's front leg but catches the back leg as Fandango tries to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Fandango counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Buonarroti Simoni seems keen to control Fandango's posture.
Fandango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buonarroti Simoni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fandango's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni postures up.
Buonarroti Simoni is stalling in the full guard.
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 Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Buonarroti Simoni thows a leg kick but Fandango checks it #TD2#
and Fandango decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buonarroti Simoni's guard.
Buonarroti Simoni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Fandango trying to control the position from guard on top but Buonarroti Simoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control the position but Fandango postures up.
Fandango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni is pulling down on Fandango's head. It's preventing any offense from Fandango, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fandango throws a big right hand that misses.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to keep Fandango in close.
Buonarroti Simoni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Fandango makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fandango works over Buonarroti Simoni with some ground and pound from guard.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls Fandango in close to his closed guard and prevents Fandango from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fandango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fandango postures up and lands a big shot to Buonarroti Simoni's brow.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping moving, preventing Fandango from controlling successfully.
Fandango is looking to work some ground and pound but Buonarroti Simoni has wrist control.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buonarroti Simoni throws the kick towards the body but Fandango avoids it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a spinning back kick!
Fandango ducks under a wild hook from Buonarroti Simoni.
Fandango shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buonarroti Simoni as he avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a low kick but Fandango moves out of range easily.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni thows a body kick. Fandango tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a low kick.
Fandango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buonarroti Simoni defends it well.
Fandango shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buonarroti Simoni pinned against the cage. Buonarroti Simoni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Fandango checks a leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice head kick!
Buonarroti Simoni throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Fandango decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buonarroti Simoni's guard.
Fandango being controlled here momentarily.
Fandango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fandango is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fandango.
Fandango with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fandango wants to control from the top but Buonarroti Simoni keeps moving.
Fandango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Newton Fandango has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fandango passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fandango working the ground and pound.
Fandango misses with the ground and pound.
Fandango in the domination position with Buonarroti Simoni hanging on.
Buonarroti Simoni gets back to half guard.
Fandango is trying to control the action in half guard but Buonarroti Simoni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni is holding on to half guard well.
Fandango is pressing down on Buonarroti Simoni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buonarroti Simoni is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newton Fandango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fandango 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
During a confident post fight interview, Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFA : 16/02
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Fandango closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fandango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Fandango is working King over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fandango prevents King from escaping the position.
Fandango 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 King's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Fandango's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
King throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Fandango blocks the strikes from King.
Fandango slows the pace down.
King sneaks back into half guard.
Fandango slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Fandango is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fandango 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. #SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fandango performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fandango trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fandango working King over with strikes.
King pushes Fandango off looking to stand but Fandango dives back in and keeps control.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fandango working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fandango trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
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. Fandango connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fandango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Fandango there.
Fandango knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
King is trying to stand back up but Fandango is controlling him
#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Fandango 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.
Fandango lands strikes from half guard.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Fandango is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
King flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fandango wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Fandango lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Fandango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
King is looking to improve his position.
Fandango is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fandango is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Fandango working King over with strikes.
Fandango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fandango stops King from getting back to his feet.
Fandango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Fandango landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fandango working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fandango in particular looking to stall.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Fandango 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. #ES2#
King kicks off Fandango and gets to his feet.
King misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
A big left from King misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fandango tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Fandango instigates a clinch.
Fandango is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
Fandango is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
King drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fandango advances to half guard.
Fandango scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fandango paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fandango half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Fandango scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King is trying to buck Fandango off.
Fandango lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on King's face as Fandango controls the position.
Fandango grinds an elbow into King's temple.
King on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Newton Fandango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fandango is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fandango staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fandango connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fandango blocks the strikes from King.
Fandango takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fandango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fandango is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fandango pulls his head out easily.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fandango is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fandango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
King misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fandango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fandango scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fandango lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Fandango is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King wants to get back to his feet.
King missing with punches from the bottom.
Fandango slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Fandango.
Fandango prevents King from standing back up.
Fandango blocks the strikes from King.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fandango slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fandango pulls his head out easily.
Fandango is taking a breather. King 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.
Fandango trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.#T3##SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fandango gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fandango defends well.
King has momentary wrist control but Fandango slips an elbow through the middle.
Fandango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Fandango landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fandango connects with a couple of short punches.
Fandango engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Fandango got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fandango has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Fandango sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Fandango trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fandango defends well.
Fandango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fandango with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fandango working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
Fandango will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fandango scoring with some ground and pound.
Fandango is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
King has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fandango doesn't defend quickly enough and King has managed to lock this one up! Can Fandango escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to King on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Island King!
A very excited looking Island King made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFA : Bang Bang Bang
Date: Feb 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Fandango closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barayev quickly recovers to half guard.
Barayev is controlling Fandango's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fandango thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fandango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barayev taking some punishment here, with Fandango in his half guard.
Fandango looks to land a strike but Barayev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Barayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fandango accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Barayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fandango defends it easily.
Fandango throwing strikes from guard but Barayev blocks nicely. #SUB#
Barayev looking for a triangle here. Fandango is fighting it but it looks tight! Barayev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fandango is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aslanbek Barayev!
Our winner, Aslanbek Barayev, 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:
IFL : Throwdown
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Kamogawa. #CUT2#
It looks like Newton Fandango has been cut.
Kamogawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Fandango counters with a single leg into guard. Kamogawa didn't expect that.
Kamogawa is trying to keep Fandango in close.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fandango is one step ahead there.
Kamogawa 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#
Fandango is trying is best to control the position here.
Fandango has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fandango is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamogawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamogawa's back!
Kamogawa is trapped and Fandango is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fandango lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kamogawa hold on?!
Fandango lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fandango connects with a big shot to the side of Kamogawa's head.
Fandango 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.
Fandango wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping busy.#T1#
Fandango avoiding Kamogawa 's attempts to control his hands.
Fandango wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fandango has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kamogawa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kamogawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamogawa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kamogawa is covering up but some of the strikes from Fandango are getting through and doing damage.
Kamogawa trying to control but not successfully.
Kamogawa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kamogawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Fandango gets his hands free.
Fandango lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kamogawa's head.
Kamogawa trying to control but not successfully.
Fandango is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kamogawa up.
#T2#
Fandango scores with strikes from the back.
Fandango is punishing Kamogawa with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kamogawa tries to escape but Fandango has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kamogawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fandango throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kamogawa!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fandango biding his time, controlling Kamogawa.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kamogawa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Fandango. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Fandango is hanging on to Kamogawa's back as he tries to escape.
Fandango scores with punches from the back.
Kamogawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fandango. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fandango scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kamogawa can't escape the position.
#T3#
Kamogawa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep. Fandango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fandango controlling the action here.
Fandango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fandango working over Kamogawa with some ground and pound. Kamogawa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fandango is nestled in close to Kamogawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Fandango 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.
Kamogawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamogawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kamogawa trying to control here.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep. Fandango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Fandango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Fandango.
Kamogawa wants to control but Fandango is keeping busy.
Fandango is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamogawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fandango lands a nice short elbow.
Kamogawa trying to control but Fandango postures up.
Fandango working Kamogawa over with strikes.
Fandango drops an elbow to the side of Kamogawa's head.
Fandango winds up and cracks Kamogawa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa trying to hold on to Fandango's head to control him but Fandango postures up.
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. Fandango connects with a nice short shot to Kamogawa's temple.
Kamogawa tries to roll over but Fandango keeps him under control.
Fandango slips a nice elbow through Kamogawa's hands, connecting with Kamogawa's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Newton Fandango's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Fandango looking to score a takedown here. Kamogawa is defending well but Fandango drives through and ends up in Kamogawa's guard.
Fandango with a nice head shot there.
Fandango landing with the ground and pound.
Fandango connects with a couple of short punches.
Kamogawa looking to control but Fandango passes into half guard.
Kamogawa moves into full guard.
Kamogawa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fandango puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fandango working the head and body with strikes.
Newton Fandango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fandango seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep. Fandango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamogawa is trying to maintain the position but Fandango is very close to passing his half guard.
Kamogawa is positioning himself well to prevent Fandango advancing to mount. #T1#
Fandango wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep. Fandango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fandango scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kamogawa is pressing down on Fandango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kamogawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fandango scoring with some ground and pound.
Fandango stopping the sweep attempt from Kamogawa.
Fandango trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamogawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamogawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Fandango wants to control from the top but Kamogawa keeps moving.
Fandango with a nice head shot there.
Fandango landing some decent shots from guard.
Fandango postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Fandango 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.
Fandango trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kamogawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fandango keeping moving, preventing Kamogawa from controlling successfully.
Fandango wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamogawa postures up.
Fandango 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#
Kamogawa has hold of Fandango's hands but Fandango slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fandango is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Fandango blocks the strikes from Kamogawa.
Ground and pound from Fandango.
Kamogawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamogawa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Fandango has control of the leg.
Kamogawa is pressing down on Fandango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fandango landing some decent shots from guard.
Kamogawa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Fandango connects with a couple of short punches.
Kamogawa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kamogawa trying to keep a closed guard but Fandango is proving a slippery customer.
Fandango distracts Kamogawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fandango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
Fandango is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kamogawa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamogawa tries to strike from the bottom.
Fandango being controlled here momentarily.
Kamogawa wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Newton Fandango's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kamogawa takes a swing at Fandango's ribcage but misses.
Fandango drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamogawa sprawls and moves away.
Fandango on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamogawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamogawa missing with a left hand there. Fandango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fandango manages to avoid it.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Fandango counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kamogawa won't be happy with that.
Kamogawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fandango scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kamogawa to see if he's OK.
Kamogawa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kamogawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fandango connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kamogawa some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fandango grinds an elbow into Kamogawa's temple.
Fandango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamogawa can do to turn this around?
Kamogawa is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Fandango cracks Kamogawa with a big right hand but Kamogawa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kamogawa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Fandango tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fandango has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fandango working the head and body with strikes.
Fandango is looking to take a break and control but Kamogawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep.
Fandango connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kamogawa some visible discomfort.
Kamogawa is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Fandango is chipping away with strikes.
Kamogawa is trying to control Fandango's posture but Fandango avoids it.
Kamogawa tries to buck Fandango off but Fandango is having none of it.
Kamogawa is trying to control Fandango's posture but Fandango avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fandango is chipping away with strikes.
Fandango grinds an elbow into Kamogawa's temple.
Kamogawa is looking to regain half guard here but Fandango keeps moving and retains side control.
Fandango scores with punches from side control.
Fandango tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fandango landing a few strikes. #T3#
Check out the look on Fandango's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Kamogawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fandango tries to advance to mount but Kamogawa denies him.
Fandango in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kamogawa is trying to get back to half guard.
Fandango landing a few strikes.
Fandango is putting a hurting on Kamogawa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kamogawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fandango in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fandango cracks Kamogawa with a big elbow.
Fandango working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Fandango is working Kamogawa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kamogawa tries to improve position but can't.
Fandango working away.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep.
Fandango working the body and head with strikes.
Fandango working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kamogawa is looking to reverse the position.
Fandango cracks Kamogawa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fandango landing a few strikes.
Fandango lands an elbow.
Kamogawa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kamogawa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Kamogawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fandango lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kamogawa down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newton Fandango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fandango, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Newton Fandango!
An out of breath Newton Fandango thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ROTI-21
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Sharipov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fandango half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fandango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharipov moves away.
Fandango looks to land a right hand but Sharipov moved out of range.
Sharipov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Newton Fandango has been cut.
Sharipov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fandango half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fandango changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharipov tries to avoid it but Fandango manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharipov to the ground. Sharipov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sharipov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fandango.
Sharipov misses with a wild body shot.
Fandango circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Fandango counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharipov keeping moving, preventing Fandango from controlling successfully.
Fandango chips away with some ground and pound.
Fandango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sharipov is trying to keep Fandango in close.
Fandango postures up in Sharipov's guard and throws a big left but Sharipov blocks it.
Fandango lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sharipov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fandango is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fandango makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharipov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharipov is trying to keep Fandango in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fandango's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sharipov working a defensive guard here.
Fandango trying to control but Sharipov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Fandango throwing strikes from guard but Sharipov blocks nicely.
Fandango throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharipov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fandango controls the pace.
Fandango trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fandango preventing the sweep.
Sharipov being controlled here, momentarily.
Fandango stands up over Sharipov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fandango wants to control from the top but Sharipov keeps moving.
Sharipov wants to sweep here but Fandango controlling him for the moment.
Fandango has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Fandango controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sharipov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fandango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zabit Sharipov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharipov stuffs the takedown.
Sharipov wants to counter with a clinch but Fandango pushes him away.
A big left from Sharipov misses.
Fandango attempts a counter takedown but Sharipov avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Fandango feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fandango is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sharipov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharipov, not yet.
Fandango lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fandango throwing strikes but missing.
Fandango makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fandango wants to control from the top but Sharipov keeps moving. #T4#
Fandango landing with the ground and pound.
Sharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fandango. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fandango slips nicely into half guard.
Sharipov is staying active underneath Fandango, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fandango lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fandango controlling the action here.
Sharipov is looking for a sweep. Fandango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fandango scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fandango looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sharipov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharipov taking some punishment here, with Fandango in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Newton Fandango's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sharipov misses the target. #CL2#
Sharipov clinches up against the cage.
Sharipov is leaning against Fandango and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fandango has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sharipov after a bit of a struggle.
Sharipov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fandango tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharipov smiles and moves away.
Fandango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharipov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharipov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fandango moves away from the strike by Sharipov.
Sharipov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zabit Sharipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sharipov moves into the clinch.
Sharipov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fandango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fandango is looking to break free of the clinch but Sharipov has double underhooks. #T1#
Sharipov scores with a shot to the side of Fandango's head.
Sharipov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharipov pushes Fandango back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharipov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sharipov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fandango backwards.
Sharipov lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sharipov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fandango backwards.
Sharipov blocks a body shot from Fandango.
Sharipov pushes Fandango back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sharipov lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sharipov has Fandango pushed against the cage.
Sharipov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fandango wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fandango is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sharipov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newton Fandango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharipov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fandango backwards.
Zabit Sharipov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Sharipov is pushing Fandango up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fandango wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Sharipov on the inside.
Sharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fandango is working for takedown but Sharipov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sharipov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fandango backwards.
Sharipov works on Fandango's body with a couple of short punches.
Fandango working aggressively here.
Sharipov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sharipov has Fandango pushed against the cage.
The referee calls for Sharipov to work.
The crowd are getting on Sharipov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sharipov.
A short uppercut from Sharipov.
Sharipov is stalling here.
Fandango letting Sharipov take a breather here.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zabit Sharipov.
Fandango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharipov.
Sharipov missing with a left hand there. Fandango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fandango defending well as Sharipov loads up on a big left hand.
Sharipov works the jab nicely.
Sharipov misses with a looping right.
Sharipov slaps away a takedown attempt from Fandango, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Fandango.
Sharipov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharipov tries to clinch up.
Sharipov throws the left hand but Fandango avoids the punch easily.
Fandango drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sharipov sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Sharipov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fandango drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sharipov sprawls and moves away.
Fandango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharipov moves away.
Sharipov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fandango.#TD#
Fandango decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fandango working the head and body with strikes.
Fandango missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharipov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fandango 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.
Fandango is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fandango working Sharipov over with strikes.
Fandango is thwarting Sharipov's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Sharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Newton Fandango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sharipov tries to clinch up.#CL#
Fandango rushes Sharipov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sharipov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fandango trying to control the position but instead, Sharipov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fandango into the cage.
Fandango working hard to break the clinch.
Sharipov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sharipov slowing the pace effectively.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sharipov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharipov lands a right hand.
Fandango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fandango fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sharipov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fandango is trying to maintain a safe position but Sharipov gets an underhook and turns Fandango into the cage.
Sharipov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Sharipov controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sharipov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Sharipov to work.
Fandango swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharipov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharipov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fandango taking a breather.
Sharipov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sharipov stalls.
Sharipov is working Fandango over against the cage.
Sharipov lands with a left to the head.
Fandango is trying to pull guard but Sharipov has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Come on Sharipov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sharipov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fandango backwards.
Fandango tries to pull guard but Sharipov holds him up against the cage and eventually Fandango drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newton Fandango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fandango is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharipov to keep the fight standing.
Sharipov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fandango is trying to stall.
Sharipov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fandango up against the cage.
Sharipov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sharipov leaning against his opponent.
Sharipov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sharipov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zabit Sharipov.
Sharipov misses with a straight left.
Fandango attempts a counter takedown but Sharipov avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Sharipov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharipov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fandango manages to avoid it.
Fandango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharipov.
Sharipov misses with a hook.
Fandango throws a shot from downtown. Sharipov moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Fandango scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fandango lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Fandango tries for a kimura but Sharipov is defending well.
Fandango lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Fandango working the head and body with strikes.
Fandango is chipping away with strikes.
Sharipov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sharipov can't do much from the bottom here.
Fandango scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sharipov to see if he's OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sharipov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sharipov is trying to get back to half guard.
Newton Fandango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Sharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sharipov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Sharipov!
A victorious Zabit Sharipov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ROTI-18
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Kealoha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fandango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fandango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kealoha misses with a body shot.
Fandango tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kealoha defends well and Fandango ends up having to push Kealoha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fandango takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kealoha thuds his right hand into Fandango's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kealoha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kealoha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fandango was well out of range. Poor timing from Kealoha.#TD#
Fandango gets a double leg takedown into Kealoha's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kealoha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fandango.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fandango with a nice head shot there.
Fandango is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fandango accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kealoha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fandango cracks Kealoha with a solid left hand.
Fandango chips away with some ground and pound.
Fandango cracks Kealoha with a solid left hand.
Kealoha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fandango is controlling him.
Fandango is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fandango throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Kealoha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fandango controls the pace.
Fandango in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kealoha has control of Fandango's left arm, preventing Fandango from doing any damage.
Fandango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fandango trying to control the position from guard on top but Kealoha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kealoha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kealoha tries to clinch up#TD#
and Fandango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fandango scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Fandango works over Kealoha with some ground and pound from guard.
Fandango landing with the ground and pound.
Fandango is working Kealoha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kealoha is trying to keep Fandango in close.
Fandango controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fandango passes Kealoha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kealoha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Fandango slips a nice elbow through Kealoha's hands, connecting with Kealoha's forehead.
Fandango uses his free foot to push down on Kealoha's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kealoha.
Fandango controlling the position easily from mount.
Fandango raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fandango lands a heavy elbow.
Fandango is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kealoha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kealoha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kealoha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fandango controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fandango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kealoha.
Fandango fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fandango moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kealoha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fandango slips under a jab from Kealoha.
Kealoha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kealoha misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Fandango counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newton Fandango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango throwing strikes from guard but Kealoha blocks nicely.
Fandango controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fandango 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.#T1#
Fandango chips away with some ground and pound.
Fandango lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fandango tries to free his leg and advance position but Kealoha is retaining full guard.
Fandango with a nice head shot there.
Fandango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fandango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fandango pushing down on Kealoha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fandango perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kealoha taking some punishment here, with Fandango in his half guard.
Kealoha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fandango scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fandango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Still in half guard, Fandango seems content to control.
Fandango takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kealoha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fandango prevents Kealoha from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Fandango there.
Fandango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kealoha can do to turn this around?
Fandango looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kealoha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fandango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fandango winds up and cracks Kealoha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fandango scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Fandango is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kealoha defends it well. #T3#
Fandango is nestled in close to Kealoha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fandango winds up and cracks Kealoha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fandango working Kealoha over with strikes.
Fandango trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Fandango there.
Fandango is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fandango lands strikes from half guard.
Fandango drops an elbow to the side of Kealoha's head.
Fandango is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Fandango moves into full mount! Kealoha won't be happy about that!
Fandango tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fandango punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fandango connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fandango lands a big shot there that rocks Kealoha but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kealoha is desperately trying to improve his position but Fandango has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kealoha can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fandango dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Kealoha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fandango with shots to the head and body - Kealoha looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kealoha throws a lazy right hand but Fandango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fandango tries to counter with a takedown but Kealoha is quick to defend against it.
Kealoha throws a good cross that connects.
Kealoha misses with a body shot.
Fandango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kealoha.
Fandango fails with the takedown
and Kealoha counters with a straight right hand.
Fandango misses with a right hand
and Kealoha counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai Kealoha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kealoha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Newton Fandango has been cut.
Fandango walks into a jab.
Fandango throws a sloppy body shot
and Fandango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Fandango slips a jab from Kealoha.
Fandango tries to counter with a takedown but Kealoha is quick to defend against it.
Fandango misses with a straight right.
Fandango shoots in for a double leg but Kealoha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kealoha looks to land a right hand but Fandango moved out of range.
Fandango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fandango closes the distance and clinches up with Kealoha, looking for a takedown. Fandango pushes Kealoha against the cage but Kealoha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newton Fandango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kealoha. Fandango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fandango scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Kealoha misses with an uppercut. Fandango saw that one coming.
Fandango jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kealoha avoids the body shot from Fandango.
Fandango fails with a takedown attempt.
Kealoha lands a nice shot that snaps Fandango's head back.
#T3#
Kealoha scores with the left hand. Fandango knows he should have avoided that one.
Kealoha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fandango attempts a counter takedown but Kealoha avoids it well and moves away.
Kealoha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Kealoha.
Kealoha scores with a one two! Fandango had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fandango wants to clinch.
Kealoha loads up on a big right hand but Fandango slips the punch.
Fandango tries to counter with a takedown but Kealoha is quick to defend against it.#T4##TD#
Fandango gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fandango performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kai Kealoha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kealoha looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Kealoha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fandango 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Newton Fandango!
An out of breath Newton Fandango thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ROTI-15
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Gillete steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fandango.
Fandango takes a swing at Gillete's ribcage but misses.
Gillete moves out of range of the strikes.
As Fandango backs off Gillete throws a huge counter combo but Fandango manages to avoid it all.
Gillete scores with a nice head shot.
Fandango doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gillete counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gillete gets caught napping as Fandango dives in and scores a takedown. Gillete manages to retain guard.
Gillete wants to get back to his feet but Fandango is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fandango stands up over Gillete, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Gillete wants to stand but Fandango is controlling the position.
Fandango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES2#
Gillete is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Gillete breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Fandango darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fandango landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fandango working over Gillete with some ground and pound. Gillete looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillete wants to get back to his feet.
Fandango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Fandango working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Fandango.
Fandango seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fandango looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gillete with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gillete can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fandango working over Gillete with some ground and pound. Gillete looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fandango landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gillete is looking to escape.
Gillete taking some punishment here, with Fandango in his half guard.
Fandango is nestled in close to Gillete, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gillete tries to kick Fandango off but Fandango keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fandango looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gillete with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fandango drops an elbow to the side of Gillete's head. #SUB#
Fandango is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Fandango content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gillete on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gillete pushes Fandango off looking to stand but Fandango dives back in and keeps control.
Fandango drops an elbow to the side of Gillete's head.
Fandango landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gillete pushes Fandango off looking to stand but Fandango dives back in and keeps control.
We've been informed that Gillete has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fandango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fandango lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Fandango content to control rather than advance.
Gillete has hold of Fandango's hands but Fandango slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fandango takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gillete is not content to let Fandango control the position.
Fandango prevents Gillete from standing back up.
Fandango wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gillete keeps working.
Still in half guard, Fandango seems content to control.
Fandango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fandango prevents Gillete from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Fandango shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gillete napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fandango is putting a hurting on Gillete here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fandango lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gillete down.
Fandango cracks Gillete with a big right hand but Gillete just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fandango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gillete can do to turn this around?
Gillete is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fandango asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango landing a few strikes.
Gillete is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fandango connects with a decent elbow.
Fandango working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Check out the look on Fandango's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fandango trying to control the position but Gillete is working away.
Fandango cracks Gillete with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fandango working the ground and pound.
Fandango landing a few strikes.
Fandango trying to control the position but Gillete is working away.
Gillete is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fandango asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fandango lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fandango lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fandango working the head with strikes.
Gillete is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fandango connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Fandango takes a little break here. Gillete wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gillete is trying to get back to his feet.
Fandango lands an elbow.
Fandango lands a nice forearm strike.
Gillete taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fandango creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fandango trying to control the position but Gillete is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fandango working the head with strikes.
Fandango controlling from side mount.
Gillete tries to escape but Fandango is in control. #T3#
Fandango controlling from side mount.
Gillete is trying to get back to his feet.
Fandango connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gillete some visible discomfort.
Gillete is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fandango asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fandango lands an elbow.
Fandango landing strikes.
Fandango trying to control the action but Gillete is working from the bottom.
Fandango connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gillete some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Fandango working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fandango creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fandango working the body and head with strikes.
Fandango scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gillete to see if he's OK.#ROC#
Gillete is rocked!
Gillete takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gillete is still in real trouble! Can Fandango finish him?
Fandango landing strikes.
Fandango scoring with punches and elbows.
Gillete is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gillete on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fandango cracks Gillete with a big right hand but Gillete just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Fandango's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Fandango's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fandango is putting a hurting on Gillete here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gillete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fandango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gillete.
Fandango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gillete.
Gillete seems to have recovered his senses.
Fandango misses with a wild body shot.
Gillete only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fandango shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gillete counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillete lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ray Gillete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillete throws a series of punches but Fandango moves out of range.
Gillete scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Fandango slips under a jab from Gillete.
Fandango dives in and grabs Gillete's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gillete pushes down on Fandango's head and hops out.
Fandango shoots in for a double leg but Gillete sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newton Fandango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillete lands a lovely overhand right.
Gillete throws a right and a left that Fandango avoids nicely.
Fandango half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fandango shoots in for a double leg but Gillete sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Fandango closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gillete to the mat! Gillete manages to get full guard. #T2#
Fandango lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Newton Fandango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Gillete has his feet on Fandango's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Fandango shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gillete is trying to defend but Fandango finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fandango drops an elbow to the side of Gillete's head.
Fandango trying to control from half guard but Gillete is working away.
Ground and pound from Fandango.
Fandango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gillete is not content to let Fandango control the position.#T3#
Fandango slips a nice elbow through Gillete's hands, connecting with Gillete's forehead.
Fandango working the head and body with strikes.
Fandango 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.
Fandango is nestled in close to Gillete, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fandango prevents Gillete from standing back up.
#SUB#
Fandango is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gillete has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fandango scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gillete is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fandango scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gillete wants to get back to his feet.
Fandango working Gillete over with strikes.
Gillete has hold of Fandango's hands but Fandango slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Fandango working over Gillete with some ground and pound. Gillete looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fandango is keen to just control but Gillete is a slippery customer.
Gillete taking some punishment here, with Fandango in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Fandango.
Fandango wants to pass the guard but Gillete is defending well.
Fandango trying to control the action but Gillete is working from the bottom.
Fandango working over Gillete with some ground and pound. Gillete looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES2#
Gillete manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fandango tries to clinch
and Gillete counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Gillete gets caught napping as Fandango dives in and scores a takedown. Gillete manages to retain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Gillete.
I think Fandango 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Newton Fandango!
Newton Fandango decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ROTI-06
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Man Savage clinches with his opponent.
Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fandango can't break the clinch.
Man Savage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fandango wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man Savage has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Man Savage. #CUT2#
It looks like Newton Fandango has been cut.
Man Savage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man Savage pushes Fandango back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fandango is looking to control Man Savage's arms but Man Savage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fandango has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man Savage.
Man Savage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fandango backwards.
Man Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fandango letting Man Savage take a breather here.
We've been hearing reports that Fandango has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fandango's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fandango.
Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man Savage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fandango backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man Savage.
Come on Man Savage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man Savage.#T1#
A short left from Man Savage.
Man Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fandango is trying to drag Man Savage to the mat but Man Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Man Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fandangos head.
Fandango stalling in the clinch but Man Savage improves position. #BC2#
Man Savage breaks from the clinch.
Man Savage cracks Fandango with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Savage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Macho Man Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fandango misses with a body shot
and Man Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Fandango changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Man Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fandango postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Fandango thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Man Savage is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Fandango wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man Savage keeps working.
Fandango tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fandango throws an elbow but Man Savage slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fandango content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fandango working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Man Savage on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Man Savage tries to bench press Fandango off him but Fandango keeps the position.
Fandango in side control, throwing shots but Man Savage defends.
The ground and pound from Fandango seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Man Savage is looking for a sweep.
Fandango scoring with punches from side control.
Man Savage holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Man Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fandango. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fandango lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Fandango wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man Savage, who protects the arm well.
Fandango wants to control but Man Savage is keeping him busy. #T4#
Fandango is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Man Savage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fandango working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fandango misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fandango 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.
Fandango misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Man Savage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fandango throws an elbow but Man Savage slips to the side and avoids it well.
Man Savage is trying to get back to half guard.
Fandango lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Man Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Newton Fandango's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man Savage.
Man Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Man Savage lands a jab to the head.
Man Savage scores with a hook.
Fandango walks into a jab.#CL2#
Man Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Man Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Macho Man Savage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fandango wants a takedown.
Fandango is trying to break free.
Fandango tries to pull guard but Man Savage won't allow it.
Man Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man Savage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fandango backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fandango tries to pull guard but Man Savage won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newton Fandango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man Savage prevents Fandango from breaking the clinch.
Man Savage lands with a left to the head.
Fandango is looking to control Man Savage's arms but Man Savage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fandango has his back to the cage.
A short body shot lands from Man Savage as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Man Savage lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man Savage is working Fandango over against the cage.
Man Savage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fandango backwards.
Man Savage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fandango backwards.
Man Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Man Savage breaks the clinch.
Man Savage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Man Savage clinches up against the cage.
Man Savage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man Savage lands a body punch.
Fandango's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Man Savage on the inside.
Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man Savage lands a right hand.
Man Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Fandango is rocked!
Fandango tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Man Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Man Savage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Fandango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Man Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Man Savage has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man Savage gets through Fandango's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Fandango can't break the clinch.
Man Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man Savage.
Man Savage lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fandango to his knees! Man Savage keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Savage!
A victorious Macho Man Savage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ROTI-01
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Fandango takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fandango moves forwards but Stoichkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fandango is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Fandango closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stoichkov's guard.
Stoichkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Fandango advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fandango looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stoichkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Stoichkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fandango perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stoichkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fandango pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Stoichkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Fandango escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Fandango!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fandango is putting a hurting on Stoichkov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stoichkov tries to buck Fandango off but Fandango is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Fandango stalls from top position.
Fandango seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stoichkov for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Fandango thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fandango tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stoichkov is trying to control Fandango's posture but Fandango avoids it. #SUB#
Fandango looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Fandango 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 Stoichkov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stoichkov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stoichkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fandango wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stoichkov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fandango controlling from side mount.
Stoichkov is trying to control Fandango's posture but Fandango avoids it.
Fandango scoring with punches from side control.
Fandango remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Stoichkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fandango gets to mount! Stoichkov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fandango looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fandango is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Stoichkov is in real trouble.
Fandango lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fandango.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stoichkov can't escape the position.
Fandango is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Fandango drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fandango controlling the position.
Stoichkov struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango controls the position.
Fandango continues to stall.
Stoichkov manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Stoichkov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stoichkov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fandango pushes past his half guard into mount!
Stoichkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Fandango has a good base and remains in mount.
Fandango tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stoichkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fandango controlling the pace for now.
Stoichkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fandango tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stoichkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Fandango scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stoichkov?
Fandango controlling the position easily from mount.
Fandango working the ground and pound effectively.
Stoichkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Fandango content just to control the position here.
Fandango postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stoichkov looks a forlorn figure.
#T3#
Fandango has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stoichkov's face.
Fandango is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stoichkov 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.
Fandango not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Stoichkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Stoichkov manages to get to full guard.
Fandango landing some decent shots from guard.
Fandango is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fandango content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stoichkov connects with a right hand. Fandango shakes it off.#TD#
Fandango scores with a takedown into Stoichkov's guard.
Fandango 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. #SUB2#
Stoichkov looking for subs off his back but Fandango has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Stoichkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoichkov is trying to maintain the position but Fandango is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Fandango not doing much here.
Stoichkov is looking for a sweep. Fandango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fandango passes to full mount!
Fandango looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fandango scoring with strikes but Stoichkov is staying in there.
Newton Fandango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoichkov is trying to escape the mount but Fandango keeps good control and instead manages to take Stoichkov's back.
Fandango keeps control of the position easily here as Stoichkov tries to buck him off.
#T2##SUB#
Stoichkov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fandango's arms.
Fandango punishes Stoichkov with strikes from the back mount.
Fandango is working the ground and pound. Can Stoichkov escape?
Stoichkov trying to control the position but Fandango manages to sink in the hooks.
Hristo Stoichkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fandango controls the action.
Stoichkov tries to escape but Fandango has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fandango just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Stoichkov trying to control the action but Fandango just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Stoichkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stoichkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stoichkov wants to control his opponent's hands but Fandango gets his hands free. #SUB#
Stoichkov fending off the submission attempt from Fandango.
Stoichkov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Stoichkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fandango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoichkov can do to turn this around?
Fandango is riding his opponent, not letting Stoichkov buck him off.
More hug and hope from Fandango.#T4##SUB#
Stoichkov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fandango gets his way!
Stoichkov is trying to break free.
Stoichkov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fandango doesn't have the hooks in and Stoichkov manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fandango is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stoichkov is controlling him. #SUB2#
Stoichkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fandango dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Newton Fandango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fandango, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Newton Fandango!
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