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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Graybeard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bittencourt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Graybeard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bittencourt misses.
Graybeard digs a good body shot into Bittencourt's ribs.
Graybeard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graybeard cracks Bittencourt with an open hand slap.
Graybeard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graybeard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bittencourt blocks a jab.
Bittencourt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bittencourt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Luc Bittencourt has been cut.
Bittencourt tries to clinch there but Graybeard circles away.
Graybeard scores with a jab. Bittencourt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graybeard connects with a body shot.
Bittencourt closes the distance and clinches up with Graybeard, looking for a takedown. Bittencourt pushes Graybeard against the cage but Graybeard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graybeard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bittencourt misses the shot to the body.
Bittencourt moves out of range as Graybeard strikes.
Graybeard lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Bittencourt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bittencourt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bittencourt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graybeard tries to bum rush Bittencourt with a series of wild strikes but Bittencourt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graybeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graybeard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bittencourt.
Graybeard looks to land a right hand but Bittencourt moved out of range.
Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graybeard but Graybeard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dome Graybeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Bittencourt.
Graybeard scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Graybeard misses #TD2#
so Bittencourt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bittencourt postures up.
Graybeard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bittencourt wants to control from the top but Graybeard keeps moving. #T2#
Bittencourt slips nicely into half guard.
Graybeard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bittencourt is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Graybeard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luc Bittencourt!
Luc Bittencourt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Graybeard connects with the punch.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Graybeard counters with a huge left! Nouveau is in big trouble! He's backing up but Graybeard isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nouveau from any more damage. A dominating finish by Graybeard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
Dome Graybeard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Graybeard misses.
Graybeard throws a lazy right hand but Avalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Avalos shoots in and gets a takedown into Graybeard's guard.
Graybeard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avalos throwing strikes but missing.
Avalos postures up.
Graybeard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graybeard pulls Avalos in to control the position.
Avalos throws an elbow that misses. Graybeard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avalos's guard. Nice move by Graybeard!#REVR#
Graybeard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalos wants to sweep but no luck.
Graybeard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avalos has his hands on Graybeard's head, controlling the position.
Avalos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graybeard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Avalos on the ground.#T1#
Avalos pulls Graybeard in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graybeard won't allow Avalos to sweep him here.
Graybeard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avalos wants to sweep here but Graybeard controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avalos is controlling Graybeard's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Graybeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Graybeard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avalos.
Graybeard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graybeard. Avalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graybeard lands a nice hook to Avalos's body. Avalos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avalos takes a swing at Graybeard's ribcage but misses.
Graybeard throws a right hand that Avalos ducks under and follows up with a left that Avalos also avoids with ease.
Avalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graybeard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graybeard misses with a body shot.
Avalos swings for the body but Graybeard moves out of range.
Graybeard scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Rio Avalos has been cut.
Dome Graybeard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Graybeard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graybeard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graybeard throws a jab when Avalos was well out of range.
Avalos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graybeard defends well and Avalos ends up having to push Graybeard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graybeard clobbers Avalos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avalos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graybeard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avalos thinking.
Graybeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avalos.
Avalos needs to keep his hands up - Graybeard had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Avalos is rocked!
Graybeard drops Avalos with a straight right hand, right on the button! Graybeard follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
Dome Graybeard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Graybeard.
Graybeard connects with a right hand. Arteezy shakes it off.
Graybeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graybeard. Arteezy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arteezy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arteezy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Arteezy with that takedown attempt.
Graybeard lands with a good body shot.
Arteezy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arteezy avoids the body shot from Graybeard.
Graybeard slaps away a takedown attempt from Arteezy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Arteezy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graybeard looks to land a right hand but Arteezy moved out of range.#T1#
Graybeard lands a nice looking body shot.
Graybeard connects with a right hand. Arteezy shakes it off.
Arteezy slips under a jab.
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graybeard sprawls well. Graybeard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arteezy gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Arteezy misses its intended target.
Arteezy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Arteezy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graybeard to the ground. Arteezy is now in Graybeard's guard.
Arteezy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Graybeard trying to keep a closed guard but Arteezy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Arteezy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arteezy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arteezy 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. #T2#
Graybeard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graybeard keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
Arteezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graybeard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arteezy.
Arteezy trying to control but Graybeard is working from the bottom.
Graybeard trying to control the position here.
Arteezy looking to pass the guard.
Graybeard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Arteezy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arteezy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Arteezy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Graybeard is pulling down on Arteezy's head. It's preventing any offense from Arteezy, at least for the moment.
Arteezy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arteezy wants to pass the guard but Graybeard is keeping the position.
Graybeard keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graybeard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Graybeard takes a swing at Arteezy's ribcage but misses.
Graybeard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#
Arteezy is rocked!
Graybeard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Arteezy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graybeard counters with a left to the body.
Oh Arteezy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graybeard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arteezy is breathing heavily.
Graybeard circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Arteezy tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Graybeard wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dome Graybeard!
A relieved looking Dome Graybeard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SPARTA 30
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Payakaroon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graybeard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakaroon.
Graybeard scores with a shot to the body.
Graybeard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Graybeard.
Graybeard swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Graybeard circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Payakaroon to the canvas! Payakaroon doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Graybeard keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
Dome Graybeard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Samart Payakaroon was interviewed post fight and said 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Event:
SPARTA 24
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Graybeard tries to bum rush Peltonen with a series of wild strikes but Peltonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Graybeard counters with a left to the body.
Peltonen staying out of range there.
Graybeard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Peltonen looks for a takedown but Graybeard sprawls well.
Peltonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Graybeard misses the target.
Graybeard stuns Peltonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graybeard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graybeard ducks under a wild hook from Peltonen.
A little feinted left hand from Graybeard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Peltonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peltonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Graybeard keeping full guard, as Peltonen tries to pass.
Graybeard keeping moving, preventing Peltonen from controlling successfully.
Peltonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Graybeard keeping full guard, as Peltonen tries to pass.
Peltonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Graybeard is trying to keep Peltonen in close.
Peltonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Graybeard tries to get to full guard but Peltonen has control of the leg.
Peltonen is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Peltonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Peltonen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Peltonen is looking for a kimura here.
Graybeard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltonen on the ground.
Graybeard is trying to get back to full guard.
Graybeard controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Peltonen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Peltonen wants to take a breather but Graybeard is having none of it.
Peltonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Peltonen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Graybeard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Peltonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arttu Peltonen!
A very excited looking Arttu Peltonen 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:
SPARTA 21
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graybeard cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graybeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graybeard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Graybeard moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie slips under a jab from Graybeard.
Graybeard misses with an uppercut.
Graybeard tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Graybeard is quick to defend against it.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graybeard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. #TD#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Graybeard did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graybeard tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graybeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Graybeard controlling the position well. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graybeard sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graybeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is thwarting Graybeard's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Graybeard is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Graybeard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie has control of Graybeard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Graybeard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Gracie has isolated one of Graybeard's arms. Graybeard looking to fight him off but Gracie twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Gracie!
After winning the bout, Robin Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SPARTA 18: Smit vs. Ndlandla
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Graybeard staying out of range there.
Arteezy throws a hook to the side of Graybeard's head but Graybeard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graybeard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Graybeard lands with an overhand left.
Graybeard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Graybeard.
Graybeard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Graybeard scores with a body shot.
Graybeard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arteezy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arteezy throws a body punch but Graybeard moves out of range.
Graybeard drops Arteezy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Graybeard follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
Our winner, Dome Graybeard, 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:
SPARTA 14: Yamamoto vs. Knives
Date: Feb 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Graybeard misses with a body shot.
Avalos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graybeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avalos circles away quickly and effectively.
Avalos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graybeard.
And Avalos tries to counter it with a takedown but Graybeard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graybeard cracks a nice hook into Avalos's ribs.
Graybeard lunges at Avalos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avalos's hand.
Avalos avoids the body shot from Graybeard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graybeard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Avalos misses with a hook to the body
and Graybeard counters with a straight right hand.
Avalos takes one on the button.
Avalos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graybeard scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Avalos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graybeard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Graybeard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graybeard is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Avalos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Avalos lands a nice forearm strike.
Graybeard tries to improve position but can't.
Graybeard seems a little lost for a moment, as Avalos dominates the positioning.
An elbow from Avalos crashes against the mat.
Graybeard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Graybeard is trying to improve his position.
Avalos working away.
Graybeard trying to remain calm as Avalos controls from the top position.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Graybeard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Avalos taking a breather here.
Graybeard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Avalos controls the position from side control.
Check out the look on Avalos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Graybeard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graybeard tries to get out of the position.
Avalos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Graybeard can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Avalos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Graybeard dodges the ground and pound from Avalos.
Avalos is chipping away with strikes.
Graybeard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Avalos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Graybeard is trying to escape the mount.
Avalos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Avalos lands a couple of good shots and Graybeard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
What can Graybeard do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Graybeard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Avalos.
Graybeard covers up after that shot from Avalos.
Avalos looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Graybeard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graybeard tries to break free.
Avalos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Graybeard up.
Graybeard turns into Avalos and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rio Avalos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Avalos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graybeard sprawls well. Graybeard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avalos gets slowly back to his feet.
Graybeard throws a nice looking combination but Avalos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avalos with a poor takedown
enabling Graybeard to counter with a crisp jab.
Graybeard lands a nice looking body shot.
Dome Graybeard is winning the standup battle so far.
Graybeard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Avalos in his tracks.
Avalos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graybeard lands a jab.
Graybeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avalos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graybeard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the body from Avalos misses
and Graybeard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graybeard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graybeard lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Avalos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graybeard. Avalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graybeard lands with an overhand left.
Graybeard scores with a sloppy right hand. Avalos should have avoided that one.
Graybeard moves out of range of the strikes.
Graybeard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avalos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Graybeard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Avalos doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Avalos misses.
Avalos looks to land a left hand but Graybeard moved out of range nicely.
Graybeard connects with a right hand. Avalos shakes it off.#ROC#
Avalos is rocked!
Graybeard lands a jab-cross combination.
Avalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Graybeard finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graybeard scores with a body shot.
Graybeard throws a monster overhand right that drops Avalos! Graybeard follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
A victorious Dome Graybeard 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:
SPARTA 10: Khamsing vs. Holmes
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Show bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Show working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graybeard gets back to half guard.
Graybeard manages to get to full guard.
Show postures up and lands a big shot to Graybeard's brow.
Graybeard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Show manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Show wants to sweep here but Graybeard controlling him for the moment.
Show might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Show seems keen to control Graybeard's posture.
Graybeard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Show controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Show had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graybeard defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graybeard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graybeard won't allow Show to sweep him here.
Graybeard is stalling in the full guard.
Show keeping moving, preventing Graybeard from controlling successfully.
Graybeard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Graybeard preventing the sweep.
Graybeard trying to control but Show is working from the bottom.
Show trying to control the position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Show wants to sweep but no luck.
Show is working hard here to advance position.
Show working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Show definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graybeard lands a head shot.
Show shoots in but no luck this time.
Graybeard stalks Show and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Show's face. Show staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Show fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Graybeard sprawls well initially but Show persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graybeard can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Show thows a huge punch but Graybeard dodges it nicely.
Graybeard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Show slips a nice elbow through Graybeard's hands, connecting with Graybeard's forehead.
Show thows a huge punch but Graybeard dodges it nicely.
Show working over Graybeard with some ground and pound. Graybeard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Graybeard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Show winds up and cracks Graybeard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Graybeard regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graybeard is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Graybeard trying to control the position from guard on top but Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Show can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graybeard controls the pace.
Graybeard trying to control but Show is working from the bottom.
Show pulls Graybeard in close to prevent any damage.
Show trying to control the position.
Show seems keen to control Graybeard's posture.
Show looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graybeard trying to control but Show is working from the bottom.
Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graybeard is one step ahead there. #T4#
Show keeping moving, preventing Graybeard from controlling successfully.
Show wants to sweep here but Graybeard controlling him for the moment.
Graybeard trying to control the position from guard on top but Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Show looking for a sweep. Not yet Show, not yet.
Show controls Graybeard momentarily but Graybeard frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Small Show dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Graybeard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graybeard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Show takes the fight into the clinch.
Graybeard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show struggles to land a body shot inside as Graybeard controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graybeard.
Graybeard throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Graybeard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Show goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
Show has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graybeard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Show changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graybeard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Show fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Show throws a jab when Graybeard was well out of range.
Graybeard stuns Show with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graybeard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graybeard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Show was well out of range. Poor timing from Graybeard.
Show half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Graybeard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graybeard jabs at Show's body.
Show doesn't manage to clinch there - Graybeard circles away.
Show waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graybeard.
Show doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graybeard counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Graybeard sizes up Show with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Show misses with a body shot.
Graybeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Show.
Show shoots in for a takedown but Graybeard shows good takedown defense.
Show takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graybeard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Show throws a hook but Graybeard avoids it easily.
Show tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graybeard was well out of range. Poor timing from Show.
Show displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graybeard throws out the jab.
Graybeard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Show moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Show darts in and clinches Graybeard up against the cage.
A short left from Graybeard. #T3#
Graybeard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Show prevents Graybeard from breaking the clinch.
Show swings wildly with an uppercut but Graybeard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Graybeard.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Show blocks a body shot from Graybeard.
Show working aggressively here.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Graybeard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Show is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graybeard is defending well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Show is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Graybeard can't fight it off and eventually Show manages to take the fight to the floor. Graybeard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Graybeard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Show's guard. #REVB#
Show wants to sweep but no luck.
Show keeping moving, preventing Graybeard from controlling successfully.
Show working a defensive guard here.
Show has Graybeard pulled in close to control his posture.
Show keeping moving, preventing Graybeard from controlling successfully.
Show is trying to keep Graybeard in close.
Graybeard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dome Graybeard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Graybeard takes a swing at Show's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Graybeard misses the target.
Show misses the shot to the body.
Graybeard misses the shot to the body.
Show drops his hands momentarily and Graybeard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graybeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graybeard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graybeard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Show moves away.
Graybeard looks to land a right hand but Show moved out of range.
Graybeard stuns Show with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show slips under a jab.
Show is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graybeard. #TD#
Show shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Show working over Graybeard with some ground and pound. Graybeard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Show prevents Graybeard from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Show.
Graybeard trying to control here.
Graybeard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graybeard moves into full guard.
Show content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Show lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Graybeard is rocked!
Show with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graybeard is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Show trying to control the position.
Graybeard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Show is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Graybeard trying to control the position from guard on top but Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Show not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graybeard wants to control from the top but Show keeps moving.
Show is controlling Graybeard's posture.
Graybeard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Graybeard wants to control from the top but Show keeps moving.
Graybeard stopping the sweep attempt from Show.
Show is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graybeard wants to control from the top but Show keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Show shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Show takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graybeard is trying to control but can't.
Show is nestled in close to Graybeard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graybeard wants to get back to full guard.
Graybeard taking some punishment here, with Show in his half guard.
Graybeard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Show's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Show's back!
Show wants to escape the position.
Graybeard missing with strikes.
Graybeard gets his hands free as Show looks to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Show rolls, trying to escape but Graybeard keeps control of the position.
Graybeard tries to get the hooks in deep but Show pushed the leg off.
Graybeard keeps control of the position as Show tries to break free.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Graybeard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Show trying to control the position but Graybeard manages to sink in the hooks.
Show's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Graybeard's hands.
Show tries to escape but Graybeard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Graybeard tries to keep control of the position but Show is staying busy.
Show tries to escape but Graybeard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Graybeard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Graybeard keeps control of the position as Show tries to break free.
Graybeard thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Show can't escape the position.
Graybeard is trying to stick to Show's back but Show is turning into Graybeard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Graybeard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Show.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Small Show.
I think Show 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 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Small Show!
Small Show thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SPARTA 7: Yamamoto vs. Luna
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Lapu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Graybeard. That snapped Lapu's head back.
Lapu slips a jab from Graybeard.
Graybeard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Lapu.
Lapu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graybeard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lapu with a body shot.
Graybeard avoids the body shot from Lapu.
Graybeard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lapu jabs Graybeard right on the nose. Graybeard blinks but takes it well.
Lapu moves out of range as Graybeard strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graybeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graybeard misses with an uppercut. Lapu saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Graybeard. #CUT2#
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Lapu misses with an uppercut. Graybeard saw that one coming.#T1#
Graybeard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lapu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graybeard throws a hook but Lapu avoids it easily.
Graybeard tests Lapu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lapu scores with a body shot.
Graybeard throws a lazy right hand but Lapu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lapu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lapu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lapu cracks Graybeard with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Lapu rushes Graybeard and presses him up against the cage.
Lapu presses Graybeard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graybeard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graybeard.
Lapu tries a body shot but Graybeard blocks it.
Lapu misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Lapu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graybeard's elbow.
Graybeard tries to break the clinch but Lapu is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Lapu.
A right hook to the body lands for Lapu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lapu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapu digs a right hand underneath Graybeard's ribcage. Graybeard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lapu blocks an uppercut.
Lapu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graybeard is trying to break free.
Lapu can't find room to land a body shot as Graybeard controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Lapu.
#T3#
Graybeard pushes Lapu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lapu lands a body punch.
Graybeard looks winded!
Graybeard struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapu controls his hands.
Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graybeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lapu tries to work over Graybeard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lapu lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Graybeard breaks the clinch.
Graybeard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lapu throws a body shot but no joy.
Graybeard lands a nice hook to Lapu's body. Lapu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lapu.
Lapu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lapu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Lapu lands a two punch combo.
Lapu is looking to wear down Graybeard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lapu looks to land a left hand but Graybeard moved out of range nicely.
Graybeard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lapu.#ROC#
Graybeard is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graybeard throws a jab when Lapu was well out of range.
Graybeard is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapu finish him?
Graybeard throws a one two combo.
Graybeard seems to have recovered his senses.
Graybeard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graybeard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lapu.
Lapu looks to score with a jab to the body but Graybeard is just out of range.
Graybeard misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Lapu moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lapu.
Lapu lands with a right to the head.
Graybeard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graybeard lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lapu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graybeard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graybeard. Lapu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lapu lands the left hand.
Graybeard scores with a jab to the body.
Graybeard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lapu throws a body punch but Graybeard moves out of range.
Graybeard scores with a jab.#CL#
Lapu closes the distance and pushes Graybeard back into the cage.
Lapu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graybeard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lapu pushes Graybeard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Graybeard trying to stall but Lapu improves his position.
Lapu pushes Graybeard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lapu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graybeard's elbow.
Lapu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graybeard can do to turn this around?
Graybeard misses with some punches.
Lapu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graybeard's elbow.
Graybeard blocks an uppercut.
Graybeard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu can't find room to land a body shot as Graybeard controls the action.
Graybeard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graybeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Graybeard breaks the clinch.
Graybeard looks to throw the jab but Lapu is out of range.
Lapu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
The crowd cheers as Graybeard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lapu doesn't seem phased though.
Graybeard lands with a good body shot.
Lapu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graybeard throws out the jab.
Lapu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graybeard manages to avoid it.
Graybeard throws out a counter right but Lapu avoids it with no problem.
Lapu avoids the body shot from Graybeard.
Lapu thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Lapu moves into the clinch successfully.
Lapu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lapu lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graybeard pushes Lapu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lapu prevents Graybeard from breaking the clinch.
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lapu scores with a shot to the side of Graybeard's head.
Lapu Lapu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Graybeard throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapu.
Lapu can't find room to land a body shot as Graybeard controls the action.
Graybeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lapu.
Lapu blocks a body shot from Graybeard.
Graybeard can't find room to land a body shot as Lapu controls the action.
Graybeard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Lapu.
Nice body punch from Graybeard - that landed with a thud.
Graybeard prevents a body shot from Lapu. #T4#
Lapu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lapu lands a shot to the body.
Lapu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graybeard backwards.
Graybeard tries to work over Lapu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graybeard lands a shoulder strike.
Lapu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Graybeard fails to land.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Graybeard.
Lapu prevents Graybeard from breaking the clinch.
Lapu misses with a punch to the body.
Lapu tries to work over Graybeard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graybeard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graybeard.
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 Lapu Lapu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lapu has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Graybeard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lapu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graybeard's head backwards.
Lapu misses with a looping left.
Lapu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graybeard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graybeard.
Graybeard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Graybeard catches Lapu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lapu Lapu is winning the standup battle so far.
Graybeard cracks Lapu with a good jab.#CL#
Lapu moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Lapu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapu lands a body punch.
Graybeard misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Lapu scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Graybeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lapu clinches up with Graybeard and pushes him back against the cage.
Lapu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graybeard struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapu controls his hands.
Lapu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lapu misses with a punch to the body.
Graybeard misses with a punch to the body.
Lapu lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Graybeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lapu lands a nice hook to Graybeard's body. Graybeard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lapu tries to bum rush Graybeard with a series of wild strikes but Graybeard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Graybeard misses.#T2#
Lapu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Graybeard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graybeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lapu circles away quickly and effectively.
Graybeard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graybeard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Lapu misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graybeard! But no joy.
Lapu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lapu moves out of range as Graybeard strikes.
Graybeard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lapu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Graybeard.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graybeard.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Graybeard.
Graybeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lapu.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Graybeard.
Lapu throws out a loose jab but Graybeard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Graybeard missing with a left hand there. Lapu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Lapu has managed to clinch.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
Graybeard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lapu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graybeard pushes Lapu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dome Graybeard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lapu tries to throw a body punch but Graybeard avoids it by throwing Lapu back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graybeard.
Graybeard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lapu can't find room to land a body shot as Graybeard controls the action.
#BC2#
Graybeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lapu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapu Lapu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lapu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graybeard misses with a wild body shot.
Graybeard misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Lapu pushes Graybeard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lapu is working Graybeard over against the cage.
Graybeard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Graybeard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lapu has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lapu.
Lapu presses Graybeard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lapu on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lapu.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lapu Lapu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lapu, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lapu Lapu!
After winning the bout, Lapu Lapu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SAKURABA vs. PARKER
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Graybeard misses the target.
Payakaroon thuds his right hand into Graybeard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graybeard rushes Payakaroon and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Payakaroon is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Graybeard piles on the pressure and Payakaroon crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
A very excited looking Dome Graybeard 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.
In defeat, Samart Payakaroon stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.
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