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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Mamma throws a looping overhand right but Okoye ducks down to avoid it.
Okoye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamma throws out a loose jab but Okoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamma misses with a straight right.
Okoye appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okoye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okoye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okoye throwing a counter right hand but Mamma manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamma. Okoye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okoye throws a jab when Mamma was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye defending well as Mamma loads up on a big left hand.
Mamma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okoye throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamma.
Mamma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A jab from Okoye misses.
Okoye thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Mamma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamma misses with an uppercut.
Okoye throwing a counter right hand but Mamma manages to avoid it.
Joseph Mamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
Okoye moves out of range as Mamma strikes.
Okoye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamma.
Okoye throwing a counter right hand but Mamma manages to avoid it.
Mamma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okoye scores with a jab. Mamma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okoye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamma misses with a hook
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Mamma misses.
Okoye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Okoye throws an overhand right that lands on Mamma's shoulder, as Mamma tries to avoid the shot.
Mamma slips a jab from Okoye.
Okoye throws a jab when Mamma was well out of range.
Okoye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamma looks to land a right hand but Okoye moved out of range.
Mamma throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Mamma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okoye slips under a jab.
Mamma misses the jab.#T3#
Okoye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okoye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Okoye misses.
Mamma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mamma misses with a right hand
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Mamma looks to land a right hand but Okoye moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Okoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamma throws out a loose jab but Okoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoye appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Mamma misses.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Mamma misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Okoye misses the target.
Okoye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamma.
It looked like Okoye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamma throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Okoye throws a shot from downtown. Mamma moves away and avoids it.
Mamma misses with a looping right.
Okoye slips a straight right by Mamma.
A little feinted left hand from Okoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okoye moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Okoye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okoye slips under a jab.
Mamma swings widly with a right hand
enabling Okoye to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoye throws a looping overhand right but Mamma ducks down to avoid it.
Okoye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamma missing with a left hand there. Okoye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamma throws a series of punches but Okoye avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christian Okoye will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Okoye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamma.
Mamma blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamma! But no joy.
Mamma looks to land a right hand but Okoye moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
Mamma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
Mamma misses with a right hand
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamma misses with a left hand
and Okoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okoye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamma.
Mamma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoye.
Okoye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamma slips a straight right by Okoye.
Mamma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Okoye dodges the punch combination from Mamma.
Okoye cracks Mamma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okoye slips under a jab.
Mamma misses with a straight left.
Okoye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okoye.
Okoye throws a looping overhand right but Mamma ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
Okoye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okoye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Mamma throws a looping overhand right but Okoye ducks down to avoid it.
Mamma throws a shot from downtown. Okoye moves away and avoids it.
Christian Okoye is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Mamma misses.
Okoye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamma.
Okoye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamma.
Mamma throws a right hand that misses
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Okoye slips a jab from Mamma.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Mamma misses its intended target.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoye.
Mamma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Mamma misses with a hook.
Mamma misses with a straight right.
Okoye throwing a counter right hand but Mamma manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mamma misses its intended target.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamma throws a right hand that Okoye ducks under and follows up with a left that Okoye also avoids with ease.
It looked like Okoye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Mamma misses.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamma is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mamma misses with a hook
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamma misses with a hook
and Mamma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okoye clobbers Mamma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Okoye misses with a hook. Mamma ducked under it nicely.
Mamma tries to bum rush Okoye with a series of wild strikes but Okoye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okoye moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Okoye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okoye slips a straight right by Mamma.
Okoye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamma throws an off balance right hand
and Okoye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamma thinking.
Mamma misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Okoye misses the target.
Okoye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamma.
Mamma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okoye moves out of range as Mamma strikes.
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 Christian Okoye will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamma misses with a shot to the body
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Mamma throws a hook but Okoye blocks it.
A jab from Mamma misses.
Okoye lands an overhand right.
Mamma misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Mamma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye slips a jab from Mamma.
Okoye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okoye lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Okoye.#T1#
Okoye throws a hook to the side of Mamma's head but Mamma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamma! But no joy.
Okoye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamma.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamma throws an overhand right that lands on Okoye's shoulder, as Okoye tries to avoid the shot.
Mamma misses with a hook. Okoye ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Okoye misses the target.
Mamma throws a hook to the side of Okoye's head but Okoye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Okoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamma throws a hook but Okoye avoids it easily.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Mamma misses its intended target.
Mamma throws a big shot that misses.
Christian Okoye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mamma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okoye throws out the jab.
Okoye looks to throw the jab but Mamma is out of range.
Mamma throws out a counter right but Okoye avoids it with no problem.
Mamma misses with a hook
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamma throws a looping overhand right but Okoye ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Okoye misses the target.
Mamma looks to land a right hand but Okoye moved out of range.
Mamma throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
Mamma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.
Okoye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okoye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamma scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Okoye connects with the punch.
Okoye throws the left hand but Mamma avoids the punch easily.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamma throws a lazy uppercut
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamma throws a lazy right hand but Okoye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamma throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okoye staying out of range there.
Mamma swings widly with a right hand
and Okoye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Mamma misses with a looping right.
Mamma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.
Okoye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okoye slips a straight right by Mamma.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Mamma misses.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
A counter left hand to the body from Okoye misses its target.
Mamma misses with an uppercut. Okoye saw that one coming.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamma misses with a few strikes there.
Joseph Mamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okoye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamma.
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 Christian Okoye.
Well Okoye has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Okoye!
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Event:
IFA 135/185
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Mamma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakamuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mamma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamma closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mamma connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Nakamura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mamma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakamura is in Mamma's guard.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Nakamura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mamma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mamma is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamura stands up over Mamma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Mamma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura distracts Mamma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Mamma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Mamma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.#SUB#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mamma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Mamma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mamma controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself. #SUB#
Mamma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
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.
Nakamura trying to control but Mamma is working from the bottom.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura is pushing down on Mamma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mamma is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakamura has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mamma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Mamma is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura working over Mamma with some ground and pound. Mamma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakamura prevents Mamma from improving his position.#SUB#
Mamma actively working from the bottom here.
Mamma wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Mamma taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard. #T3##SUB#
Mamma actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakamura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nakamura has eaten all the pies!
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. Nakamura connects with a nice short shot to Mamma's temple.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Nakamura moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mamma.
Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mamma to see if he's OK.
Mamma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakamura off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Mamma looking for the RNC.
Mamma controlling well, preventing Nakamura from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mamma missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Mamma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Nakamura right now.
#SUB#
Mamma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mamma misses with an elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nakamura fending off the submission attempt from Mamma. #SUB#
Nakamura showing good submission defense here.
Nakamura just trying to survive but Mamma is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nakamura staying busy and making it hard for Mamma to control.
Nakamura tries to roll but Mamma sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Mamma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Nakamura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mamma was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakamura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mamma trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Mamma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Mamma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mamma tries to get out of the position.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamma is looking for a triangle here but Nakamura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mamma is looking to regain half guard here but Nakamura keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Mamma is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Mamma is working from the bottom.
Mamma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakamura working the ground and pound.
Mamma is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura controls the position from side control.
Nakamura in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mamma tries to improve position but can't.
Mamma is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Nakamura working the ground and pound from side control.
Nakamura cracks Mamma with a big elbow.
Mamma is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Mamma is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position but Mamma is working away.
Mamma tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Mamma takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nakamura working the ground and pound from side control.
Nakamura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mamma some visible discomfort.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Mamma is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mamma is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mamma down.
You can see the frustration on Mamma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mamma tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Nakamura lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakamura working the ground and pound from side control.
Mamma is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura landing strikes.
Nakamura lands an elbow.
Mamma is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Nakamura scoring with punches and elbows.
Mamma is being controlled here.
Gurizuri Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura working away.
Mamma taking a bit of punishment here - Nakamura scoring with strikes.
Mamma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamma keeps working.
Mamma is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura lands an elbow.
Mamma sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamma trying to control but Nakamura postures up.
Mamma missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nakamura content to control rather than advance.
Nakamura trying to control from Mamma's half guard. Mamma has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura slips nicely into half guard.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nakamura prevents Mamma from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakamura lands a nice short elbow.
Nakamura working over Mamma with some ground and pound. Mamma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakamura working over Mamma with some ground and pound. Mamma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mamma has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakamura lands a nice short elbow.
Mamma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura working Mamma over with strikes.
Mamma trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Mamma wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamma keeps working. #SUB#
Mamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nakamura there.
Mamma trying to control but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura is keen to just control but Mamma is a slippery customer.
Mamma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakamura's back!
Nakamura breaks Mamma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Mamma keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Mamma's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura postures up and lands a big shot to Mamma's brow.
Nakamura is in close to Mamma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mamma has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mamma keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mamma looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura controlling from the top position.
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakamura is in close to Mamma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nakamura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamura 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!
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Event:
135 Round 2/185 round 1
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Camara clinches with his opponent.
Mamma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Camara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mamma uses from the top position.
Mamma content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Mamma from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamma is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamma passes Camara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamma scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1##SUB2#
Mamma 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. Camara tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mamma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Mamma!
A relieved looking Joseph Mamma 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Darnold feints and then cracks Mamma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mamma down. #TD2#
Mamma dives in and scores a takedown into Darnold's guard.
Mamma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mamma drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mamma as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Darnold screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mamma! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joseph Mamma!
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