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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 29
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Mrka moves into the clinch successfully.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ehrmantraut tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mrka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mrka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ehrmantraut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mrka walks away with a smile on his face. Ehrmantraut gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ehrmantraut defending well as Mrka loads up on a big left hand.
Ivan Mrka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mrka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ehrmantrauts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mrka throws a head kick but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mrka tries to clinch there but Ehrmantraut circles away.
Mrka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Mrka moves in looking to clinch but Ehrmantraut pushes him off.
Ehrmantraut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ehrmantraut paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mrka blocks a jab.
Mrka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ehrmantraut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ehrmantraut - that will leave a mark!
Mrka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mrka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mrka throws a lazy uppercut
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut tries to work over Mrka's front leg with a kick but Mrka checks it. #T1##CL2#
Mrka moves into the clinch.
Ehrmantraut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mrka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mrka's coach down at Tin Can Athletics was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mrka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A hook to the body from Mrka.
Ehrmantraut lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mrka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ehrmantraut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ehrmantraut cracks Mrka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ehrmantraut drops his hands momentarily and Mrka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mrka wants to clinch up but Ehrmantraut keeps it at a distance.
Ehrmantraut throws the kick towards the body but Mrka avoids it.
It seemed like Mrka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mrka throws the left hand but Ehrmantraut avoids the punch easily.
Ehrmantraut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ehrmantraut misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Mrka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mrka throws a poor cross that misses
and Ehrmantraut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ehrmantraut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mrka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mrka moves in looking to clinch but Ehrmantraut pushes him off.#T2#
Mrka moves out of range of the body kick.
Ehrmantraut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ehrmantraut looks to land a body kick but Mrka moved away.
Ehrmantraut takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ehrmantraut cracks Mrka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ehrmantraut lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Ehrmantraut.
Mrka tries to clinch but Ehrmantraut is having none of it.
Mrka moves in looking to clinch but Ehrmantraut pushes him off.
Ehrmantraut lands a slapping body shot.
Mrka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ehrmantraut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ehrmantraut lands with a straight right. Mrka didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Mrka clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ehrmantraut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mrka wants to clinch up but Ehrmantraut keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mrka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ehrmantraut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mrka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Mrka clinches with his opponent.
Ehrmantraut jumps guard but Mrka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ehrmantraut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mrka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Mrka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mrka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut blocks an uppercut.
Ehrmantraut tries to pull guard but Mrka holds him up against the cage and eventually Ehrmantraut drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mrka. #TD#
Ehrmantraut manages to pull guard.
Mrka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mrka wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving.
Mrka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ehrmantraut working for a triangle but Mrka defends it easily.
Mrka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ehrmantraut looking for a sweep. Not yet Ehrmantraut, not yet. #SUB#
Ehrmantraut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mrka is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mrka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ehrmantraut being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mrka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ehrmantraut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mrka has managed to get both his arms back between Ehrmantraut's legs - danger averted.
Mrka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ehrmantraut working for a triangle but Mrka defends it easily.
Mrka 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ehrmantraut dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mrka throws a hook but Ehrmantraut blocks it.
Mrka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mrka scores with a kick to the body.
Mrka moves in looking to clinch but Ehrmantraut pushes him off.
Ehrmantraut throwing a counter right hand but Mrka manages to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mrka.
Mrka moves in looking to clinch but Ehrmantraut pushes him off.
Mrka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Mrka instigates a clinch.
Mrka swings wildly with an uppercut but Ehrmantraut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mrka backwards.
Mrka swings wildly with an uppercut but Ehrmantraut uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrka has a couple of punches blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Mrka has a couple of punches blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut tries to pull guard but Mrka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mrka stalling against the cage.
Mrka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ehrmantraut's elbow.
A short right from Ehrmantraut. #T1#
Mrka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ehrmantraut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mrka can do to turn this around?
Mrka scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Mrka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mrka dodges the punch combination from Ehrmantraut.
Mrka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ehrmantraut throws a shot from downtown. Mrka moves away and avoids it.
Ehrmantraut looks to land a combination. Mrka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mrka lands with an overhand left.
Mike Ehrmantraut is winning the standup battle so far.
Mrka slips a jab from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut misses with an uppercut. Mrka saw that one coming.
Mrka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ehrmantraut walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ehrmantraut misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Mrka closes the distance and clinches.
Ehrmantraut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ehrmantraut lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ehrmantraut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ehrmantraut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ehrmantraut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mrka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Mrka doesn't manage to clinch there - Ehrmantraut circles away.
#CL2#
Mrka moves into range and clinches up with Ehrmantraut.
Mrka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ehrmantraut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mrka misses with some punches.
Ehrmantraut is looking to break free of the clinch but Mrka has double underhooks.
Ehrmantraut is trying to pull guard but Mrka has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mrka.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Mrka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ehrmantraut swats away the attempt to clinch by Mrka.
Mrka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ehrmantraut.
A jab from Mrka finds it's way through Ehrmantraut's defenses.
Ehrmantraut will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mrka misses with a looping right.#T3#
Mrka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ehrmantraut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mrka scores with a jab. Ehrmantraut acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ehrmantraut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mrka tries to clinch but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut tried to score with a low kick but Mrka checks it.
Mrka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ehrmantraut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mrka scrambles back to his feet.
Mrka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mrka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a low kick but Mrka moves out of range easily.
Mrka misses with a hook. Ehrmantraut ducked under it nicely.
Ehrmantraut slips under a jab from Mrka.
Ehrmantraut throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mrka avoids it.
Ehrmantraut connects with a body shot that sends Mrka's belly button to the back.
Mrka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ehrmantraut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Mrka looks to move away, Ehrmantraut throws a big counter combo but Mrka just gets out of the way.
Mrka throws a looping overhand right but Ehrmantraut ducks down to avoid it.
Mrka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mrka dodges the punch combination from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ehrmantraut's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mrka under the eye.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mrka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but Mrka blocks it.
Mrka slips under a jab.
Mrka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Mrka moves into the clinch.
Ivan Mrka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ehrmantraut prevents a body shot from Mrka.
Ehrmantraut tries to pull guard but Mrka holds him up against the cage and eventually Ehrmantraut drops back down to his feet.
Ehrmantraut blocking some punches.
#BC#
Ehrmantraut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mrka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.
Mrka misses with an uppercut. Ehrmantraut saw that one coming.
Mrka moves away from the strike by Ehrmantraut.
Mrka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mrka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ehrmantraut.
Mrka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab, jab by Mrka - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ehrmantraut getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mrka tries to clinch but Ehrmantraut moves out of range. #CL2#
Mrka closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mrka misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Mrka drives through and clinches with Ehrmantraut against the cage.
Mrka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mrka has Ehrmantraut pressed against the cage, preventing Ehrmantraut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mrka keeps control of Ehrmantraut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Ehrmantraut breaks from the clinch.
Mrka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ehrmantraut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mrka tries to clinch up but Ehrmantraut circles away and keeps his distance.
Ehrmantraut is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mrka tries to clinch up but Ehrmantraut circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick there by Ehrmantraut.
Mrka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but Mrka blocks it.
Ehrmantraut lands a glancing blow to the side of Mrka's head.
Mrka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut blocks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Ehrmantraut.
Mrka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ehrmantraut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ehrmantraut slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mrka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ehrmantraut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mrka wants to clinch.#T1#
Ehrmantraut misses with the combination.
Ehrmantraut lands with a good body shot.
Ehrmantraut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mrka throws out the jab.
Mrka moves in looking to clinch but Ehrmantraut pushes him off.
Ehrmantraut slips a jab from Mrka.
Mrka wants to clinch.
Mrka wants to clinch.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mrka.#T2#
Mrka moves in looking to clinch but Ehrmantraut pushes him off.
Mrka tries to clinch there but Ehrmantraut circles away.
Ehrmantraut scores with a spinning back kick!
Mrka wants to clinch.#CL2#
Mrka rushes Ehrmantraut and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ehrmantraut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mrka backwards.
Mrka lands a shot to the body.
Mrka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mrka throws a head punch that misses.
Ehrmantraut blocking some punches.
Ehrmantraut can't find room to land a body shot as Mrka controls the action.
Ehrmantraut jumps guard but Mrka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mrka lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mrka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ehrmantraut tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mrka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mrka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Mrka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ehrmantraut wants to stall.
Mrka tries a body shot but Ehrmantraut blocks it.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice uppercut.
Mrka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mrka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ehrmantraut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mrka to keep the fight standing.
Ivan Mrka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ehrmantraut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ehrmantraut is looking to break free of the clinch but Mrka has double underhooks.
Mrka working aggressively here.
Mrka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ehrmantraut backwards.
Ehrmantraut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ehrmantraut lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mrka.
Ehrmantraut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ehrmantraut is trying to pull guard but Mrka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mrka lands a left hand.
#T4#
Ehrmantraut jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mrka walks away with a smile on his face. Ehrmantraut gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ehrmantraut blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mrka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike Ehrmantraut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mrka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ehrmantraut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mrka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ehrmantraut's elbow.
Mrka misses with a punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ehrmantraut is trying to maintain a safe position but Mrka gets an underhook and turns Ehrmantraut into the cage.#BC#
Ehrmantraut breaks the clinch.
Ehrmantraut scores with a decent looking hook.
Ehrmantraut smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Mrka instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mrka backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ehrmantraut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ehrmantraut, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ehrmantraut!
Mike Ehrmantraut decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SPPS 23 - Resurrection!
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Mrka gets tackled into the cage by Aldo. Aldo maintains the clinch.
Mrka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Mrka.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mrka fails to land.
Mrka misses with some punches.
Mrka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mrka throws a head punch that misses.
Mrka throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mrka avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Mrka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mrka blocks the elbow strike.
Mrka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mrka has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrka has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike.
Mrka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mrka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mrka scores with 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!
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mrka.
Stalling in the clinch from Aldo.
Mrka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mrka can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Mrka misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Mrka pulls Aldo into guard.
Aldo stopping the sweep attempt from Mrka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mrka is still trying to improve position.
Mrka is wriggling around but Aldo manages to pass to half guard.
Aldo blocks the strikes from Mrka.
Mrka trying to get back to full guard but Aldo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mrka tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Mrka tries to hold on but Aldo postures up.
Mrka is squirming around, avoiding Aldo's attempts to control the action.
Mrka wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mrka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aldo.
Mrka is trying to get back to his feet but Aldo has full control of the position and if anything, Mrka has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mrka tries to break free.
Mrka told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mrka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aldo.
#T3#
Mrka tries to break free.
Aldo wants to control but Mrka is keeping busy.
Mrka is in bad spot here.
Mrka staying busy and making it hard for Aldo to control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aldo controls the action.
Mrka is in bad spot here.
Aldo trying to control momentarily.
Mrka trying to control the hands but Aldo won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Mrka manages to escape to his feet.
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 KJ Aldo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aldo avoids the head kick by Mrka.
#CL2#
Mrka darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.
Mrka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Mrka.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mrka swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mrka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Mrka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Aldo tries to throw a body punch but Mrka avoids it by throwing Aldo back against the cage.
Ivan Mrka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrka lands a body shot.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mrka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mrka throws a leg kick which misses Aldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aldo tries to avoid it. #T1#
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Mrka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mrka fails to land.
Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Mrka.
Aldo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mrka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mrka misses with the head strike.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Mrka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mrka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Mrka.
#T2##CL2#
Mrka has managed to clinch.
Mrka keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mrka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Mrka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Mrka throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mrka tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Mrka blocks an uppercut.
Mrka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mrka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mrka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mrka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Mrka is leaning against Aldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Mrka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo lands with a right to the head.
Mrka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mrka tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Mrka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aldo to keep the fight standing.
KJ Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Mrka.
Mrka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mrka jumps guard but Aldo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mrka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mrka lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mrka.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mrka.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Mrka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aldo.#T4#
Mrka struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mrka blocks an elbow strike.
Mrka throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Mrka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Mrka.
Aldo tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Mrka fails to land.
A short uppercut from Mrka.
Aldo wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aldo.
Mrka throws a head punch that misses.
Mrka swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mrka.
Aldo looking to stall.
Aldo wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Mrka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aldo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mrka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aldo scrambles back to his feet.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Mrka.
#CL#
Aldo clinches with his opponent.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mrka is defending well for now.
Mrka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mrka swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Mrka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
A short uppercut from Mrka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrka letting Aldo take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Mrka.
Mrka avoids the elbow strike from Aldo, against the cage.
#T1#
Mrka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mrka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mrka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Mrka.
A shot in the inside from Mrka.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Mrka.
A head punch on the inside from Mrka fails to land.
Mrka misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mrka.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo stalling in the clinch but Mrka improves position.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mrka misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mrka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mrka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Aldo controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Mrka.
Mrka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo trying to stall but Mrka improves his position.
Aldo slowing the pace effectively.
Mrka misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo lands with a light punch inside.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mrka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mrka letting Aldo take a breather here.
Mrka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Mrka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mrka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mrka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mrka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mrka's elbow.
Mrka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Mrka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mrka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo lands a left hand.
A short right from Mrka on the inside.
Aldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mrka tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Mrka is leaning against Aldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mrka works on Aldo's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Mrka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mrka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Mrka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Mrka.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aldo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mrka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mrka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mrka lands a right hand.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mrka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aldo.
Aldo takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mrka moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mrka has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Mrka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mrka 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Mrka!
Ivan Mrka took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 18
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Custo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mrka on his heels. He'll look to pass Mrka's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Custo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mrka wants to stand up but Custo is controlling him.
Custo looking to pass the guard.
Custo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mrka controls Custo momentarily but Custo frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Custo looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been told by Mrka's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mrka scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Jean Jacque Custo has been cut.
Custo's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Custo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Mrka moves into the clinch successfully.
Custo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mrka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Mrka.
Custo stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Mrka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mrka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Mrka works over Custo's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Custo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Custo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mrka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Custo is in Mrka's guard.
Custo wants to pass the guard but Mrka is keeping the position.
Custo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Custo trying to control but Mrka is working from the bottom.
Custo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mrka is keeping the position for now.
Mrka wants to stand and escape but Custo is having none of it.
Custo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mrka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Custo trying to control but Mrka is working from the bottom.
Custo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mrka misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Custo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mrka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mrka looking for a sweep. Not yet Mrka, not yet.
Mrka keeping full guard, as Custo tries to pass.
Custo controlling from the top position. #T4#
Custo prevents Mrka from getting back to his feet.
Custo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mrka is keeping the position for now.
Custo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mrka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mrka throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Mrka gets caught flat footed, as Custo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mrka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Custo is controlling him.
Mrka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Custo dives into side control.
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 Ivan Mrka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacque Custo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mrka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Custo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mrka breaks from the clinch.
Custo keeps the fight on the outside.
Mrka sets himself, and Custo steps forward looking for the clinch! Mrka avoids it this time.
Mrka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mrka throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Custo shoots in and bounces Mrka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mrka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Custo manages to pass to side control.
Mrka is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Mrka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mrka.
Custo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mrka being controlled here, momentarily.
Mrka wants to get back to his feet but Custo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Custo passes Mrka's left leg - he's now in half guard. #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.
Custo moves nicely into side control.
Custo controlling the position.
Mrka sneaks back into half guard.
Custo trying to control the action but Mrka is working from the bottom.
Mrka is trying to maintain the position but Custo is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Custo tries to pass to full mount but Mrka defends it.
Custo trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Custo wants to free his trapped foot but Mrka is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jean Jacque Custo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mrka tries to clinch but Custo is having none of it. #TD2#
Custo feints and as Mrka raises his hands in defense, Custo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Custo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Custo looking to pass the guard.
Mrka is looking to stand back up but Custo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mrka.
Mrka pushes Custo off but Custo dives into side control.
Mrka is trying to buck Custo off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Custo taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Jacque Custo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacque Custo'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#
Mrka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Custo closes the distance and clinches up with Mrka, looking for a takedown. Custo pushes Mrka against the cage but Mrka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mrka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Custo.
Mrka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Mrka. That snapped Custo's head back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Custo or perhaps it was just good defense by Mrka, which made it look bad.
Ivan Mrka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Jacque Custo.
Mrka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Custo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Custo shoots in and gets a takedown into Mrka's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custo prevents Mrka from getting back to his feet.
Custo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mrka is retaining full guard. #T1#
Mrka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Custo is controlling him.
Mrka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Custo won't allow Mrka to get back to his feet.
Custo 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mrka misses with a head kick.
Custo tries to counter with a clinch but Mrka shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Custo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mrka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mrka tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Custo punching from mount but Mrka doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Custo content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Custo looking for a guillotine from mount but Mrka is having none of it.
Custo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mrka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Custo controlling the pace for now.
Mrka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Custo tries to control but Mrka wriggling away.
Custo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Custo is continuing to stall.
Custo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Custo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mrka is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Custo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Custo trying to control but Mrka is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mrka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Jacque Custo.
I think Custo 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jean Jacque Custo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jean Jacque Custo thanked na for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 11
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrka tries to clinch up.
Mrka takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mrka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Craven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mrka wants to counter with a clinch but Craven pushes him away.
Mrka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craven throws a hook but Mrka blocks it.#CL2#
Mrka has closed the distance and engaged Craven in a clinch.
#BC#
Craven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mrka has Craven up against the cage in a clinch.
Craven tries to break the clinch but Mrka is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Mrka.
#BC2#
Mrka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Craven misses with a looping left.
A cross from Craven lands.#TD#
Craven closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mrka tries to improve position but can't.
Craven in side control, throwing shots but Mrka defends.
Mrka is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Craven looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mrka is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Mrka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Craven 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.
Craven throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Craven.
Craven looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mrka is avoiding damage well.
Mrka regains half guard.#SUB#
Craven is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Craven thows a huge punch but Mrka dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Craven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mrka defends it well. #T2#
Craven trying to pass the guard but Mrka defending well.
Craven missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Craven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mrka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Craven.
Mrka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Mrka is keeping the position.
Craven won't allow Mrka to get back to his feet. #T3#
Mrka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craven is one step ahead there.
Mrka has Craven pulled in close to control his posture.
Craven is looking to pass into half guard but Mrka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mrka is in guard.#REVB#
Mrka won't allow Craven to sweep him here. #SUB#
Craven working for a triangle but Mrka defends it easily.
Mrka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mrka stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
Mrka prevents Craven from getting back to his feet.
Mrka preventing the sweep. #T4#
Mrka trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mrka throws a big elbow that misses.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Mrka from controlling successfully.
Craven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mrka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Craven has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mrka doesn't defend quickly enough and Craven has managed to lock this one up! Can Mrka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Craven on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Destin Craven!
Destin Craven decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Ivan Mrka spoke after the fight, saying 'No way..! Are the judges blind?! Lets run this back right now!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Polols misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mrka moves into the clinch.
Polols missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Mrka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Mrka with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Polols releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mrka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Polols's waist but Polols gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mrka off to one side.
Polols doesn't manage to clinch there - Mrka circles away.
Polols is looking to clinch.
Polols closes the distance and clinches up with Mrka, looking for a takedown. Polols pushes Mrka against the cage but Mrka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mrka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Mrka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrka fails with a takedown attempt.
Polols stuffs the takedown attempt from Mrka. Mrka gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Polols misses with a takedown attempt - Mrka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Polols throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Mrka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mrka lands in his opponent's guard.
Polols can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mrka controls the pace.
Mrka postures up and lands a big shot to Polols's brow.
Mrka 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.
Mrka is pushing down on Polols's leg trying to pass to half guard. Polols is fighting to maintain full guard but Mrka has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Polols is looking to improve his position.
Mrka uses his free foot to push down on Polols's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Polols.
Mrka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mrka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mrka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Mrka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Polols is surviving well by controlling Mrka's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Mrka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Polols has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Mrka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Polols is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mrka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Polols is surviving well by controlling Mrka's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Mrka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mrka moves to back control. #T4##SUB#
Mrka is looking for the choke from the back position but Polols is controlling his hands well.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mrka. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB#
Mrka has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Polols! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mrka gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Mrka!
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