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Event:
EFC 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Name shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
Gray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Name shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Gray counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Name! #SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Name has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Name is looking to regain half guard here but Gray keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Name, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Name has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Name is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gray goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Name rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gray 's guard! Nice work there by Name!
Name looking to sit in guard and control but Gray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Name looking for a guillotine here but Gray defends easily.
Gray has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gray pushing down on Name's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Name looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Name looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Name looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Gray is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Name defends it well. #SUB2#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Name has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gray is thwarting Name's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Name looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura but Name is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gray to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gray is trying to control. Name wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Name has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Name looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Name is defending well.
#T4#
Name is trying to maintain the position but Gray is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gray 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! Name is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aron Gray !
Aron Gray 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:
EFC 9
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Name moves into the clinch successfully.
Kimber is trying to drag Name to the mat but Name just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kimber wants to take the fight to the mat but Name manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Name is looking to take this one to the mat.
Name pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Name is pressed up against the cage. Kimber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Name down to the mat. Name avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Kimber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Name goes for a double leg but Kimber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kimber continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Name shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Name was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Name lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Name tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Name throws a strike aimed at the side of Kimber's head but Kimber avoids it well.#T1#
Name is looking to take a break and control but Kimber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Name is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Name is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimber takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Name tries for a kimura but Kimber is defending well.
Name wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimber keeps working.
Kimber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Name thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kimber's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Name is keen to just control but Kimber is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Name maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kimber could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Name has cracked it and Kimber is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Name!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). No Name! |
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Event:
EFC7: Bell vs Kimber
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Name takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Name throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Algiorno's waist but Algiorno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Name off to one side.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Algiorno swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Name misses the target.
Name tries to clinch but Algiorno is having none of it.
Name closes this distance looking for a takedown but Algiorno circles away.
Name's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Name's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Algiorno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Algiorno moves into the clinch.
Name wants a takedown.
Abi Algiorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Name.
Name tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Name fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno stalling the fight.
Name tries to score a body lock takedown but Algiorno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Algiorno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Name.#T1#
Algiorno dives in and grabs Name's left leg, looking for a takedown. Name pushes down on Algiorno's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Algiorno or perhaps it was just good defense by Name, which made it look bad.
Name swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Algiorno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Name's half guard.
Name is holding on to half guard well.#SU#
Algiorno decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Name slips a jab and a cross from Algiorno.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Algiorno has Name pushed against the cage.#BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Name has closed the distance and engaged Algiorno in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Algiorno has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Name is trying to drag Algiorno to the mat but Algiorno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Name tries to pull guard but Algiorno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Name wants a takedown.
Name goes for a takedown in the clinch but Algiorno prevents it.
Name misses with a body punch.
Name wants a takedown.
Name is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Algiorno.
Algiorno stalls. #T3##BC#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Algiorno shoots in and gets a takedown into Name's guard.#SU#
Algiorno stands and steps away. Name gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Algiorno gets a clinch.
Algiorno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Algiorno has Name up against the cage in a clinch.
Name lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Algiorno.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Name.
Name goes for a takedown in the clinch but Algiorno prevents it.
#T4#
Algiorno lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Name jumps guard but Algiorno stands there with Name around his waist. Name gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Name wants a takedown.
Name jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Algiorno walks away with a smile on his face. Name gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Name doesn't manage to clinch there - Algiorno circles away.
Algiorno doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Name counters by clinching up. #BC#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Name showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Algiorno.
Algiorno throws a one two combo.
Algiorno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno 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#
Name has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Algiorno.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Name keeps it at a distance.
Name dives in for a single leg takedown but Algiorno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Algiorno misses.
Algiorno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Algiorno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Algiorno tries for a takedown but Name sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Algiorno throws a right and a left that Name avoids nicely.
Algiorno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Name backs up against the cage.
Algiorno swats away the attempt to clinch by Name.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Name closes the distance and pushes Algiorno back into the cage.
Name changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Algiorno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Name throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Algiorno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Name is in Algiorno's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Name drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Name jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Name slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Name is trying for a kimura here. Algiorno looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Name wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). No Name! |
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Event:
EFC6: Lawrence vs Randle
Date: Feb 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Kimber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Name has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Name swings for the body but Kimber moves out of range.
Kimber keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Name.
Kimber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kimber actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Name is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Name is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Name is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimber defends it well. #SUB#
Name seems to be working for a kimura but Kimber defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Name stalling.
Name working the head and body with strikes.
Kimber trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kimber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Name wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Name is working for a kimura but Kimber is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimber is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kimber wants to improve his position but Name is controlling well.
Kimber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kimber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Name had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimber defends it easily.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Name keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Kimber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Name wants to sweep here but Kimber controlling him for the moment.
Kimber trying to control but Name is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Name throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimber trying to control but Name is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Name is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Name keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Name has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Name looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kimber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Name escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Name is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimber 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kimber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
No Name dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kimber throws a big shot that misses.
Kimber slaps away a takedown attempt from Name, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kimber throws a right hand that Name ducks under and follows up with a left that Name also avoids with ease.
Kimber misses with a wild body shot.
Name lands with a cross.
Name moves away from the strike by Kimber.
Name tries to counter with a takedown but Kimber is quick to defend against it.
Name misses with a hook.
Kimber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kimber enables Name to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kimber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kimber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Name is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a triangle but Name pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Name accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kimber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Name's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Name wants to control from the top but Kimber keeps moving.
Name is really struggling to control Kimber but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Name drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Name jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kimber has his feet on Name's thighs here. He's pushed Name off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Name screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kimber!
Post fight, an emotional Billy Kimber said 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you MKFC much love to you'll. Good bye.'. |
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Event:
EFC5: Night of Champions
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Name gets a double leg takedown into Bell's guard.#SUB2#
Name 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.
Name 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. #SUB#
Bell has his foot on Name's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Name works his way back into a safe position though.
Name is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Name drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Name jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Name doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Name manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Name in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Name defends well.
Name is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.#SUB#
Name avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Name doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bell is tightening it up a little... Name has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Name reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Name taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rj Bell!
Rj Bell is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
EFC4: McGregson vs Eagle 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
No Name really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 143.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Abel Lyager was cancelled. |
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Event:
EFC2: Christmas Fight Night
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Hornblower lands a jab to the head.
Name checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Hornblower closes the distance and clinches.
Name drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hornblower gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hornblower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Name as Hornblower tries to tie him up.
Hornblower taking a breather.
Name can't get the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hornblower 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.
A shot in the inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a right hand.
Name fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Name. 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Hornblower breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Name throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hornblower tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Name is in Hornblower 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hornblower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Name gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hornblower wants to stand up but Name is controlling him. #T1##SUB2#
Hornblower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Name gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hornblower striking off his back but it's not causing Name any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower is controlling Name's posture.#SUB2#
Hornblower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Name is aware though and is defending well.
Name looking to pass the guard.
Name sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hornblower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hornblower trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hornblower is trying to keep Name in close.
#SUB#
Name 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.
Name trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
Name missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Name stays in close to Hornblower 's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SUB#
Name drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hornblower dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Name is looking for a triangle but Hornblower pushes his legs off easily.
Name working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hornblower .
Hornblower trying to control but Name is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Name is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hornblower defends well.
Hornblower is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hornblower is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hornblower trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornblower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hornblower is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Hornblower trying to control but Name is working from the bottom.
Hornblower postures up in Name's guard and throws a big left but Name blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hornblower accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Name is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Name looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Name has his foot on Hornblower 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hornblower works his way back into a safe position though.
Hornblower trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornblower throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hornblower lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Hornblower drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hornblower seems to have locked his on tight now - Name screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hornblower , as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Horacio Hornblower ! |
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Event:
EFC1: Thursday Night Fights
Date: Dec 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Name shoots for a double leg takedown but Eagle sprawls well. He's pushed Name's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eagle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Name counters with a shoot takedown. Eagle fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Eagle has his foot on Name's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Name works his way back into a safe position though.
Eagle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Eagle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Name passes Eagle's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Name is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eagle sees it coming and defends easily.
Name stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Name is trying to work for a kimura but Eagle is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Name looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Name sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eagle defending well though.
Eagle is trying to maintain the position but Name is very close to passing his half guard.
Eagle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eagle trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eagle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Name controls the pace.
Name trying to control but Eagle is working from the bottom.
Name looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Name missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Name trying to control the position from guard on top but Eagle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eagle is striking but Name is not phased and passes to half guard.#T3#
Name working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eagle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eagle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Eagle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eagle wants to improve his position but Name is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Name 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. Eagle tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Name!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). No Name! |
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Event:
EFC
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Name looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Some wild striking there from Name.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Name jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Name closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Name tries for a kimura but Bell is defending well. #SUB2#
Name looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bell is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Name is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Name wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Bell gets back to half guard.
Bell trying to control but Name postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Name's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Name's back!
Bell lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Name hold on?!
Name rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bell.
Bell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Name is looking to control Bell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Name avoid being mounted?
Name keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Name tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rj Bell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Name sprawls well. Name wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Name scores with a takedown into Bell's guard.#SUB#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Name can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Name is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name trying to control the position.
#T1#
Bell wants to control from the top but Name keeps moving.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Name is retaining full guard.
Bell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Name looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
Bell trying to control but Name is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bell won't allow Name to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Name has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bell has managed to get both his arms back between Name's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Name is looking for a triangle but Bell pushes his legs off easily.
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 Rj Bell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Name checks a leg kick.
Bell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Name.
Name shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bell sprawls well. Bell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Name gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bell throws an overhand right that lands on Name's shoulder, as Name tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Name shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell lands a glancing blow to the side of Name's head.
Bell shoots in but no luck this time.
No Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Name throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Bell counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Bell has hold of one of Name's legs. Name is fighting the takedown attempt but Bell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Name is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Name is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bell trying to control but Name is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Name looking for a guillotine here but Bell defends easily.
Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #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.
Name controls Bell momentarily but Bell frees himself.
Name wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Name is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bell, into his guard. #REVB#
Bell is trying to control the position but Name postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Name defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rj Bell clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Name fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bell to the ground. Name is now in Bell's guard.
Name stops Bell from standing up.
Name must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Name from controlling successfully.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Name is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bell holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Name is aware though and is defending well.
Rj Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Bell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Name has passed into half guard!
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Name is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is staying active underneath Name, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell trying to control but Name postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bell is not content to let Name control the position.
Name perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bell pushes Name off looking to stand but Name dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Name.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Name misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Name tries for a takedown but Bell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Name manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bell on his heels. He'll look to pass Bell's guard now, I'm sure.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Name from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
No Name dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Name shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bell as he jumps to the side.
Bell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Name shoots and misses #CL#
and Bell moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rj Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Name.
Name tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bell swivels and escapes.
Rj Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Name.
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Name is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
#CL#
Bell clinches up with Name and pushes him back against the cage.
Bell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Name's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name can't get the takedown.
Name gets underhooks to prevent Bell's takedown attempt.
Name wants a takedown.
Bell is working for takedown but Name is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Name wants a takedown.
Name is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Name has Bell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Name changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bell misses with a straight left.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Bell slips a jab and a cross from Name.
Bell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Name circles away.
Name tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Name somewhat.
Bell throws a jab when Name was well out of range.
Name throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Name throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bell.
Bell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Name's head.
Bell wants to control from the top but Name keeps moving. #SUB2#
Name looking for a guillotine here but Bell defends easily.
Bell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Name being controlled here, momentarily.
No Name has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rj Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rj Bell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Bell missing with a left hand there. Name was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Name looks to land a right hand but Bell moved out of range.
A low kick from Name misses #TD#
and Bell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Bell seems to be looking for submissions.
Bell wants to take a breather but Name is having none of it.
Name moves into full guard.
Name wants to sweep here but Bell controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell throws an elbow that misses. Name uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bell's guard. Nice move by Name!#REVB#
Bell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Name wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Name stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position.
Bell keeping full guard, as Name tries to pass.
Name engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Name 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#
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.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Name accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Name drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bell! #REVR#
Name is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Bell.#T3#
Bell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Name is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Name is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Name sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bell passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell trying to control the action but Name is working from the bottom.
Name dodges the ground and pound from Bell.#T4#
Bell trying to control the action but Name is working from the bottom.
Name tries to buck Bell off but Bell is having none of it.
Name parries the strikes from Bell easily there. Bell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Name to escape.
#SUB#
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Name wants to control but Bell postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rj Bell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Name moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Name connects with a right hand. Bell shakes it off.#CL#
Bell clinches with his opponent.
Bell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Name.
Bell prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Bell manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Name has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bell throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Name throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Name scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Name trying to control the position but Bell is working away.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Name tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but Name drags him back down.
Name slows the pace down.
Bell is not content to let Name control the position. #SUB2#
Name wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bell, who protects the arm well.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Name asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Name throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Name in side control, throwing shots but Bell defends.
Name wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Name can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Name thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Bell is trying to improve his position.
Bell tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Name goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bell turns into him and now he's in Name's guard.
Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Name preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Name manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bell looking to control but Name passes into half guard.
Bell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Name is trying to control. Bell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Name might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bell is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but No Name will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Name doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Name keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Name throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Bell gets tackled into the cage by Name. Name maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bell manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Name gets caught napping as Bell dives in and scores a takedown. Name manages to retain guard.
Bell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Name looking for a sweep. Not yet Name, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rj Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Name is trying to keep Bell in close.
Bell throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Name not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bell controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Name gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Name is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Name is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Bell is looking to work some ground and pound but Name has wrist control.
Bell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Name looking to control.
Name trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bell working some strikes from top position.
Bell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Name is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bell drops back looking for a leg! Name is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Name manages to kick Bell off! Bell jumps back into Name's guard. #T3#
Bell preventing the sweep.
Name is trying to keep Bell in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Name counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but Name sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Name checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Name moves into the clinch.
Bell wants to break free but Name has control.
Name changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Name is looking for the big counter here.
Name misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Bell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rj Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bell 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rj Bell! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1020 Round 1
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Name manages to avoid it.
Name fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dharma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dharma throws a hook but Name blocks it.
Name throws a combination. Dharma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Khan Dharma has been cut.
Name moves out of range of the strikes.
Name tries to clinch up but Dharma circles away and keeps his distance.
And Dharma tries to counter it with a takedown but Name pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Name steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dharma.
Name throws a body shot but no joy.
Name wants to clinch up but Dharma keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name wants to clinch.#TD2#
Dharma dives in and scores a takedown into Name's guard.#T1#
Dharma wants to control from the top but Name keeps moving.
Dharma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Name works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dharma scoring with some ground and pound.
Name keeping full guard, as Dharma tries to pass.
Name working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dharma.
Name tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dharma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Name wants to improve his position but instead Dharma has moved into half guard.
Dharma is trying to control. Name wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Dharma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Name has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dharma wants to pass the guard but Name is defending well.
Name is staying active underneath Dharma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dharma throwing shots but Name is blocking nicely.
Name is trying to maintain the position but Dharma is very close to passing his half guard.
Name gets full guard.
Name is trying to control the position but Dharma postures up. #T3#
Name trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Name working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dharma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dharma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dharma avoids the head kick by Name.
Name wants to clinch but Dharma slips to the side#TD2#
and Dharma counters with a takedown into side control.
Dharma working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dharma advances to full mount.
Dharma scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Name?
#T4#
Dharma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Name sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dharma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dharma is trying to control. Name wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Name is looking to control Dharma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Name avoid being mounted?
Dharma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dharma trying to control the action but Name is working from the bottom.
Name trying to control here.
Name is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dharma scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khan Dharma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khan Dharma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Name tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dharma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Name will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dharma throws a hook but Name avoids it easily.
Name wants to clinch.
Dharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharma slaps away a takedown attempt from Name, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dharma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Name has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Dharma counters by clinching up. #T1##BC2#
Dharma manages to break the clinch.
Dharma misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Name checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Name tries to sprawl but Dharma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Name is trying to control but Dharma manages to pass to mount!
Khan Dharma has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dharma moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Name has worked his arm free - good work by Name!
Dharma lands a decent elbow from side control.
Name wants to control but Dharma postures up.
Dharma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Name keeps working. #T2#
Dharma lands a few punches from side control.
Dharma lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Name is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Name can't do much from the bottom here.
Name is trying to get back to his feet.
Dharma cracks Name with a big right hand but Name just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Name taking a bit of punishment here - Dharma scoring with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Dharma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dharma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dharma is looking to take a break and control but Name is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Name is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Name is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dharma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dharma is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dharma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dharma preventing the sweep.
Name trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dharma being controlled here momentarily.
Name preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khan Dharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khan Dharma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dharma misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Name was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dharma.
Name doesn't manage to clinch there - Dharma circles away.
Name will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dharma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khan Dharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Name misses with a head kick.
Dharma wants to counter with a clinch but Name pushes him away.
A big left from Dharma misses.
Name tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Name fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dharma throws out the jab.
Name throws a counter high kick but Dharma was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Dharma clinches with his opponent.
Dharma wants to take the fight to the mat but Name manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Dharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Name tries to clinch up.
Dharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Name jabs Dharma to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Name closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dharma to the mat! Dharma manages to get full guard.
Name with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dharma wants to sweep here but Name controlling him for the moment.
Name has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Name postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Name working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dharma keeping moving, preventing Name from controlling successfully.
Khan Dharma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dharma wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Name 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.
Name trying to control the position from guard on top but Dharma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Name fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Name moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Name is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dharma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Dharma closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Dharma pulls Name into guard.
#T3#
Dharma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dharma trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Name distracts Dharma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Name controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dharma working a defensive guard here.
Name wants to control from the top but Dharma keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Name is really struggling to control Dharma but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dharma wants to sweep here but Name controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dharma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dharma throws a leg kick #TD#
and Name counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dharma won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Name wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dharma, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Name politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Name prefers to stall for the moment though.
No Name has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dharma is looking to regain half guard here but Name keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
No Name showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dharma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Khan Dharma wins by unanimous decision! |
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