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Event:
Bellicose - Daverio vs Girith
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Sawamura misses with a wild combination.
Imbembe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Imbembe throws the left hand but Sawamura avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Sawamura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura throws a good cross that connects.
Imbembe misses with a body kick.
Sawamura throwing a counter right hand but Imbembe manages to avoid it.
Sawamura takes a swing at Imbembe's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Calvino Imbembe has been cut.
Sawamura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sawamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Imbembe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sawamura throws out the jab.
Sawamura throws a big shot that misses.
Imbembe unleashes a big counter combination but Sawamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sawamura swings for the body but Imbembe moves out of range.
Imbembe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hao Sawamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawamura throws the left hand but Imbembe avoids the punch easily.
Imbembe wants to counter the offense by Sawamura and move into the clinch position.
Sawamura throws an off balance right hand
and Imbembe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sawamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sawamura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sawamura scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Sawamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Imbembe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sawamura.
Imbembe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sawamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Imbembe circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Imbembe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sawamura misses with a body shot
and Imbembe counters with a nice uppercut.
Sawamura scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sawamura throws the left hand but Imbembe avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Sawamura.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Sawamura takes a swing at Imbembe's ribcage but misses.
Imbembe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sawamura.
Sawamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Imbembe momentarily.
#CUT#That has opened up Calvino Imbembe's cut even more.
Sawamura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sawamura scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Imbembe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sawamura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sawamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imbembe.
Sawamura is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Sawamura sends Imbembe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sawamura is motioning to the referee to let Imbembe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Imbembe is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sawamura defending well as Imbembe loads up on a big left hand.
Sawamura throws out a loose jab but Imbembe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sawamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sawamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Imbembe counter with a right hand.
Sawamura scores with a hook to the body. Imbembe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Imbembe tries to bum rush Sawamura with a series of wild strikes but Sawamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Imbembe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Imbembe closes the distance but Sawamura moves to the side
and Sawamura scores with a counter punch that sends Imbembe to the canvas! Sawamura smells blood - he's punishing Imbembe with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Imbembe has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hao Sawamura!
Hao Sawamura 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:
Bellicose - Kabore vs Bayo
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Imbembe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Usman moves out of range of the leg kick from Imbembe.#CL2#
Usman pushes Imbembe up against the cage in a clinch.
Imbembe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Imbembe wants to break free but Usman has control.
#TD2#
Usman successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Usman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Imbembe is aware though and is defending well.
Imbembe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Usman's guard.
Usman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Usman is looking for a triangle but Imbembe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Usman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Imbembe doesn't defend quickly enough and Usman has managed to lock this one up! Can Imbembe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Usman on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). RaeRae Usman!
A very excited looking RaeRae Usman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (5)
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Imbembe throws a sloppy head kick and Thorkstein moves out of range easily.
Thorkstein misses with a body kick.
Imbembe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Imbembe.
Thorkstein checks a low kick from Imbembe.
Thorkstein walks into a stiff left hand from Imbembe.
Thorkstein is looking to clinch but Imbembe is avoiding it.
Imbembe tries a low kick but Thorkstein avoids it.
Thorkstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Imbembe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imbembe tries a low kick but Thorkstein avoids it.
Imbembe lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Thorkstein gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imbembe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thorkstein asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Thorkstein goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Imbembe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thorkstein but great work by Imbembe.#T1#
Thorkstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thorkstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thorkstein tries to get out of the position.
Imbembe wants to stand but Thorkstein has his arm trapped.
Thorkstein tries to buck Imbembe off but Imbembe is having none of it.
Thorkstein is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Imbembe decides to stand back up. Imbembe steps back and let's Thorkstein get back to his feet.
Imbembe works Thorkstein's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Imbembe misses with a head kick.
Calvino Imbembe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorkstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorkstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Imbembe as he avoids it easily.
Imbembe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorkstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Imbembe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imbembe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Thorkstein feints and as Imbembe raises his hands in defense, Thorkstein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Imbembe wants to get back to his feet but Thorkstein passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB##SUB#
Thorkstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thorkstein in particular looking to stall.#T3##SU#
Thorkstein decides to stand and escape the position.
Imbembe misses with a kick to the body.
Imbembe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Imbembe scores with a hook to the body. Thorkstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Imbembe. That snapped Thorkstein's head back.
Thorkstein throws a right hand that Imbembe ducks under and follows up with a left that Imbembe also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Imbembe.
#TD#
Thorkstein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Imbembe kicks Thorkstein off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorkstein throws a sloppy body shot
and Imbembe counters with a two punch combo.
Imbembe looks winded!
Thorkstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Imbembe circles away.
A little jabbing left from Imbembe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Imbembe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Imbembe throws a body shot but no joy.
Imbembe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Imbembe scores with a nice right hand.
Imbembe scores with a body shot.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Imbembe enables Thorkstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Imbembe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thorkstein throwing strikes but missing.
Thorkstein looking to pass the guard.
Thorkstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvino Imbembe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thorkstein misses with a leg kick
and Imbembe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Imbembe is looking to chop away at Thorkstein's legs.
Imbembe misses with a body kick. #TD#
Thorkstein feints and as Imbembe raises his hands in defense, Thorkstein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thorkstein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Imbembe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thorkstein, into his guard. #REVB#
Thorkstein wants to stand and escape but Imbembe is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorkstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorkstein, not yet.
Imbembe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thorkstein wants to get back to his feet but Imbembe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thorkstein seems keen to control Imbembe's posture.#T1#
Thorkstein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thorkstein wants to stand and escape but Imbembe is having none of it. #SU2#
Imbembe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ingvar Thorkstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imbembe scores with a hook to the body. Thorkstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Imbembe, as that shot connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Imbembe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thorkstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thorkstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Thorkstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Imbembe defends it nicely.#KD2#
Nice combo by Imbembe! Oh, that's hurt him - Thorkstein falls to the canvas and Imbembe follows him into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorkstein wants to control but Imbembe postures up.
Thorkstein wants to get back to his feet but Imbembe drags him back down.
Thorkstein struggling a bit here.
Thorkstein manages to work his way to half guard, despite Imbembe's best efforts.#T3#
Thorkstein misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thorkstein is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Imbembe throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorkstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Imbembe as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot lands for Imbembe.
Thorkstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Imbembe to score with a decent uppercut.
Imbembe catches Thorkstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot lands for Imbembe.
Imbembe connects with a body shot.
Calvino Imbembe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbembe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thorkstein. Thorkstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Thorkstein is rocked!
Thorkstein throws the left hand but Imbembe avoids the punch easily.
Oh Thorkstein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Imbembe swinging wildly here.
Imbembe is breathing heavily.#T4#
Imbembe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thorkstein momentarily.
Calvino Imbembe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imbembe lands with a big right hook that stumbles Thorkstein - he's out on his feet here! Imbembe follows up with another monster hook that separates Thorkstein from consciousness! Thorkstein falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Imbembe stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Calvino Imbembe!
Calvino Imbembe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (1)
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Imbembe throws a solid leg kick but Sycek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Imbembe.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sycek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Imbembe dodges it nicely.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imbembe defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#It looks like Calvino Imbembe has been cut.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Imbembe manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sycek keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sycek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Imbembe is defending well.
Imbembe is looking to control Sycek's arms but Sycek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Imbembe has his back to the cage.
Imbembe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sycek.
Sycek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imbembe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Calvino Imbembe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.#T1#
Imbembe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Imbembe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sycek.
Calvino Imbembe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Sycek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Imbembe's guard.
Imbembe pushes Sycek off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Imbembe gets caught flat footed, as Sycek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycek working some strikes from top position.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Imbembe blocks nicely.
Sycek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Imbembe wants to stand up but Sycek is controlling him. #T2#
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Imbembe is breathing heavily.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Sycek throws a strike but Imbembe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Imbembe preventing the sweep.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Imbembe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sycek cracks Imbembe with a solid left hand.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Imbembe blocks nicely.
Imbembe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Imbembe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Imbembe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Imbembe blocks nicely.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Imbembe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Imbembe blocks nicely.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Imbembe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Imbembe!#REVR#
Sycek throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imbembe is one step ahead there.
Sycek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Imbembe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sycek's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sycek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sycek dodges the punch combination from Imbembe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Sycek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Imbembe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvino Imbembe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sycek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Imbembe!
Imbembe parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Imbembe to escape.
Imbembe wants to get back to his feet but Sycek drags him back down.
Sycek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Imbembe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Imbembe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sycek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sycek in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT2#Calvino Imbembe's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek misses with the ground and pound.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Imbembe is rocked!#CUT2#Calvino Imbembe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Imbembe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sycek asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Oh Imbembe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sycek working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#CUT2#Jeez, Calvino Imbembe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calvino Imbembe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samuel Sycek! |
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Event:
NYCL 14 - Spellvor vs Scott
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Imbembe shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Imbembe with that takedown attempt.
Imbembe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Priest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Imbembe.
John Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvino Imbembe.
Imbembe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Priest tries to avoid it but Imbembe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Priest to the ground. Priest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Priest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imbembe looks for a takedown but Priest sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbembe tries to bum rush Priest with a series of wild strikes but Priest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Imbembe looks winded!
Priest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Imbembe.
Priest keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Priest tries to counter with a takedown but Imbembe is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Imbembe misses with a takedown attempt - Priest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Imbembe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Priest leaves Imbembe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Priest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imbembe tries for a takedown but Priest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Priest tries to counter with a takedown but Imbembe is quick to defend against it.
Imbembe dives in for a single leg takedown but Priest sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Priest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Imbembe is defended easily by Priest.#T2#
Priest keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Priest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imbembe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priest circles away.
Imbembe swinging wildly here.
Priest tries to counter with a takedown but Imbembe is quick to defend against it.
Imbembe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Imbembe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Priest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Imbembe shoots for a takedown but Priest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Priest stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Priest wants it to stay on the feet.
Priest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imbembe sprawls and moves away.
Imbembe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priest circles away.
Priest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Imbembe.
Priest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Imbembe shoots for a takedown but Priest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Priest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imbembe sprawls and moves away.
Imbembe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Priest but Priest pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Priest keeps the fight on the outside.
Imbembe dives in for a single leg takedown but Priest sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Priest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Imbembe is defended easily by Priest.
Priest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imbembe fails to land the takedown.
Priest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imbembe sprawls and moves away.
Imbembe shoots in but no luck this time.
Priest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Imbembe tries to clinch but Priest is having none of it.
Priest attempts a counter takedown but Imbembe avoids it well and moves away.
Imbembe shoots in and drives through. Priest sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Imbembe or perhaps it was just good defense by Priest, which made it look bad.
Imbembe fails with the takedown.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Imbembe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Priest feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imbembe shoots in but Priest avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Imbembe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Priest pinned against the cage. Priest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Priest dominated that round.
That's time! Priest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Imbembe throws a looping overhand right but Priest ducks down to avoid it.
Calvino Imbembe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imbembe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Imbembe misses.
Priest attempts a counter takedown but Imbembe avoids it well and moves away.
John Priest is winning the standup battle so far.
Imbembe shoots in but Priest avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Imbembe does no damage.
Calvino Imbembe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbembe wants to clinch up but Priest keeps it at a distance.
Priest feinted with a counter takedown.
Imbembe goes for a double leg but Priest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Priest continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Priest wants it to stay on the feet.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
John Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvino Imbembe.
Imbembe is breathing heavily.
Imbembe darts in looking for a takedown but Priest gets double underhooks and turns Imbembe into the cage.
Priest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Priest displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Imbembe.
Priest attempts a counter takedown but Imbembe avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Imbembe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Priest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imbembe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Priest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imbembe can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Imbembe is defended easily by Priest.
Priest feinted with a counter takedown.
Priest stuffs the takedown.
Imbembe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Imbembe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Priest as he avoids it easily.
Priest tries to counter with a takedown but Imbembe is quick to defend against it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Imbembe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Priest has got the better of the exchanges.
Horrible takedown attempt by Imbembe or perhaps it was just good defense by Priest, which made it look bad.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Imbembe closes the distance and clinches up with Priest, looking for a takedown. Imbembe pushes Priest against the cage but Priest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Imbembe shoots in for a double leg but Priest sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Imbembe misses with a wild combination.
Priest feinted with a counter takedown.
Priest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Imbembe.
Imbembe closes the distance and clinches up with Priest, looking for a takedown. Imbembe pushes Priest against the cage but Priest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Priest leaves Imbembe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Priest displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Imbembe.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Imbembe is defended easily by Priest.
Priest could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Priest slaps away a takedown attempt from Imbembe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Imbembe shoots for a double leg takedown but Priest sprawls well. He's pushed Imbembe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Priest feinted with a counter takedown.
Imbembe dives in and grabs Priest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Priest pushes down on Imbembe's head and hops out.
Priest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imbembe misses with a takedown attempt - Priest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Imbembe gets a clinch. #T4#
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Priest can't break the clinch.
Priest is trying to force a seperation but Imbembe has the dominant position.
Imbembe goes for a takedown attempt but Priest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Imbembe fails to land the takedown.
Priest tries to counter with a takedown but Imbembe is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imbembe throws a series of punches but Priest avoids them all with ease.
Imbembe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Priest dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Imbembe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Priest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Imbembe throws a nice looking combination but Priest bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Priest attempts a counter takedown but Imbembe avoids it well and moves away.
Imbembe tries to close the distance and clinch but Priest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Priest attempts a counter takedown but Imbembe avoids it well and moves away.
Imbembe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Priest as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Imbembe does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Imbembe.
Priest feinted with a counter takedown.
Priest dodges the punch combination from Imbembe.
Priest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imbembe sprawls and moves away.
Imbembe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbembe looks for a takedown but Priest sprawls well.
Priest attempts a counter takedown but Imbembe avoids it well and moves away.
John Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvino Imbembe.
Imbembe shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Imbembe fails with a takedown attempt.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Imbembe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Imbembe dives in for a single leg takedown but Priest sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Imbembe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Priest defends well and Imbembe ends up having to push Priest into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Imbembe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Imbembe fails with a takedown attempt.
Priest tries to counter with a takedown but Imbembe is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Imbembe is defended easily by Priest.
Priest feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Imbembe shoots in looking for a takedown. Priest tries to sprawl out of it but Imbembe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priest manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Imbembe shoots for a double leg takedown but Priest sprawls well. He's pushed Imbembe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Imbembe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Priest defends it nicely.
Imbembe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Priest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Imbembe looks to score with a jab to the body but Priest is just out of range.
No luck for Imbembe with that takedown attempt.
Imbembe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Priest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imbembe fails with the takedown.
Priest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imbembe shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Priest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imbembe sprawls and moves away.
Priest displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Imbembe.
Priest attempts a counter takedown but Imbembe avoids it well and moves away.
Imbembe darts in looking for a takedown but Priest gets double underhooks and turns Imbembe into the cage.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Imbembe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Priest defends it nicely.#T4#
Imbembe fails with the takedown.
Priest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Imbembe dives in and grabs Priest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Priest pushes down on Imbembe's head and hops out.
Priest tries to counter with a takedown but Imbembe is quick to defend against it.
Priest circles away from the clinch attempt.
Priest tries to counter with a takedown but Imbembe is quick to defend against it.
Imbembe shoots in and drives through. Priest sprawls well.
Imbembe dives in and grabs Priest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Priest pushes down on Imbembe's head and hops out.
Priest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imbembe sprawls and moves away.
Calvino Imbembe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imbembe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imbembe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Priest avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Priest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Priest, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Priest!
A victorious John Priest thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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