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Event:
MMAHKI 23
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Isaiah on the side of the head.
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bishop but Bishop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Isaiah.
Isaiah wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Isaiah's leg. Isaiah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop sizes up Isaiah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Isaiah's head back.
#ROC2#Isaiah is rocked!
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Isaiah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Isaiah misses with a wild combination.
Isaiah seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop throws the left hand but Isaiah avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Isaiah.
#T1#
Bishop tests Isaiah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Isaiah is looking to counter the offense by Bishop and move into the clinch.
Isaiah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Isaiah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Isaiah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop thinks about the counter body kick.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
Bishop connects with a high kick.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Isaiah walks into a jab.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Isaiah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bishop!
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!
Bishop is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Isaiah is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Isaiah avoids the attempt from Bishop to control.#T2##SU#
Isaiah is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Bishop digs a good body shot into Isaiah's ribs.
Isaiah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop lands a slapping body shot.
Isaiah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left lands for Bishop.
Bishop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Isaiah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Isaiah misses with a takedown
and Bishop counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Isaiah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isaiah is breathing heavily.
Isaiah shoots in but Bishop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Isaiah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Isaiah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bishop misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Bishop cracks Isaiah with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Isaiah looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bishop finish him?
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop cracks Isaiah with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Isaiah falls to his knees and Bishop doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kealin Bishop!
A less than humble Kealin Bishop misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2022 |
#R1#
McPherson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Isaiah defends well and McPherson ends up having to push Isaiah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Isaiah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch.
McPherson dives in for a single leg takedown but Isaiah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Isaiah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McPherson's efforts to push away.#BC#
McPherson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by McPherson.
#CUT#It looks like Roman Isaiah has been cut.
Isaiah closes the distance and clinches up with McPherson, looking for a takedown. Isaiah pushes McPherson against the cage but McPherson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for McPherson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Isaiah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McPherson, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isaiah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael McPherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPherson is trying to break the clinch but Isaiah is controlling him.
McPherson has Isaiah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Isaiah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McPherson is trying to push Isaiah away but Isaiah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Isaiah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McPherson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Isaiah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McPherson walks away with a smile on his face. Isaiah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McPherson fails to land with a series of punches.
McPherson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Isaiah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McPherson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Isaiah tries to avoid it but McPherson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Isaiah to the ground. Isaiah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
McPherson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Isaiah, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Isaiah pulls guard.
McPherson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Isaiah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McPherson is controlling him.
Isaiah controls McPherson momentarily but McPherson frees himself.
McPherson 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. #SUB2#
Isaiah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McPherson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
McPherson is in close to Isaiah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McPherson wants to stand but Isaiah is controlling his posture from full guard.
McPherson tries to free his leg and advance position but Isaiah is retaining full guard.
McPherson is breathing heavily.
McPherson stopping the sweep attempt from Isaiah.
Isaiah is looking to stand up but McPherson isn't so interested in that idea.
McPherson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Isaiah's head.
Isaiah trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Isaiah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPherson wants to control from the top but Isaiah keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McPherson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Isaiah misses with a few strikes there.
Michael McPherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isaiah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPherson avoids the head kick by Isaiah.
A little feinted left hand from McPherson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McPherson tries for a takedown but Isaiah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Isaiah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McPherson.
McPherson misses with a takedown attempt - Isaiah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Isaiah does no damage. #T4##CL2#
Isaiah closes the distance and clinches.
Isaiah stalling in the clinch.
McPherson throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Isaiah jumps guard and drags McPherson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPherson wants to control from the top but Isaiah keeps moving.
Isaiah is trying to control the position but McPherson postures up.
Isaiah throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McPherson looking to pass the guard.
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 Michael McPherson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Isaiah's cut.
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#
Isaiah dives in for a single leg takedown but McPherson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Isaiah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As McPherson backs off Isaiah throws a huge counter combo but McPherson manages to avoid it all.
Isaiah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McPherson defends it nicely.
McPherson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McPherson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Isaiah tries to close the distance and clinch up but McPherson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McPherson swings for the body but Isaiah moves out of range.
McPherson with a hook.
McPherson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isaiah can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson lands with an uppercut that bounces Isaiah off the cage and back into range.
Isaiah fails with an attempt to clinch.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Isaiah sprawls and moves away.
Isaiah misses with a body kick.
McPherson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
A combination from Isaiah does no damage.
McPherson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McPherson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isaiah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McPherson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Isaiah is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Michael McPherson is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Isaiah is looking to clinch but McPherson is avoiding it.
As Isaiah looks to move away, McPherson throws a big counter combo but Isaiah just gets out of the way.
McPherson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Isaiah swivels and escapes.
Isaiah misses with a takedown attempt - McPherson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michael McPherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
Isaiah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McPherson defends well and Isaiah ends up having to push McPherson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McPherson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Isaiah eats them both and turns towards McPherson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Isaiah slaps away a takedown attempt from McPherson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
McPherson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McPherson wants it to stay on the feet.
Isaiah fails in his attempt to clinch.
McPherson moves out of range of the body kick from Isaiah.
McPherson throws a hook to the side of Isaiah's head but Isaiah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Isaiah misses with a takedown attempt - McPherson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Isaiah shoots in but McPherson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McPherson punishes Isaiah's body with a nice straight punch.
Isaiah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McPherson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Isaiah takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
McPherson goes for a double leg but Isaiah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Isaiah continues to drive forward.
Isaiah has McPherson pushed against the cage.
Isaiah has McPherson pressed against the cage, preventing McPherson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Isaiah has McPherson pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Isaiah shoots for a takedown but McPherson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Isaiah looks to move away, McPherson throws a big counter combo but Isaiah just gets out of the way.
Isaiah slaps away a takedown attempt from McPherson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McPherson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Isaiah avoids it really well and circles away.
Isaiah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McPherson as he avoids it easily.
McPherson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Isaiah swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Isaiah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Isaiah closes the distance and pushes McPherson back into the cage.
McPherson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McPherson wants to break free but Isaiah has control.
McPherson working hard to break the clinch.
Isaiah throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Isaiah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Isaiah closes this distance looking for a takedown but McPherson circles away.
It looked like McPherson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Isaiah.
McPherson tries for a takedown but Isaiah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael McPherson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Isaiah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Isaiah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McPherson with a hook.
McPherson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Isaiah circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Isaiah is defended easily by McPherson.
McPherson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isaiah leaves McPherson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Isaiah instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Come on Isaiah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Isaiah prevents McPherson from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Isaiah manages to pull guard.
Isaiah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McPherson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McPherson is striking off his back. Isaiah thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Isaiah prevents McPherson from improving his position.
McPherson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Isaiah trying to control but McPherson is working from the bottom.
Isaiah is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McPherson has Isaiah pulled in close to control his posture.
Isaiah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Isaiah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McPherson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Isaiah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McPherson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Isaiah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McPherson can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Isaiah jumps guard and drags McPherson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Isaiah has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McPherson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McPherson tries to break free but Isaiah pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Isaiah pulls McPherson into guard.
#SUB2#
Isaiah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
McPherson stands up and waves to Isaiah to follow him.
McPherson throws a sloppy body shot
and Isaiah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
McPherson fails to land with a series of punches.
McPherson throws a right hand that Isaiah ducks under and follows up with a left that Isaiah also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isaiah shoots in looking for a takedown. McPherson tries to sprawl out of it but Isaiah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McPherson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Isaiah dives in and grabs McPherson's left leg, looking for a takedown. McPherson pushes down on Isaiah's head and hops out.
Michael McPherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
McPherson misses with a wild combination.
McPherson leaves Isaiah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roman Isaiah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael McPherson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McPherson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Isaiah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McPherson 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael McPherson!
After winning the bout, Michael McPherson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Kiyama is looking to clinch.
Isaiah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kiyama is looking to clinch but Isaiah is avoiding it.
#CL#
Isaiah tries to keep at a distance but Kiyama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Isaiah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kiyama is defending well.
Isaiah tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Isaiah tightens his grip and picks Kiyama up, before dumping him to the ground. Kiyama manages to land in guard.
Kiyama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Isaiah on the ground.
Isaiah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kiyama is looking for a triangle here but Isaiah uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Isaiah decides to stand back up. #T1#
Isaiah misses with a head kick.
Isaiah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiyama tries to clinch up but Isaiah circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Isaiah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Isaiah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiyama throwing a counter right hand but Isaiah manages to avoid it.
Hiro Kiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
Isaiah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isaiah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Isaiah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiyama is looking to clinch but Isaiah is avoiding it.
Kiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Isaiah circles away.
#CL2#
Isaiah drives through and clinches with Kiyama against the cage.
Kiyama misses with some punches.
Kiyama lands a left hand.
Isaiah blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Isaiah. #TD2#
Isaiah jumps into guard, dragging Kiyama to the mat.
Kiyama tries to stand but Isaiah is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Isaiah 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.
Isaiah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiyama being controlled here momentarily.
Kiyama wants to control from the top but Isaiah keeps moving. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Isaiah is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Isaiah slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kiyama.
Isaiah slows the pace down in half guard.
Isaiah moves nicely into side control.
Kiyama avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Isaiah. #T4#
Isaiah controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Isaiah is trying to get an arm triangle but Kiyama is defending well.
Isaiah throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kiyama looking for a sweep but Isaiah has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Isaiah controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Isaiah 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#
Kiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Isaiah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Isaiah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiyama looks to clinch
and Isaiah counters with a three punch combo that has Kiyama backing up. Kiyama nods at Isaiah to acknowledge the strikes.
Kiyama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Isaiah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Isaiah closes the distance and pushes Kiyama back into the cage.
Kiyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Isaiah is looking to take this one to the mat.
Isaiah tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Isaiah trying to land knees to the body.
Kiyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isaiah jumps guard but Kiyama stands there with Isaiah around his waist. Isaiah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hiro Kiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
Isaiah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Isaiah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Isaiah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiro Kiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isaiah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiyama.#T1#
Kiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Isaiah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hiro Kiyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Isaiah fails to land the takedown.
Isaiah throws a body shot but no joy.
Isaiah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiyama pinned against the cage. Kiyama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kiyama misses its target.
Kiyama tries to clinch there but Isaiah circles away.
Kiyama tries to clinch but Isaiah moves out of range.
Isaiah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiyama tries to clinch up
and Isaiah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiyama tries to clinch up but Isaiah circles away and keeps his distance.
Roman Isaiah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiyama tries to clinch up but Isaiah circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Kiyama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Isaiah counters with a three punch combo that has Kiyama backing up. Kiyama nods at Isaiah to acknowledge the strikes.
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown but Kiyama shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Kiyama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kiyama tries to clinch up.
Isaiah goes for a double leg but Kiyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kiyama continues to drive forward.
It looked like Kiyama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Isaiah is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kiyama tries to keep at a distance but Isaiah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kiyama digs a right hand into Isaiah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Isaiah's gas tank.
Kiyama misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isaiah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Isaiah backwards.
Isaiah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiyama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Isaiah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiyama after a bit of a struggle.
Isaiah blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Isaiah.
Kiyama misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Kiyama misses with the head strike.
Isaiah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiyama working aggressively here.
Kiyama letting Isaiah take a breather here.
Isaiah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiyama misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyama. #BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isaiah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiyama's waist but Kiyama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isaiah off to one side.
Kiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Isaiah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kiyama rushes Isaiah and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Isaiah blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyama.
Isaiah can't get the takedown.
Isaiah stalling in the clinch.
Kiyama misses with some punches.
Kiyama lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyama.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isaiah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Isaiah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiyama moves away.
Kiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Isaiah tries for a takedown but Kiyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kiyama moves in looking to clinch but Isaiah pushes him off.
Kiyama tries to clinch but Isaiah is having none of it.
Kiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Isaiah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiyama tries to clinch but Isaiah is having none of it.
Isaiah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiyama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Hiro Kiyama will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Isaiah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kiyama rather than just go for the knockout.
Kiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Isaiah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Isaiah! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Isaiah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Isaiah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiyama wants to clinch.
Kiyama tries to clinch up.
Isaiah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Isaiah stalks Kiyama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kiyama's face. Kiyama staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Kiyama is rocked!
Isaiah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Isaiah counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Kiyama off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Isaiah follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Kiyama was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Isaiah! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nicolau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Isaiah pinned against the cage. Isaiah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Isaiah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Isaiah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Eftihios Nicolau has been cut.
Nicolau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Isaiah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nicolau tries to clinch up but Isaiah circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicolau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicolau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicolau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nicolau.
Roman Isaiah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eftihios Nicolau.
Isaiah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolau closes the distance and clinches up with Isaiah, looking for a takedown. Nicolau pushes Isaiah against the cage but Isaiah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Isaiah closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nicolau to the mat! Nicolau manages to get full guard.
Nicolau is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Isaiah dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Isaiah working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Isaiah has hold of Nicolau's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nicolau seems comfortable defending it but Isaiah has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nicolau is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nicolau is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Isaiah couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Isaiah! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN9
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Isaiah does no damage.
Isaiah slips a jab and a cross from House.
A looping hook to the body misses from House. Isaiah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Isaiah is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from House.
House throws an overhand right that lands on Isaiah's shoulder, as Isaiah tries to avoid the shot.
House rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Isaiah counters with a nice low kick that buckles House's knee momentarily.
Isaiah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but House avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and House releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
House just misses with a punch to the body.
Isaiah fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
House lands a two punch combo.
Isaiah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but House is out of range.
A nice side step and House releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
A swing and a miss from House.
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts House as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Isaiah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isaiah slips a jab from House.
House scores with a shot to the body.
House misses with a double jab.
Isaiah falls off balance throwing a combination
and House connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Isaiah throws a head kick that half lands.
Isaiah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
House dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Isaiah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
House misses with a looping right.
House misses with a hook. Isaiah ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Isaiah digs a good body shot into House's ribs.
Max House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isaiah shoots in and drives through. House sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from House on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Isaiah walks into a jab.
House stuns Isaiah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
House misses with an uppercut.
Isaiah tries to counter with a takedown but House is quick to defend against it.
Isaiah avoids the body shot from House.
Isaiah throws a quick counter head kick but House was just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Isaiah!
House throws a shot to the body.
Isaiah throws a body shot but no joy.
House lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Isaiah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Isaiah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Isaiah breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Isaiah ducks right into an uppercut from House.
Isaiah avoids the body shot from House.
Isaiah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but House swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from House misses.
No luck for Isaiah with that takedown attempt.
Isaiah is breathing heavily.
House dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
House digs a good body shot into Isaiah's ribs.
Isaiah fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from House misses.
Isaiah misses with a low kick.
House throws a front kick aimed at Isaiah's knee but Isaiah avoids it well.
Isaiah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been informed that House has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Isaiah shoots and misses
letting House counter with a right hand.
House scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
House scores with a nice right hand.
House with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House looks to land a right hand but Isaiah moved out of range.
House throws a low kick but it's checked well by Isaiah.
House throws a lazy right hand but Isaiah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Isaiah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Isaiah closes this distance looking for a takedown but House circles away.
House throws the left hand but Isaiah avoids the punch easily.
Isaiah slips a straight right by House.
House lands a jab to Isaiah's midsection.
Isaiah shoots for a takedown but House saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Isaiah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from House.
As House looks to move away, Isaiah throws a big counter combo but House just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max House dominated that 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.#R2#
House misses with a leg kick.
House tried to score with a low kick but Isaiah checks it.
House throws a body punch but Isaiah moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Isaiah is defended easily by House.
House cracks a nice hook into Isaiah's ribs.
Isaiah goes for a double leg but House avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as House continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isaiah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House can't find room to land a body shot as Isaiah controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Isaiah tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Isaiah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Isaiah breaks from the clinch.
House throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Isaiah counters with a single leg into guard. House didn't expect that.
House pushes Isaiah off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
House is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Isaiah rather than just go for the knockout.
Isaiah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting House counter with a right hand.
House throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isaiah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Isaiah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Isaiah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Isaiah swings away with a body shot that misses
and House counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
House connects with a body shot that sends Isaiah's belly button to the back.
House tests Isaiah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
House digs a good body shot into Isaiah's ribs.
House has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Isaiah ducks under a wild hook from House.
House throws a body shot but no joy.
House loads up on a big right hand but Isaiah slips the punch.
House scores with a jab.
Roman Isaiah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from House misses #CL#
and Isaiah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Isaiah.
House tries a body shot but Isaiah blocks it.
House controlling the action here for a moment.
House looking to stall.
House looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Isaiah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
House throws a body punch but Isaiah moves out of range.
Isaiah blocks a jab.
House swings and misses with a hook to the body.
House jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Isaiah closes the distance and clinches.
House tries a body shot but Isaiah blocks it.
House misses with some punches.
Isaiah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Isaiah fails to pull guard.
Isaiah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but House pulls him back up using the underhooks.
House is trying to push Isaiah away but Isaiah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
House is trying to break the clinch but Isaiah has him pressed against the cage.
House tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
House wants to stall.
#T4#
House taking a breather.
House is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Isaiah has denied him.
Isaiah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. House is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
House misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
House misses with a low kick as Isaiah jumps back.
House digs a good hook to Isaiah's body.
House misses the jab.
House dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
House looks to land a left hand but Isaiah moved out of range nicely.
House misses with a wild body shot.
House slaps away a takedown attempt from Isaiah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max House showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
House digs a good hook to Isaiah's body.
Isaiah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. House defends it nicely.
Isaiah slips a straight right by House.
House throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Isaiah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as House throws out the jab.
Max House seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Isaiah slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House connects with a right hand. Isaiah shakes it off.#CL#
Isaiah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with House, pushing him back against the cage.
House lands with a short head shot on the inside.
House being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Isaiah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics House uses from the top position. #T1#
Isaiah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Isaiah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. House defends it easily.
House looking to sit in guard and control but Isaiah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
House being controlled here, momentarily.
Isaiah tries to free his leg and advance position but House is retaining full guard.
Isaiah throwing strikes but missing.
Isaiah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Isaiah won't allow House to sweep him here. #T3#
House not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Isaiah 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.
House can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Isaiah controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
House looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from House. No joy for Isaiah on that attempt.
Isaiah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown but House shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Isaiah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
House stuffs the takedown attempt from Isaiah. Isaiah gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from House! But no joy.#T4#
House cracks Isaiah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from House misses the target.
It looked like Isaiah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Max House is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Isaiah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by House.
House misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isaiah.
House misses with a looping right.
Isaiah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by House - just one landing.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isaiah moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
House fails to land with a series of punches.
House lands a jab to the nose.
House stalks Isaiah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Isaiah's face. Isaiah staggers backwards, shaken.
Roman Isaiah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House scores with a jab. Isaiah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max House comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got House winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max House!
During a confident post fight interview, Max House thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Isaiah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Isaiah drops back down to his feet.
Isaiah scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Isaiah's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Isaiah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cobra Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
Isaiah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Isaiah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isaiah moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Isaiah! But no joy.
Isaiah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1##CL2#
Isaiah closes the distance and clinches.
Isaiah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Isaiah. Isaiah gets slowly back to his feet.
Isaiah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Isaiah.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Isaiah saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Isaiah gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Isaiah blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Isaiah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Isaiah's knee but Isaiah avoids it well.
Isaiah moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.#T2##CL#
Isaiah gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Isaiah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Isaiah gets slowly back to his feet.
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Isaiah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Isaiah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Isaiah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Isaiah shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Isaiah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Jones clinches up with Isaiah and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isaiah throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Isaiah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Isaiah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones takes a swing at Isaiah's ribcage but misses.
Isaiah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Isaiah fails with a takedown attempt.
Isaiah looks winded!
Isaiah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.#T4#
Isaiah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones stuns Isaiah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
enabling Isaiah to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isaiah fails to land the takedown.
Jones throws a leg kick but Isaiah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Isaiah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Isaiah has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Isaiah won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cobra Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones looks to land a combination but Isaiah avoids it well.
Isaiah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones is looking to wear down Isaiah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roman Isaiah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Isaiah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isaiah off to one side.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Isaiah.
Jones tries to work over Isaiah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Isaiah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cobra Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Isaiah misses with a body punch.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Isaiah avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #BC2#
Isaiah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there #CL2#
and Isaiah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones is trying to push Isaiah away but Isaiah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Isaiah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Isaiah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Isaiah manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws the left hand but Isaiah avoids the punch easily.
Jones closes the distance but Isaiah moves to the side
and Isaiah counters with a two punch combo.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isaiah is breathing heavily.
Isaiah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.#T2#
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Isaiah under the eye.
Isaiah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isaiah off to one side.
A jab from Jones misses.
Isaiah throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isaiah sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Jones rushes Isaiah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Isaiah moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones misses the jab.
Isaiah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Isaiah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Isaiah was not able to check. #T3#
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Isaiah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Isaiah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isaiah moves away.
Isaiah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Isaiah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
A big right from Jones misses.
Isaiah drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Isaiah shoots in.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Isaiah slips under a jab.
Isaiah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Isaiah ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Isaiah misses with a body kick.
Jones catches Isaiah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Cobra Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Isaiah moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Isaiah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isaiah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Isaiah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones throws a right hand that Isaiah ducks under and follows up with a left that Isaiah also avoids with ease.
And Isaiah tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A bone on bone clash there as Isaiah blocks the leg kick.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Isaiah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Isaiah.
Nice cross by Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cobra Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Isaiah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Isaiah avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries to stall but Isaiah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Isaiah slowing the pace effectively.
Isaiah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Cobra Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Isaiah has him pressed against the cage.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Isaiah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Jones. #BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Jones throws a hook but Isaiah avoids it easily.
Isaiah tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isaiah can do to turn this around?
Jones closes the distance but Isaiah moves to the side
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Isaiah is out of range.
Isaiah with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Isaiah 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Isaiah walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Isaiah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Isaiah wants to stall.
Isaiah tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Isaiah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobra Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isaiah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Isaiah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Isaiah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones clobbers Isaiah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Isaiah is rocked!
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Isaiah saw it coming and moves away.
Isaiah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Isaiah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Isaiah on the side of the head.
Isaiah is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Isaiah.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Isaiah stumbling back into the cage.
Isaiah seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isaiah.
Isaiah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Isaiah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Isaiah.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Isaiah off balance momentarily.
Jones tries to clinch but Isaiah is having none of it.
Isaiah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones leaves Isaiah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Jones tries to clinch but Isaiah is having none of it. #CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Isaiah in a clinch.
Isaiah stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Isaiah keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Isaiah is keeping busy.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Isaiah pulls guard.
Isaiah being controlled here, momentarily.
Roman Isaiah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobra Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cobra Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cobra Jones!
A victorious Cobra Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Isaiah dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
Pearson ducks right into an uppercut from Isaiah.
Isaiah misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Pearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Isaiah tries to clinch #TD#
so Pearson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Isaiah wants to get back to his feet but Pearson passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Isaiah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pearson is working away from the top position though.
Pearson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Isaiah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pearson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pearson trying to control from half guard but Isaiah is working away.
Isaiah tries to roll over but Pearson keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Pearson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pearson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Isaiah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pearson is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pearson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pearson is thwarting Isaiah's attempts to control the position.
Pearson slips a nice elbow through Isaiah's hands, connecting with Isaiah's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Isaiah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Pearson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Isaiah defends it well.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Isaiah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isaiah is looking to get back to full guard here but Pearson has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3##SUB#
Pearson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Isaiah is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Pearson! |
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