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Event:
TOF 106
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Passel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Andrade 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.
Passel postures up and lands a big shot to Andrade's brow.
Passel throwing strikes but missing.
Andrade is trying to control the position but Passel postures up.
Passel trying to control but Andrade is working from the bottom.
Passel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade looking to control but Passel passes into half guard.
Passel is looking to take a break and control but Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Passel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andrade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Passel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Passel is looking for a kimura here.
Passel moves into full mount! Andrade won't be happy about that!
Passel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Andrade tries to lock up and control but Passel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andrade hang on?
Andrade wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Passel.
Passel avoids the attempt from Andrade to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andrade can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Passel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Andrade manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Passel just content to control the position.
Andrade struggling a bit here.
Andrade is trying to improve his position.
Passel landing a few strikes.
Andrade is not content to let Passel control the position.
Andrade tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.#T3#
Passel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Andrade struggling a bit here.
Passel working the ground and pound from side control.
Passel cracks Andrade with a big right hand but Andrade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Andrade taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Passel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Passel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Andrade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Passel lands some shots froms side control.
Passel landing a few strikes.
Passel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Andrade is not content to let Passel control the position. #T4#
Passel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Andrade sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Passel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andrade controlling the position for now.
Passel working Andrade over with strikes.
Andrade is not content to let Passel control the position.
Passel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passel missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T5#
Passel trying to pass the guard but Andrade defending well.
Passel not doing much here.
Passel wants to free his trapped foot but Andrade is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Passel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andrade tries to roll over but Passel keeps him under control.
Passel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrade's head. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Passel wants to control but Andrade is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Passel wants to work for an arm triangle but Andrade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Passel sits in half guard.
Andrade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Passel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passel prevents Andrade from improving his position.
Andrade keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Passel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T7#
Passel lands strikes from half guard.
Passel is thwarting Andrade's attempts to control the position.
Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Passel sits in half guard.
Andrade wants to control but Passel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Passel is taking a breather. Andrade says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Passel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Passel wants to take a breather but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade is concentrating on defense, preventing Passel from advancing position.
We've been hearing that Passel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T8#
Andrade trying to control but Passel postures up.
Passel is looking to advance position but Andrade won't allow it.
Passel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Passel working the head and body with strikes.
Passel stalling.
Passel looks to land a strike but Andrade avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T9#
Andrade looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrade, not yet.
Passel trying to control but Andrade is working from the bottom.
Passel throwing strikes from guard but Andrade blocks nicely.
Passel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrade wants to stand but Passel is controlling the position.
Passel wants to pass the guard but Andrade is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Passel momentarily.
Passel staying out of range there.
Andrade walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Passel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Passel throws an off balance right hand
and Andrade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Passel - just one landing.
Passel throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Passel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrade can do to turn this around?
A jab from Andrade misses.
Passel lands with a right hand.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Passel throws out the jab.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Passel dodges the punch combination from Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade throws the left hand but Passel avoids the punch easily.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Passel.
Passel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Passel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Passel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Passel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Passel throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Passel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Passel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade swings for the body but Passel moves out of range.
Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Passel.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Passel misses with a left hand
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joey Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Passel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrade scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Passel. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Passel.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Passel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Andrade.
Passel takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Passel misses.
Passel sets himself, and Andrade steps forward looking for the clinch! Passel avoids it this time.
Passel thuds a left hand into Andrade's body.
Passel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Passel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrade momentarily.
Passel lands a slapping body shot.
Andrade cracks Passel with a good jab.
A cross from Passel lands.#T3#
Andrade jabs at Passel's body.
Passel throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Passel.
Passel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
Passel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Passel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Passel there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Passel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andrade quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Passel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Passel lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Passel working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Passel throwing shots but Andrade is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Passel seems to be working for a kimura but Andrade defends the submission attempt.
Andrade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Passel.
Ben Passel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Passel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Passel is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Passel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Passel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Passel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Passel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andrade sees it coming and defends easily.
Passel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Passel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Passel stalling.
Andrade trying to control here.
Passel trying to control the pace. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Passel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Passel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Passel's shoulder, as Passel tries to avoid the shot.
Passel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andrade sprawls and moves away.
Passel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Passel swings widly with a right hand
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Joey Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Passel throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
Ben Passel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andrade won't be happy with that.
Andrade is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Passel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Andrade will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Passel working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Passel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Andrade seems a little lost for a moment, as Passel dominates the positioning.
Andrade tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.
Passel grinds an elbow into Andrade's temple.
Passel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andrade down.
Passel working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Andrade is rocked!
Passel just content to control the position.
Andrade is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Passel looks up at the clock and then as Andrade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Passel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Passel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Andrade some visible discomfort.
Andrade is still in real trouble! Can Passel finish him?
You can see the frustration on Andrade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andrade is looking for a sweep.
Passel cracks Andrade with a big elbow. #SUB#
Passel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andrade takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Passel is working Andrade over with some ground and pound from side control.
Passel lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Passel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Andrade!
Passel postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Andrade bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Passel and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Passel!
A victorious Ben Passel 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:
TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Passel as he avoids it easily.
Passel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Passel is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Passel with that takedown attempt.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Passel counters with a stiff right hand.
Black looks for a takedown but Passel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Passel, which made it look bad. #TD#
Passel gets caught napping as Black dives in and scores a takedown. Passel manages to retain guard.
Passel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Passel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black trying to control but Passel is working from the bottom.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Passel.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Passel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Passel wants to sweep but no luck.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Passel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control but Passel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black blocks a jab.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Passel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black scores with a jab. Passel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Passel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Black.#TD#
Black closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Passel did well to prevent Black getting side control.#SUB2#
Passel looking for submissions off his back.
Passel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black trying to control the action but Passel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Passel won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black working over Passel with some ground and pound. Passel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black prevents Passel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Passel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Passel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Passel.
Black postures up.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black postures up in Passel's guard and throws a big left but Passel blocks it. #T5#
Passel pulls Black in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Passel is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Passel wants to sweep but no luck.
Black wants to pass the guard but Passel is keeping the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Passel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
The fighters circling - Passel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Passel tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Passel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Passel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Black!
Passel trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Black wants to control but Passel postures up.#T7#
Passel working the strikes but Black uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Passel stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Passel cracks Black with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Passel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Black sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Black tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.
Black is not content to let Passel control the position.
Passel working away.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Passel keeps moving and retains side control.
Black is not content to let Passel control the position.
Black tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.#T9#
Passel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Black some visible discomfort.
Passel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Passel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Passel landing a few strikes.
Passel landing strikes. #SUB2#
Passel swings around for an armbar but Black sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Passel's guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Passel is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Passel wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Passel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Passel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Passel cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
Devon Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Passel ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passel moves away.
Passel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Black throws the left hand but Passel avoids the punch easily.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Ben Passel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Passel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Passel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Passel lands an overhand right.#TD#
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Passel misses with a strike from the bottom.
Black scoring with punches and elbows.
Passel struggling a bit here.
Passel is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Passel dodges the ground and pound from Black.
Passel parries the strikes from Black easily there. Black is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Passel to escape.
Passel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Passel trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Black working over Passel with some ground and pound. Passel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Passel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!#SUB2#
Passel has an active guard here but Black has managed to pass into half guard.
Passel is not content to let Black control the position.#T3#
Passel wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Passel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Passel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Passel.
Black won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Black is working Passel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Passel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Passel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Passel throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Black tries to sprawl but Passel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Passel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Passel is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Passel wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Devon Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black wants to improve his position but Passel is controlling well.
Passel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Passel is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Passel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Black trying to control the position but Passel is working away. #T6##SUB#
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Passel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black avoids the strikes from the bottom by Passel.#T7##SUB#
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Passel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Black wants to pass to mount but Passel is defending the position.
Passel is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Passel avoid being mounted?
Passel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Black manages to pass to mount!
Passel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Passel is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Black trying to control the action but Passel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passel wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Passel is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Black is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9#
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Passel is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Passel taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Passel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Black scores with a couple of nice shots.
Passel gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Passel 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Black dominated that second round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Passel, which made it look bad.
Passel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black swings for the body but Passel moves out of range.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Passel! But no joy.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Passel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Passel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Passel sprawls well. Passel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Passel throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Passel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Passel misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Passel 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Black lands a jab to the head.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Passel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Passel connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Passel slips a jab from Black.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Passel.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Passel. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Black misses with a looping right.#T3#
Passel throws a lazy uppercut
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Passel shows good takedown defense.
Black throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Passel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black gets full guard.
Passel passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Passel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Passel connects with a nice short shot to Black's temple.
Passel prevents Black from improving his position.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Passel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Passel wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Black working for a triangle but Passel defends it easily.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Passel defends easily.
#SUB#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Passel defends well.#SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Passel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Passel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Passel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Passel won't allow Black to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Black moves away from the strike by Passel.
Passel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.#T7#
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Passel as he avoids it easily.
Passel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Passel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black shoots in and drives through. Passel sprawls well.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Passel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Passel misses.
Passel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T8#
Passel misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Passel counters with a straight right hand.
Passel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Passel defends well and Black ends up having to push Passel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Passel lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Passel can't get the takedown.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Black breaks from the clinch.
#T9#
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passel moves away.
Passel with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Passel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Passel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Black looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Black won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Black passes Passel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Passel trying to control here.
Black is pressing down on Passel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Passel is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Passel.
I think Passel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Passel!
Ben Passel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 85
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Marcos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Passel doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Passel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marcos throws out a powerful jab.
Passel lands with an uppercut that bounces Marcos off the cage and back into range.
Passel misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Passel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Passel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
Marcos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Passel.
Passel attempts a counter takedown but Marcos avoids it well and moves away.
Marcos stuffs the takedown attempt from Passel. Passel gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Marcos moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Passel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marcos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Passel lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcos backwards. #T1#
Passel tries to circle away but Marcos has him pinned against the cage.
Marcos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Passel can't find room to land a body shot as Marcos controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Passel.
A short uppercut from Marcos.
Passel tries to score a body lock takedown but Marcos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Passel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Passel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marcos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marcos prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Passel avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Passel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marcos after a bit of a struggle.
Passel misses with some punches.
Passel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marcos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Passel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marcos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marcos connects with a nice looking jab.
Marcos throws out a powerful jab.
Marcos swings for the body but Passel moves out of range.
Passel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marcos circles away.
As Passel backs off Marcos throws a huge counter combo but Passel manages to avoid it all.
Marcos scores with a jab to the head.
Passel lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Marcos misses.
Marcos misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marcos won't be happy with that.
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.
Marcos is looking to regain half guard here but Passel keeps moving and retains side control.
Passel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Passel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Passel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Passel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Passel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Marcos looks calm but he's in trouble here. Passel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Marcos is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Passel lets go of the hold and Marcos can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Passel!
A relieved looking Ben Passel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TOF 73
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Passel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buticchio.
Passel with the counter takedown but Buticchio avoids it easily.
Passel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buticchio.
Buticchio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buticchio throws a hook to the side of Passel's head but Passel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Buticchio.
Passel with the counter takedown but Buticchio avoids it easily.
Buticchio loads up on a big right hand but Passel slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Buticchio. No joy for Passel on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Passel. Buticchio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buticchio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Passel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buticchio scrambles back to his feet.
Passel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buticchio.
Buticchio throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buticchio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Passel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andrea Buticchio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Passel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Passel scores with a takedown into Buticchio's guard.
Buticchio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Passel on the ground.
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!
Passel working some strikes from top position.
Buticchio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Passel is controlling him.
Passel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Passel works over Buticchio with some ground and pound from guard.
Passel landing with the ground and pound.
Buticchio wants to stand but Passel is controlling the position.
Passel throwing strikes from guard but Buticchio blocks nicely.
Passel works over Buticchio with some ground and pound from guard.
Buticchio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Passel.
Passel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buticchio's head.
Buticchio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Passel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buticchio is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passel landing some decent shots from guard.
Passel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buticchio has momentary wrist control but Passel slips an elbow through the middle.
Passel postures up and lands a big shot to Buticchio's brow.
Passel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Buticchio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buticchio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Passel cracks Buticchio with a solid left hand.
Passel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Passel pushes down on Buticchio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Passel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Buticchio is rocked!
Passel is controlling the pace.
Oh Buticchio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Passel working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Passel slips a nice elbow through Buticchio's hands, connecting with Buticchio's forehead.
Passel is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Buticchio is hurt! He's hurt bad - Passel fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Buticchio from any more punishment! Congratulations to Passel! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Passel!
A victorious Ben Passel 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:
TOF 65
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Tate tries to bum rush Passel with a series of wild strikes but Passel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Passel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tate manages to avoid it.
Passel throws a looping overhand right but Tate ducks down to avoid it.
Tate looks to land a combination but Passel avoids it well.
Passel misses with a looping left.
Tate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tate tries to bum rush Passel with a series of wild strikes but Passel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tate misses with the combination.
#TD#
Passel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tate avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Passel.
Sloppy strikes there by Passel.
Tate wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Passel crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Passel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Passel.
Passel throws an elbow but Tate slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Passel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tate avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Passel.
Passel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Passel.
Passel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working.
Tate avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Passel.
Passel scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Tate dodges the ground and pound from Passel.
Passel tries to score with some ground and pound. Tate controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Passel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tate taking punishment in the form of punches.
Passel scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Tate is rocked!
Passel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Passel tries for a kimura but Tate is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Passel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tate is still in real trouble! Can Passel finish him?
Passel is putting a hurting on Tate here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tate on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Passel lands a strong strike to the head of Tate. That's dazed him! Passel looking to finish here. Tate is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Passel lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Passel!
A victorious Ben Passel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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