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Event:
NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Black digs a good body shot into Striker's ribs.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Striker drops Black with a beautiful combination! Black stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Striker is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striker connects with a superb combination that knocks Black out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Striker before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Solomon Striker!
Solomon Striker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Anthony Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Braccianti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braccianti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
#CL#
Braccianti moves into the clinch.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Braccianti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Anthony Black's cut even more.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Black is trying to break free.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Braccianti has double underhooks. #KD#
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Black's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Black still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Black get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Black is rocked!#CUT#Anthony Black's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Black's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!
In defeat, Anthony Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Black throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West tries to counter with a takedown but Black is quick to defend against it.
West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook.
West with a jab.
Black swings for the body but West moves out of range.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Mike Jones MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
#ROC#Black is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! West has cracked Black with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! West lands another huge swinging hook and Black tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Black, before West can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ripley West!
Ripley West decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Anthony Black spoke after the fight, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Miocic tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Black throws the kick towards the body but Miocic avoids it.
Miocic shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black throws a big counter head kick but Miocic avoids it with no problem.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Miocic moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Black decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Miocic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miocic missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Black has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Miocic jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Black gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miocic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miocic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Miocic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miocic pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving. #SUB#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Miocic looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miocic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Miocic looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miocic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Black dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miocic sneaks back into half guard.
Miocic trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to control but Miocic is keeping him busy.
Miocic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Miocic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anthony Black has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Miocic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miocic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Miocic 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.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully.
Miocic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Miocic just content to control the position.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Miocic drags him back down.
Black gets back to half guard.
Miocic trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Miocic seems content to control.
Black tries to roll over but Miocic keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Miocic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Miocic eventually gives up the hold.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miocic prevents Black from improving his position.
Miocic passes to side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miocic controls the position.
Miocic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miocic staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miocic has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Black.#TD2#
Black closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miocic quickly recovers to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is just content to waste time from the top position. Miocic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Miocic blocks nicely.
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 Jon Miocic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miocic misses the jab.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miocic circles away quickly and effectively.
Miocic scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Miocic. That snapped Black's head back.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miocic.
Miocic fails with the takedown.
Miocic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Miocic.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miocic.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Miocic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Black darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Miocic is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Black is tapping! Great win for Miocic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Miocic!
Anthony Black spoke after the fight, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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Event:
NYF 28: Ferguson vs Daxton
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Black fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baunegaard to the ground. Black is now in Baunegaard's guard.
Baunegaard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Black has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Baunegaard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Black's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Baunegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baunegaard moves out of range as Black throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Baunegaard.
Nice uppercut lands for Baunegaard. That snapped Black's head back.
#TD#
Black drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baunegaard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Black taking a breather here. #T1#
Black working the ground and pound.
Black has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baunegaard seems a little lost for a moment, as Black dominates the positioning.
Baunegaard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Black lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baunegaard struggling a bit here.
Baunegaard regains half guard.#SU#
Black stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Baunegaard to get to his feet.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Black.
Baunegaard dodges the punch combination from Black.
Baunegaard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Baunegaard moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Baunegaard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Black lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baunegaard trying to control the position.
Black is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Baunegaard.
Baunegaard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Baunegaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Baunegaard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Black, up you get!
Anthony Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black lands a leg kick that knocks Baunegaard off balance momentarily.#T4#
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baunegaard counters with a two punch combo.
Baunegaard misses with a head kick.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Baunegaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Black.
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 throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Black scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baunegaard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Baunegaard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black is breathing heavily.
Baunegaard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Black back to the cage. Baunegaard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Jab from Baunegaard.
Kristian Baunegaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black throws a right hand that Baunegaard ducks under and follows up with a left that Baunegaard also avoids with ease.
Black misses the jab.
Baunegaard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Black's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Baunegaard clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Baunegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Baunegaard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Baunegaard moves into the clinch.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Baunegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baunegaard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Black throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baunegaard.
Baunegaard scores with a nice right hand.
Baunegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Black is rocked!
Baunegaard plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Black swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Black face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kristian Baunegaard!
After winning the bout, Kristian Baunegaard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Anthony Black was interviewed post fight and said 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Treci wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Treci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Treci throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Black has knocked Treci down with a huge combo! Black steps away and waves a wobbly Treci back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Treci is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ramzes Treci has been cut.
Treci is looking to clinch.
Treci is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?#CL#
Black has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Treci misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Treci seems to have recovered his senses.
Treci misses with a punch on the inside.
Treci misses with a punch on the inside.
Black blocks a body shot from Treci. #BC#
Black breaks from the clinch.
Treci misses the body punch
and Black counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Treci badly! Black follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Treci out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Black finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Black!
After winning the bout, Anthony Black 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: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Black thumps James with a low kick.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Black slips a jab and a cross from James.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming.
Black wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
James rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Black as James shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deontay James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. James pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Deontay James has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black takes one to the chin there.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James is breathing heavily.
A combination from Black does no damage.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Black lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Good leg kick by Black. #KD2#
Black lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Black takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#James is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James backs away from a small jab... but Black lunges forward with a huge superman punch! James crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Black with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Anthony Black!
Anthony Black thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Black looks to land a combination. Sawyer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Sawyer darts in looking for a takedown but Black gets double underhooks and turns Sawyer into the cage.
Black scores with a three punch combo!
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Black scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Black scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sawyer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sawyer shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Black!
Black throws a series of strikes that have Sawyer backpedaling.
Black throws a front kick that sends Sawyer stumbling back into the cage.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Sawyer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Black is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sawyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Good exchange - Black coming out on top.
Black looks to land a combination. Sawyer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anthony Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black lands a two punch combo.
Black misses with a head kick.
Black lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sawyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Sawyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Sawyer.
Sawyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sawyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Sawyer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black sizes up Sawyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Black tries to bum rush Sawyer with a series of wild strikes but Sawyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sawyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sawyer backs up against the cage.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sawyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Sawyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Sawyer.#T3#
Black displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Black is working the combinations to good effect here.
A left and a right from Black both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
And Sawyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sawyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Black sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black scores with a jab.
Sawyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Sawyer slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Sawyer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Sawyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sawyer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sawyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.#T4#
Black misses with a leg kick.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sawyer as he jumps to the side.
Sawyer shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sawyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Black'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#
Sawyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Sawyer, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Sawyer against the cage but Sawyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sawyer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Black lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Black lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Black.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Sawyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sawyer closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Sawyer pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
Black is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sawyer has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black scores with a head kick. Sawyer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sawyer can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sawyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
As Black backs off Sawyer throws a huge counter combo but Black manages to avoid it all.
Black throws a series of punches but Sawyer moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sawyer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Black has got the better of the exchanges.
Black connects with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sawyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Black, which made it look bad.
Anthony Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Sawyer.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sawyer circles away.
Sawyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sawyer pinned against the cage. Sawyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Sawyer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Sawyer misses with a straight left.
Sawyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sawyer off to one side.
Black throws a right and a left that Sawyer avoids nicely.
Black tests Sawyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for Sawyer on that attempt.
Sawyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black tries for a takedown but Sawyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sawyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Sawyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
Sawyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sawyer is defended easily by Black.
Black lands a front kick.#T4#
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sawyer swivels and escapes.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Sawyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sawyer. #CL2#
Sawyer closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Sawyer misses.
Nice body kick there by Black.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sawyer wants to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Black's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sawyer tries to clinch up.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Black connects with a right hand. Sawyer shakes it off.
Sawyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed Sawyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Sawyer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Black is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sawyer tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Sawyer.
Black fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Black gets caught napping as Sawyer dives in and scores a takedown. Black manages to retain guard.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
Sawyer trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sawyer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sawyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Black's head.
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Sawyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sawyer 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.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sawyer scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawyer lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Black! More strikes land and this one is all over! Sawyer jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Sawyer!
The defeated Anthony Black had this to say: 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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Event:
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Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Boi tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Boi fails to land with a series of punches.
Black throws a series of punches but Boi avoids them all with ease.
Boi misses with a body shot.
Black connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boi's hands.
Black swings for the body but Boi moves out of range.
Boi tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Black throws a right and a left that Boi avoids nicely.
Boi tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Black works over Boi's head and body with a nice combination.
Boi shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Boi moves out of range easily.
Boi walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Boi misses the target.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Boi slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Boi doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Black doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Black does no damage. #T1#
Boi misses with a series of wild punches.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Black lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boi backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Big Boi has been cut.
Boi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Black counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Black takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boi circles away quickly and effectively.
Boi throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Black with the counter takedown but Boi avoids it easily.
Boi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.
Black throws a body punch but Boi moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boi backs up against the cage.
Black moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Black looks winded!
Boi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Black misses. #T2#
Boi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Boi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boi walks into a left hand.
Boi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Black counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Boi cracks Black with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Boi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Black to stand back up!#ROC#Black is rocked!
Black throws a combination that misses
and Boi counters with a big left hand that crumples Black! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Boi!
Anthony Black spoke after the fight, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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