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Event:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dover shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Globe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Globe is looking for a sweep.
Dover is working Globe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dover has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Globe manages to get back to half guard.
Globe trying to control but Dover postures up.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Globe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Globe's hands, connecting with Globe's forehead.
Globe is pressing down on Dover's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Globe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Globe wants to pass the guard but Dover is keeping the position.
Globe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Globe scores with punches from side control.
Dover is trying to control Globe's posture but Globe avoids it.
Globe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dover! #T1#
Dover is bucking up trying to escape but Globe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dover is looking to improve his position but Globe isn't that keen on the idea.
Globe avoids the attempt from Dover to control.
Globe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Globe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dover to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dover shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover wants to control but Globe is having none of it.
Globe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dover is squirming around, avoiding Globe's attempts to control the action.
Globe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Globe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dover sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dover is not content to let Globe control the position.
Dover wants to control but Globe is keeping busy.
#T2#
Globe moves nicely into side control.
Globe throws a strike aimed at the side of Dover's head but Dover avoids it well.
Dover is trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Globe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dover's legs.
Dover is trying to improve his position.
Dover struggling a bit here.
Globe advances to mount.
Globe avoids the attempt from Dover to control.
Globe controlling the position easily from mount.
Dover takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Globe lands a couple of good shots and Dover has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Dover right now.
Dover trying to control the action but Globe just sinks the hooks in.
Globe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dover's body.
#SUB2#
Globe looking for the RNC.
Globe keeps control of the position as Dover tries to break free.
Dover covering up well under a series of strikes from Globe.
Globe lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB2#
Dover is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Globe gets his way!
Dover just trying to survive but Globe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Globe controlling well, preventing Dover from escaping the position.
#T4#
Globe landing with strikes. #ROC2#Dover is rocked!
Dover can't escape the position.
Globe lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dover.
Oh Dover is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Globe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Globe lands strikes to the head.
Globe tries to get the hooks in deep but Dover pushed the leg off.
Dover has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Globe.
Dover seems to have got his legs back now.
Dover trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Globe keeps control of the position easily here as Dover tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Globe is persistently looking for the submission but Dover is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Dover defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Globe's arms.
Globe wants to control but Dover is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Globe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dover closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Globe quickly recovers to half guard.
Dover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rufus Globe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dover throwing shots but Globe is blocking nicely.
Globe is trying to get back to full guard.
Globe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Globe.
Dover stopping the sweep attempt from Globe.
Globe working a defensive guard here.
Globe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Globe is working away from the top position though.
Globe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Globe is looking to advance position but Dover won't allow it. #SUB2#
Globe is trying to work for a kimura but Dover is defending well.
Dover is trying to maintain the position but Globe is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Globe wants to take a breather but Dover is having none of it.
Globe working over Dover with some ground and pound. Dover looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dover is looking to improve his position.
Globe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dover keeps working.
Globe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dover is trying to get back to full guard.
Dover is staying active underneath Globe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dover tries to get to full guard but Globe has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Globe seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Globe seems content to control.#T2#
Globe is looking to take a break and control but Dover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dover controlling Globe's posture.
Dover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Globe looking to pass the guard.
Dover looking for a sweep. Not yet Dover, not yet.
Globe looking to pass the guard.
Dover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dover looking for a sweep. Not yet Dover, not yet.
Globe distracts Dover with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Globe pushing down on Dover's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Globe wants to free his trapped foot but Dover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Globe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Globe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover is in trouble now - Globe has advanced to mount!
Globe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Globe tries to control but Dover wriggling away.
Globe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Globe postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Dover is out cold - huge knockout for Globe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rufus Globe!
Rufus Globe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAH 102
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Dover moves out of range easily.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Dover moves out of range easily.
Dover misses with a takedown
and Banchamek counters with an outside leg kick.
Dover's coach down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Dover changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banchamek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dover working the ground and pound but Banchamek is defending the strikes.
Dover scoring with punches and elbows.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banchamek can't do much from the bottom here.
Dover scoring with punches from side control.
Dover in side control, throwing shots but Banchamek defends.
Banchamek's coaches at Shut Up & Train! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dover throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Banchamek works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dover working over Banchamek with some ground and pound. Banchamek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Dover throws a strike but Banchamek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banchamek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Banchamek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dover's guard. #REVR#
Banchamek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dover seems keen to control Banchamek's posture.
Banchamek trying to control but Dover is working from the bottom.
Dover wants to sweep here but Banchamek controlling him for the moment.
Dover keeping moving, preventing Banchamek from controlling successfully.
Banchamek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Dover keeping full guard, as Banchamek tries to pass.
Banchamek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banchamek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banchamek trying to control but Dover is working from the bottom.
Dover has control of Banchamek's left arm, preventing Banchamek from doing any damage.
Dover is continuing to stall.
Banchamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Dover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dover is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dover.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.#T3#
Dover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Dover fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banchamek to the ground. Dover is now in Banchamek's guard.
Banchamek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banchamek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banchamek tries to get out of the position.
Dover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dover throws a big elbow that misses.
Dover connects with a couple of short punches.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dover is in close to Banchamek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banchamek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dover is one step ahead there.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Dover is in close to Banchamek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banchamek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dover is working Banchamek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banchamek's head.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Banchamek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dover takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dover looks for a takedown but Banchamek sprawls well.
Banchamek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dover.
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 Buakaw Banchamek 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#
Nice takedown defense from Banchamek. No joy for Dover on that attempt.
Banchamek lands with a nice body kick.
Dover fails with a takedown attempt.
Banchamek misses with a low kick as Dover jumps back.
Dover shoots in for a takedown but Banchamek shows good takedown defense.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Dover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banchamek defends well and Dover ends up having to push Banchamek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banchamek as he jumps to the side.
Banchamek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banchamek lands with a nice body kick.
Banchamek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banchamek tries a head kick but it misses.
Dover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banchamek circles away.
Dover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Banchamek.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Banchamek. Dover shrugs it off though.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Dover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dover darts in looking for a takedown but Banchamek gets double underhooks and turns Dover into the cage.
Dover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banchamek counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dover is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Banchamek connects with a leg kick.
Dover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banchamek avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Banchamek tries to sprawl but Dover drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dover is thwarting Banchamek's attempts to control the position.
Dover misses with a head shot. Banchamek uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Banchamek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dover tries to pull guard but Banchamek holds him up against the cage and eventually Dover drops back down to his feet.
Banchamek stops a takedown attempt from Dover.
Dover is trying to pull guard but Banchamek has him pressed against the cage.
Dover blocks a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banchamek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Banchamek.
Dover wants to take the fight to the mat but Banchamek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Banchamek on the inside.
A body shot lands from Banchamek.
#T3#
A short body shot lands from Banchamek as the two fighters clinch.
Banchamek pushes Dover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dover can do to turn this around?
Banchamek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Banchamek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banchamek is leaning against Dover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dover has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Banchamek - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovers head.
A short left from Banchamek.
Banchamek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banchamek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Dover is rocked!
Banchamek lands with a left to the head.
Dover is still on wobbly legs! Can Banchamek finish him?#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek lands with a short shot to the head.
Banchamek pushes Dover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Banchamek - that landed with a thud.
Banchamek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banchamek presses Dover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#KD#
Banchamek drops Dover onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dover is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Banchamek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banchamek is leaning against Dover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banchamek dips a shoulder and cracks Dover with a mighty uppercut! Dover falls back against the cage and Banchamek unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dover is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Banchamek screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek! |
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Event:
MMAH 96
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dover.
Dover closes the distance and clinches up with Mma, looking for a takedown. Dover pushes Mma against the cage but Mma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Dover shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dover was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dover lands some shots froms side control.
Mma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mma tries to buck Dover off but Dover is having none of it.
Dover working the ground and pound.
Mma tries to buck Dover off but Dover is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mma can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dover works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow 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!
Mma on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dover in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mma is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Dover!
Old Mma spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh sh1t'. |
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Event:
MMAH 89
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Acosta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acosta fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Dover drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dover has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Acosta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dover on the ground.
It looks like Dover might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Acosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Acosta wants to stand up but Dover is controlling him.
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Dover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Acosta trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover lands a couple of digs.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Acosta is breathing heavily.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dover works over Acosta with some ground and pound from guard.
Dover postures up and lands a big shot to Acosta's brow.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
Dover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Acosta has momentary wrist control but Dover slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover cracks Acosta with a solid left hand.
Dover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB2#
Dover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.
Dover controls from within his opponent's guard.
Acosta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Dover is working Acosta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acosta is keeping the position for now.
Acosta has momentary wrist control but Dover slips an elbow through the middle.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dover is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acosta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Dover throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Acosta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dover is in Acosta's guard.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover stands up over Acosta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acosta looking to control.
Dover works over Acosta with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dover working some strikes from top position.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover works over Acosta with some ground and pound from guard.
Dover postures up and lands a big shot to Acosta's brow. #T1#
Dover is stalling in the full guard.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Acosta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dover controlling from the top position.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head.#T2#
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acosta being controlled here, momentarily.
Dover is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dover shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Acosta is trying to defend but Dover finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dover trying to control the pace. #T3#
Acosta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Acosta's temple.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.
Dover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover 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.
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dover working Acosta over with strikes. #SUB2#
Dover is trying to work for a kimura but Acosta is defending well.
#T4#
Dover performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover is nestled in close to Acosta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dover lands a nice short elbow.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dover keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Acosta has hold of Dover's hands but Dover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Dover is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Dover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dover drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover content to stall in guard here.
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover is in close to Acosta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acosta is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dover looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dover looking for a sweep. Not yet Dover, not yet.
Dover trying to control the position here.
Acosta is looking to stand up but Dover won't let him.
Dover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dover is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dover wants to sweep but no luck.
Dover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.
Dover stalling.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Acosta taking some punishment here, with Dover in his half guard.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Acosta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover working Acosta over with strikes. #T3#
Dover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Dover there.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.
Dover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Acosta's temple.
Acosta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dover stalling.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dover working over Acosta with some ground and pound. Acosta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Dover stalling.
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Acosta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dover not doing much here.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Acosta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dover 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dover! |
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Event:
ICF 7
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Dover shoots in and drives through. Haroldson sprawls well.
Haroldson lands a body shot.
Haroldson scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Haroldson moves into range and clinches up with Dover.
Dover is trying to maintain a safe position but Haroldson gets an underhook and turns Dover into the cage.
Dover tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haroldson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haroldson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dover looks winded!
Nice body punch from Haroldson - that landed with a thud.
Haroldson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haroldson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Haroldson on the inside. #ROC#Dover is rocked!#TD#
Haroldson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Haroldson manages to end up in side control.
Dover is still in real trouble! Can Haroldson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haroldson cracks Dover with a big right hand but Dover just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Haroldson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dover is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Haroldson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Haroldson!
A less than humble Henry Haroldson 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:
ICF 6
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Baum tries to clinch there but Dover circles away.
Baum wants to clinch.
Dover dives in and grabs Baum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baum pushes down on Dover's head and hops out.
Baum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dover momentarily.
Baum throws a body shot but no joy.
Dover swats away the attempt to clinch by Baum.
Dover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dover keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Dover decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baum's head.
Dover 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.
Dover is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dover controlling the action here.#T1#
Baum is looking for a sweep. Dover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baum's head.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dover lands a nice short elbow.
Dover 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.
Dover 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. #T2#
Dover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dover winds up and cracks Baum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dover winds up and cracks Baum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baum taking some punishment here, with Dover in his half guard.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Baum's head.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Baum's head.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Dover is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Baum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dover winds up and cracks Baum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dover working over Baum with some ground and pound. Baum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Dover slows the pace down in half guard.
Baum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dover trying to pass the guard but Baum defending well. #SUB#
Dover is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baum defends it well.
Dover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Dover there.
Baum has hold of Dover's hands but Dover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dover working Baum over with strikes.
Baum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dover.
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Dover 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.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Baum's head.
Baum has hold of Dover's hands but Dover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Baum's hands, connecting with Baum's forehead.#SUB#
Dover seems to be working for a kimura but Baum defends the submission attempt.
Baum looks winded!
Dover is pressing down on Baum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baum is holding on for now.
Baum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Baum's hands, connecting with Baum's forehead.
Dover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Dover lands with a punch from half guard.
Dover lands with a punch from half guard.
Dover is nestled in close to Baum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dover lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Dover.
Dover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dover working Baum over with strikes. #SUB#
Dover is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baum sees it coming and defends easily.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Baum's hands, connecting with Baum's forehead.#T6#
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dover lands a nice short elbow.
Dover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dover passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baum!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dover landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dover controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Baum that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Baum that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Dover wants to finish this one by submission but Baum is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dover.
Dover working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T7#
Dover takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dover working the ground and pound effectively.
Dover landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dover punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dover putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Baum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dover raining down shots from the mount!
Dover tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dover lands a couple of good shots and Baum has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Baum.
Dover has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8#
Dover has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baum's body.
Dover scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Dover is looking for the choke from the back position but Baum is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Baum won't enjoy being in this position. Dover looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Baum is tapping - it's over boys! Dover picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Dover! |
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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 2
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Vatslav.
Vatslav throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Dover closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dover lands in his opponent's guard.
Vatslav working a defensive guard here.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Dover distracts Vatslav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vatslav's head.
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dover stands up over Vatslav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Dover works over Vatslav with some ground and pound from guard.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vatslav's head.
Vatslav will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vatslav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover lands a couple of digs.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover is working Vatslav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vatslav could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Vatslav is rocked!
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Vatslav is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Vatslav covers up, he's hurt! Dover keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dover and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dover can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dover! |
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