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Event:
MILF 56 Callixtus vs Young
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Durham shoots in for a takedown but Duboulay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duboulay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Durham shoots in but no luck this time.
Durham goes for a double leg but Duboulay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duboulay continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landin Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Duboulay lands a takedown into guard.
Durham is trying to control the position but Duboulay postures up.
Duboulay looking to sit in guard and control but Durham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Durham has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Durham postures up.
Durham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Duboulay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duboulay trying to strike off his back.
Duboulay pulls Durham in to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Duboulay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duboulay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Durham has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duboulay trying his best to control but Durham has mounted him.
Durham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duboulay is looking to escape.
Duboulay can't escape the position.
#T2#
Durham takes Duboulay's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Duboulay is in trouble.
Durham doesn't have the hooks in and Duboulay manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Durham looking for a guillotine here but Duboulay defends easily.
#SUB#
Durham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Durham keeping moving, preventing Duboulay from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Durham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duboulay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durham's head.
Duboulay trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duboulay throwing strikes but missing.
Duboulay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durham is keeping the position for now.
Duboulay looking to sit in guard and control but Durham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Durham looking to pass the guard.
Duboulay tries to strike from the bottom.
Duboulay wants to control but Durham passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Durham is working for an americana but Duboulay has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Durham was thinking about the submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Duboulay 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 Vincent Duboulay will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Duboulay fails with a takedown attempt.
Duboulay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duboulay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durham is fending him off so far but Duboulay persists. Nope, Durham circles away and we're back to standing.
Landin Durham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Duboulay.
Durham misses with a takedown attempt - Duboulay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Durham or perhaps it was just good defense by Duboulay, which made it look bad.
Duboulay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durham defends it well.
Duboulay dives in for a single leg takedown but Durham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duboulay with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Durham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Durham 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.
Landin Durham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duboulay swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Duboulay can't keep his opponent in guard - Durham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Durham trying to mount his opponent but Duboulay defends it.
Duboulay wants to control but Durham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duboulay won't allow Durham to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duboulay wants to improve his position but Durham is controlling well.
#SUB#
Durham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duboulay defends it well. #SUB#
Durham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Duboulay pushes Durham off, looking to escape but Durham dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Duboulay is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landin Durham! |
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Event:
MILF 44 Durham VS Zuniga
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Zuniga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durham fails to pull guard.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Zuniga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zuniga stalls.
Durham fails to pull guard.
Durham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landin Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Zuniga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Zuniga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durham fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Zuniga pulls Durham into guard.
Zuniga working a defensive guard here.
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuniga is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga looking to control.
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Durham postures up.
#T1#
Zuniga is pulling down on Durham's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durham tries to pull guard but Zuniga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zuniga jumps guard but Durham stands there with Zuniga around his waist. Zuniga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durham tries to pull guard but Zuniga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Zuniga jumps guard.
Zuniga trying to control the position.
Durham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zuniga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Durham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Zuniga has his hands on Durham's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Durham drops back looking for a leg! Zuniga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zuniga manages to kick Durham off! Durham jumps back into Zuniga's guard.
Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Durham is proving a slippery customer.
Zuniga looking to control but Durham passes into half guard.
Zuniga wants to control but Durham is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Durham is looking for a kimura but Zuniga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durham to get the leverage.
Zuniga is looking to control Durham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zuniga avoid being mounted?
Durham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zuniga wants to control but Durham is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zuniga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Zuniga takes the fight into the clinch.
Zuniga is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Zuniga jumps guard and drags Durham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Durham postures up.
Zuniga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durham wants to pass the guard but Zuniga is keeping the position.
Zuniga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giancarlo Zuniga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zuniga moves into range and clinches up with Durham.
Zuniga tries to pull guard but Durham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Zuniga manages to pull guard.
Durham wants to control from the top but Zuniga keeps moving.
Zuniga is pulling down on Durham's head. It's preventing any offense from Durham, at least for the moment.
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Zuniga keeping full guard, as Durham tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga is controlling Durham's posture.
Durham trying to control but Zuniga is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zuniga controlling Durham's posture.
Zuniga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Durham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuniga swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Zuniga moves into the clinch.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Zuniga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durham tries to pull guard but Zuniga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landin Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Zuniga has him pressed against the cage.
Durham jumps guard but Zuniga stands there with Durham around his waist. Durham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durham jumps guard but Zuniga stands there with Durham around his waist. Durham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zuniga just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Zuniga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zuniga looking to control.
Zuniga managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuniga is trying to keep Durham in close.
Zuniga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Durham wants to control from the top but Zuniga keeps moving.
Zuniga working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Durham trying to control but Zuniga is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Durham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zuniga quickly recovers to half guard.
Zuniga is doing well to control the position and prevent Durham from advancing to side control.
Durham is thwarting Zuniga's attempts to control the position.
Zuniga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Durham is thwarting Zuniga's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Durham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zuniga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durham. #T4#
Zuniga is refusing to be controlled, as Durham sits in half guard.
Zuniga wants to control but Durham is keeping busy.
Durham trying to mount his opponent but Zuniga defends it. #SUB#
Durham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zuniga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durham.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuniga manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giancarlo Zuniga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Durham shoots in for a takedown but Zuniga shows good takedown defense.
Landin Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Zuniga pushes Durham up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Zuniga decides to pull guard.
Durham wants to control from the top but Zuniga keeps moving.
Zuniga managing to control the position.
Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Durham is proving a slippery customer.
Zuniga seems keen to control Durham's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durham 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.
Zuniga trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zuniga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Zuniga has his hands on Durham's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Durham swings for the body but Zuniga moves out of range.
#CL2#
Zuniga closes the distance and pushes Durham back into the cage.
Zuniga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durham fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Zuniga jumps guard.
Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Durham is proving a slippery customer.
Zuniga 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.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuniga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Zuniga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zuniga wants to improve his position but instead Durham has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Durham is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuniga is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Zuniga won't allow Durham to pass to mount.
Zuniga is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuniga is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Durham jumps into side control!
Zuniga can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Durham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zuniga, who protects the arm well.
Zuniga is looking for a sweep.
Zuniga is trying to control Durham's posture but Durham avoids it. #T4#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Durham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zuniga is trying to control Durham's posture but Durham avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durham throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Giancarlo Zuniga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zuniga manages to get back to half guard.
Durham is thwarting Zuniga's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giancarlo Zuniga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuniga 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giancarlo Zuniga! |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R2 Bantamweights
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Durham misses with a takedown attempt
and Baroza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Baroza lands a big head kick that sends Durham tumbling to the mat! Baroza takes a step backwards and waves Durham back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Baroza stuffs the takedown attempt from Durham. Durham gets slowly back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baroza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baroza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baroza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baroza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durham shoots for a takedown but Baroza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landin Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Baroza.
Baroza throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durham's head.#ROC2#Durham is rocked!#TD#
Durham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baroza's guard.
Baroza controlling Durham's posture.
Baroza keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully. #T1#
Baroza keeping full guard, as Durham tries to pass.
Baroza trying to keep a closed guard but Durham is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Baroza looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Durham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Durham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baroza is trying to control the position but Durham postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Durham misses with a looping right.
Baroza throws out a counter right but Durham avoids it with no problem.
Durham lunges at Baroza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baroza's hand.
Durham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baroza stuffs the takedown attempt from Durham. Durham gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Durham drives through with a takedown into Baroza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but Baroza is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Durham 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. #T3#
Baroza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Durham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Durham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Durham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Durham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baroza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baroza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Durham puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Durham seems to be looking for submissions.
Durham passes to side control. #SUB#
Durham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Durham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Baroza will probably get the nod.
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#
Durham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baroza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baroza throws a shot to the body.
Baroza misses with an uppercut. Durham saw that one coming.
Durham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Baroza lunges at Durham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durham's hand.
Durham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durham misses with a hook to the body
and Baroza counters with a nice uppercut.
Durham with a poor takedown
and Baroza counters with a nice kick to the body.
Baroza lands an overhand right.
Durham misses with a hook.
Baroza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durham has his takedown stuffed
and Baroza counters with a good, hard body kick but Durham shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landin Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Baroza sends Durham crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baroza is motioning to the referee to let Durham up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Durham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Durham thows a leg kick but Baroza checks it
and Baroza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durham fails with the takedown
and Baroza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baroza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Durham or perhaps it was just good defense by Baroza, which made it look bad.
Baroza flicks out a counter leg kick but Durham steps away.
Durham seems to have got his legs back now.
Durham tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baroza counters with a thumping low kick.
Baroza fakes the leg kick and cracks Durham in the body.
That kick from Baroza tenderised Durham's leg. Durham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baroza slips a straight right by Durham.
Baroza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baroza feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Durham collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Baroza! |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 FW/BW
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Durham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simons is not content to let Durham control the position.
Durham wants to pass to mount but Simons is defending the position.
Simons is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Durham seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Simons is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Landin Durham! |
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Event:
MILF 34
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Durham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durham throws a leg kick
and Kingdad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Durham throws a leg kick but Kingdad moved away.
Kingdad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durham misses with a takedown
and Kingdad counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Durham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Durham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Durham has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kingdad desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham moves into full mount! Kingdad won't be happy about that! #T1##SUB#
Durham is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kingdad can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kingdad has given up his back.
#SUB#
Kingdad won't enjoy being in this position. Durham looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kingdad is tapping - it's over boys! Durham picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landin Durham! |
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Event:
MILF 22
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Durham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Durham stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez working a defensive guard but Durham passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Durham is trying to work for a kimura but Chavez is defending well.
#SUB2#
Durham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Durham is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Durham wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chavez trying to hold on to Durham's head to control him but Durham postures up.
Durham controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Durham is working for a submission of some sort.
Chavez is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavez is positioning himself well to prevent Durham advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chavez trying to control here.
Durham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chavez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chavez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Chavez moves into full guard.
Chavez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durham is one step ahead there.
Durham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chavez misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Durham counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Durham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chavez defends it well.
Chavez trying to hold on to Durham's head to control him but Durham postures up.
#T4#
Chavez is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chavez is trying to control but Durham passes into side control!
Chavez gets back to half guard.
Durham is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durham trying to pass the guard but Chavez defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landin Durham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durham slips a jab from Chavez.
Durham moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez throws a hook but Durham avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Durham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Durham's knee but Durham avoids it well.
Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Durham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Landin Durham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Durham trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Durham is looking for a kimura but Chavez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durham to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Durham is working for an americana but Chavez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Durham was thinking about the submission.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.
Chavez is pulling down on Durham's head to control his posture.
We've been informed that Durham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Durham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Durham is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durham is looking to advance position but Chavez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Chavez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Durham is on top in guard.
Durham stands and throws Chavez's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Chavez wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Durham seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Chavez is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Landin Durham! |
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Event:
MILF 17
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Durham looks to score with a jab to the body but Baroza is just out of range.
Baroza with the inside leg kick.
Baroza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durham's hands.
Durham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durham throws a chopping leg kick but Baroza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durham has his takedown stuffed
and Baroza counters with a straight right hand.
Baroza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Durham fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baroza sprawls well initially but Durham persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baroza wants to control but Durham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baroza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baroza tries to roll over but Durham keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baroza is trying to maintain the position but Durham is very close to passing his half guard.
Durham has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB2#
Durham is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Baroza is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landin Durham! |
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Event:
MILF 10
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Zikkrae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zikkrae feints and then cracks Durham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durham down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zikkrae - that will leave a mark!
#TD#
Durham gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Zikkrae is defending against the submission attempts here by Durham.
Zikkrae wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Durham seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zikkrae for as long as he can get away with.
Zikkrae wants to control but Durham is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durham tries to pass to full mount but Zikkrae defends it.
Zikkrae wants to control but Durham is keeping busy.
Zikkrae scores with a few weak punches. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zikkrae connects with a jab.
Durham throws a low kick but Zikkrae avoids it.
Zikkrae unleashes a big counter combination but Durham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Durham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Durham prevents Zikkrae from standing back up.
#T3##SUB#
Durham wants to work for an arm triangle but Zikkrae is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Durham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Durham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Durham 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.
#T4##SUB#
Durham seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zikkrae trying to control but Durham postures up.
#SUB#
Durham is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durham is trying to control. Zikkrae wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landin Durham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zikkrae looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Durham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Durham showed some decent athleticism there.
Zikkrae should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zikkrae works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zikkrae trying to control the position.
Zikkrae really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zikkrae is keeping the position for now.
Zikkrae can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Durham controls the pace.#T1#
Zikkrae wants to stand and escape but Durham is having none of it.
Durham wants to control from the top but Zikkrae keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zikkrae looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Zikkrae.
Zikkrae is looking for the big counter here.
Zikkrae connects with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Zikkrae #TD#
and Durham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zikkrae wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB#
Durham seems to be working for a kimura but Zikkrae defends the submission attempt.
Landin Durham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durham keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Durham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Durham is looking for a kimura but Zikkrae is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durham to get the leverage. #SUB#
Durham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Durham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zikkrae has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Durham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Durham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zikkrae is just riding it out for now. Durham eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durham stops Zikkrae from getting back to his feet.
Durham works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Durham goes for an armbar but Zikkrae turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zikkrae.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landin Durham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zikkrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zikkrae pushes Durham away with a front kick.
Durham tries a low kick but Zikkrae avoids it.
Zikkrae lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zikkrae - that will leave a mark!
Kai Zikkrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zikkrae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zikkrae scoring well with a low kick there.
Zikkrae connects with a leg kick.
Zikkrae lands with a nice body kick.
Zikkrae lands a leg kick that knocks Durham off balance momentarily.
Durham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zikkrae counters with a two punch combo.
Zikkrae lands a leg kick that knocks Durham off balance momentarily.
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!#TD#
Durham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zikkrae's guard.
Durham passes Zikkrae's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zikkrae trying to hold on to Durham's head to control him but Durham postures up.
#T1#
Durham controlling the pace.
Durham wants to free his trapped foot but Zikkrae is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Durham has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zikkrae defend it? Durham steps over the head and cranks it - Zikkrae is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Durham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landin Durham! |
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Event:
MILF 2
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Morrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrow wants it to stay on the feet.
Durham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrow checks it well.
Durham tries to land a leg kick but Morrow saw it coming and moves away.
Durham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Morrow wants to counter with a clinch but Durham pushes him away.
Durham shoots for a double leg takedown but Morrow sprawls well. He's pushed Durham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morrow slaps away a takedown attempt from Durham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landin Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham throws a leg kick but Morrow moved away.
Morrow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Durham tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham throws a body punch but Morrow moves out of range. #TD#
Durham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Durham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Morrow keeping control of the position.
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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morrow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrow is staying active underneath Durham, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Durham seems to be working for a kimura but Morrow defends the submission attempt.
Morrow trying to control but Durham postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Morrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durham has time to react.
Durham shoots for a takedown but Morrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morrow steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durham.
Morrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morrow leaves Durham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Durham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morrow sprawls well. Morrow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durham gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Durham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durham with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Morrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morrow stalls.
Durham tries to pull guard but Morrow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Durham being controlled against the cage.
Durham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morrow to keep the fight standing.
Morrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Durham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morrow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Durham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Morrow drags the fight down to 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!
Morrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Morrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Durham ducks right into an uppercut from Morrow.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durham tries to pull guard but Morrow holds him up against the cage and eventually Durham drops back down to his feet.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Morrow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham tries to pull guard but Morrow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landin Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham tries to pull guard but Morrow won't allow it.
Morrow lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Morrow pulls Durham into guard.
Durham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Durham preventing the sweep.
Morrow pulls Durham in close to prevent any damage.
Durham passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Durham tries for a kimura but Morrow is defending well. #SUB#
Durham is trying to get an arm triangle but Morrow is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Durham is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Morrow looks calm but he's in trouble here. Durham gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Morrow is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Durham lets go of the hold and Morrow can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landin Durham! |
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