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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IUF 1
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Poroshenko slips a straight right by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Poroshenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldstein catches Poroshenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goldstein connects with a jab.
Goldstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Goldstein.#CUT#
It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
Goldstein jabs at Poroshenko's body.
Poroshenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Poroshenko defending well as Goldstein loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poroshenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goldstein defends it well.
Goldstein throws out a powerful jab.
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Poroshenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldstein throws out the jab.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Goldstein misses with a looping right.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poroshenko staying out of range there.
Poroshenko wants to counter with a clinch but Goldstein pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldstein misses the target.
Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Poroshenko.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poroshenko is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Goldstein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Poroshenko controls the action.
#TD2#
Poroshenko jumps into guard, dragging Goldstein to the mat.
Goldstein is looking to stand up but Poroshenko won't let him.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Poroshenko controlling the position.
Poroshenko keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poroshenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poroshenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Poroshenko prevents Goldstein from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poroshenko wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Poroshenko wants to pass the guard but Goldstein is keeping the position.#T3#
Goldstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poroshenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Poroshenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Poroshenko swings around for an armbar but Goldstein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poroshenko's guard.#T4#
Goldstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Poroshenko 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.
Goldstein wants to stand but Poroshenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poroshenko controls Goldstein momentarily but Goldstein frees himself.
Poroshenko is looking to stand up but Goldstein isn't so interested in that idea.
Goldstein tries to stand but Poroshenko is controlling from the bottom. #T5#
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Poroshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poroshenko momentarily.
Goldstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldstein lands a body shot.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Poroshenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poroshenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goldstein defends it well.
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Poroshenko ducks down to avoid it.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Goldstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poroshenko's elbow. #TD2#
Poroshenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Goldstein clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Poroshenko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Goldstein has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Poroshenko has got his arm under Goldstein's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Goldstein has spun round into Poroshenko's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center inform us that Poroshenko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Goldstein trying to control but Poroshenko is working from the bottom.
Poroshenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldstein.
Poroshenko keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Goldstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Poroshenko has a closed guard, preventing Goldstein from standing up.
Goldstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goldstein trying to control but Poroshenko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Poroshenko being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poroshenko wants to get back to his feet but Goldstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU#
Goldstein gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldstein misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Goldstein.
Goldstein cracks Poroshenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goldstein is looking to clinch but Poroshenko is avoiding it.
Goldstein punishes Poroshenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Poroshenko shoots in for a double leg but Goldstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petro Poroshenko.
Goldstein throws a good cross that connects.
Poroshenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Poroshenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldstein is fending him off so far but Poroshenko persists. Nope, Goldstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick and Poroshenko moves out of range easily.
Poroshenko wants to counter the offense by Goldstein and move into the clinch position.
Goldstein throws a head kick that half lands.
#T9#
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Poroshenko is having none of it.
Poroshenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldstein misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Poroshenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working. #SUB2#
Poroshenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goldstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Poroshenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goldstein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Poroshenko's guard! Nice work there by Goldstein!
Goldstein controlling from the top position.
Goldstein has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Goldstein stops Poroshenko from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goldstein throws a head kick that misses.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poroshenko can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poroshenko.
Nice uppercut lands for Goldstein. That snapped Poroshenko's head back.
Goldstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goldstein! #SUB2#
Poroshenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goldstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Poroshenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samson Goldstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Goldstein is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Poroshenko asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Poroshenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goldstein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Poroshenko's guard! Nice work there by Goldstein!
Poroshenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldstein's guard. #REVB#
Poroshenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Poroshenko has gone for a leg lock! Goldstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poroshenko's guard.#REVR#
Poroshenko keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Poroshenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Poroshenko, not yet. #T2#
Goldstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Poroshenko keeps moving.
Goldstein prevents Poroshenko from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Poroshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poroshenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Poroshenko, not yet. #ES2#
Poroshenko pushes Goldstein off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Goldstein lands a really nice looking cross but Poroshenko seems unphased.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Goldstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poroshenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goldstein lands with a cross.
Goldstein cracks Poroshenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poroshenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poroshenko trying to control from half guard but Goldstein is working away.
Poroshenko is looking to stall here but Goldstein recovers full guard.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Poroshenko prevents Goldstein from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Poroshenko from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Poroshenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goldstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poroshenko has Goldstein in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Poroshenko keeps moving. #T5#
Goldstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poroshenko is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Goldstein decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poroshenko, up you get!
Goldstein looks to land a right hand but Poroshenko moved out of range.
Poroshenko feints the counter takedown.
Goldstein scores with a decent looking hook.
Samson Goldstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Poroshenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldstein throws a head kick but Poroshenko moves out of range.
Poroshenko with the counter takedown but Goldstein avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Poroshenko.
Goldstein clobbers Poroshenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
That has opened up Petro Poroshenko's cut even more.#T6#
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Poroshenko circles away.
Goldstein throws the left hand but Poroshenko avoids the punch easily.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poroshenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Goldstein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poroshenko.
Goldstein gets underhooks to prevent Poroshenko's takedown attempt.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petro Poroshenko.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T7#
Poroshenko blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Poroshenko breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Poroshenko is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Goldstein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Poroshenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goldstein is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goldstein takes a swing at Poroshenko's ribcage but misses.
Poroshenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldstein misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poroshenko is breathing heavily.
Goldstein is not content to let Poroshenko control the position.#SUB2#
Poroshenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goldstein defends it well. #SUB2#
Poroshenko seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8#
Goldstein is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Poroshenko 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.
#SUB2#
Poroshenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9##SUB2#
Poroshenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poroshenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldstein digs a good hook to Poroshenko's body.
Goldstein throws a body punch but Poroshenko moves out of range.
Poroshenko slips under a jab from Goldstein.
Poroshenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goldstein misses with a head kick.
Goldstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goldstein digs a good hook to Poroshenko's body.
Poroshenko blocks a head kick by Goldstein.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poroshenko tries to move into range but Goldstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goldstein throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Poroshenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poroshenko looking to pass the guard.
Goldstein wants to stand but Poroshenko is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goldstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB2#
Poroshenko has gone for a leg lock! Goldstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poroshenko's guard.#REVR#
Goldstein wants to get up but he can't break Poroshenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goldstein sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Poroshenko keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldstein prevents Poroshenko from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein trying to control but Poroshenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldstein swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Poroshenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goldstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goldstein is trying to buck Poroshenko off.#SUB2#
Poroshenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Poroshenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goldstein has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poroshenko but great work by Goldstein.
Poroshenko is being controlled here.
Goldstein trying to control the position but Poroshenko is working away.
Goldstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Poroshenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Goldstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Goldstein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Poroshenko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poroshenko keeps working.
Goldstein is really struggling to control Poroshenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Poroshenko wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
Poroshenko sneaks back into half guard.
Goldstein stops Poroshenko from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein trying to control from half guard but Poroshenko is working away.
Goldstein working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Poroshenko's thigh. Poroshenko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Poroshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Goldstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Poroshenko wants to stand but Goldstein is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poroshenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein takes a swing at Poroshenko's ribcage but misses.
Goldstein dips to his left and cracks Poroshenko with an uppercut!
Poroshenko blocks a jab.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Petro Poroshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Poroshenko ducked under it nicely.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T6#
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Poroshenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein lands a high kick!
Poroshenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldstein.
Goldstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poroshenko.
Poroshenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poroshenko moves away.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Poroshenko circles away.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
Poroshenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldstein pinned against the ropes. Goldstein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goldstein loads up on a big right hand but Poroshenko slips the punch.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T7#
Goldstein misses with a head kick.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a shoot takedown. Goldstein fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poroshenko stops Goldstein from standing up. #SUB2#
Poroshenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldstein has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Goldstein wanted to stand there but Poroshenko had control of the position.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Poroshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Goldstein wants to pass the guard but Poroshenko is keeping the position.
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldstein stands and throws Poroshenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Poroshenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldstein wants to stand but Poroshenko is controlling his arm.
Goldstein wants to control but Poroshenko is keeping him busy.
Poroshenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goldstein asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Poroshenko is not content to let Goldstein control the position. #T9#
Poroshenko tries to buck Goldstein off but Goldstein is having none of it.
Poroshenko wants to get back to his feet.
Goldstein controlling the position from side mount.
Goldstein continues to stall.
Petro Poroshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poroshenko is looking for a sweep.
Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poroshenko keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldstein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
KFC: 330K 2!
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Stroev circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Stroev counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Emanuel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emanuel working a defensive guard here.
Stroev wants to pass the guard but Emanuel is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stroev postures up in Emanuel 's guard and throws a big left but Emanuel blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emanuel trying to control the position.
#T1#
Stroev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stroev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Emanuel wants to sweep here but Stroev controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Emanuel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stroev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Stroev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emanuel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stroev avoids it really well and circles away.
Emanuel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Emanuel shoots for a takedown but Stroev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Stroev moves into the clinch successfully.
Emanuel is working for takedown but Stroev is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Emanuel . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emanuel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Stroev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stroev is looking to score with low kicks.
Stroev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emanuel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stroev.
Stroev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3##CL2#
Emanuel tries to keep at a distance but Stroev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emanuel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stroev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Stroev as Emanuel shoots in.#TD2#
Stroev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stroev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emanuel wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Stroev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Emanuel trying to hold on to Stroev's head to control him but Stroev postures up.
#T4#
Stroev wants to stand but Emanuel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stroev trying to mount his opponent but Emanuel defends it.
Stroev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stroev leaves Emanuel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Emanuel dives in and grabs Stroev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stroev pushes down on Emanuel 's head and hops out.
Emanuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stroev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emanuel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stroev is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Stroev moves into the clinch.
Stroev missing with knees to the body.
Emanuel tries to pull guard but Stroev holds him up against the cage and eventually Emanuel drops back down to his feet.
Emanuel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emanuel wants to get back to striking at distance but Stroev won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emanuel is trying to break free.#TD2#
Stroev jumps into guard, dragging Emanuel to the mat.
#SUB2#
Stroev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emanuel defends it easily.
Stroev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emanuel . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroev controlling the position.#T1#
Emanuel trying to control but Stroev is working from the bottom.
Emanuel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Emanuel wants to control from the top but Stroev keeps moving.
Emanuel scoring with some ground and pound.
Emanuel throws a big elbow that misses.
Stroev wants to stand but Emanuel is controlling the position.
Stroev has momentary wrist control but Emanuel slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Stroev looking for a guillotine here but Emanuel defends easily.
Emanuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emanuel trying to control but Stroev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stroev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Stroev rushes Emanuel and presses him up against the cage.
Emanuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Emanuel . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Stroev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Julio Emanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Emanuel shoots in for a double leg but Stroev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stroev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emanuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stroev somewhat.
Emanuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Stroev tries to sprawl out of it but Emanuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stroev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emanuel is looking to score with low kicks.
Emanuel goes for a double leg but Stroev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stroev continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Stroev clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Stroev gets control of Emanuel 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stroev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Victor Stroev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stroev has Emanuel pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Stroev wants to stand and escape but Emanuel is having none of it.
Stroev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stroev looking for a sweep. Not yet Stroev, not yet.
Emanuel trying to control but Stroev is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stroev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Emanuel wants to pass the guard but Stroev is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Emanuel connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Stroev gets a double leg takedown into Emanuel 's guard.
Emanuel trying to keep a closed guard but Stroev is proving a slippery customer.
Emanuel being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Emanuel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stroev!
Emanuel tries for a takedown but Stroev circles away easily#CL2#
and Stroev counters by moving into the clinch.
Stroev jumps guard but Emanuel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Stroev manages to break the clinch.
Emanuel clobbers Stroev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emanuel tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Stroev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emanuel 's guard.#SUB#
Emanuel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stroev is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroev tries to free his leg and advance position but Emanuel is retaining full guard.
Emanuel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2##SUB#
Emanuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stroev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroev working some strikes from top position.
Stroev stays in close to Emanuel 's body and controls the position.
Stroev wanted to stand there but Emanuel had control of the position.
Emanuel wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Stroev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emanuel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Emanuel darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Stroev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emanuel is wriggling around but Stroev manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Stroev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stroev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Emanuel is trying to stand up here but Stroev is controlling him well. #T4#
Emanuel tries to roll over but Stroev keeps him under control.
Emanuel trying to hold on to Stroev's head to control him but Stroev postures up.
#SUB2#
Stroev is working for a kimura but Emanuel is defending it quite comfortably.
Stroev is looking to pass Emanuel 's guard but actually Emanuel recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Stroev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stroev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Stroev!
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Event:
DARE 31
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Marcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marcell working some strikes from top position.
Marcell trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcell connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fjeld is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marcell is controlling him.
Marcell scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Fjeld is rocked!
Fjeld keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fjeld is still in real trouble! Can Marcell finish him?
Marcell prevents Fjeld from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Fjeld manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fjeld tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcell defends well and Fjeld ends up having to push Marcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fjeld seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Marcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.
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!
Fjeld is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Marcell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marcell postures up and lands a big shot to Fjeld's brow.
Fjeld keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marcell stands up over Fjeld, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fjeld is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marcell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fjeld's head.
Fjeld trying to keep a closed guard but Marcell is proving a slippery customer.
Marcell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fjeld swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Marcell drops back looking for a leg! Fjeld is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fjeld manages to kick Marcell off! Marcell jumps back into Fjeld's guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marcell is in close to Fjeld's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marcell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marcell stops Fjeld from standing up.
Marcell connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcell is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Marcell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fjeld dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Marcell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marcell tries to get out of the position.
Marcell 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.#T3#
Marcell controlling the position.#SUB#
Marcell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marcell wants to sweep here but Fjeld controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Marcell working for a triangle but Fjeld defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjeld is one step ahead there.
Marcell managing to control the position.
Marcell 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Marcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjeld defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Marcell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crunch! Fjeld slams his shin into Marcell's torso.
Fjeld defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcell.#TD2#
Fjeld gets a double leg takedown into Marcell's guard.
Fjeld lands a couple of elbows.
Fjeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Niko Marcell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fjeld.
Fjeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marcell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fjeld is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Marcell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fjeld wants to control from the top but Marcell keeps moving.
Fjeld would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fjeld lands a couple of digs.
Fjeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Marcell looking for a guillotine here but Fjeld defends easily.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fjeld throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Marcell working for a triangle but Fjeld defends it easily.
#SU2#
Fjeld gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Fjeld throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Marcell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fjeld did well to prevent Marcell getting side control.
Marcell working Fjeld over with strikes.
Marcell trying to control from half guard but Fjeld is working away.
Fjeld wants to get back to his feet.
Fjeld taking some punishment here, with Marcell in his half guard.
Marcell stops Fjeld from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Fjeld kicks off Marcell and gets to his feet.
Marcell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjeld throws out the jab. #TD#
Marcell drives through with a takedown into Fjeld's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcell distracts Fjeld with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Marcell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fjeld looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fjeld looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fjeld! #REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Marcell looking for a sweep but Fjeld has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Fjeld trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marcell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marcell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcell regains half guard.#SU2#
Fjeld stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Marcell to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Fjeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Marcell slips under a jab from Fjeld.#TD#
Marcell drives through with a takedown into Fjeld's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marcell working some strikes from top position.
Marcell looking to pass the guard.
Fjeld wants to sweep here but Marcell controlling him for the moment.
Marcell with a nice head shot there.
Marcell trying to control but Fjeld is working from the bottom.
Fjeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjeld, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjeld keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjeld is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Marcell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fjeld wants to stand but Marcell is controlling the position.
Marcell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcell stops Fjeld from standing up.
Marcell chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Marcell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marcell is pushing down on Fjeld's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fjeld is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fjeld looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fjeld is staying active underneath Marcell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Marcell is looking for a kimura but Fjeld is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcell to get the leverage.
Fjeld is looking to escape.
Marcell is keen to just control but Fjeld is a slippery customer.
Fjeld pushes Marcell off looking to stand but Marcell dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fjeld will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcell on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Marcell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fjeld is in trouble now - Marcell has advanced to mount!
Marcell landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fjeld is looking to escape.
Marcell looking to finish Fjeld with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fjeld!#T3#
Marcell lands a couple of good shots and Fjeld has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Marcell lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fjeld's head.
Fjeld turns into Marcell and is now in his guard.
Fjeld working some strikes from top position.
Marcell is trying to keep Fjeld in close.
#SUB#
Marcell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Marcell has his foot on Fjeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fjeld works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Marcell looking for a guillotine here but Fjeld defends easily.
#SUB#
Marcell has his foot on Fjeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fjeld works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Fjeld stands up from Marcell's guard - Fjeld perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Marcell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjeld wants to control but Marcell postures up.#SUB#
Marcell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjeld is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Marcell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Marcell!
In his post fight interview, Niko Marcell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TAOC #4
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Gurd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Caesar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gurd is trying to defend but Caesar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Caesar trying to control the action but Gurd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Caesar is looking for a kimura but Gurd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caesar to get the leverage.
Caesar wants to pass the guard but Gurd is defending well.
Caesar passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caesar is trying to get an arm triangle but Gurd is defending well.
Gurd is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Caesar wants to control but Gurd is keeping him busy.
Gurd tries to improve position but can't.
Caesar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Caesar is looking to take a break and control but Gurd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gurd can't do much from the bottom here.
Caesar wants to control but Gurd is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Caesar has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gurd is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Caesar yanks on the arm and Gurd is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Caesar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Caesar!
Danny Caesar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Bumfights 7: SkidRow Spectacle
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Krynn misses with a hook
#TD#
and Poroshenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krynn's guard.#SUB#
Poroshenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poroshenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poroshenko passes into half guard.
Krynn looks winded!#SUB#
Poroshenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krynn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Poroshenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Krynn is defending against the submission attempts here by Poroshenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Poroshenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krynn has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Poroshenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Poroshenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krynn defends it well. #SUB#
Poroshenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poroshenko. #SUB#
Poroshenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poroshenko.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#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.#SUB#
Poroshenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Poroshenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Poroshenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krynn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Poroshenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Poroshenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Poroshenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Krynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Poroshenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poroshenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krynn keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poroshenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Poroshenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poroshenko. #SUB#
Poroshenko is trying for a kimura here. Krynn looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Poroshenko wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Petro Poroshenko!
Our winner, Petro Poroshenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 6
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Mc Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Gardiner.#CL2#
Gardiner darts in and clinches Mc Steel up against the ropes.
Mc Steel is trying to break the clinch but Gardiner has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Gardiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mc Steel lands a jab.
Mc Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gardiner's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Gardiner has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Mc Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardiner looks to throw a body kick
and Mc Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Gardiner misses with a combination
#KD#
and Mc Steel counters with a beautiful hook that drops Gardiner to the mat! Will Gardiner be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Mc Steel to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Gardiner is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC#
Gardiner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardiner is looking to clinch. #T1#
Gardiner throws a sloppy head kick and Mc Steel moves out of range easily.
Gardiner ducks under a wild hook from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Gardiner counters by moving into the clinch.
Mc Steel tries to break the clinch but Gardiner is controlling the position.
Mc Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Gardiner won't allow it.
#BC#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Mc Steel misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mc Steel.
A jab from Mc Steel does it's job there.
Gardiner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gardiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Mc Steel finish him?
Mc Steel throws a front kick aimed at Gardiner's knee but Gardiner avoids it well.
Gardiner throws a big counter head kick but Mc Steel avoids it with no problem.
Gardiner seems to have recovered his senses.
Striker Mc Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Mc Steel misses. #T2#
Mc Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gardiner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Gardiner. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gardiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gardiner defending well as Mc Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Gardiner wants to clinch.
Mc Steel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gardiner just manages to avoid it.
Gardiner ducks under a wild hook from Mc Steel.
Gardiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mc Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Mc Steel throws a head kick but Gardiner moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gardiner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mc Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Mc Steel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gardiner throws a lazy head kick
and Mc Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Mc Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gardiner tries to land a front kick but Mc Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mc Steel throwing a counter right hand but Gardiner manages to avoid it.
Gardiner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mc Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gardiner drives through and clinches with Mc Steel against the ropes.
Mc Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Gardiner breaks the clinch.
Mc Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Mc Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gardiner.
We've been informed that Gardiner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A solid body kick from Gardiner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gardiner closes the distance and clinches.
Mc Steel is trying to push Gardiner away but Gardiner has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gardiner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC2#
Gardiner breaks from the clinch.
Gardiner moves out of range as Mc Steel strikes.#T1#
Mc Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mc Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mc Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mc Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Mc Steel.
Gardiner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mc Steel can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Gardiner clinches with his opponent.
Mc Steel is trying to force a seperation but Gardiner has the dominant position.#BC2#
Gardiner breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Mc Steel throws out a head kick that Gardiner doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Gardiner crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Gardiner's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick but Gardiner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mc Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mc Steel sets himself, and Gardiner steps forward looking for the clinch! Mc Steel avoids it this time.#KD#
Mc Steel cracks Gardiner with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Gardiner is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Gardiner is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Striker Mc Steel is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Good leg kick by Mc Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gardiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gardiner tries to clinch but Mc Steel is having none of it. #CL2#
Gardiner clinches up against the ropes.
Gardiner trying to control the position but instead, Mc Steel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gardiner into the ropes.
I was talking to Mc Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mc Steel is trying to break the clinch but Gardiner has him pressed against the ropes.
Gardiner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Gardiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardiner darts in trying to clinch
and Mc Steel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mc Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Mc Steel dominated that second round.
That's time! Mc Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Gardiner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gardiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gardiner looks to throw a body kick
and Mc Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Mc Steel blocks the low kick.
Gardiner misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Gardiner clinches.
Mc Steel wants to break free but Gardiner has control.
Gardiner prevents Mc Steel from breaking the clinch.
Gardiner lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel is trying to break the clinch but Gardiner has him pressed against the ropes.
The referee calls for Gardiner to work.
#BC#
Mc Steel breaks from the clinch.
Mc Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mc Steel lands an overhand right.#T1#
Gardiner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gardiner tries to move into range but Mc Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gardiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harry Gardiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mc Steel closes the distance and catches Gardiner with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Gardiner is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Gardiner is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Gardiner is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Mc Steel takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Striker Mc Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Striker Mc Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 5
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mc Steel thumps Bathory with a low kick.
Mc Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Mc Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Mc Steel is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Mc Steel down.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mc Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bathory takes a swing at Mc Steel's ribcage but misses.
Mc Steel is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Mc Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bathory throws a low kick but Mc Steel avoids it.
Bathory works the jab nicely.
Mc Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well.
Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Bathory.
Bathory digs a good hook to Mc Steel's body.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Mc Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Mc Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Mc Steel avoids it.#T2#
Mc Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mc Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mc Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory lands with a good body shot.
Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mc Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mc Steel looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory thows a body kick. Mc Steel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mc Steel misses the target.
Mc Steel jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
Bathory checks a low kick from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily.
Mc Steel takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Striker Mc Steel has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mc Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Striker Mc Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Bathory pushes Mc Steel up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bathory throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bathory has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bathory lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mc Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bathory has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Steel.
Bathory clobbers Mc Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mc Steel tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into Mc Steel's torso.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick
and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mc Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mc Steel throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Bathory lands.#ROC2#
Mc Steel is rocked!
Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Mc Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Mc Steel had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mc Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mc Steel seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mc Steel checks a leg kick.
Mc Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mc Steel looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mc Steel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory.
Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mc Steel if he has to take too many more of those.
Mc Steel throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mc Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mc Steel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mc Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bathory blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Bathory has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Mc Steel takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mc Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mc Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Bathory has double underhooks.
Mc Steel tries to circle away but Bathory has him pinned against the ropes.
Mc Steel tries to break free but Bathory pushes him back against the ropes.
Mc Steel can't break the clinch.
Bathory is looking to control Mc Steel's arms but Mc Steel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bathory has his back to the ropes.
Bathory scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mc Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mc Steel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mc Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bathory tries a body shot but Mc Steel blocks it.
Mc Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bathory has him pressed against the ropes.
Bathory is trying to maintain a safe position but Mc Steel gets an underhook and turns Bathory into the ropes.
Mc Steel tries to circle away but Bathory has him pinned against the ropes.
Bathory has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mc Steel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bathory can turn it around.
Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Mc Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing.
Bathory slips a straight right by Mc Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Striker Mc Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bathory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mc Steel, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mc Steel wants to break free but Bathory has control.
A frustrated look appears on Mc Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bathory lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mc Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Mc Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Mc Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Striker Mc Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mc Steel motions for Bathory to come forward. Mc Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mc Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory dips to his left and cracks Mc Steel with an uppercut!
A cross from Bathory lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Mc Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mc Steel 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Mc Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Mc Steel.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Mc Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bathory scores with a jab. Mc Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mc Steel cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mc Steel. That did some damage!
Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mc Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Mc Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick.
Mc Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mc Steel 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mc Steel throws a nice head kick!
Bathory punishes Mc Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Mc Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mc Steel.
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bathory scores with the left hand. Mc Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bathory has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory wins by unanimous decision!
Arzlan Bathory decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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