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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Minnagh wants to clinch but Salajudin Ii slips to the side
and Salajudin Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Minnagh lands a lovely overhand right.
Minnagh tries a head kick but it misses.
Minnagh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salajudin Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salajudin Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minnagh delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Minnagh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salajudin Ii is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Minnagh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Salajudin Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
A short right from Minnagh. #T1#
Minnagh blocks a body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii wants to stall.
#TD#
Minnagh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Salajudin Ii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Minnagh to the mat. Minnagh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Minnagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salajudin Ii wants to pass the guard but Minnagh is keeping the position.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Minnagh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salajudin Ii has Minnagh in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Salajudin Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minnagh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minnagh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking for a triangle but Minnagh pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Salajudin Ii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salajudin Ii controls Minnagh momentarily but Minnagh frees himself. #SUB#
Minnagh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Minnagh stands and steps away. Salajudin Ii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minnagh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Salajudin Ii breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh throws a push kick but Salajudin Ii slaps the foot to one side.
Minnagh moves out of range of the strikes.
Minnagh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Minnagh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salajudin Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salajudin Ii. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salajudin Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Minnagh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Minnagh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Minnagh.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minnagh needs to keep his hands up - Salajudin Ii had a free shot at his head there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Salajudin Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Minnagh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salajudin Ii slips a jab from Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Minnagh throws out a loose jab but Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh tries to land a leg kick but Salajudin Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Minnagh swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown but Minnagh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minnagh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minnagh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Salajudin Ii counters with a left to the body.
Minnagh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Minnagh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salajudin Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh presses Salajudin Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salajudin Ii scores with a shot to the side of Minnagh's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Salajudin Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minnagh to keep the fight standing.
Salajudin Ii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salajudin Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Come on Minnagh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Salajudin Ii letting Minnagh take a breather here.
Salajudin Ii has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salajudin Ii.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salajudin Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salajudin Ii pushes Minnagh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Salajudin Ii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Salajudin Ii fails to land.
Salajudin Ii is trying to maintain a safe position but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns Salajudin Ii into the cage.
Salajudin Ii jumps guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Salajudin Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh keeps control of Salajudin Ii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salajudin Ii blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Salajudin Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Salajudin Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Salajudin Ii pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for a guillotine here but Minnagh defends easily.
Minnagh tries to stand but Salajudin Ii is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Salajudin Ii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Salajudin Ii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minnagh!
Salajudin Ii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minnagh squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Salajudin Ii thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Minnagh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Salajudin Ii controlling from mount.
Minnagh really wants to buck Salajudin Ii off and get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii tries to control but Minnagh wriggling away.
Salajudin Ii dominating with strikes here.
Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salajudin Ii takes Minnagh's back. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii 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, Minnagh has freed his hand and lives to survive another
well, another couple of seconds at least!
Minnagh is trying to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii has full control of the position and if anything, Minnagh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salajudin Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.#TD#
Salajudin Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salajudin Ii showed some decent athleticism there.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the action but Minnagh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salajudin Ii passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Minnagh! #T1#
Minnagh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Salajudin Ii controlling from mount.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Minnagh is having none of it.
Minnagh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salajudin Ii wants to take his opponent's back but Minnagh doesn't allow it.
Salajudin Ii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Minnagh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii is looking to work his way around to Minnagh's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Minnagh is now in Salajudin Ii's guard. A big mistake from Salajudin Ii there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salajudin Ii is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB#
Salajudin Ii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Minnagh uses it to pass to side control.
Minnagh wants to stand but Salajudin Ii is controlling his arm.
Salajudin Ii gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salajudin Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Salajudin Ii has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salajudin Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salajudin Ii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salajudin Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minnagh is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Salajudin Ii wants a takedown but no success here.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salajudin Ii pushes Minnagh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salajudin Ii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Minnagh pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1##BC#
Salajudin Ii manages to break the clinch.
Salajudin Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minnagh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salajudin Ii sets himself, and Minnagh steps forward looking for the clinch! Salajudin Ii avoids it this time.
Minnagh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Salajudin Ii as he connects with a hook.
Super Salajudin Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Salajudin Ii swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Salajudin Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Salajudin Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Minnagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii is looking to counter punch.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minnagh's head backwards.
Salajudin Ii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Minnagh misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Salajudin Ii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salajudin Ii lands in his opponent's guard.
Minnagh can't keep his opponent in guard - Salajudin Ii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Salajudin Ii trying to mount his opponent but Minnagh defends it.
Salajudin Ii prevents Minnagh from standing back up.
Minnagh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salajudin Ii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salajudin Ii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minnagh pushes Salajudin Ii off looking to stand but Salajudin Ii dives back in and keeps control.
Salajudin Ii passes to full mount!
Salajudin Ii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salajudin Ii looking to control but Minnagh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Salajudin Ii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minnagh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minnagh is surviving well by controlling Salajudin Ii's body position as best he can.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking to secure an arm triangle but Minnagh defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii had his way with Bobby Minnagh in that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Salajudin Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Minnagh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salajudin Ii on the side of the head.
Minnagh looks for the body kick but Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
Minnagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minnagh has time to react.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh throws the kick towards the body but Salajudin Ii avoids it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salajudin Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Salajudin Ii jabs Minnagh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salajudin Ii scores with a nice right hand.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Salajudin Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight right.
Salajudin Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minnagh can do to turn this around?
Salajudin Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Minnagh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Super Salajudin Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##TD#
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii is dominant here and he's now got Minnagh's back!#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is persistently looking for the submission but Minnagh is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for the RNC.
Salajudin Ii tries to get the hooks in deep but Minnagh pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minnagh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Salajudin Ii tries to keep control of the position but Minnagh is staying busy.#T3#
Minnagh trying to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii is in full control for now.
Salajudin Ii biding his time, controlling Minnagh. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is persistently looking for the submission but Minnagh is defending it well.
#SUB#
Minnagh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salajudin Ii's arms.
Bobby Minnagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minnagh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Salajudin Ii keeps control of the position easily here as Minnagh tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Minnagh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Minnagh for a finish.
Salajudin Ii trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii tightening his grip on Minnagh, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Minnagh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Salajudin Ii.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Salajudin Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salajudin Ii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii retains his heavyweight title!
Super Salajudin Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Minnagh takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
That kick from Cotilla tenderised Minnagh's leg. Minnagh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minnagh throws a jab when Cotilla was well out of range.
Cotilla pushes Minnagh away with a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cotilla finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cotilla throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Cotilla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Minnagh drives through and clinches with Cotilla against the cage.
#BC2#
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minnagh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cotilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Cotilla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cotilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Cotilla throws a low kick, looking for Minnagh's leg but Minnagh calmly moves out of range.
Cotilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Minnagh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Minnagh moves away from the strike by Cotilla.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cotilla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but Cotilla pushes him off.
Cotilla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target.
Cotilla misses with a series of wild punches.
Minnagh checks a leg kick.
Cotilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minnagh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cotilla throws a shot from downtown. Minnagh moves away and avoids it.
Minnagh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Minnagh throws a front kick that sends Cotilla stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Minnagh cracks Cotilla with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Cotilla's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotilla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Minnagh gets a clinch.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotilla controls his hands.
Cotilla tries to circle away but Minnagh has him pinned against the cage.
Cotilla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Cotilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotilla.
Cotilla has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Minnagh leaning against his opponent.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cotilla up against the cage.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Cotilla. #BC2#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh slips a jab from Cotilla.
Cotilla throws a head kick that misses.
Minnagh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cotilla.
Cotilla tries to bum rush Minnagh with a series of wild strikes but Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cotilla.
Cotilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotilla tries a low kick but Minnagh avoids it.
Minnagh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cotilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Minnagh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotilla.
Minnagh throws a big shot that misses.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cotilla moves out of range of the body kick from Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minnagh.
That kick from Minnagh tenderised Cotilla's leg. Cotilla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla is looking for the big counter here.
Cotilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotilla lands with a straight right. Minnagh didn't see that one coming.
Cotilla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minnagh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cotilla throws a hook but Minnagh avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Minnagh looks to clinch
and Cotilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Minnagh gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh throws a hook to the side of Cotilla's head but Cotilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Cotilla responds with a good body kick, but Minnagh manages to step out the way in time.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotilla is looking to land body kicks.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Cotilla.
Cotilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotilla circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Minnagh. Cotilla shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Cotilla.
Minnagh looks to throw the jab but Cotilla is out of range.
Minnagh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cotilla throws a right hand that Minnagh ducks under and follows up with a left that Minnagh also avoids with ease.
Minnagh is looking to clinch. #T1#
Cotilla throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minnagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cotilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Minnagh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cotilla, pushing him back against the cage.
Cotilla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cotilla is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
Cotilla working hard to break the clinch.
Minnagh keeps control of Cotilla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cotilla blocking some punches.
#T2#
Minnagh gets through Cotilla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotilla stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Cotilla blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cotilla being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cotilla blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Cotilla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Cotilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cotilla is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.
Cotilla is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
#T4#
Cotilla has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.
Cotilla is trying to break free.
Cotilla is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cotilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh throws the left hand but Cotilla avoids the punch easily.
Cotilla throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cotilla.
Minnagh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Cotilla.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Minnagh clinches.
The referee calls for Minnagh to work.
#BC2#
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Minnagh is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Cotilla moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minnagh. Cotilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotilla.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minnagh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla shoots in for a takedown but Minnagh shows good takedown defense.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but Cotilla keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minnagh tries to clinch but Cotilla is having none of it.
A nice side step and Cotilla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Cotilla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cotilla misses with a two punch combination.
Minnagh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cotilla manages to circle out of the way.
Cotilla tries to land a leg kick but Minnagh saw it coming and moves away.
Minnagh throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotilla.
Cotilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotilla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Cotilla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Minnagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Minnagh tries to keep at a distance but Cotilla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cotilla being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla tries to break free but Minnagh pushes him back against the cage.
Cotilla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cotilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Minnagh prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Cotilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Cotilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotilla wants to break free but Minnagh has control.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh is leaning against Cotilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cotilla has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.
Minnagh trying to stall but Cotilla improves his position.
Cotilla wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cotilla blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
#T4#
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Cotilla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cotillas head.
Minnagh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cotilla's efforts to push away.
Cotilla is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
Minnagh works on Cotilla's body with a couple of short punches.
Cotilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Cotilla's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Cotilla.
A short left from Minnagh.
Minnagh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cotilla up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minnagh 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaafjord takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Minnagh tries to clinch
and Kaafjord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Kaafjord has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A leg kick checked by Kaafjord.
Minnagh scores with a decent looking hook.
Minnagh misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Kaafjord counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaafjord working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but Minnagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaafjord trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh is working from the bottom.
Kaafjord lands a couple of elbows.
Kaafjord won't allow Minnagh to get back to his feet.
Kaafjord distracts Minnagh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaafjord sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Minnagh keeping full guard, as Kaafjord tries to pass.
Kaafjord lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaafjord working some strikes from top position.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Minnagh keeping full guard, as Kaafjord tries to pass.
Kaafjord lands a couple of elbows.
Kaafjord has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kaafjord slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaafjord won't allow Minnagh to get back to his feet.
Minnagh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaafjord throws a hook to the side of Minnagh's head but Minnagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minnagh scores with a jab.
Kaafjord blocks the body kick.
Kaafjord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaafjord feinted with a counter takedown.
Kaafjord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaafjord throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Minnagh to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kaafjord throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaafjord circles away.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaafjord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but Kaafjord keeps it at a distance.
Minnagh throws a hook to the side of Kaafjord's head but Kaafjord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minnagh swings for the body but Kaafjord moves out of range.
Minnagh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#Tungsten Kaafjord's cut is getting worse.
Kaafjord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaafjord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minnagh blocks a jab.
Kaafjord takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaafjord. Minnagh shrugs it off though.
Minnagh blocks a head kick by Kaafjord.
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaafjord swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Kaafjord.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minnagh closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kaafjord counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Minnagh closes the distance but Kaafjord moves to the side
and Kaafjord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Kaafjord tries to counter with a takedown but Minnagh is quick to defend against it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaafjord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaafjord half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaafjord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Kaafjord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh darts in trying to clinch
and Kaafjord counters with a low kick, right behind Minnagh 's knee. #CL2#
Minnagh rushes Kaafjord and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Minnagh working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Minnagh lands a left hand.
Kaafjord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaafjord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaafjord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kaafjord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minnagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaafjord circles away.
Kaafjord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh moves to clinch but Kaafjord breaks away #TD#
and Kaafjord counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaafjord. #T2#
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Kaafjord keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minnagh's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaafjord looking to pass the guard.
Minnagh keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord throwing strikes from guard but Minnagh blocks nicely.
Kaafjord might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaafjord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kaafjord connects with a couple of short punches.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
Minnagh keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Kaafjord is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaafjord cracks Minnagh with a solid left hand.#CUT#The cut above Bobby Minnagh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kaafjord is looking to work some ground and pound but Minnagh has wrist control.
Kaafjord stops Minnagh from standing up.
Kaafjord looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh is working from the bottom.
Kaafjord scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaafjord stops Minnagh from standing up.
Kaafjord controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tungsten Kaafjord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaafjord trying to control but Minnagh 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.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Kaafjord circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaafjord circles away.
Kaafjord appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Kaafjord drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet but Kaafjord drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kaafjord lands with a shot to the body.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaafjord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Minnagh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaafjord wants to pass the guard but Minnagh is keeping the position.
Kaafjord is working hard here to advance position.
Minnagh wants to stand but Kaafjord is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kaafjord postures up in Minnagh's guard and throws a big left but Minnagh blocks it.
Kaafjord pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minnagh is keeping the position for now.
Minnagh has momentary wrist control but Kaafjord slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#Bobby Minnagh's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Minnagh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tungsten Kaafjord!
Tungsten Kaafjord retains his heavyweight title!
Tungsten Kaafjord decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minnagh.
#CL2#
Minnagh gets a clinch.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Minnagh tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.
Tiger tries to stall but Minnagh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath Tiger's ribcage. Tiger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tiger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Minnagh up against the cage.#T1#
Minnagh stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Minnagh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiger is trying to push Minnagh away but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Tiger breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Minnagh tries to clinch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Minnagh 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.
Minnagh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Minnagh misses with a punch to the body.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
A short body shot lands from Minnagh as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land. #T3#
Tiger being controlled against the cage.
Minnagh has Tiger pressed against the cage, preventing Tiger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land. #T4#
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Minnagh as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
That's time! Tiger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tiger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Tiger misses with a hook.
Minnagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiger circles away.
As Minnagh looks to move away, Tiger throws a big counter combo but Minnagh just gets out of the way.
Minnagh takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Minnagh instigates a clinch.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Tiger is trying to push Minnagh away but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tiger tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Minnagh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Tiger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiger.
Minnagh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiger swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Minnagh gets a clinch. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger is pushing Minnagh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger working hard to break the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Minnagh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tiger tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Tiger wants to break free but Minnagh has control.
Minnagh stalling.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tiger up against the cage.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.#T4##BC#
Tiger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiger tries to move into range but Minnagh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but Tiger keeps it at a distance.
Minnagh misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Minnagh clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Tiger.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Tiger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minnagh just leaning against Tiger, taking a breather.
Minnagh tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Minnagh.
Lion Tiger is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiger throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh tries to clinch but Tiger is having none of it.
Tiger missing with a left hand there. Minnagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Minnagh. Those never looked like landing.
Tiger circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Minnagh drives through and clinches with Tiger against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Tiger breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Minnagh throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Minnagh clinches up with Tiger and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Tiger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
Minnagh misses with a looping right.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Minnagh tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Tiger as he connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minnagh.#CL2#
Minnagh rushes Tiger and presses him up against the cage.
Tiger tries to break free but Minnagh pushes him back against the cage.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tiger can't break the clinch.
#T4#
The referee calls for Minnagh to work.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Minnagh has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Lion Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Minnagh is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minnagh 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 395
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 39 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Silverio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silverio to the mat. Silverio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Silverio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Silverio working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio trying to control the position here.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silverio tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silverio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silverio is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes breaks Silverio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (6) vs (4) Barnes
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silverio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (9) vs (4) Barnes
Silverio has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (11) vs (4) Barnes#T2#
Silverio looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (11) vs (8) Barnes
Silverio turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (13) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes controls Silverio momentarily but Silverio frees himself. #T3#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Silverio is stalling in the full guard.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (13) vs (10) Barnes
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (15) vs (10) Barnes
Silverio advances to half guard.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Silverio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes looking to control.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Silverio won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Silverio pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
Silverio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (18) vs (10) Barnes
Silverio controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes has given up his back. Will we see Silverio going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (21) vs (10) Barnes
A lull in the action here.
Silverio is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Silverio 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, Barnes has freed his hand and lives to survive another
well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Silverio is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barnes tries to break free.
#T7#
Silverio is trying to stick to Barnes's back but Barnes is turning into Silverio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silverio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (21) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Silverio won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Silverio wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Silverio is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (23) vs (12) Barnes#T9#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (23) vs (14) Barnes
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.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Silverio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (25) vs (14) Barnes
Silverio passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silverio prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T10#
Silverio is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Silverio prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Silverio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (28) vs (14) Barnes
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Silverio looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is having none of it. #SUB#
Silverio has control of Barnes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Silverio's attempts to control the action. #T11##SUB#
Silverio wants to finish this one by submission but Barnes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silverio.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Silverio tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Silverio wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB#
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Silverio prevents Barnes from improving his position.#SUB#
Silverio is looking for submissions but instead, Barnes has regained full guard.
Silverio preventing the sweep.
Silverio looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Silverio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (31) vs (14) Barnes
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Silverio maintains control.
Barnes is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Silverio has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (34) vs (14) Barnes#SUB#
Barnes showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Barnes showing good submission defense here.
Silverio is breathing heavily.#T14#
Barnes trying to control the position but Silverio manages to sink in the hooks.
Silverio keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
#SUB#
Silverio looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Silverio keeps control of the position.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Silverio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (34) vs (18) Barnes
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 34 to 18.
Carlos Silverio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 391
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 39 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Thunder tries to sprawl but Silverio drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Thunder#SUB#
Silverio is working for a kimura but Thunder is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg. #SUB#
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (0) Thunder
Silverio controlling the pace for now.
Silverio forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (8) vs (0) Thunder#T1#
Thunder can't escape the position.
Thunder is still trying to improve position.
Silverio avoiding Thunder 's attempts to control his hands.
Silverio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thunder is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Silverio has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Thunder is in real trouble here. Silverio gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Thunder is tapping out! Silverio wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Silverio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 43
Date: Jun 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Niska.
Niska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Niska closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Minnagh did well to prevent Niska getting side control.
Minnagh has one foot on Niska's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Minnagh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Niska throws a head kick that Minnagh semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska scores with a body shot.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minnagh slips a straight right by Niska.#CL2#
Niska closes the distance and clinches.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Minnagh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minnagh as Niska tries to tie him up.
Niska prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Niska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Minnagh up against the cage.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minnagh is pressed up against the cage. Niska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minnagh down to the mat. Minnagh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niska connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Minnagh tries to clinch but Niska is having none of it. #CL2#
Niska has Minnagh up against the cage in a clinch.
Minnagh cracks Niska with a nice body shot.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska trying to control the position but instead, Minnagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niska into the cage.
Niska is pushing Minnagh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh. #T3#
Minnagh has Niska pressed against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Niska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minnagh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Minnagh stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Minnagh seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niska looking for a takedown.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
Niska effectively controlling the action here.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Minnagh working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niska.
Niska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minnagh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Niska is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minnagh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Minnagh pushes Niska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niska wants to take the fight to the mat but Minnagh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minnagh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Niska tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Niska gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Niska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minnagh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Niska somewhat.
Juha Niska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niska wants to clinch.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Minnagh clinches with his opponent.
Minnagh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minnagh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minnagh after a bit of a struggle.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.#T1#
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Niska is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Niska is trying to maintain a safe position but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns Niska into the cage.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh stops a takedown attempt from Niska.
Minnagh is pressed up against the cage. Niska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minnagh down to the mat. Minnagh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niska takes one to the side of the head.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niska paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Minnagh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niska, pushing him back against the cage.
Niska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.#T2#
Niska is looking to control Minnagh's arms but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niska has his back to the cage.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minnagh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niska backwards. #TD2#
Niska jumps guard.
Niska is looking to stand up but Minnagh isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SU#
Minnagh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Niska moves into range and clinches up with Minnagh.
Niska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh is looking to control Niska's arms but Niska gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Niska trying to control the position but instead, Minnagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niska into the cage.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Niska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska goes for a takedown attempt but Minnagh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minnagh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niska. Niska obviously looking to wear him down.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Niska misses
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minnagh circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Niska - just one landing.
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Niska scores with a four punch combination!
Niska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Niska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Niska throws a hook to the side of Minnagh's head but Minnagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Niska clinches with his opponent.
Niska is trying to drag Minnagh to the mat but Minnagh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niska can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
Niska circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Minnagh darts in and clinches Niska up against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Niska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minnagh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Niska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Minnagh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Niska.
Minnagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Niska tries to score a body lock takedown but Minnagh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Niska looking for a takedown.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Niska leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Niska wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Minnagh letting Niska take a breather here.
Minnagh presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niska wants a takedown.
Minnagh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Niska up against the cage.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Niska works on Minnagh's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Niska working aggressively here.
Niska tries to pull guard but Minnagh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niska can't get the takedown.
Niska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska jumps guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
Minnagh presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Niska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska missing with knees to the body.
Minnagh stops a takedown attempt from Niska.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Niska controls his hands.
Niska prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Niska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minnagh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niska wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Niska breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Minnagh closes the distance and pushes Niska back into the cage.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niska is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minnagh to keep the fight standing.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minnagh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 380
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 38 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Archer gets a clinch.
Archer is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Silverio to the mat.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (0) Silverio
Archer postures up.
Silverio 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.#SUB2#
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Archer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass. #T2#
Archer passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Archer prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Silverio moves into full guard.
Archer trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #T3#
Silverio working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archer to get the leverage.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Archer is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Archer is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it. #T4#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working. #SUB#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Silverio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer postures up.
#SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.#T5#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Silverio trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silverio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Archer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Archer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (0) Silverio#T6#
Archer trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Archer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Archer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silverio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silverio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.#T7#
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio gets full guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Silverio
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
#T8#
Archer gets back to full guard.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer 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.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T9#
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Silverio not doing much here.
Silverio prevents Archer from improving his position.#T10#
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio fails to take his opponent's back.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Archer has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (8) Silverio#T11#
Silverio controlling from the back.
Archer turns into Silverio and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (8) Silverio#SUB#
Archer drops back looking for a leg! Silverio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silverio manages to kick Archer off! Archer jumps back into Silverio's guard.
Silverio looking to control.
Silverio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T12#
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Silverio actively working from the bottom here.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio gets full guard.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T13#
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Silverio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Silverio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silverio controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio wants to control but Archer passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (13) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld live 32
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
DeCoteau avoids the body shot from Minnagh.
#CL2#
Minnagh forces DeCoteau back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that DeCoteau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
DeCoteau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minnagh smiles and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Minnagh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minnagh.#CUT2#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
DeCoteau rushes Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeCoteau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Minnagh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Minnagh holds him up against the cage and eventually DeCoteau drops back down to his feet.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeCoteau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh taking a breather.
DeCoteau blocking some punches.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeCoteau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minnagh walks away with a smile on his face. DeCoteau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of DeCoteau 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Minnagh rushes DeCoteau and presses him up against the cage.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoteau's elbow.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeCoteau has Minnagh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minnagh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
#T2#
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Minnagh won't allow it.
DeCoteau jumps guard but Minnagh stands there with DeCoteau around his waist. DeCoteau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeCoteau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau stalling in the clinch but Minnagh improves position.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
Minnagh is pushing DeCoteau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeCoteau misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeCoteau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3##BC#
DeCoteau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeCoteau is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but DeCoteau is avoiding it.
#TD#
DeCoteau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Minnagh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
DeCoteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minnagh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
DeCoteau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minnagh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeCoteau prevents Minnagh from escaping the position.#T4#
Minnagh stops DeCoteau from passing to mount. #SUB#
DeCoteau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minnagh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeCoteau trying to control the position but Minnagh is working away.
Minnagh pushes DeCoteau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeCoteau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
DeCoteau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minnagh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minnagh lands a really nice looking cross but DeCoteau seems unphased.
DeCoteau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minnagh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for DeCoteau with that takedown attempt.
Minnagh scores with a jab.
Minnagh lands with an overhand left.
DeCoteau circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeCoteau is looking to counter the offense by Minnagh and move into the clinch.
DeCoteau throws a series of punches but Minnagh moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeCoteau counters with a three punch combo that has Minnagh backing up. Minnagh nods at DeCoteau to acknowledge the strikes.
Minnagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
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#
DeCoteau successfully pulls guard.
Minnagh is looking to stand up but DeCoteau won't let him.
Minnagh postures up.
#T1#
Minnagh tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
DeCoteau is working an open guard so Minnagh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
DeCoteau tries to keep at a distance but Minnagh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
DeCoteau fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeCoteau.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath DeCoteau's ribcage. DeCoteau let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
DeCoteau jumps guard but Minnagh stands there with DeCoteau around his waist. DeCoteau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh stalling against the cage.
#TD#
DeCoteau pulls guard.
Minnagh wanted to stand there but DeCoteau had control of the position.
Minnagh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeCoteau looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from.
DeCoteau looking to control.
Minnagh preventing the sweep.
DeCoteau has his hands on Minnagh's head, controlling the position.
DeCoteau working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Minnagh clinches up against the cage.#TD#
DeCoteau pulls guard.
Caleb DeCoteau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minnagh tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
DeCoteau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minnagh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from. #T4##SUB#
DeCoteau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minnagh is aware though and is defending well.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
DeCoteau has a closed guard, preventing Minnagh from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau is trying to control the position but Minnagh postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Minnagh connects with a vicious head kick that knocks DeCoteau to the floor! Minnagh dives in looking for the finish!#SUB#
DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoteau trying to control here.
Minnagh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
DeCoteau trying to control but Minnagh postures up.
Minnagh wants to stand but DeCoteau has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
DeCoteau moves into full guard.
#T1#
DeCoteau is pulling down on Minnagh's head. It's preventing any offense from Minnagh, at least for the moment.#SUB#
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Minnagh got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeCoteau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minnagh has managed to get both his arms back between DeCoteau's legs - danger averted.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh is looking to stand up but DeCoteau won't let him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minnagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but DeCoteau keeps it at a distance.
DeCoteau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh wants to clinch.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh pushes DeCoteau away with a front kick.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#Caleb DeCoteau's cut is getting worse.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but DeCoteau pushes him off.
DeCoteau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeCoteau.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but DeCoteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
DeCoteau pulls guard effortlessly.
Minnagh wants to stand but DeCoteau is controlling his posture from full guard.
DeCoteau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeCoteau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minnagh is one step ahead there. #T4##SU2#
DeCoteau is working an open guard so Minnagh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
DeCoteau throws a front kick aimed at Minnagh's knee but Minnagh avoids it well.
Minnagh tries to clinch but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeCoteau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeCoteau.
As Minnagh tries to get set, DeCoteau tries to push him back and clinch up but Minnagh manages to avoid the attempt.
A left lands for Minnagh.
DeCoteau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeCoteau dodges the punch combination from Minnagh.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeCoteau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeCoteau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minnagh 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
Our winner, Bobby Minnagh, 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:
Nfld 32
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Kiran throws a shot from downtown. Minnagh moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Minnagh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Minnagh throws a right hand that misses
and Kiran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minnagh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kiran counters with a left to the body.
Kiran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran keeps the fight on the outside.
Minnagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Minnagh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've been informed that Minnagh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Minnagh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Kiran. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Kiran throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minnagh moves away.
Kiran throws a hook to the side of Minnagh's head but Minnagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minnagh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Kiran.
Kiran swings for the body but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Kiran sets himself, and Minnagh steps forward looking for the clinch! Kiran avoids it this time.
Kiran throws a leg kick but Minnagh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minnagh throws a hook to the side of Kiran's head but Kiran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Kiran throws a big shot that misses.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Kiran pushes him away.
Kiran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiran tries to land a front kick but Minnagh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Kiran and move into the clinch position.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but Kiran pushes him off.
Minnagh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kiran throws a sloppy body shot
and Kiran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiran missing with a left hand there. Minnagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiran throws a shot to the body.
Kiran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Minnagh to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kiran cracks Minnagh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minnagh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Minnagh slips a jab and a cross from Kiran.
Kiran throws a big shot that misses.
Minnagh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minnagh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Minnagh walks into a straight right hand from Kiran.
Minnagh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiran.
Kiran looks to throw the jab but Minnagh is out of range.
Minnagh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiran throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Minnagh to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Minnagh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh wants to clinch.
It looked like Kiran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minnagh.
Kiran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Minnagh misses
and Kiran counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiran misses with a wild body shot.
Kiran throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kiran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiran connects with a body shot.
Kiran throws a looping overhand right but Minnagh ducks down to avoid it.
Minnagh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Minnagh checks a leg kick nicely.
Kiran with a jab.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kiran looks to throw the jab but Minnagh is out of range.
Minnagh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Kiran tried to score with a low kick but Minnagh checks it.
Kiran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Minnagh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minnagh takes one on the button.
Minnagh lands a slapping body shot.
Kiran is looking to chop away at Minnagh's legs.
Kiran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiran scores with a body shot.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Minnagh is just out of range.
Kiran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiran swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.#T2#
Kiran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Kiran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minnagh tries to counter with a clinch but Kiran shakes him off and moves away.
Kiran throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kiran blocks it well.
Minnagh moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Minnagh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Kiran.
Kiran tests Minnagh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a low kick as Minnagh jumps back.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Kiran lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Minnagh tries to clinch but Kiran is having none of it.
Kiran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kiran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minnagh looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Minnagh moves into the clinch.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Kiran avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage. #BC#
Kiran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiran tried to score with a low kick but Minnagh checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiran.
Kiran looks to land a body kick but Minnagh moved away.
It seemed like Minnagh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiran lands a right hook to the body.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Minnagh wants to clinch.#T4#
Minnagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Minnagh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Minnagh staying out of range there.
Kiran looks for the body kick but Minnagh saw that one coming.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh throws a leg kick but Kiran checks it.
Kiran scores with the left hand. Minnagh knows he should have avoided that one.
Minnagh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Kiran does it's job there.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiran throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a fast counter high kick but Kiran manages to duck under it in time.
Minnagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiran misses with a straight right.
Minnagh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ovidio Kiran is winning the standup battle so far.
Minnagh slips a straight right by Kiran.
Kiran throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Kiran and move into the clinch position.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minnagh moves away.
Minnagh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kiran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Kiran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kiran scores with a hook to the body. Minnagh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiran scores with a jab. Minnagh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kiran throws an overhand right that lands on Minnagh's shoulder, as Minnagh tries to avoid the shot.
Kiran throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Kiran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiran. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Minnagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Kiran moves out of range of the body kick.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Minnagh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kiran.
Kiran connects with a body shot that sends Minnagh's belly button to the back.
Kiran throws the left hand but Minnagh avoids the punch easily.
Minnagh tries to counter with a clinch but Kiran shakes him off and moves away.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Minnagh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Minnagh.
Kiran throws a sloppy body shot
and Minnagh counters with a nice leg kick.
Minnagh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Kiran misses with a body shot.
Kiran loads up on a big right hand but Minnagh slips the punch.
Kiran throws a big shot that misses.
Minnagh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kiran.#T3#
Minnagh wants to clinch.
Minnagh throws an overhand right that lands on Kiran's shoulder, as Kiran tries to avoid the shot.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minnagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
Ovidio Kiran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Kiran and move into the clinch position.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
Minnagh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran misses with an uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bobby Minnagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Kiran works the jab nicely.
Kiran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kiran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minnagh can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Kiran.
Minnagh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiran.
Kiran sizes up Minnagh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Minnagh drives through and clinches with Kiran against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Kiran blocking some punches.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Minnagh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiran, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Nfld live 23
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smash Machine - that will leave a mark!
Smash Machine throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minnagh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smash Machine.
Minnagh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smash Machine misses with a lunging right hand
and Minnagh counters with a nice body kick. #TD#
Smash Machine drives through with a takedown into Minnagh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Minnagh keeps moving.
Smash Machine won't allow Minnagh to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minnagh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smash Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smash Machine looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Minnagh is looking to stand up but Smash Machine isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smash Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smash Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smash Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Minnagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minnagh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minnagh pushes Smash Machine away with a front kick.
Minnagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.
Smash Machine throws a big counter combination but Minnagh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Smash Machine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Minnagh to the mat! Minnagh manages to get full guard.
Smash Machine stops Minnagh from standing up. #SUB#
Smash Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smash Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minnagh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smash Machine controls the pace.
Smash Machine stops Minnagh from standing up.
Smash Machine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smash Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Smash Machine is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Smash Machine pushes him away.
Smash Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Smash Machine takes a swing at Minnagh's ribcage but misses.
Smash Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Smash Machine pushes him away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smash Machine 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 Minnagh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Minnagh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smash Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minnagh walks into a jab.#T4#
Minnagh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smash Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Minnagh.
Smash Machine connects with the punch.
Smash Machine throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smash Machine is defended easily by Minnagh.
Smash Machine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minnaghs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smash Machine with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Minnagh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine 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#
Smash Machine darts in looking for a takedown but Minnagh gets double underhooks and turns Smash Machine into the cage.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine lands an elbow that stopped Minnagh in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minnagh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Minnagh.
Smash Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minnagh avoids it.
Minnagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Minnagh tries to work over Smash Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smash Machine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minnagh smiles and moves away.
Smash Machine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Minnagh.#T1#
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smash Machine. #CL#
Smash Machine clinches up with Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage.
Minnagh trying to control the position but instead, Smash Machine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Minnagh into the cage.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Minnagh.
Minnagh prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smash Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minnagh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smash Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Minnagh scores with a hook to the body.
Minnagh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Smash Machine.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh lands a body shot.
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smash Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Minnagh takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Minnagh avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smash Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Minnagh digs a right hand into Smash Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smash Machine's gas tank.
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Minnagh.
Minnagh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smash Machine up against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minnagh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Minnagh blocks an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Minnagh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smash Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minnagh can do to turn this around?
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minnagh scores with a hook to the body.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smash Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash Machine.
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Minnagh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smash Machine is keeping busy.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minnagh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smash Machine.
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a body punch.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smash Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smash Machine throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh thinks about the counter body kick.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minnagh but Minnagh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine shoots and misses #CL2#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Minnagh.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minnagh.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Smash Machine.
Minnagh blocks an elbow strike.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Smash Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
Smash Machine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minnagh prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smash Machines head. #CUT2#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Minnagh is working Smash Machine over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Minnagh stalls.
Minnagh digs a right hand into Smash Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smash Machine's gas tank.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Minnagh managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Smash Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Minnagh on the inside.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh lands an uppercut.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Smash Machine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Minnagh.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries for a takedown but Minnagh manages to get underhooks.
Minnagh lands an uppercut.
Smash Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.
Minnagh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Smash Machine is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh is stalling here.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minnagh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Minnagh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smash Machine or not.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Minnagh scores with a shot to the side of Smash Machine's head.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Smash Machine takes a shot to the head.
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minnagh works on Smash Machine's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Minnagh is looking to control Smash Machine's arms but Smash Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
Smash Machine can't get the takedown.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
Minnagh lands with a short shot to the head.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh has Smash Machine pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Smash Machine controls his hands.
Minnagh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh is trying to maintain a safe position but Smash Machine gets an underhook and turns Minnagh into the cage.
Minnagh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minnagh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A relieved looking Bobby Minnagh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Jonson looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.#TD2#
Walker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jonson to the mat! Jonson manages to get full guard.
Jonson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jonson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jonson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker is trying to hold Jonson in close to prevent damage but Jonson has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Walker is looking to control Jonson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?
Jonson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jonson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jonson trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jonson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jonson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Walker.
Jonson not doing much here.
Walker trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Walker tries to roll over but Jonson keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Walker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jonson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jonson pushes Walker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Walker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jonson is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
Jonson is being controlled here. #T4#
Walker trying to control the position but Jonson is working away.
Check out the look on Walker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker wants to control but Jonson is keeping him busy.
Jonson struggling a bit here.
Jonson tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erl Walker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jonson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Jonson tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Walker pushes Jonson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jonson is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jonson walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jonson misses with a kick to the body.
Walker is looking for the big counter here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jonson.
Jonson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walker defends it nicely.
Walker tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Jonson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker shoots in and drives through. Jonson sprawls well.#CL2#
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Walker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jonson regains guard immediately.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jonson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Jonson tries to strike from the bottom.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker tries to stand but Jonson is controlling from the bottom.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Jonson working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jonson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Walker closes the distance and pushes Jonson back into the cage.#BC#
Jonson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker moves out of range as Jonson throws a body kick.
Walker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jonson defends it well.
Jonson swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
#T3##CL2#
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Jonson has him pressed against the cage.
Walker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jonson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jonson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walker smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jonson is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Jonson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jonson misses the jab.
Jonson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jonson moves away.
Jonson throws a combination. Walker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4##CL#
Jonson clinches up against the cage.
Jonson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jonson is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Jonson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Jonson backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Jonson manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Walker gets a double leg takedown into Jonson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erl Walker 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#
Walker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jonson's waist but Jonson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jonson. #CUT#It looks like Erl Walker has been cut.
Carl Jonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by Jonson.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jonson's waist but Jonson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Carl Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erl Walker.#TD#
Jonson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Walker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jonson is in Walker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonson slips nicely into half guard.
Jonson is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jonson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jonson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Walker is staying active underneath Jonson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Walker trying to control but Jonson postures up.
#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.
Jonson prevents Walker from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Jonson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jonson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Walker prevents Jonson from improving position.
Jonson happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Jonson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
Jonson wants to stand but Walker is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jonson wants to stand back up but Walker manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
Jonson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Walker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jonson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Walker is trying to get an arm triangle but Jonson is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonson keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Jonson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Erl Walker! |
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Event:
Nfld 29
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Marley misses with a combination
and Minnagh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Marley looks for the body kick but Minnagh saw that one coming.
Marley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Minnagh does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Minnagh blocks a jab.#CL2#
Marley closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Marley blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Marley manages to break the clinch.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Minnagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Minnagh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Minnagh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
Marley scores with a nice right hand.
Marley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minnagh circles away quickly and effectively.
Minnagh tries to counter by clinching up but Marley breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marley.
Marley looks to land a combination but Minnagh avoids it well.
Minnagh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marley manages to circle out of the way.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
Minnagh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Minnagh pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Minnagh misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minnagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh closes the distance but Marley moves to the side
and Marley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Minnagh is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Marley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Marley tenderised Minnagh's leg. Minnagh is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Minnagh darts in and clinches Marley up against the cage.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley tries to bum rush Minnagh with a series of wild strikes but Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minnagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minnagh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Minnagh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Minnagh misses with a head kick.
Minnagh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marley tries to bum rush Minnagh with a series of wild strikes but Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minnagh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rakeem Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minnagh slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
Minnagh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marley.
Nice shot by Minnagh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rakeem Marley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Minnagh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Minnagh cracks Marley on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Marley falls backwards against the cage. Minnagh follows up with more strikes that drop Marley to his knees. Minnagh keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Marley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Rakeem Marley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'. |
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Event:
ICE 5: UA KUDALAIA
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Perusinac takes the fight into the clinch.
Perusinac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Shulenberg jumps into guard, dragging Perusinac to the mat.
Shulenberg 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.
Shulenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Shulenberg is looking for a kimura but Perusinac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shulenberg to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Shulenberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Perusinac is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Shulenberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perusinac has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Perusinac manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1##CL#
Perusinac has managed to clinch.
Perusinac scores with a hook to the body.
Perusinac scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Chris Shulenberg has been cut.
Shulenberg looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Perusinac.
Perusinac crunches a lovely knee into Shulenberg's ribcage.
Perusinac pushes Shulenberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perusinac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shulenberg backwards.
Perusinac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perusinac scores a nice knee to the body.
Perusinac crunches a lovely knee into Shulenberg's ribcage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shulenberg has eaten all the pies!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perusinac using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Perusinac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Perusinac.
Perusinac landing knees to the head.
Perusinac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perusinac lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#Shulenberg is rocked!
Shulenberg is pressed against the cage. Perusinac pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Shulenberg! Two more big strikes from Perusinac and Shulenberg crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Didi Perusinac! |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Jackson vs Perez
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 37 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silverio is trying to defend but Al Jhit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Silverio
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio controlling Al Jhit's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Al Jhit trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Jhit is now in half guard.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Silverio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio is positioning himself well to prevent Al Jhit advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silverio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it. #SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
Silverio is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Silverio looking to control.
#T3#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silverio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Silverio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Jhit is aware though and is defending well.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Jhit passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Silverio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Silverio is working away.
Silverio is looking to get back to full guard here but Al Jhit has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Silverio
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Al Jhit moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Silverio#SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Silverio has given up his back. Will we see Al Jhit going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to break free.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Al Jhit doesn't have the hooks in and Silverio manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Silverio
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (4) Silverio#T5#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Silverio drops back looking for a leg! Al Jhit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Jhit manages to kick Silverio off! Silverio jumps back into Al Jhit's guard.
Al Jhit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silverio preventing the sweep. #T6#
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (4) Silverio
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit passes Silverio's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (17) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Al Jhit tries to move to mount but Silverio blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silverio, who protects the arm well.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Silverio tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silverio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (17) vs (6) Silverio
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silverio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9#
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Silverio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Jhit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Jhit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Jhit! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (21) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (23) vs (6) Silverio#SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Silverio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silverio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silverio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (26) vs (6) Silverio
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (28) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.
Silverio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silverio gets full guard.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Jhit defends well.
Silverio looks winded!
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Silverio 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.#T12#
Al Jhit stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (31) vs (6) Silverio
Al Jhit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silverio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silverio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but Silverio denies him.
Al Jhit taking a breather here. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silverio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silverio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
Silverio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silverio manages to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Silverio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.
Al Jhit passes Silverio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Silverio is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 31 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ICE 4:: PÅÊ»ino
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
King drops his hands momentarily and Wu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wu pinned against the ropes. Wu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wu scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Wu darts in and clinches King up against the ropes.
King looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Wu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu lands with a right to the head.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wu.
Wu stops a takedown attempt from King.
Wu cracks King with a nice body shot.#TD#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wu uses from the top position. #T1#
Wu tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wants to stand and escape but Wu is having none of it.
King working a defensive guard here.
Wu passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King is staying active underneath Wu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wu working King over with strikes.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wu looking to pass the guard.
Wu prevents King from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
King is looking for a triangle but Wu pushes his legs off easily.
Wu landing some decent shots from guard.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Wu is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Wu trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Wu looking to pass the guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy body kick from King
and Wu counters with a nice leg kick.
Wu lands a jab.#CL2#
King gets tackled into the ropes by Wu. Wu maintains the clinch.
King tries for a takedown but Wu manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for God King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Wu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Wu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wu manages to end up in side control.
King wants to control but Wu postures up.
King is looking for a sweep.
King wants to control but Wu postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wu lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogers Wu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Wu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Wu is struggling to control the position.
Wu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2#
Wu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
King can't do much from the bottom here.
Wu wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Rogers Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Wu is defending well.
#SUB#
Wu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and King has latched onto it... Big trouble! King pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Wu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). God King! |
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Event:
Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Serra throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Serra pushes him away.
Minnagh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Serra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minnagh tries to counter with a clinch but Serra shakes him off and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Serra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Serra throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Serra pushes him away.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Serra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Serra throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Serra throws a right hand that misses
and Minnagh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Minnagh slips under a jab.
Serra throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Serra and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheers as Minnagh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Serra doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.#CL2#
Minnagh moves into the clinch.
Serra blocking some punches.
Minnagh stalling against the cage.
Serra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Serra lands with a right to the head.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serra blocks an uppercut.
Serra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Serra. #T2#
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh has Serra pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Serra lands with a short shot to the head.
Serra gets through Minnagh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Serra misses with the head strike.
Serra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Serra lands with a light punch inside.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Serra blocking some punches.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Serra lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Serra working aggressively here.
Minnagh leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serra.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Serra tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Serra tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Serra avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Serra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
Minnagh lands a body shot.
Serra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minnagh or not.
A head punch on the inside from Serra fails to land.
Serra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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!
Minnagh lands a body punch. #T4#
Serra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Minnagh.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serra's elbow.
A short left from Minnagh.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Serra lands a left hand.
Serra throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Serra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minnagh.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
The fighters circling - Minnagh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Serra misses.
Minnagh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serra's hands.
Serra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Minnagh cracks Serra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Serra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Minnagh finish him?
#ROC2#Serra is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Serra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Serra misses with a looping left.
Minnagh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Serra seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Serra sets himself, and Minnagh steps forward looking for the clinch! Serra avoids it this time.
Minnagh closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Serra counter with a right hand. #T1#
Serra misses the jab.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Serra and move into the clinch position.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Serra misses with a hook.
Serra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#KD2#
Minnagh sends Serra crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Minnagh is motioning to the referee to let Serra up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and pushes Serra back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh gets through Serra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serra.
Minnagh gets through Serra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Minnagh avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Serra.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Serra.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Serra blocks an uppercut.
Serra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
A short body shot lands from Serra as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Serra blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Serra tries to pull guard but Minnagh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Serra is working Minnagh over against the cage.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh. #T3#
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minnagh's elbow.
Serra can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action.
A short right from Serra on the inside.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Serra lands a body shot.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Minnagh presses Serra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minnagh pushes Serra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serra working aggressively here.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra throws a head punch that misses.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Minnagh is trying to stall.
Serra lands with a left to the head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra working aggressively here.
Minnagh tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Serra is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Serra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Serra throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Minnagh counters with a nice right hand that sends Serra toppling to the canvas! Serra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Minnagh finish him?!
Serra misses with a looping right.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Serra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
Minnagh is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Minnagh moves into the clinch.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serra cracks Minnagh with a nice body shot.
Serra being controlled against the cage.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Serra blocks it.
#T1#
Serra takes a shot to the head.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serra throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Serra is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Minnagh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Serra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Serra avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minnagh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#Jack Serra's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Serra controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Minnagh avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath Serra's ribcage. Serra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh is stalling here.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Serra controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Serra taking a breather. #T3#
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
A bit of stalling here from Minnagh.
Serra misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Serra! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Minnagh is unloading with more strikes now! Serra drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Minnagh!
An out of breath Bobby Minnagh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ICE 1: Aloha Hilo
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Shulenberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Head.#CUT2#It looks like Chris Shulenberg has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Head has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Head gets the takedown into side control.
Head taking a breather here.
Shulenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Head keeps moving and retains side control.
Head is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shulenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shulenberg tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Head controlling the position from side mount.
Shulenberg really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Head tries for a kimura but Shulenberg is defending well.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.
Shulenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Head trying to control the action but Shulenberg is working from the bottom.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Head in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shulenberg tries to buck Head off but Head is having none of it.
Shulenberg is not content to let Head control the position.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.
Head is staying tight to Shulenberg's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shulenberg is not content to let Head control the position.
Head might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shulenberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shulenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Head on the ground.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shulenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Head keeps moving and retains side control.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Shulenberg tries to buck Head off but Head is having none of it.
Head controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shulenberg is trying to improve his position.
Head controls the position.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.
Head is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shulenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shulenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Head controls the position.
Shulenberg tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Head tries to advance to mount but Shulenberg denies him.
You can see the frustration on Shulenberg's face as Head controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shulenberg is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Head dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Shulenberg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shulenberg misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Head scores with a jab to the body.
Shulenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shulenberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Shulenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shulenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Head sprawls well initially but Shulenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head manages to get to full guard.
Head is pulling down on Shulenberg's head to control his posture.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Shulenberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shulenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Head is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Head controlling the pace.
Head works his way into side control.
Head throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Shulenberg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Head presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Head sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Richard Head has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shulenberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Head throwing strikes here but Shulenberg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shulenberg is trying to escape the mount.
Head controlling his opponent.
Head tries to control but Shulenberg wriggling away.
Head misses with a head shot.
Head sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Head trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Shulenberg can't escape the position.
Head trying to control but Shulenberg is having none of it.
Shulenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Head controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Head jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shulenberg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shulenberg is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Head wants to control but Shulenberg is keeping him busy.
Head taking a breather here.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shulenberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Head's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Head is trying to control. Shulenberg 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.
Richard Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Shulenberg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shulenberg dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Shulenberg's head and hops out.
Head with the counter takedown but Shulenberg avoids it easily.
Shulenberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Head as he jumps to the side.
Head lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shulenberg fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Shulenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shulenberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Head stuffs the takedown attempt from Shulenberg. Shulenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Head fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shulenberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Head.
Chris Shulenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shulenberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Shulenberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Head counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Shulenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Head sprawls well initially but Shulenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Head slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Head 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.
Head is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shulenberg wants to improve his position but Head is controlling well.
Head passes to full mount!
Head controlling the position easily from mount.
Head trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Head looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Shulenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Head moves nicely into side control.
Shulenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Head keeps moving and retains side control.
Head postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Head trying to control the position but Shulenberg is working away.
Head moves into full mount!
Head looking to ground and pound but Shulenberg is blocking nicely.
Shulenberg can't escape the position.
Head controlling from mount. #T4#
Head wants to control the pace but Shulenberg is squirming around nicely.
Head sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shulenberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Head is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shulenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shulenberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Head.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Head 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Head!
A relieved looking Richard Head thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Cross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cross works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Cross has control of Roberts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roberts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Cross working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Cross working for a submission but Roberts is keeping him at bay.
Cross controlling the position easily from mount. #T1##SUB#
Cross is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roberts is surviving well by controlling Cross's body position as best he can.
Roberts has given up his back. Will we see Cross going for some submissions?
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Cross has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Roberts is defending well but eventually Cross manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Roberts has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Cross!
After the fight, Simon Cross was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Paul moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Paul moved away.#CL2#
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Paul lands with a left to the head.
Paul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paul after a bit of a struggle.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Paul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paul is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paul lands with a right to the head.
Paul lands with a right to the head.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Paul.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paul pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Paul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Paul scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Paul lands a shoulder strike.
Paul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Paul is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Paul.
#ROC2#Roberts is rocked!
Paul creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Roberts with a big uppercut! Roberts tries to clinch up but Paul pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Roberts to the mat! Roberts covers up and Paul unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Paul! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Parkkinen closes the distance and pushes Shulenberg back into the cage.
Parkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Parkkinen.
Shulenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Parkkinen fails to land.
Parkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shulenberg or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen lands a left hand.
Parkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shulenberg controls his hands.
Shulenberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parkkinen smiles and moves away.
Shulenberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Parkkinen lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Shulenberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Shulenberg 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. #T1##SUB#
Shulenberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shulenberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Shulenberg 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.
Parkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Shulenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Shulenberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Parkkinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Shulenberg has an Americana. Parkkinen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shulenberg is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shulenberg hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris Shulenberg! |
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