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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TR88: TFL Loading...
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
Werner Heisenberg had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 161.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Yuki Shojumaru was cancelled. |
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Event:
TR86
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Frost tries to clinch but Dancer moves out of range.
Frost avoids the body shot from Dancer.
Nice body punch from Dancer.
Frost tries to clinch but Dancer moves out of range.
Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dancer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dancer misses with a body shot
and Dancer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dancer scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Frost has been cut.
Dancer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frost's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dancer circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Dancer misses the target.
Frost moves to clinch but Dancer breaks away
and Dancer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dancer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Frost is rocked!#T1#
Dancer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?
Frost looks winded!#KD#
Dancer lands a big right hand that sends Frost crashing to the mat! Dancer stays standing though and waves Frost back to his feet!
Dancer lands a brutal uppercut that launches Frost off his feet! Frost tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lesley Dancer!
During a confident post fight interview, Lesley Dancer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TR86
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Zahari thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Zahari.
Zahari closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side #TD#
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mendez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zahari wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Zahari keeps moving.
Zahari is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mendez dives into side control.
#T1#
Mendez landing strikes.
Zahari pushes Mendez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mendez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zahari takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mendez scores with punches from side control.
Zahari taking punishment in the form of punches.
#CUT#That has opened up Ghasem Zahari's cut even more.
Mendez trying to control the action but Zahari is working from the bottom.
Zahari taking a bit of punishment here - Mendez scoring with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Ghasem Zahari's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mendez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet.
Zahari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mendez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mendez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Mendez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Zahari looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mendez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez! |
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Event:
TR85
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Bar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Veainu!
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Bar has an Americana. Veainu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bar is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bar hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jonny Bar! |
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Event:
TR84: Labor Day Bonanza
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Tartakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tartakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tartakov stands and throws Akin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tartakov.
Tartakov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov taking a breather here.
Akin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tartakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Tartakov wants to control but Akin is keeping him busy.
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Tartakov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tartakov in side control, throwing shots but Akin defends.
Tartakov lands some shots froms side control.
Akin prevents Tartakov from improving position.
Tartakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Tartakov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Akin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tartakov yanks on the arm and Akin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tartakov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Old Leg Tartakov!
An out of breath Old Leg Tartakov 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:
TR82: Thibby’s Birthday
Date: Aug 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Brady is looking to chop away at Balls's legs.
Balls with the counter takedown but Brady avoids it easily.
Balls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brady.
Brady throws a right hand that Balls ducks under and follows up with a left that Balls also avoids with ease.
Brady fails to land with a series of punches.
Balls with a hook.
Brady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brady throws a series of punches but Balls avoids them all with ease.
Balls connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Brady misses.
Balls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brady.
Brady throws a series of punches but Balls moves out of range.
Balls loads up on a big right hand but Brady slips the punch.
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!
Balls misses with an uppercut. Brady saw that one coming.
Brady is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balls checks the leg kick.
Brady throws a right hand that Balls ducks under and follows up with a left that Balls also avoids with ease.#T1#
Brady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Brady.
Brady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Brady.
Brady seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Balls throws a shot to the body.
Blue Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balls slips a jab and a cross from Brady.
A leg kick checked by Balls.
A little jabbing left from Balls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Brady misses the target.
Brady with a hook.
Brady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balls throws an overhand right that lands on Brady's shoulder, as Brady tries to avoid the shot.
Balls uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brady has time to react.
Brady moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
The fighters circling - Brady throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Balls drops his hands momentarily and Brady takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balls throws a body shot but no joy.
Balls staying out of range there.
Brady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Brady.
Balls takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brady lands a jab to the head.
Balls dodges the punch combination from Brady.
Brady throws a right and a left that Balls avoids nicely.
A jab from Brady finds it's way through Balls's defenses.
Balls works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brady lands with a big right hook that stumbles Balls - he's out on his feet here! Brady follows up with another monster hook that separates Balls from consciousness! Balls falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Brady stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicholas Brady! |
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Event:
TR81
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Fistle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Simionescu instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Simionescu.
Simionescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fistle tries to pull guard but Simionescu won't allow it.
Simionescu lands a left hand.
Simionescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fistles head.
Simionescu tries a body shot but Fistle blocks it.
A body shot lands from Simionescu.
Simionescu is leaning against Fistle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fistle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fistle looks winded!
A short right from Simionescu.
A short left from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good body shot from Simionescu.
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!
Simionescu lands with a short shot to the head.
Simionescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fistles head.
Simionescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Simionescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simionescu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fistle.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Simionescu.
#BC#
Simionescu breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Simionescu closes the distance and clinches.
Simionescu cracks Fistle with a nice body shot.
Simionescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simionescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simionescu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Simionescu.
Simionescu pushes Fistle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simionescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simionescu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Simionescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Simionescu closes the distance and clinches.
Simionescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simionescu. #T2#
Simionescu cracks Fistle with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Fistle is rocked!
Simionescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Simionescu finish him?
A shot in the inside from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simionescu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistle backwards.
Simionescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Fistle.
Fistle blocking some punches.
Simionescu lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Fistle senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iulian Simionescu!
Our winner, Iulian Simionescu, 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:
TR81
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Andulusian has managed to clinch.
Andulusian looking to throw knees to the head but Hanen is blocking nicely.
Andulusian prevents a body shot from Hanen.
Hanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andulusian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanen.
Andulusian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andulusian tries to throw a body punch but Hanen avoids it by throwing Andulusian back against the cage.
Andulusian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andulusian looking to throw knees to the head but Hanen is blocking nicely.
Andulusian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andulusian with a knee to the head.
Hanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andulusian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andulusian's elbow.
Andulusian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andulusian misses with a punch on the inside.
Andulusian misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andulusian tries a knee to the head but Hanen blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Andulusian fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Hanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hanen scores with a hook to the body.
Andulusian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andulusian keeps control of Hanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andulusian working Hanen over with knees to the body.
Hanen is breathing heavily.
Andulusian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andulusian misses with a knee to the head.
Hanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanen managing to block the knees to the body from Andulusian.
Andulusian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andulusian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andulusian scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Andulusian on the inside.
Andulusian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andulusian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andulusian misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andulusian misses with some punches.
Andulusian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andulusian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andulusian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanen tries to break free but Andulusian pushes him back against the cage.
Hanen tries to circle away but Andulusian has him pinned against the cage.
Hanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andulusian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andulusian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andulusian controlling the action here for a moment.
Andulusian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanen is defending well for now.
Andulusian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andulusian misses with some punches.
#T3#
Andulusian lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanen.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hanen.
Hanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andulusian being controlled against the cage.
Hanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanen can't break the clinch.
Andulusian blocks a body shot from Hanen.
A head punch on the inside from Andulusian fails to land.
Andulusian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andulusian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andulusian working aggressively here.
Andulusian misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Andulusian.
Hanen pushes Andulusian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andulusian blocks a body shot from Hanen. #T4#
Hanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andulusian scores with a shot to the side of Hanen's head.
Hanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanen blocks a body shot from Andulusian.
Hanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andulusian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andulusian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andulusian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hanen up against the cage.
Andulusian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanen controls his hands.
Andulusian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andulusian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andulusian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Andulusian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andulusian takes one to the side of the head.
Hanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andulusian moves away.
Andulusian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanen. Andulusian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andulusian blocks a jab.#CL2#
Andulusian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andulusian misses with a knee strike.
Andulusian looking to throw knees to the head but Hanen is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Hanen breaks the clinch.
Andulusian tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Andulusian moves into the clinch.
Andulusian blocks a body shot from Hanen.
Hanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hanen blocking some punches.
Hanen blocking some punches.
Andulusian lands a good knee to the midsection. Hanen won't want to take too many of those.
Andulusian landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andulusian throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Andulusian can't find room to land a body shot as Hanen controls the action.
Andulusian cracks Hanen with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andulusian.
Hanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andulusian is keeping busy.
Andulusian working aggressively here.
Andulusian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanen is trying to push Andulusian away but Andulusian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andulusian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andulusian scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Andulusian.
Andulusian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andulusian obliges.
Andulusian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andulusian presses Hanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Andulusian. #T2#
Andulusian misses with the head strike.
Andulusian misses with some punches.
Andulusian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andulusian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andulusian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andulusian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanens head.
Andulusian lands a nice uppercut.
Andulusian lands a knee to the body.
Andulusian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanen.
Andulusian misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Andulusian tries a knee to the head but Hanen blocks it.
Andulusian pushes Hanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andulusian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andulusian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andulusian working aggressively here.
#T3#
Andulusian tries a body shot but Hanen blocks it.
Andulusian misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Andulusian.
Andulusian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanen backwards.
Andulusian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Andulusian.
#ROC2#Hanen is rocked!
Andulusian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Hanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andulusian lands a big knee to the head and Hanen goes down! Andulusian pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Andulusian! |
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Event:
TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Berge's head back.
Berge tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Frost has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Berge decides to pull guard.
Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berge can't do much from the bottom here.
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.#SUB2#
Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berge is not content to let Frost control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Berge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berge is trying is best to control the position here.
Frost is pressing down on Berge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berge is holding on for now.
Berge tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg. #SUB#
Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Berge actively working from the bottom here.
Berge is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berge avoid being mounted?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Berge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Berge actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Frost trying to control from Berge's half guard. Berge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Berge.#SUB#
Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Berge working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Berge looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
#SUB#
Berge has his foot on Frost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frost works his way back into a safe position though.
Berge keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass. #SUB#
Berge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Berge has an active guard here but Frost has managed to pass into half guard.
Berge is doing well to control the position and prevent Frost from advancing to side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frost wants to take a breather but Berge is having none of it. #SUB#
Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Frost is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berge sees it coming and defends easily.
Frost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Frost will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berge doesn't seem phased though.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Berge slips the punch.
Berge tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it.
Frost lands a nice shot that snaps Berge's head back.
Frost has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Berge swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Berge closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Berge pushes Frost against the ropes but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dennis Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Frost.
Berge swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.#T1#
Berge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Berge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Berge pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Frost.
Frost throws a body punch but Berge moves out of range.
Berge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Frost misses #TD#
so Berge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. #T2#
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Berge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Berge 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. #SUB#
Berge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frost dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Berge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Berge looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
#SUB#
Berge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Berge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Berge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Frost is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berge has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Frost is looking to defend but Berge has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Frost! Berge pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Frost taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Berge!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tobias Berge waved his t-shirt featuring BE Younick 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Veainu shoots in looking for a takedown but Perez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veainu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Veainu avoids it really well and circles away.
Veainu fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Veainu has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
#BC#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
Perez misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Veainu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Perez pulls guard successfully.
Veainu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Veainu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez, not yet. #T1#
Veainu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Perez's guard.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Veainu stands and steps away. Perez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Veainu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
Perez misses with a takedown #CL#
and Veainu moves into the clinch.
Sione Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Perez.
Veainu is looking for a takedown.#T2##TD2#
Perez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Perez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Veainu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Veainu passes to side control.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Veainu keeps moving and retains side control.
Veainu wants to stand but Perez is controlling his arm.
Perez being controlled for a moment. #SU#
Veainu stands up. #T3##CL#
Veainu closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the ropes.
Perez can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Veainu pulls guard successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Veainu holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Perez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Veainu throws up his legs and catches Perez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Perez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Veainu! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sione Veainu! |
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Event:
VFC 103 Old Leg vs Newton
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Heisenberg throws a low kick but Rivers moves out of range easily.
Heisenberg tries for a takedown but Rivers circles away easily
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heisenberg misses with a takedown attempt - Rivers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rivers throws a series of strikes that have Heisenberg backpedaling.
#CL2#
Rivers instigates a clinch.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers pushes Heisenberg back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Heisenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heisenberg stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers cracks Heisenberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heisenberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivers tries to clinch there but Heisenberg circles away.
#CL2#
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Heisenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Werner Heisenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Heisenberg avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the ropes. #T1##TD2#
Rivers ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rivers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Heisenberg preventing the sweep.
Heisenberg throws an elbow that misses. Rivers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heisenberg's guard. Nice move by Rivers!#REVB#
Heisenberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heisenberg wants to sweep here but Rivers controlling him for the moment.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Heisenberg keeps moving.
Rivers postures up in Heisenberg's guard and throws a big left but Heisenberg blocks it. #T2#
Heisenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heisenberg looking to control.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Heisenberg is retaining full guard.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heisenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Heisenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers is in close to Heisenberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Rivers won't allow Heisenberg to sweep him here.
Heisenberg has his hands on Rivers's head, controlling the position.
Rivers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rivers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heisenberg looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Heisenberg keeps moving.
Rivers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rivers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heisenberg's head.
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivers 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.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heisenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivers pushing down on Heisenberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Heisenberg wants to improve his position but Rivers is controlling well.
Rivers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rivers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Heisenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivers on the ground.
Rivers drops an elbow to the side of Heisenberg's head.
Rivers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heisenberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Heisenberg is rocked!
Heisenberg has hold of Rivers's hands but Rivers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Heisenberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Rivers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rivers lands a big elbow - Heisenberg is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rivers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC 100 Caruga vs Bar
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Aisland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OCarroll's guard.#SUB#
OCarroll is trying to push Aisland off with his feet but Aisland grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of OCarroll's ankles and OCarroll is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Mancha Aisland!
Mancha Aisland 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:
Rogueish Fight Trials
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Crazyhorse looks for a takedown but Partanen sprawls well.
Partanen takes a swing at Crazyhorse's ribcage but misses.
Crazyhorse dives in and grabs Partanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Partanen pushes down on Crazyhorse's head and hops out.
Crazyhorse tries for a takedown but Partanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hemmo Partanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse shoots in but Partanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Partanen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crazyhorse misses with a takedown attempt
and Partanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like James Crazyhorse has been cut.
Partanen misses with a body shot.
Partanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Partanen wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crazyhorse.
It looked like Partanen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crazyhorse.
Partanen throws a lazy right hand but Crazyhorse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partanen looks to land a right hand but Crazyhorse moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crazyhorse or perhaps it was just good defense by Partanen, which made it look bad.
Partanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crazyhorse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crazyhorse or perhaps it was just good defense by Partanen, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Partanen misses its target.#T1#
Partanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown but Partanen shows good takedown defense. #KD#
Partanen drops Crazyhorse with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Crazyhorse looks back up at him and smiles so Partanen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Crazyhorse looks winded!
Crazyhorse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partanen throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partanen.
Crazyhorse shoots for a double leg takedown but Partanen sprawls well. He's pushed Crazyhorse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crazyhorse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partanen throws a monster overhand right that drops Crazyhorse! Partanen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hemmo Partanen! |
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Event:
Rogueish Fight Trials
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Akin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schrute looks to throw the jab but Akin is out of range.
It looked like Akin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akin throws the left hand but Schrute avoids the punch easily.
Schrute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akin.
Schrute throws a lazy right hand but Akin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Akin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schrute lands an overhand right.
Akin throws a lazy right hand but Schrute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schrute looks to land a right hand but Akin moved out of range.
Adu Akin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akin ducks under a wild hook from Schrute.
Schrute looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schrute digs a good hook to Akin's body.
Akin throws a hook but Schrute blocks it.
Akin throws a poor cross that misses
and Schrute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schrute misses with a looping left.
Schrute thuds his right hand into Akin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schrute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akin.#KD2#
Schrute drops Akin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Akin looks back up at him and smiles so Schrute waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Akin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Adu Akin has been cut.
Schrute drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Akin's head, knocking him out cold! Schrute is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dwight Schrute!
Dwight Schrute decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Rogueish Fight Trials
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Balls tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Balls's head.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balls has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balls tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Balls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
Balls cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Hall has managed to clinch.
Hall connects with a knee to the head.
Balls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balls jumps guard but Hall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Izzy Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Balls.
Balls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
Balls looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Balls misses with a looping right.#CL#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balls jumps guard but Hall stands there with Balls around his waist. Balls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Balls working hard to break the clinch.
Balls tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Balls drops back down to his feet.
Balls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balls is trying to pull guard but Hall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balls throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balls blocks it with crossed arms.
Balls tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Balls looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hall.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Hall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balls takes a shot to the head.
Balls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch.#T2#
Balls jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Balls gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Balls throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Balls is out of range. #CL#
Hall clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall lands a left hand.
#BC#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balls misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Balls is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hall to keep the fight standing.
Hall lands a knee to the head.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hall.
Hall utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Balls takes a shot to the head.
Hall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Balls's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hall obliges.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balls throws a head punch that misses.
Balls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hall just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Balls throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Balls tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Balls drops back down to his feet.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Balls avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Balls tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Hall breaks the clinch.
Balls jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Hall darts in and clinches Balls up against the cage.
Balls tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Balls drops back down to his feet.
Balls takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Hall lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Hall.
Hall landing knees to the body.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall prevents Balls from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hall stalls.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Hall presses Balls against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Balls controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balls manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hall gets through Balls's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Hall dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Balls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
Balls's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall needs to keep his hands up - Balls had a free shot at his head there.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balls.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Balls breaks away and moves out of range.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Balls slips the punch.
Balls misses with a looping left.
Balls slips under a jab from Hall.
Balls moves out of range as Hall strikes.#CL#
Hall forces Balls back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands a right hand.
Balls jumps guard but Hall stands there with Balls around his waist. Balls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Balls fails to pull guard.
Izzy Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Balls.
Balls is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Hall to work.
#T1#
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Izzy Hall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Hall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Balls's head.
Hall connects with a knee to the head.
Hall with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Balls controls his hands.
#BC#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balls staying out of range there.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Balls tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balls tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall pushes Balls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Hall breaks the clinch.
Balls connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balls can do to turn this around?
Balls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Balls scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall takes a swing at Balls's ribcage but misses.
Balls closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Balls.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Balls looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range. #CL#
Hall rushes Balls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Balls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Balls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hall working Balls over with knees to the body.
Hall lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Hall breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballss head.
Balls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balls avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balls tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Hall landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall gets through Balls's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Balls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
#T4##CL#
Hall pushes Balls up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balls tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Balls takes a shot to the head.
Hall is struggling to control the position.
Balls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balls jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Balls gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Balls's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Balls throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Hall dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hall closes the distance but Balls moves to the side #TD2#
and Balls counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Balls swings around for an armbar but Hall sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balls's guard.#SUB2#
Balls looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hall has picked Balls up and slammed him! Balls can't keep hold of the triangle and Hall manages to pass to side control!
Balls is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balls on the ground.
Balls gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Balls is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balls keeping hold of Hall's head, controlling as best he can.
Balls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balls is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Balls actively working from the bottom here.
Hall trying to control the action but Balls is working from the bottom.
Balls is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Balls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hall moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Balls.
Izzy Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall tries to move to mount but Balls blocks the move with his legs.
Hall working away.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balls keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Balls's face as Hall controls the position.
Balls tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hall easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Hall avoids the attempt from Balls to control.
Balls sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Balls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Hall is thwarting Balls's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Balls actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Balls looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hall pushes past his half guard into mount!
Blue Balls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Balls is trying to escape the mount.
Balls gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Balls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Balls actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Balls looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hall pushes past his half guard into mount!
Balls bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blue Balls.
I think Hall 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Hall! |
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Event:
TR77
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Zahari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karelin doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.#TD2#
Karelin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zahari on his heels. He'll look to pass Zahari's guard now, I'm sure.
Zahari wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it.
Zahari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin is in close to Zahari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin stops Zahari from standing up.
Karelin works over Zahari with some ground and pound from guard.
Zahari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Zahari wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin stands up over Zahari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karelin stands and throws Zahari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zahari tries to escape but Karelin is in control. #T2#
Zahari trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zahari taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Karelin has hold of Zahari's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zahari seems comfortable defending it but Karelin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zahari is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zahari is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Karelin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Karelin! |
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Event:
TR75
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Akin lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Khaing Tun has been cut.
Tun slips a jab from Akin.
Akin lands a body shot.
Akin works Tun's body with a nice hook.
Tun misses with an uppercut
and Akin counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Tun misses its intended target.
Akin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akin drops Tun with a huge uppercut! Tun drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Akin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adu Akin!
A relieved looking Adu Akin 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:
TR75
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Balls punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Balls coming out on top.
Nice shot by Balls.
Silva takes one on the button.
Balls scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks. #TD#
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Balls!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balls keeps working.
Balls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balls is looking for a sweep.
Silva 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.#SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Balls is defending well.
Balls is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Balls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balls struggling a bit here.
Silva wants to control but Balls is keeping him busy.
Balls is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balls tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Balls is not content to let Silva control the position.
Balls tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Silva has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Balls is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Silva yanks on the arm and Balls is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Silva!
Rickson Silva gave a mention to Highland Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TR73
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Partanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partanen avoids the body shot from Frost.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partanen, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.
Hemmo Partanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Hemmo Partanen has been cut.
Frost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Partanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Partanen won't want to take too many of those.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Partanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Frost gets through Partanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Frost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Partanen looks winded!
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Partanen backwards. #ROC#Partanen is rocked!
Frost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Partanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Partanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Partanen with a big uppercut! Partanen tries to clinch up but Frost pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Partanen to the mat! Partanen covers up and Frost unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darren Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Darren Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TR72: On The Mainland Boys
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balls blocks an uppercut.
Hall digs a right hand into Balls's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balls's gas tank.
Balls blocks an uppercut.
Hall works on Balls's body with a couple of short punches.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hall obliges.
Balls is breathing heavily.
Hall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Hall crunches a lovely knee into Balls's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall looking to throw knees to the head but Balls is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall prevents a body shot from Balls.
Hall lands a good knee to the midsection. Balls won't want to take too many of those.
Hall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hall tries to work over Balls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balls tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Hall. #T1#
Balls managing to block the knees to the body from Hall.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballss head.
Hall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Hall with a knee to the head.
Hall misses with a knee strike.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall digs a right hand into Balls's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balls's gas tank.
Hall leaning against his opponent.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Balls.
Hall tries to land a knee to the head but Balls blocks with his arms.
Hall blocking some punches.
Balls takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall prevents a body shot from Balls.
Balls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Balls is keeping busy.
Balls tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.#T2#
Hall lands a left hand.
#TD#
Balls jumps guard.
Balls keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Balls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.#SUB#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Balls's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Balls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Balls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Balls is tightening it up a little... Hall has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hall reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hall taps out! Nice BJJ there by Balls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blue Balls!
A less than humble Blue Balls misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TR72: On The Mainland Boys
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Zahari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Zahari coming out on top.
Zahari does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zahari wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Frank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Frank has Zahari up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank digs a right hand underneath Zahari's ribcage. Zahari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frank tries to work over Zahari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zahari is trying to force a seperation but Frank has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahari.
Frank throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frank putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zahari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frank lands a shot to the body.
Zahari looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Frank as the two fighters clinch.
Zahari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Zahari avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Frank. #CUT#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Frank with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Frank.
Frank crunches a lovely knee into Zahari's ribcage.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
Frank landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Zahari is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zahari's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zahari drops to his knees and Frank pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tempest Frank!
During a confident post fight interview, Tempest Frank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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