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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C299: Lehto vs Matti III
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Rolf thuds his right hand into Babcock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Babcock's head backwards.
Rolf misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Babcock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rolf circles away.
Rolf misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Babcock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babcock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.#KD2#
Rolf drops Babcock with a beautiful combination! Babcock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rolf is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolf throws a series of punches but Babcock avoids them all with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf 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.
Babcock throws a low kick but Rolf avoids it.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rolf.
Babcock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolf tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Babcock takes one to the chin there.
Babcock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
Rolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Babcock can pounce on him.
Jim Babcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Babcock. No joy for Rolf on that attempt.
Babcock throws a shot from downtown. Rolf moves away and avoids it.
Rolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Babcock counters with a nice uppercut.
Jim Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Babcock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rolf momentarily.
Rolf misses with a hook.
Rolf throws a right hand that Babcock ducks under and follows up with a left that Babcock also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babcock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolf wants to clinch.#T2#
Babcock leaves Rolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Babcock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
Rolf wants to counter with a clinch but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Babcock, which made it look bad.
Babcock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rolf.
A jab from Rolf finds it's way through Babcock's defenses.
Rolf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babcock finds it's way round the side to connect with Rolf's head.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
Rolf darts in looking for a takedown but Babcock gets double underhooks and turns Rolf into the cage.
Babcock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Babcock.
A swing and a miss from Babcock.
Babcock throws a hook but Rolf avoids it easily.
Babcock throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A slow jab from Babcock misses its intended target.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babcock as he avoids it easily.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Babcock lands with a nice body punch.
Rolf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Rolf throws a shot to the body.
Rolf works the jab nicely.
Babcock takes one to the side of the head.
Rolf throws a jab when Babcock was well out of range.
Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolf.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolf manages to avoid it.
Babcock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab. #T4#
Babcock swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Babcock throws a head kick but Rolf moves out of range.
A big right from Rolf misses.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf connects with a right hand. Babcock shakes it off.
Babcock catches Rolf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Babcock.
Nice jab there from Babcock.
Babcock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Babcock defends it well.
Rolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Rolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babcock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Babcock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolf's guard! Nice work there by Babcock!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf 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#
Babcock scores with a kick to the body.
Babcock moves away from the strike by Rolf.
Rolf tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
Rolf throws out a counter right but Babcock avoids it with no problem.
Rolf connects with a looping right hand.
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolf counters with a right hand to the body.
Babcock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babcock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babcock wants to slow Rolf down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rolf's head backwards.
Rolf lands a nice shot that snaps Babcock's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Rolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick
and Rolf counters with a two punch combo.
Babcock goes for a double leg but Rolf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rolf continues to drive forward.
A short body shot lands from Rolf as the two fighters clinch.
Rolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
Babcock taking a breather.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Rolf lands with a short shot to the head.
Babcock presses Rolf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babcock lands a body shot.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Rolf has Babcock pressed against the cage, preventing Babcock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf presses Babcock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rolf lands with a right to the head.
Babcock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Babcock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Rolf is trying to trip Babcock. He has hold of a leg but Babcock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rolf persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Babcock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rolf drops back looking for a leg! Babcock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Babcock manages to kick Rolf off! Rolf jumps back into Babcock's guard.
Rolf passes Babcock's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Babcock is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying for a kimura here. Babcock looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rolf wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakob Rolf!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, 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:
STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Spence misses with a straight left.
Spence misses with a looping left.
Chung connects with a solid leg kick.
Spence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spence with a hook.
Spence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackie Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spence. Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chung misses with a wild combination.
Chung lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Trent Spence has been cut.
Chung moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Chung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spence throws out a counter right but Chung avoids it with no problem.
Chung moves out of range as Spence strikes.#KD#
Spence walks into a big right hand from Chung and goes down! The referee sends Chung to a neutral corner as Spence gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC#Spence is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Chung engages and cracks Spence with a massive lead left hook - Spence tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Chung is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackie Chung!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackie Chung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Dujardin.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock misses the body punch
and Dujardin counters with a straight right hand.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Dujardin is just out of range.
Babcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dujardin slaps away a takedown attempt from Babcock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Babcock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dujardin's guard.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dujardin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Babcock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babcock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dujardin trying to control the position here.
Babcock is looking to work some ground and pound but Dujardin has wrist control.
Dujardin managing to control the position.
Dujardin trying to control the position.
Dujardin wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dujardin managing to control the position.
Dujardin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dujardin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babcock is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dujardin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dujardin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dujardin working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Babcock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dujardin doesn't seem phased though.
Dujardin moves out of range as Babcock strikes.
Dujardin avoids the body shot from Babcock.
#TD#
Babcock drives through with a takedown into Dujardin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Babcock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Babcock postures up in Dujardin's guard and throws a big left but Dujardin blocks it.
Babcock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Dujardin has momentary wrist control but Babcock slips an elbow through the middle.
Babcock is fighting to break Dujardin's control of his arms but Dujardin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dujardin wants to sweep but no luck.
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dujardin working a defensive guard but Babcock manages to pass into side control anyway.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Dujardin defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Babcock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dujardin tries to avoid it but Babcock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dujardin to the ground. Dujardin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babcock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dujardin counters with a nice body shot.
Dujardin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Babcock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Dujardin wants to counter the offense by Babcock and move into the clinch position.
Dujardin takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses.
Babcock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dujardin. Babcock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dujardin shoots in for a double leg but Babcock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Dujardin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babcock wants to clinch but Dujardin slips to the side
and Dujardin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dujardin scores with a hook to the body. Babcock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1##TD#
Babcock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dujardin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babcock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dujardin wants to control but Babcock postures up.
Dujardin is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Dujardin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dujardin tries to buck Babcock off but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dujardin is looking to regain half guard here but Babcock keeps moving and retains side control.
Babcock working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The strikes coming from Babcock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dujardin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Dujardin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babcock scoring with punches and elbows.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Dujardin defends.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dujardin tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Babcock lands an elbow.
Babcock lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dujardin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Babcock working the ground and pound from side control.
Dujardin tries to buck Babcock off but Babcock is having none of it.
Dujardin regains half guard.#T3#
Dujardin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dujardin taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babcock drops an elbow to the side of Dujardin's head.
Dujardin tries to get to full guard but Babcock has control of the leg.
Babcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dujardin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jesse Thomas Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babcock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Babcock is working Dujardin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving. #T4#
Babcock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dujardin trying to keep a closed guard but Babcock is proving a slippery customer.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Dujardin is keeping the position.
Dujardin 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.
Dujardin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Babcock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Babcock avoids the body shot from Dujardin.
Olivier Dujardin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dujardin was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
Babcock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dujardin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dujardin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Babcock is looking to wear down Dujardin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dujardin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dujardin sprawls and moves away.
Babcock tries for a takedown but Dujardin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dujardin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dujardin dips to his left and cracks Babcock with an uppercut!
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dujardin can do to turn this around?#T1#
Babcock loads up on a big right hand but Dujardin slips the punch.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dujardin.
Dujardin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Babcock does no damage.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dujardin.
Dujardin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babcock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Dujardin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dujardin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dujardin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dujardin scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Dujardin lands with a shot to the body.
Dujardin throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dujardin 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#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock trying to control from the bottom.
Babcock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Babcock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dujardin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babcock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Dujardin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Babcock's head.
Babcock trying to control from the bottom.
Dujardin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dujardin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Babcock trying to control but Dujardin postures up.
Dujardin working over Babcock with some ground and pound. Babcock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Babcock moves into full guard.
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dujardin is one step ahead there. #T4#
Babcock 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#
Dujardin is pressing down on Babcock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Babcock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babcock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dujardin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dujardin, not yet.
Babcock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dujardin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olivier Dujardin.
I think Babcock 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Thomas Babcock!
A relieved looking Jesse Thomas Babcock 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:
NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beukeboom moves away.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Beukeboom slips a jab from Makoba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Makoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba throws a low kick but Beukeboom avoids it.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Beukeboom misses.
Beukeboom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makoba misses with a straight left.
Beukeboom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makoba avoids the body shot from Beukeboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the body
and Makoba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beukeboom swings for the body but Makoba moves out of range.
Makoba throws a sloppy head kick and Beukeboom moves out of range easily.
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makoba moves away.
Makoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makoba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beukeboom just manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom tests Makoba's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Beukeboom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makoba slips under a jab from Beukeboom.
Makoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Makoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beukeboom misses with a hook.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Makoba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beukeboom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beukeboom.
Makoba throws a leg kick but Beukeboom moved away.
A nice side step and Beukeboom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Makoba motions for Beukeboom to come forward. Makoba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makoba throws a looping overhand right but Beukeboom ducks down to avoid it.
Beukeboom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makoba rather than just go for the knockout.
Beukeboom takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
Makoba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Beukeboom. That snapped Makoba's head back.
#T2#
Beukeboom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Makoba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Makoba's head but Makoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beukeboom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makoba.
Beukeboom throws the left hand but Makoba avoids the punch easily.
Makoba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beukeboom's hands.
Makoba lunges at Beukeboom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beukeboom's hand.
Makoba misses with a hook.
Makoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Makoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makoba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beukeboom counters with a stiff right hand.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makoba misses with a combination
and Beukeboom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makoba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Good shot there by Makoba.
Makoba blocks a jab.
Beukeboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beukeboom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makoba.
Beukeboom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beukeboom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beukeboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beukeboom misses with a series of wild punches.
Beukeboom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makoba connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Beukeboom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Beukeboom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beukeboom throws a jab but it's blocked by Makoba.
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
As Beukeboom backs away, Makoba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makoba throws a right hand that misses
and Beukeboom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Makoba.
Makoba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beukeboom lands with a right hand.
Beukeboom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Probert Beukeboom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beukeboom checks a leg kick.
Beukeboom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makoba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Beukeboom.
Makoba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beukeboom defending well as Makoba loads up on a big left hand.
Beukeboom throws out a counter right but Makoba avoids it with no problem.
Beukeboom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makoba has time to react.
Makoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makoba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beukeboom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makoba.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoba misses the target.
A jab from Makoba does it's job there.#T1#
Makoba scores with a nice head shot.
Makoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makoba under the eye.
Makoba throws a leg kick which misses Beukeboom's front leg but catches the back leg as Beukeboom tries to avoid it.
Beukeboom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Beukeboom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beukeboom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makoba throws the left hand but Beukeboom avoids the punch easily.
Makoba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beukeboom scores with a body shot.
Beukeboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Good standup being displayed there by Beukeboom as he connects with a hook.
Beukeboom avoids the body shot from Makoba.
Makoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Beukeboom off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makoba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makoba stuns Beukeboom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Beukeboom slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Makoba.
Makoba throws out a loose jab but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Makoba misses.
Beukeboom cracks Makoba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beukeboom lands a slapping body shot.
Makoba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makoba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Makoba.
Beukeboom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Beukeboom misses.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Beukeboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Makoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makoba scores with a hook to the body. Beukeboom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Probert Beukeboom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beukeboom misses the shot to the body.
Beukeboom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
Beukeboom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beukeboom scores with a jab to the head.
Makoba misses with a looping right.
Beukeboom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makoba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beukeboom on the side of the head.
Makoba missing with a left hand there. Beukeboom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beukeboom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makoba's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makoba throws a sloppy head kick and Beukeboom moves out of range easily. #T4#
Makoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beukeboom slips under a jab.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Makoba misses with a left hand
and Makoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beukeboom moves away.
Makoba tries to work over Beukeboom's front leg with a kick but Beukeboom checks it.
Beukeboom looks to land a right hand but Makoba moved out of range.
Makoba slips under a jab.
Makoba throws a big shot that misses.
Beukeboom misses with a hook.
Beukeboom slips under a jab.
Beukeboom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beukeboom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makoba missing with a left hand there. Beukeboom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobojo Makoba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobojo Makoba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Makoba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Makoba throws out a leg kick but Beukeboom moves out of range and Makoba only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Makoba. That snapped Beukeboom's head back.
Beukeboom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makoba misses with a body shot.
Beukeboom unleashes a big counter combination but Makoba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Beukeboom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Makoba as he connects with a hook.
Makoba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beukeboom throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makoba connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Beukeboom lands with a shot to the body.
Makoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makoba thumps Beukeboom with a low kick.
Makoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makoba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makoba.
Beukeboom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beukeboom scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Beukeboom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beukeboom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Makoba finds it's way through Beukeboom's defenses.
Makoba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beukeboom.
Makoba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beukeboom is out of range and Makoba settles back down.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Makoba's shoulder, as Makoba tries to avoid the shot.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makoba tries to score with a low kick but Beukeboom moves his leg out of the way.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makoba manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoba misses the target.
Makoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beukeboom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beukeboom checks a leg kick.
Beukeboom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Beukeboom moves out of range as Makoba strikes.
Makoba misses with a hook. Beukeboom ducked under it nicely.
Beukeboom throws a right hand that misses
and Makoba counters with a nice body kick.
Beukeboom misses with a series of wild punches.
Beukeboom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makoba catches Beukeboom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makoba misses with a straight left.
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makoba throwing a counter right hand but Beukeboom manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Makoba's head but Makoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makoba tries a low kick but Beukeboom avoids it.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Makoba is looking to counter with head kicks.
Beukeboom moves out of range of the body kick from Makoba.
Beukeboom moves forwards but Makoba connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Makoba misses with a hook.
Beukeboom lands a really nice looking cross but Makoba seems unphased.
Beukeboom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makoba.
Makoba cracks Beukeboom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
A jab from Makoba misses.
Makoba thumps Beukeboom with a low kick.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beukeboom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beukeboom blocks a head kick by Makoba.
Makoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws the left hand but Makoba avoids the punch easily.
Beukeboom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobojo Makoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makoba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bobojo Makoba!
A very excited looking Bobojo Makoba 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:
TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Eclaro is just out of range.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilios misses the jab.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Vasilios avoids it well and moves away.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilios is just out of range.
Vasilios feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Vasilios shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eclaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Eclaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro wants to improve his position but instead Vasilios has moved into half guard.
Eclaro taking some punishment here, with Vasilios in his half guard. #T1#
Eclaro is pressing down on Vasilios's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasilios controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vasilios looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a triangle but Vasilios pushes his legs off easily.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasilios lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vasilios throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasilios is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a triangle here but Vasilios uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Eclaro manages to get back to half guard.
Eclaro is looking to improve his position.
Vasilios is trying to control the action in half guard but Eclaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vasilios misses with a head shot. Eclaro uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Eclaro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vasilios doesn't defend quickly enough and Eclaro has managed to lock this one up! Can Vasilios escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Eclaro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monkey. That did some damage!#CL2#
Monkey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Babcock.
Monkey is trying to maintain a safe position but Babcock gets an underhook and turns Monkey into the cage.
A short left from Monkey.
Babcock lands with a left to the head.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Babcock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the body.
Jim Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Babcock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Babcocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Babcock throws a push kick but Monkey slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Monkey takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Monkey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Monkey has Babcock pressed against the cage.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Babcock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babcock slows down the pace here.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Monkey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Babcock misses with the head strike.
Babcock lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Babcock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babcock.
Monkey is trying to maintain a safe position but Babcock gets an underhook and turns Monkey into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Babcock taking a breather.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Babcock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch.
Monkey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Babcock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Babcock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Babcock saw that one coming.
That kick from Babcock tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Babcock with a nice calf kick.
Babcock throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Babcock moves out of range of the strikes.
Babcock looks to land a combination but Monkey avoids it well.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babcock has time to react.
Babcock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babcock misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Monkey has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Monkey.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babcock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monkey up against the cage.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Babcock tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Babcock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babcock trying to control the position but instead, Monkey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Babcock into the cage.#T4#
Babcock lands a shot to the body.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babcock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Babcock avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
Babcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babcock tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Monkey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Babcock throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Babcock misses with a body kick.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey throws a hook but Babcock blocks it.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Monkey takes the fight into the clinch.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Babcock stalling in the clinch but Monkey improves position.
Babcock blocks an uppercut.
Babcock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Babcock works on Monkey's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Babcock breaks from the clinch.
Babcock misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Babcock counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Monkey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babcock tried to counter with a leg kick but Monkey avoided it.
Monkey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Babcock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babcock lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
Babcock jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Monkey clinches.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Babcock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Monkey tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monkey or not. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babcock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babcock lands a nice uppercut.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Monkey letting Babcock take a breather here.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spider Monkey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Monkey digs a right hand underneath Babcock's ribcage. Babcock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monkey trying to control the position but instead, Babcock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monkey into the cage.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Monkey lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
A hook to the body from Babcock.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Babcock.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Babcock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3##BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Monkey rushes Babcock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Babcock.
Babcock taking a breather.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
Monkey tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey works on Babcock's body with a couple of short punches.
Babcock lands a nice uppercut.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
#BC#
Babcock breaks from the clinch.
Jim Babcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Babcock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Monkey.
Babcock defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey lands a body shot.
Monkey motions for Babcock to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock lands a leg kick that knocks Monkey off balance momentarily.
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monkey. That did some damage!
Babcock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a nice body punch.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Babcock finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spider Monkey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Monkey checks a low kick from Babcock.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey avoids the body shot from Babcock.
Babcock punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch.
Babcock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babcock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babcock misses with a leg kick.
Monkey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babcock throws a front kick aimed at Monkey's knee but Monkey avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Babcock. Those never looked like landing.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Babcock slips under a jab.
Babcock misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey wants to land a leg kick but Babcock is out of range.
Monkey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babcock.
Babcock connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey tries to clinch up.
Babcock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monkey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Babcock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Babcock on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Babcock.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babcock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babcock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Babcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babcock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monkey is able to avoid easily.
Babcock throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
A cross from Babcock lands.
Babcock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Monkey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkey is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Babcock half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey jabs Babcock right on the nose. Babcock blinks but takes it well.
Babcock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Babcock misses.
Monkey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monkey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Babcock is rocked!
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Babcock sees coming a mile off.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Oh Babcock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
Babcock misses with a leg kick.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babcock seems to have got his legs back now.
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monkey. That did some damage!
Babcock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Babcock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babcock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey tries to clinch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babcock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monkey.
Monkey keeps Babcock at a distance using the push kick.
Monkey moves out of range of the leg kick from Babcock.
Babcock misses the body punch
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
#KD2#
Monkey cracks Babcock with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Babcock looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Monkey finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey steps in with a hook that catches Babcock right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Monkey follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Babcock looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spider Monkey!
A relieved looking Spider Monkey 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:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Gomes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kelly is defending well.
Gomes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kelly pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Kelly gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Kelly
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes moves into full guard.
Kelly trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up. #T1#
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage.
Kelly pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kelly is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Gomes trying to control here.
#T2#
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
Gomes is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly uses his free foot to push down on Gomes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gomes. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Kelly
Kelly trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.#SUB2#
Kelly working for a submission but Gomes is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes holds on to Kelly as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kelly avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.
Gomes is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kelly tries to control but Gomes wriggling away. #T4#
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Kelly looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away. #SUB2#
Kelly wants to finish this one by submission but Gomes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kelly.
Kelly prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Gomes regains half guard.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelly.
#SUB2#
Kelly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Gomes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomes.#T6#
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kelly preventing the sweep.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (8) Kelly
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly tries to move to mount but Gomes blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Kelly working away.
Gomes is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Gomes prevents Kelly from improving position.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Kelly advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (10) Kelly#T8#
Gomes can't escape the position.
Gomes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (10) Kelly
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Kelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (12) Kelly
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kelly defends it easily.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass. #T9#
Kelly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (15) Kelly
Gomes is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control.
Kelly working away.
Gomes is looking to reverse the position.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gomes wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kelly has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gomes's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Gomes is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robert Kelly!
Robert Kelly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Chung is looking to clinch.
Chung tries to clinch there but Combs circles away.
Combs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chung.
Chung loads up on a big right hand but Combs slips the punch.
Combs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Combs moves into the clinch.
Chung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Combs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chung tries to work over Combs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Combs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Combs prevents a body shot from Chung.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chung. #CUT#It looks like Derek Combs has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Combs misses with a punch to the body.
Combs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Combs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chung lands a body punch.
Combs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Combs as Chung tries to tie him up. #T1#
Combs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Combs can't find room to land a body shot as Chung controls the action.
Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Combs.
Combs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chung tries to work over Combs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Combs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chung backwards.
Combs tries to work over Chung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Combs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Combs lands a left hand.
Chung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chung wants to get back to striking at distance but Combs won't allow it.
Combs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chung misses with some punches.
Chung takes a shot to the head.
Combs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Combs misses with some punches.
Combs misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Chung can't find room to land a body shot as Combs controls the action.
Combs gets through Chung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chung misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Combs as the two fighters clinch.
Combs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Combs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chung.
Chung is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chung misses with a punch to the body.
Combs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Combs scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Combs.
Combs lands with a left to the head.
Chung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Combs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Combs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Combs lands with a right hand.
Combs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chung.
Combs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Combs closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Combs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Combs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Combs.
Combs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Combs staying out of range there.
Combs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chung throws a looping overhand right but Combs ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Combs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Combs throws out a loose jab but Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Combs. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Combs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Combs looks to land a right hand but Chung moved out of range.
Chung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chung moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Combs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Combs.
Chung swings away with a body shot that misses
and Combs counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Combs counters with a straight right hand.
Chung lands a nice looking body kick.
Chung with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Combs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Combs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chung.#T1#
Chung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chung moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Combs is breathing heavily.
Chung throws a front kick that sends Combs stumbling back into the ropes.
Chung thuds a left hand into Combs's body.
Chung lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #KD#
Chung lands a head kick that bluckles Combs and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Chung no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Combs misses the target.
Chung digs a good hook to Combs's body.
#KD#
Chung cracks Combs with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Combs is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Combs is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC#Combs is rocked!
Chung plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Combs swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Combs face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackie Chung!
An out of breath Jackie Chung thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Derek Combs spoke after the fight, saying 'Slow Learner'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Giseppi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Braque quickly recovers to half guard.
Giseppi is trying to control. Braque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Giseppi is looking for a kimura here.
Braque preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Braque is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braque is working hard here to advance position.
Braque is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braque won't allow Giseppi to pass to mount. #T1#
Giseppi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Braque manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Braque looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Giseppi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Braque wants to control but Giseppi is keeping busy.
Braque is trying to get back to full guard.
Braque moves into full guard.
Giseppi stopping the sweep attempt from Braque.
Giseppi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giseppi stopping the sweep attempt from Braque.#T2#
Giseppi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Giseppi trying to control but Braque is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Giseppi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Giseppi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Braque is trying to get back to half guard.
Giseppi is looking to take a break and control but Braque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braque tries to bench press Giseppi off him but Giseppi keeps the position. #T3#
Giseppi working away.
Braque is looking for a sweep.
Braque wants to control but Giseppi postures up.
Braque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Braque has his hands clasped together around Giseppi's back. He's all about the action.
Braque is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Giseppi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Braque is doing well to control the position and prevent Giseppi from advancing to side control.
Giseppi prevents Braque from improving his position.
Braque is controlling Giseppi's trapped leg to prevent Giseppi from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giseppi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braque.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Giseppi with that takedown attempt.
Braque misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Giseppi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Braque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe Giseppi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Braque throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giseppi's waist but Giseppi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braque off to one side.
Giseppi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giseppi dives in for a single leg takedown but Braque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Braque half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alain Braque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Giseppi.#TD#
Braque shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Braque stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Giseppi can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braque throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Braque sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giseppi defending well though. #T1#
Braque is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Braque connects with a nice short shot to Giseppi's temple.
Giseppi is trying to stand.
Braque lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Giseppi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Braque.
Braque has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Braque throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Braque landing punches.
Braque looking to ground and pound but Giseppi is blocking nicely.
Braque avoids the attempt from Giseppi to control.
Braque 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.#T2#
Braque pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Braque goes for an armbar but Giseppi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Giseppi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braque managing to control the position. #SU2#
Giseppi gets to his feet. Braque looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Braque has closed the distance and engaged Giseppi in a clinch.
Braque lands with a short shot to the head.
Braque slowing the pace effectively.
Giseppi trying to stall but Braque improves his position.
#T3#
Braque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braque controlling the action here for a moment.
Braque is pushing Giseppi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Giseppi being controlled against the cage.
Braque stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alain Braque.
Braque throws a body punch but Giseppi moves out of range.
Giseppi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Braque swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Giseppi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braque. Giseppi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe Giseppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giseppi shoots in looking for a takedown but Braque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giseppi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Braque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giseppi manages to avoid it.
Braque misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Giseppi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Braque!
Giseppi wants to control but Braque is keeping him busy.
Braque tries to improve position but can't.
Giseppi is looking to take a break and control but Braque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alain Braque dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Braque looks to score with a jab to the body but Giseppi is just out of range.
Giseppi is looking to clinch.
Giseppi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Braque throws an overhand right that lands on Giseppi's shoulder, as Giseppi tries to avoid the shot.
Braque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giseppi.
Giseppi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giseppi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Braque tries to avoid it but Giseppi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Braque to the ground. Braque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braque avoids the body shot from Giseppi.
Braque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giseppi.
Braque misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Braque tests Giseppi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Giseppi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giseppi throws a right and a left that Braque avoids nicely.
Braque appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Braque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Giseppi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Braque looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Giseppi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on Braque's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Braque is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Braque tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Braque's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Braque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Braque is looking for a sweep. Giseppi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braque gets full guard.
Braque is pulling down on Giseppi's head. It's preventing any offense from Giseppi, at least for the moment.
Braque looking for a sweep. Not yet Braque, not yet. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braque is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Braque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braque throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe Giseppi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Braque with a nice head shot there.
Braque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Braque wants to control from the top but Giseppi keeps moving.
Giseppi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Braque. #T4#
Braque postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Braque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Braque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Braque throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Giseppi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giseppi closes the distance and clinches up with Braque, looking for a takedown. Giseppi pushes Braque against the cage but Braque circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alain Braque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Giseppi.
Giseppi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braque as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giseppi throws a right hand that Braque ducks under and follows up with a left that Braque also avoids with ease.
Giseppi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Braque half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Braque showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Braque 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Braque!
Alain Braque seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 32 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Black rushes Ozymandias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ozymandias is fighting off a takedown attempt but Black is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ozymandias to the mat. Ozymandias regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Black
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias seems keen to control Black's posture.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Black
Ozymandias struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ozymandias's coaches at Silverback MMA 🦍 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ozymandias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Black is working for a kimura but Ozymandias is defending it quite comfortably.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Ozymandias controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Ozymandias defends it.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black controlling the action here.
Black is thwarting Ozymandias's attempts to control the position.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ozymandias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ozymandias! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (8) Black
Black prevents Ozymandias from getting the reversal.#T3#
Ozymandias wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ozymandias has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ozymandias is looking to get to half guard.
Black tries to control but Ozymandias wriggling away.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Black controlling the pace for now.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Black tries to control but Ozymandias wriggling away.
Black prevents Ozymandias from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Black working for a guillotine from mount but Ozymandias is in no mood to give up.
Black wants to control the pace but Ozymandias is squirming around nicely.
Black avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.
Black controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Ozymandias is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black trying to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Black controlling his opponent.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action. #T6##SUB2#
Ozymandias defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Black. #SUB2#
Black has control of Ozymandias's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ozymandias regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Black prevents Ozymandias from getting the reversal.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Black is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ozymandias is surviving well by controlling Black's body position as best he can.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Ozymandias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ozymandias regains half guard.
Ozymandias is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Black is trying to control. Ozymandias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ozymandias is concentrating on defense, preventing Black from advancing position.
Black wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ozymandias defends it well.
Ozymandias is controlling Black's trapped leg to prevent Black from advancing to side control.#T8##SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Ozymandias is defending well.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ozymandias 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.#T9#
Black wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Black trying to move into half guard but instead Ozymandias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (8) Black#SUB2#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozymandias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozymandias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Glory 4 Boxing inform us that Black has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Ozymandias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ozymandias has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Black wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Ozymandias pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozymandias prevents Black from improving his position.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias'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.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black 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.
Black lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (10) Black#T12#
Black wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black postures up.
#T13#
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Ozymandias 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: Ozymandias (4) vs (10) Black
Black is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14##SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Black tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (10) Black
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black wins on points by 10 to 7.
Excalam Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Babcock cracks a nice hook into Walsh's ribs.
Jesse Thomas Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Babcock misses.
Babcock connects with a crisp jab.
Babcock throws the left hand but Walsh avoids the punch easily.
Walsh tries to counter with a clinch but Babcock shakes him off and moves away.
Walsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Walsh.#TD#
Babcock drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walsh keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.
Babcock stands up over Walsh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walsh can't keep his opponent in guard - Babcock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Babcock trying to mount his opponent but Walsh defends it.
Babcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Babcock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Walsh's hands, connecting with Walsh's forehead.
Babcock not doing much here.
Walsh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Babcock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Babcock lands with a punch from half guard.
Babcock works his way into full mount!
Babcock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Babcock lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock trying to control but Walsh is having none of it.
Walsh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Babcock.
Walsh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Babcock looking to finish Walsh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walsh!
Babcock misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Babcock misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Babcock lands with some strikes.
Babcock landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Walsh is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kaiden Walsh has been cut.
Babcock throws some wild stikes that Walsh manages to avoid easily.
Babcock punching from mount but Walsh doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Babcock landing punches.
Walsh is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
Babcock postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Walsh badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Babcock around the waist but Babcock pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Babcock is the winner by TKO! Babcock jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Thomas Babcock!
Jesse Thomas Babcock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HZN 14 Bollomard v Leben
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Leben digs a good hook to Bollomard's body.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bollomard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Leben is quick to defend against it.
Leben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bollomard was well out of range. Poor timing from Leben.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leben fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bollomard manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Bollomard - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Leben misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben misses the jab.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bollomard wants to clinch up but Leben keeps it at a distance.
Bollomard misses with a shot to the body
and Leben counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1##TD#
Bollomard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bollomard lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bollomard wants to pass the guard but Leben is keeping the position.
Leben tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bollomard tries to free his leg and advance position but Leben is retaining full guard.
Leben is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bollomard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leben 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.
Bollomard chips away with some ground and pound.
Leben preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Bollomard stands and throws Leben's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bollomard is putting a hurting on Leben here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bollomard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leben's legs.
Leben is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Bollomard crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Bollomard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leben is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bollomard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Leben is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bollomard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leben does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bollomard trying to mount his opponent but Leben defends it.
Leben regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bollomard.
Bollomard pushes down on Leben's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leben felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leben is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bollomard is pressing down on Leben's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leben is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bollomard is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Bollomard is trying to control. Leben wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bollomard is looking for a kimura here.
Leben is trying to stand up here but Bollomard is controlling him well.
Leben wants to control but Bollomard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bollomard working Leben over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bollomard misses with a wild body shot.
Bollomard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leben lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bollomard backs up against the cage.
Bollomard dives in and grabs Leben's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leben pushes down on Bollomard's head and hops out.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Bollomard misses with a takedown attempt - Leben sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard throws a nice looking combination but Leben bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leben connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leben manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Leben.
A slow jab from Leben misses its intended target.
Leben swings for the body but Bollomard moves out of range.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Bollomard's shoulder, as Bollomard tries to avoid the shot.
Bollomard ducks right into an uppercut from Leben.
Bollomard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leben throws out the jab.
Bollomard takes a swing at Leben's ribcage but misses.
Black Leben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leben scores with a sloppy right hand. Bollomard should have avoided that one.
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Black Leben seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Leben lands a lovely overhand right.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Leben fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leben misses with a wild combination.
Leben clobbers Bollomard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leben stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leben wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Bollomard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bollomard.
Bollomard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leben.
Bollomard is looking to wear down Leben with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leben ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leben was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
Leben cracks Bollomard with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Bollomard misses its intended target.
Bollomard misses with a body shot.
Bollomard throws a body punch but Leben moves out of range.
Leben takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Leben lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leben takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leben looks to land a right hand but Bollomard moved out of range.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Leben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bollomard.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bollomard takes a swing at Leben's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Leben on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bollomard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leben lands a jab to Bollomard's midsection.
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!
Bollomard misses with a lunging right hand
and Leben counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Bollomard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leben feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollomards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bollomard throws a combination that misses
and Leben cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leben has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Bollomard gets a clinch. #BC#
Bollomard manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leben.
Leben lands a nice hook to Bollomard's body. Bollomard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leben throws out a loose jab but Bollomard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bollomard throws a sloppy body shot
letting Leben counter with a right hand. #T1#
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leben was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
A little jabbing left from Leben on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bollomard closes the distance and clinches up with Leben, looking for a takedown. Bollomard pushes Leben against the cage but Leben circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leben throws a counter combo.
A big right from Leben misses.
Bollomard takes a swing at Leben's ribcage but misses.
Bollomard swings for the body but Leben moves out of range.
Bollomard moves in looking to clinch but Leben pushes him off.
Leben comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leben is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard. #T2#
Leben digs a good body shot into Bollomard's ribs.
Leben tries to bum rush Bollomard with a series of wild strikes but Bollomard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leben uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bollomard avoids the body shot from Leben.
Sloppy strikes from Leben. Those never looked like landing.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bollomard avoids the body shot from Leben.
A jab from Leben misses.
Leben misses with an uppercut.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Leben scores with a punch to the head.
Leben takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leben manages to avoid it.
Leben lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bollomard.
Leben misses with a low kick as Bollomard jumps back.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leben chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Leben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bollomard was well out of range. Poor timing from Leben.
Nice defenses there by Bollomard.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leben sprawls and moves away.
Leben throws a hook but Bollomard avoids it easily.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leben sprawls and moves away.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Leben avoids it well and moves away.
Bollomard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leben.
Leben misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Leben misses with a series of wild punches.
Leben ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bollomard moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leben. Bollomard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bollomard lands a lovely overhand right.
Leben swings for the body but Bollomard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bollomard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bollomard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leben working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Leben manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Leben misses with a body shot.
Bollomard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Leben misses.
Bollomard lands a nice hook to Leben's body. Leben takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leben throws a hook to the side of Bollomard's head but Bollomard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bollomard closes the distance but Leben moves to the side
and Leben connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bollomard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bollomard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leben.#T2#
Leben bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bollomard's head backwards.
Leben uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bollomard has time to react.
Leben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Leben avoids it well and moves away.
Leben avoids the body shot from Bollomard.
A shot to the body from Bollomard misses
enabling Leben to counter with a crisp jab.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leben jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leben throws a body punch but Bollomard moves out of range. #T3#
Bollomard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leben gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bollomard throws a body punch but Leben moves out of range.
Bollomard tries to clinch up.
Bollomard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leben scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bollomard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Bollomard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leben swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Leben throws a looping overhand right but Bollomard ducks down to avoid it.
Leben throws a series of punches but Bollomard avoids them all with ease.
Leben is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard.
Leben dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bollomard misses the body punch
and Leben counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Bollomard blocks a jab.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Bollomard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leben defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Bollomard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacques Bollomard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black Leben is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bollomard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bollomard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leben manages to avoid it.
Leben is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bollomard with a body shot.
Leben throws a hook but Bollomard avoids it easily.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leben sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard swings for the body but Leben moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Leben.
Bollomard misses with an uppercut
and Leben counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Leben comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leben misses with a looping left.
Leben throws a body shot but no joy.
Bollomard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leben lands an overhand right.
Bollomard slips a straight right by Leben.
Leben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bollomard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leben sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Bollomard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leben.
Leben lands a jab-cross combination.
Leben scores with a sloppy right hand. Bollomard should have avoided that one.
Leben stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leben wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Leben does no damage.
Leben throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bollomard.
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!
Leben ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bollomard moves away.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Bollomard tries to bum rush Leben with a series of wild strikes but Leben uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leben! But no joy.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Leben's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Bollomard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bollomard moves in looking to clinch but Leben pushes him off.
Bollomard misses with a takedown attempt - Leben sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bollomard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leben cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bollomard shoots in looking for a takedown but Leben manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bollomard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Bollomard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Leben throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
Leben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leben throws a right and a left that Bollomard avoids nicely.
No joy there for Leben, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leben throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bollomard, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bollomard.
Leben doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leben dodges the punch combination from Bollomard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Leben comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leben 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Leben! Black Leben retains his lightweight title!
Black Leben seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TOF 93
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A shot to the body from Eclaro misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Eclaro 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.
Eclaro is looking to clinch.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eclaro jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eclaro throws a shot to the body.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Kersikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eclaro to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eclaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov landing with the ground and pound.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eclaro wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eclaro is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T3#
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eclaro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVR#
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro is working hard here to advance position.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kersikov works over Eclaro with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Kersikov stays in close to Eclaro's body and controls the position.
Kersikov trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kersikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T5#
Eclaro tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Eclaro tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov working over Eclaro with some ground and pound. Eclaro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eclaro is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Eclaro tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov wants to control but Eclaro is keeping him busy.
Eclaro wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control!
Kersikov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Eclaro tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Eclaro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back!#T7#
Kersikov turns into Eclaro and is now in his guard.
Kersikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Eclaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom.
Kersikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T8#
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Eclaro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Eclaro.
Kersikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov passes Eclaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eclaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kersikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T9#
Eclaro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Eclaro tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Eclaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov working Eclaro over with strikes.
Eclaro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eclaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kersikov lands a nice short elbow.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Eclaro is working away.
Kersikov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nykolai Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eclaro swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eclaro misses with a takedown attempt
and Eclaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eclaro.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Eclaro drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eclaros head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov. #BC2#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eclaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eclaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Eclaro throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Eclaro is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Eclaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Eclaro misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Eclaro misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nykolai Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eclaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eclaro throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eclaro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kersikov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Eclaro. Eclaro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Eclaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov staying out of range there.#T5#
Eclaro throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Eclaro shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Eclaro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eclaro shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Eclaro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eclaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eclaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eclaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nykolai Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Paul Eclaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T7#
Eclaro throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
As Eclaro backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Eclaro manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the body from Eclaro misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eclaro darts in trying to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eclaro swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T9##TD#
Eclaro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eclaro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kersikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nykolai Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Eclaro misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eclaro shoots and misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eclaro throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Eclaro wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Eclaro misses with a right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Eclaro misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Eclaro backing up. Eclaro nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Eclaro.
Eclaro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Eclaro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
No luck for Eclaro with that takedown attempt.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Eclaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T5#
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Eclaro looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Eclaro tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eclaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Eclaro dives in and scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Eclaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov 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.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T7#
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eclaro's guard. #REVB#
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eclaro is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov is trying to control. Eclaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Eclaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Eclaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov working Eclaro over with strikes.
Eclaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eclaro manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T9#
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eclaro has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eclaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Eclaro's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nykolai Kersikov.
Well Kersikov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nykolai Kersikov!
A victorious Nykolai Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hill wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kelly gets tackled into the cage by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hill pulls guard successfully.
Hill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (0) vs (2) Hill
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kelly has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Hill stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Kelly being controlled here, momentarily.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
Hill postures up.
Hill content to stall in guard here.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Hill wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hill advances to half guard.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Kelly is staying active underneath Hill, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hill slows the pace down in half guard.
Hill trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Hill controlling the pace. #T4#
Kelly wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
Hill is keen to just control but Kelly is a slippery customer.
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Kelly tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kelly actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill controlling the action here.
Hill passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (0) vs (5) Hill#T6#
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Hill's attempts to control the action.
Kelly tries to lock up and control but Hill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Kelly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (5) Hill
Hill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (7) Hill
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Hill showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill slips nicely into half guard.
Hill is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Hill trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Hill is controlling the pace.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Hill won't allow Kelly to sweep him here. #T9#
Hill wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Kelly 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.
Hill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hill is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill won't allow Kelly to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly being controlled here, momentarily.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill preventing the sweep.
Hill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Hill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kelly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Hill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kelly has an active guard here but Hill has managed to pass into half guard.
Hill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (2) vs (10) Hill#T13#
Hill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kelly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hill looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hill is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hill is looking to work his way around to Kelly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kelly is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Hill controlling his opponent.
Hill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hill is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kelly is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (2) vs (13) Hill
Hill has the hooks in. Kelly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill has good solid back control here.
Kelly is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Makoba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
letting Makoba counter with a right hand.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makoba misses the shot to the body.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makoba throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage checks a low kick from Makoba.
Savage feints a counter leg kick.
Savage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Makoba throws an off balance right hand
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makoba checks a low kick from Savage.
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makoba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makoba lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Makoba slips a jab from Savage.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Makoba's shoulder, as Makoba tries to avoid the shot.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makoba throws a combination that misses
and Savage counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Makoba throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Savage scores with a hook to the body. Makoba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Makoba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savage misses with a left hand
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoba jabs at Savage's body.
Makoba swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Makoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makoba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Savage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makoba wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Makoba.#T4#
Savage slips a straight right by Makoba.
Savage thumps Makoba with a low kick.
Savage blocks a low kick nicely.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Makoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makoba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makoba scores with a nice right hand.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makoba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Makoba blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobojo Makoba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Makoba throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makoba throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Savage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Makoba has got the better of the exchanges.
Savage needs to keep his hands up - Makoba had a free shot at his head there.
Makoba scores with a sloppy right hand. Savage should have avoided that one.
Jab from Makoba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
Makoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Makoba throws a right hand that misses
and Savage counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage blocks a jab.
Makoba misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Makoba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makoba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage misses with a left hand #CL#
and Makoba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makoba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Bobojo Makoba's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Makoba tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Makoba back against the cage.
Makoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Makoba.
Makoba taking a breather.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Makoba looks to clinch
and Savage counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Makoba misses.
Makoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makoba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makoba manages to avoid it.
Makoba tries to counter by clinching up but Savage breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Savage defending well as Makoba loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
Makoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makoba wants to slow Savage down by chopping away at his legs.
Makoba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage throws out a counter right but Makoba avoids it with no problem.
Makoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Savage avoids the head kick by Makoba.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makoba counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Savage is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Makoba has managed to clinch.
Makoba is trying to stall.
Savage lands with a left to the head.
Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Savage. #BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobojo Makoba dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Makoba moves out of range easily.
Makoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makoba throws a solid leg kick but Savage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makoba.
A jab from Makoba misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Makoba moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Makoba misses the target.
Savage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Makoba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Savage backs up against the cage.
Makoba looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Savage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makoba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makoba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makoba tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Savage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makoba scores with a punch to the head.
Savage takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Makoba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savage.
Makoba keeps Savage at a distance using the push kick.
Savage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savage there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makoba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Makoba misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Savage misses.
Savage throws out a loose jab but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makoba throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.#T3#
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makoba digs a good body shot into Savage's ribs.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makoba throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makoba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage misses with the combination.
#T4#
Savage scores with a hook to the body. Makoba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makoba staying out of range there.
Makoba throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Savage fakes the leg kick and cracks Makoba in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobojo Makoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makoba, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Owen Savage had this to say: 'Go to Indiana for The IHSAA wrestling state tournament.'. |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Octavio shoots in and bounces Black off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (0) Black
Octavio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Black has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Octavio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Black. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (5) vs (0) Black
Octavio controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Black is still trying to improve position.
Octavio tries to move to mount but Black blocks the move with his legs.
Octavio trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
Octavio is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black wants to control but Octavio postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Octavio keeps moving and retains side control.
Black felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Black prevents Octavio from moving into mount. #T3#
Black tries to buck Octavio off but Octavio is having none of it.
Octavio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Octavio (7) vs (0) Black
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Octavio avoids the attempt from Black to control.
Octavio prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Octavio wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black tries to improve his position but instead Octavio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (10) vs (0) Black
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Octavio keeps control of the position easily here as Black tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Octavio biding his time, looking for the opening.
Black wants to escape the position.
Black manages to reverse the position and now he's in Octavio's guard. Nice work there by Black.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (10) vs (2) Black
Octavio keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T5#
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavio is keeping the position for now.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Octavio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (12) vs (2) Black
Black keeping moving, preventing Octavio from controlling successfully.
Black is trying to keep Octavio in close.
Octavio preventing the sweep. #T6#
Octavio advances to half guard.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Octavio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Octavio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (12) vs (6) Black
Octavio trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Black seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Octavio's chin but Octavio turns very nicely into Black's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Octavio.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (14) vs (6) Black
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Octavio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Octavio has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (17) vs (6) Black
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black looks to move to half guard but instead Octavio has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Octavio (19) vs (6) Black
Octavio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Octavio moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (22) vs (6) Black
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Octavio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Black wants to improve his position but Octavio is controlling well.
Octavio performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Black wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Black with the active half guard here but Octavio passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (25) vs (6) Black
Octavio has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Octavio (27) vs (6) Black
Black regains half guard.
Octavio is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Octavio stalling.
Octavio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black tries to roll over but Octavio keeps him under control.#T11#
Octavio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Octavio prevents Black from improving his position.
Octavio wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.#T12#
Octavio wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Octavio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Black throws his legs up looking for a submission but Octavio uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (30) vs (6) Black#T13#
Black is trying to improve his position.
Black sneaks back into half guard.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Octavio trying to control the pace. #T14#
Octavio wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.#SUB2#
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Octavio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Black isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Octavio stacks Black on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Octavio! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (33) vs (6) Black
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio takes the fight on points by 33 to 6.
Pablo Octavio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Chung keeps the fight on the outside.
Chung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spence momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like Trent Spence has been cut.
Chung closes the distance and catches Spence with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Spence is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Spence is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Spence is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Chung takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jackie Chung!
Jackie Chung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Colamarino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babcock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Colamarino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Colamarino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Colamarino misses the jab.
Babcock throws a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.
Colamarino thumps Babcock with a low kick.
Babcock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Colamarino dips to his left and cracks Babcock with an uppercut!
Babcock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Babcock. That's going to slow Colamarino down.
Colamarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
#TD#
Babcock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but Colamarino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babcock to get the leverage. #SUB#
Babcock seems to be looking for submissions.
Babcock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Colamarino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babcock.
Babcock throws a strike but Colamarino avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Colamarino keeps moving.
Babcock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Babcock throws a big right hand that misses.
Colamarino is pulling down on Babcock's head. It's preventing any offense from Babcock, at least for the moment.
Colamarino wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Colamarino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Babcock manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Colamarino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babcock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Babcock has his foot on Colamarino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colamarino works his way back into a safe position though.
Babcock looking for a sweep. Not yet Babcock, not yet.
Colamarino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Babcock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Babcock 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.
Babcock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colamarino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Colamarino is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Babcock has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Colamarino is looking to defend but Babcock has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Colamarino! Babcock pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Colamarino taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock retains his welterweight title!
Jim Babcock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TOF 86
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Daddy staying out of range there.
Daddy misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daddy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eclaro passes to full mount!
Daddy is looking to improve his position but Eclaro isn't that keen on the idea.
Eclaro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Daddy blocking the ground and pound.
Eclaro 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.#SUB#
Eclaro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Daddy is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eclaro 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.#T1##SUB#
Eclaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daddy defends it easily.#SUB#
Eclaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eclaro 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Eclaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eclaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daddy is looking to work some ground and pound but Eclaro has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Daddy landing with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Daddy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eclaro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Eclaro works over Daddy with some ground and pound from guard.
Daddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eclaro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Daddy is defending well.
Eclaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Daddy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daddy is pressing down on Eclaro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Eclaro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Daddy working a defensive guard here.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eclaro advances position into side control!#SUB#
Eclaro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daddy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daddy wants to control but Eclaro postures up.#T4#
Daddy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Eclaro is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Daddy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eclaro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Eclaro.
Daddy regains half guard, as Eclaro was trying to land strikes.
Daddy gets back to full guard.
Eclaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Daddy can't keep his opponent in guard - Eclaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daddy wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Daddy won't allow it.
Eclaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daddy's head.
Eclaro is looking to stall here but Daddy recovers full guard.
Eclaro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daddy's guard.
Eclaro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Daddy reverses the position - he's now on top in Eclaro's guard.
Eclaro wants to control but Daddy passes easily into half guard.
Eclaro tries to roll over but Daddy keeps him under control.#T6#
Eclaro is staying active underneath Daddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Daddy connects with a nice short shot to Eclaro's temple.
Nice strikes from Daddy there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daddy lands a nice short elbow.
Eclaro is looking for a sweep. Daddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daddy moves into full mount! Eclaro won't be happy about that!
Eclaro wants to control but Daddy is having none of it.
Eclaro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eclaro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Eclaro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T7#
Eclaro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daddy 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#
Daddy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eclaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eclaro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Daddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eclaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daddy has managed to get both his arms back between Eclaro's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Daddy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Eclaro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Daddy is looking to defend but Eclaro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Daddy! Eclaro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Daddy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HZN 11 Harris v Machine
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
McDonnell throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Bollomard counters with a takedown into side control.
Bollomard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McDonnell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McDonnell's coaches at Copes have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bollomard looking to control but instead McDonnell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bollomard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell won't allow Bollomard to pass to mount.
Bollomard trying to control the action but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Bollomard tries to pass to full mount but McDonnell defends it.
McDonnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bollomard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell gets full guard.
Bollomard passes into half guard.
Bollomard wants to pass to mount but McDonnell is defending the position. #T1#
Bollomard keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
Bollomard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bollomard trying to mount his opponent but McDonnell defends it.
McDonnell tries to roll over but Bollomard keeps him under control.
McDonnell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bollomard is trying to control. McDonnell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bollomard is stalling here. McDonnell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bollomard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McDonnell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bollomard is looking to regain half guard here but McDonnell keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Bollomard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bollomard is trying to get back to half guard.
Bollomard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McDonnell is looking to take a break and control but Bollomard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bollomard gets full guard.
McDonnell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McDonnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bollomard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bollomard, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonnell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bollomard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bollomard working for a triangle but McDonnell defends it easily.
McDonnell won't allow Bollomard to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
McDonnell is sitting in close to Bollomard's body. Bollomard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McDonnell is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McDonnell is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bollomard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacques Bollomard!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Bollomard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a looping right.
Mendes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babcock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Babcock catches Mendes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Babcock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
And Mendes tries to counter it with a takedown but Babcock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
Babcock cracks a nice hook into Mendes's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock scores with a hook to the body. Mendes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Babcock instigates a clinch.
Babcock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Babcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Babcock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Babcock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babcock has Mendes pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Babcock.
Babcock'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.
Babcock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendes controls his hands.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Mendes jumps guard but Babcock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Mendes.#TD2#
Mendes gets control of Babcock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Babcock postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Babcock defends well.#SUB2#
Babcock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babcock has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Babcock is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Babcock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes is not content to let Babcock control the position.#SUB2#
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Mendes's hands, connecting with Mendes's forehead.
Mendes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Babcock has control of the leg.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Babcock has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Mendes has hold of Babcock's hands but Babcock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendes is looking to control Babcock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendes wants to improve his position but Babcock is controlling well.
Babcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mendes won't allow Babcock to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Babcock connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple.
Mendes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Babcock trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendes slips a jab from Babcock.
Jesse Thomas Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock lands with a nice body punch.
Babcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
A slow jab from Babcock misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Mendes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babcock misses with a straight left.
Babcock misses the jab.
Mendes throws a counter combo.
Babcock connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Babcock. Beautiful body shot.
Jesse Thomas Babcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Babcock catches Mendes right on the button with a cross.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.#T1#
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock connects with a looping right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendes.
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Paulo Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Babcock 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Babcock has closed the distance and engaged Mendes in a clinch.
Babcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Mendes avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Babcock manages to get underhooks.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Mendes.
Babcock working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow. #BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Babcock.
Mendes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A left lands for Babcock.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Babcock counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock misses with a body shot.
Donk. Babcock catches Mendes right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Mendes tries to keep at a distance but Babcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Babcock.
Babcock lands an uppercut.#T3#
Mendes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babcock just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babcock.
Babcock is stalling here.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babcock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendes up against the cage.
Babcock misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Babcock to work.
Babcock stalling the fight.
Babcock digs a right hand into Mendes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendes's gas tank.
Babcock lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Babcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendes lands a jab.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Babcock.
Babcock swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.
Babcock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendes.
Babcock cracks a nice hook into Mendes's ribs.
Babcock connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Babcock. No joy for Mendes on that attempt.
Babcock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Babcock missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babcock.
As Babcock backs off Mendes throws a huge counter combo but Babcock manages to avoid it all.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babcock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Mendes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Babcock is trying to defend but Mendes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Babcock keeping hold of Mendes's head, controlling as best he can.
Paulo Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babcock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Mendes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babcock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Babcock regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mendes.
Babcock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock pulls Mendes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Babcock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babcock defends it easily.
Babcock pushing down on Mendes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Babcock connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple.
Babcock is controlling the pace.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendes's head. #T3#
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Babcock tries to pass to full mount but Mendes defends it.
Babcock is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Babcock trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babcock is aware though and is defending well.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Babcock is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendes has wrist control.#SUB2#
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Babcock defends easily.
Babcock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babcock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendes is pulling down on Babcock's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jesse Thomas Babcock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Babcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Babcock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Babcock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babcock throws a lazy right hand but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babcock throws a body punch but Mendes moves out of range.
Nice cross by Babcock.
Mendes misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babcock pinned against the cage. Babcock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes moves away from the strike by Babcock.
Babcock misses with a straight right.
Mendes feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Mendes tries to keep at a distance but Babcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babcock to keep the fight standing.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Mendes.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Babcock has him pressed against the cage.
Babcock slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babcock as Mendes tries to tie him up. #T2#
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Babcock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Mendes avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Mendes wants a takedown.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Babcock won't allow it.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Mendes avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendes jumps guard but Babcock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Babcock.
Babcock works on Mendes's body with a couple of short punches.
Mendes misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Babcock prevents it.
Mendes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Babcock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Babcock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Babcock.
Mendes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow. #TD2#
Mendes pulls guard successfully.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet.
Babcock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babcock is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock with a nice head shot there.
Babcock postures up and lands a big shot to Mendes's brow.
Babcock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Babcock defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendes's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock had his way with Paulo Mendes in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt
and Babcock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babcock lands with an overhand left.
Mendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babcock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babcock misses with a straight right.
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throws the left hand but Babcock avoids the punch easily.
Mendes walks into a straight right hand from Babcock.
Mendes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babcock throws a looping overhand right but Mendes ducks down to avoid it.
Mendes looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Babcock clobbers Mendes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Babcock throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Mendes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendes.
Mendes being controlled here momentarily.
Babcock 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.
Babcock is trying to keep Mendes in close.
#T2#
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Babcock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Mendes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Babcock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mendes but great work by Babcock.
Mendes tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Mendes is trying to control Babcock's posture but Babcock avoids it.
Mendes is looking to reverse the position.
Babcock trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
Mendes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Babcock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendes tries to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Babcock pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babcock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes tries to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock landing punches.
Babcock landing punches.
Mendes is trying to escape the mount.
Mendes wants to control but Babcock is having none of it.
Paulo Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babcock pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Thomas Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babcock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Thomas Babcock!
A relieved looking Jesse Thomas Babcock 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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