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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Crush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tae Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Crush rushes Tae Woo and presses him up against the cage.
Crush goes for a takedown attempt but Tae Woo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tae Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Na Tae Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultra Crush.
Crush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Tae Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush with a poor takedown
enabling Tae Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
Crush misses with a takedown
and Tae Woo counters with a nice body shot. #T1##CL2#
Crush has closed the distance and engaged Tae Woo in a clinch.
Crush jumps guard but Tae Woo stands there with Crush around his waist. Crush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tae Woo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crush wants to take the fight to the mat but Tae Woo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tae Woo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crush fails to pull guard.
Crush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tae Woo tries to stall but Crush uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crush is looking to break free of the clinch but Tae Woo has double underhooks. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crush is working Tae Woo over against the cage.
Crush jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tae Woo walks away with a smile on his face. Crush gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crush throws a sloppy body shot
and Tae Woo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crush lands a nice looking body shot.
Crush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tae Woo counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Crush scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crush working away.#T3#
Crush taking a break here but Tae Woo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tae Woo is trying to get back to full guard.
Crush is trying to control. Tae Woo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tae Woo wants to control but Crush is keeping busy.
Tae Woo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in half guard, Crush seems content to control.#SUB2#
Crush seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tae Woo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crush.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crush trying to control from half guard but Tae Woo is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tae Woo trying to control but Crush postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tae Woo counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Crush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tae Woo's guard.
Crush wants to control from the top but Tae Woo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Na Tae Woo dominated that round.
That's time! Tae Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crush looks to clinch
and Tae Woo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crush fails with the takedown
and Tae Woo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crush doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tae Woo counter with a right hand.
Crush with a poor takedown
and Tae Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Na Tae Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultra Crush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush misses with a takedown
and Crush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crush throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tae Woo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Crush with a poor takedown
and Tae Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crush misses with a leg kick
and Tae Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Crush takes the fight into the clinch.
Crush has Tae Woo pressed against the cage, preventing Tae Woo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crush working hard to break the clinch.
Tae Woo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crush is keeping busy.
Crush is stalling here.
Crush goes for a takedown attempt but Tae Woo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
A shot to the body from Crush misses
and Tae Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ultra Crush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crush doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tae Woo counter with a right hand.
Ultra Crush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crush tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tae Woo counter with a right hand.
Crush tries for a takedown but Tae Woo circles away easily
and Tae Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Crush throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tae Woo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Crush clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tae Woo is trying to stall.
Tae Woo can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Tae Woo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crush has Tae Woo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tae Woo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tae Woo is defending well.#T4#
Crush is trying to pull guard but Tae Woo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Tae Woo breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Crush rushes Tae Woo and presses him up against the cage.
Tae Woo is trying to break the clinch but Crush has him pressed against the cage.
Crush tries to pull guard but Tae Woo holds him up against the cage and eventually Crush drops back down to his feet.
Tae Woo wants to break free but Crush has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crush.
Crush jumps guard but Tae Woo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Crush lands a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Na Tae Woo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Crush throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tae Woo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crush is in Tae Woo's guard.
Tae Woo keeping moving, preventing Crush from controlling successfully.
Tae Woo being controlled here, momentarily.
Crush pushing down on Tae Woo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tae Woo keeps working. #T1#
Well, if Crush is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tae Woo wants to control but Crush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crush is stalling here. Tae Woo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crush seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tae Woo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tae Woo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crush keeps working.
Crush is looking to regain half guard here but Tae Woo keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Tae Woo wants to stand but Crush is controlling his arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crush stops Tae Woo from passing to mount.
Crush is looking for a sweep.
Tae Woo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crush holds on to Tae Woo's head and controls the position momentarily.
Crush is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Crush is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crush misses with a takedown
and Tae Woo counters with a left to the body.
Tae Woo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crush can do to turn this around?
Crush falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tae Woo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crush thinking. #CL2#
Crush forces Tae Woo back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Come on Crush - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crush wants to take the fight to the mat but Tae Woo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Na Tae Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultra Crush.
Crush keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tae Woo's efforts to push away.
Tae Woo looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crush taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Na Tae Woo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tae Woo, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Na Tae Woo!
In his post fight interview, Na Tae Woo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Huber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martins shoots for a double leg takedown but Huber sprawls well. He's pushed Martins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huber avoids it really well and circles away.
Martins throws a head kick but Huber moves out of range.
#TD2#
Martins gets a takedown into half guard.
Martins is looking to take a break and control but Huber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins stalling.
Huber is trying to stand back up but Martins is controlling him
#T1##SUB2#
Martins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Huber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martins is working away from the top position though.
Martins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Huber gets full guard.#SUB2#
Martins drops back looking for a leg! Huber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huber manages to kick Martins off! Martins jumps back into Huber's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huber wants to sweep but no luck.
Huber is trying to control the position but Martins postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Huber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Martins looks for a takedown but Huber sprawls well.
Lars Huber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Martins.#TD2#
Martins scores with a takedown into Huber's guard.
Huber is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Martins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Huber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Martins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Huber has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Martins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Huber closes the distance and clinches.#T4##TD#
Huber gets control of Martins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Huber will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Martins landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber controls Martins momentarily but Martins frees himself.
Martins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martins landing with the ground and pound.
Huber keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lars Huber will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Martins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Huber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martins misses with a kick to the body
and Huber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Huber closes the distance and clinches.
Huber tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Huber is trying to break the clinch but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber is trying to break free.#BC2#
Martins breaks from the clinch.
Martins throws a wild body kick that Huber sees coming a mile off.
Huber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Huber counters with a one-two to the body.
Martins tries to clinch up but Huber circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Huber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huber is fending him off so far but Martins persists. Nope, Huber circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Martins with that takedown attempt.
Lars Huber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Martins.#CL#
Huber rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.
Huber wants to break free but Martins has control.
#BC2#
Martins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martins shoots in for a double leg but Huber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martins shoots in but Huber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huber moves in looking to clinch but Martins pushes him off.#T2##CL#
Huber moves into the clinch successfully.
Martins prevents Huber from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Huber jumps into guard, dragging Martins to the mat.
Huber trying to control the position.
Martins wants to control from the top but Huber keeps moving.
Darius Martins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huber seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Huber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Martins is trying to control the position but Huber postures up.
Martins pulls Huber in close to his closed guard and prevents Huber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Martins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Huber from controlling successfully.
Huber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huber trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Huber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Huber controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Martins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Huber pushes Martins off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Huber dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Martins forces Huber back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Martins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Huber counters with a single leg into guard. Martins didn't expect that. #SU#
Huber stands up from Martins's guard - Huber perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Martins gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Martins breaks from the clinch.
Huber tries to clinch up.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but Huber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Huber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lars Huber is winning the standup battle so far.
Huber scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Huber fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Martins tries to counter it with a takedown but Huber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huber wants to clinch.
Martins wants to clinch.
Martins avoids the head kick by Huber.
Huber sets himself, and Martins steps forward looking for the clinch! Huber avoids it this time.#TD2#
Huber gets caught napping as Martins dives in and scores a takedown. Huber manages to retain guard.
Huber is wriggling around but Martins manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Martins wants to control but Huber is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Huber is defending against the submission attempts here by Martins.
#T2#
Martins wants to control but Huber is keeping him busy.
Huber keeping control of the position. #SU2#
Martins stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Martins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Huber did well to prevent Martins getting side control.
Huber pushes Martins off and gets back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huber wants to get back to his feet.
Huber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Martins drops an elbow to the side of Huber's head.
Huber wants to control but Martins is keeping busy.
Martins slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Huber wants to get back to full guard.
Huber throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Martins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huber is looking to improve his position.
Huber gets full guard.
Huber wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lars Huber.
Well Huber 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Huber! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
McCoy gets the takedown into side control.
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitter keeps working.
Hitter struggling a bit here.
McCoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hitter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hitter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McCoy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McCoy working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
McCoy swings around for an armbar but Hitter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCoy's guard.#SUB2#
Hitter got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitter has managed to get both his arms back between McCoy's legs - danger averted.
McCoy is controlling Hitter's posture.
McCoy throws a couple of heel strikes.
#T1#
Hitter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCoy trying to control the position.
Hitter stands and throws McCoy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hitter working the head and body with strikes.
McCoy is trying to control Hitter's posture but Hitter avoids it.
Hitter wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
Hitter working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hitter tries to stand but McCoy is controlling his head.
McCoy is looking to reverse the position.
Hitter tries to stand but McCoy is controlling his head.
Hitter wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
McCoy struggling a bit here.#SUB#
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hitter's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hitter! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and McCoy has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pipe Hitter!
In his post fight interview, Pipe Hitter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SFL 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Crush stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crush wants it to stay on the feet.
Salazar with a poor takedown #TD#
and Crush counters with a single leg into guard. Salazar didn't expect that.
Crush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salazar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crush advances position into side control!
Salazar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crush asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Crush wants to control but Salazar is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush wants to stand but Salazar is controlling his arm.#T1##SUB#
Crush is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salazar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salazar tries to buck Crush off but Crush is having none of it.#SUB#
Crush tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crush has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crush in side control, throwing shots but Salazar defends.
Salazar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crush wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crush wants to stand but Salazar has his arm trapped. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crush tries to move to mount but Salazar blocks the move with his legs.
Crush is looking to take a break and control but Salazar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salazar scores with a nice right hand.
Crush circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Crush counters with a single leg into guard. Salazar didn't expect that. #T3#
Crush wants to stand but Salazar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Crush from controlling successfully.
Crush stopping the sweep attempt from Salazar.
Crush trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom. #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.
Salazar controls Crush momentarily but Crush frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Crush gets the takedown into side control.
Salazar bucks up and tries to throw Crush off but instead Crush has got his back!
Crush missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salazar trying to get back to his feet but Crush is in full control for now. #SUB#
Crush patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultra Crush dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Salazar shoots in for a takedown but Crush shows good takedown defense.
Crush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salazar manages to avoid it.
Salazar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Crush moves into the clinch.#TD#
Crush gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Crush wants to control but Salazar is keeping him busy.
Crush wants to stand but Salazar has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush prevents Salazar from standing back up.
Crush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salazar's head.
Salazar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Salazar wants to improve his position but Crush is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salazar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crush's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crush's back!
Crush tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crush is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Salazar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Crush is on top in guard.
Crush trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom. #T2#
Crush tries to free his leg and advance position but Salazar is retaining full guard.
Crush wants to get up but he can't break Salazar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salazar can do to turn this around?
Crush with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crush passes Salazar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Salazar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crush.
Crush seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salazar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crush tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Salazar.
Ultra Crush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crush trying to control from half guard but Salazar is working away. #T3#
Crush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salazar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crush.
Crush is keen to just control but Salazar is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salazar fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Crush clinches up against the cage.
Salazar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crush is trying to force a seperation but Salazar has the dominant position.
Crush stalling against the cage.
Crush throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Salazar tries to pull guard but Crush won't allow it.
Ultra Crush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Salazar.#TD2#
Salazar successfully pulls guard.
Crush stands and throws Salazar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salazar can't do much from the bottom here.
Salazar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crush trying to control the action but Salazar is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crush sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Salazar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultra Crush dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Crush gets tackled into the cage by Salazar. Salazar maintains the clinch.
Salazar pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Crush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown but Crush shows good takedown defense. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Crush gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salazar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Salazar manages to get to full guard.
Salazar trying to keep a closed guard but Crush is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Salazar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crush would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salazar is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Crush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crush trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crush is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Salazar has a closed guard, preventing Crush from standing up. #SUB#
Crush drops back looking for a leg! Salazar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salazar manages to kick Crush off! Crush jumps back into Salazar's guard. #T3#
Crush trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salazar 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#
Salazar prevents Crush from improving his position.
Salazar is looking to take a break and control but Crush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crush trying to control from the bottom.
Crush is refusing to be controlled, as Salazar sits in half guard.
Crush wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crush on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crush tries to get out of the position.
Crush is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crush works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tristan Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ultra Crush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Crush had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salazar defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ultra Crush.
Well Crush 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultra Crush!
Ultra Crush was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SFL 1
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Garza gets caught flat footed, as Boom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boom won't allow Garza to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Garza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garza controlling Boom's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boom is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Boom trying to control the position from guard on top but Garza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Boom.
Garza looks to land a body kick but Boom moved away.
Boom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Garza.
Boom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boom pinned against the cage. Boom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boom throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Garza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boom was covering up waiting for the punch and Garza finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2##SUB2#
Boom working for a triangle but Garza defends it easily.
Boom working a defensive guard here.
Boom wants to sweep here but Garza controlling him for the moment.
Boom is pulling down on Garza's head. It's preventing any offense from Garza, at least for the moment.#T3#
Garza is looking to work some ground and pound but Boom has wrist control.
Boom wants to sweep here but Garza controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Boom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garza is aware though and is defending well.
Garza trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Garza clinches up with Boom and pushes him back against the cage.
Boom tries to score a body lock takedown but Garza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boom taking a breather. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boom as Garza tries to tie him up.
Garza can't get the takedown.
Boom is trying to maintain a safe position but Garza gets an underhook and turns Boom into the cage.
Boom is trying to pull guard but Garza has him pressed against the cage.
Preston Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonic Boom.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boom.#TD#
Garza gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Garza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Garza is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Boom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sonic Boom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Garza or perhaps it was just good defense by Boom, which made it look bad.
Good work by Garza as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Boom clinches up with Garza and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Boom pulls guard.
Garza prevents Boom from getting back to his feet.
Boom is trying to control the position but Garza postures up.
Boom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom is looking to stand up but Garza isn't so interested in that idea.
Garza controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Garza has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Garza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garza is thwarting Boom's attempts to control the position.
Boom wants to get back to full guard.
Boom pushes Garza off looking to stand but Garza dives back in and keeps control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Garza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garza not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garza shoots in but Boom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garza misses with a body kick.
Boom shoots for a double leg takedown but Garza sprawls well. He's pushed Boom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Boom drives through and clinches with Garza against the cage.
#BC2#
Boom breaks from the clinch.
Garza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Garza fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Boom closes the distance and clinches.
Boom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Garza is trying to stall.
#TD#
Garza gets control of Boom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Garza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garza has a closed guard, preventing Boom from standing up.
Boom prevents Garza from getting back to his feet.
Boom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Preston Garza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Boom wants to pass the guard but Garza is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boom or perhaps it was just good defense by Garza, which made it look bad.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boom sprawls well. Boom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garza gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Boom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garza quickly recovers to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sonic Boom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garza shoots and misses
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Boom clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Boom ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garza is one step ahead there.
Boom working a defensive guard here.
Boom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garza manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garza wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Garza keeping full guard, as Boom tries to pass. #SUB2#
Boom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garza has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Garza slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Garza content to control rather than advance.
Garza trying to control from half guard but Boom is working away.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
Garza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boom tries to hold on but Garza pushes him away. #T3#
Garza tries to control but Boom wriggling away.
Garza is looking to stand but Boom has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Boom is working to get back to half guard.
Garza throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Garza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boom is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Garza controlling from mount. #T4#
Boom is looking to get to half guard.
Boom avoids a series of strikes thrown by Garza.
Garza wants to control the pace but Boom is squirming around nicely.
Boom tries to hold on but Garza postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garza thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Preston Garza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonic Boom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Preston Garza.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonic Boom!
A very excited looking Sonic Boom rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SFL 1
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
McCoy stuffs the takedown.
Boy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boy.
McCoy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boy wants to clinch.
McCoy misses with a wild body shot.
Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCoy avoids it really well and circles away.
Full McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fart Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and McCoy counters by moving into the clinch.
McCoy misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
McCoy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Boy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McCoy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boy!
Boy reaches up to try and control the position but McCoy seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boy rolls and tries to escape and now McCoy has his back!
A lull in the action here.
McCoy throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
McCoy is looking for the choke from the back position but Boy is controlling his hands well.
McCoy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boy is trying to stand back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
McCoy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boy can't escape the position.
#T3#
Boy covering up well under a series of strikes from McCoy.
Boy wants to control his opponent's hands but McCoy gets his hands free.
McCoy struggling to land strikes to the head as Boy covers up.
McCoy tries to get the hooks in deep but Boy pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Boy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCoy. #T4##SUB#
McCoy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Boy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
McCoy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boy for a finish.
Boy just trying to survive but McCoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McCoy is looking to control Boy but Boy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Full McCoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
McCoy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boy's guard.
McCoy wants to get up but he can't break Boy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCoy.
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
McCoy stalling away here and it's allowed Boy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCoy passes into half guard.
#T1#
Boy tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
McCoy passes the guard and advances to mount!
McCoy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Boy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCoy.
Boy tries to hold on but McCoy postures up.#T2#
McCoy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Full McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boy blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
McCoy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Boy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
McCoy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Boy to take his back!
Boy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCoy wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Boy wants to escape the position.
Boy wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
McCoy is looking for the choke from the back position but Boy is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Boy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
McCoy wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Boy trying to control the position but McCoy manages to sink in the hooks.
McCoy is looking to control Boy but Boy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
McCoy is persistently looking for the submission but Boy is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Full McCoy dominated that second round.
That's time! McCoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Boy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCoy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boy keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
McCoy prevents Boy from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy controls McCoy momentarily but McCoy frees himself. #T1#
McCoy trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boy smiles and moves away.
#T2#
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.
McCoy throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Boy misses.
Boy scores with a shot to the body.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and McCoy counters with a single leg into guard. Boy didn't expect that.
McCoy throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely.
McCoy throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely. #SUB#
McCoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boy wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
McCoy throws an elbow that misses. Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCoy's guard. Nice move by Boy!#REVB##T3#
Boy scoring with some ground and pound.
McCoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Boy is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCoy keeping full guard, as Boy tries to pass.
Boy is looking to stand up but McCoy won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy wanted to stand there but Boy had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Full McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCoy 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Full McCoy!
In his post fight interview, Full McCoy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SFL 1
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Bomb shoots in and drives through. McClure sprawls well.
Bomb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McClure is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
McClure gets tackled into the cage by Bomb. Bomb maintains the clinch.
McClure is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyper Bomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClure is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bomb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McClure to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Bomb breaks from the clinch.
McClure tries to clinch
and Bomb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb tries to clinch but McClure moves out of range.
That kick from McClure tenderised Bomb's leg. Bomb is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Bomb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McClure to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McClure trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McClure is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McClure stands and throws Bomb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bomb can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClure trying to control the action but Bomb is working from the bottom.
Bomb is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bomb is not content to let McClure control the position.
Bomb tries to buck McClure off but McClure is having none of it.
McClure wants to control but Bomb is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from McClure are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
McClure in the domination position with Bomb hanging on.
McClure tries to score with some ground and pound. Bomb controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bomb is not content to let McClure control the position.
Bomb is trying to buck McClure off.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McClure shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bomb pinned against the cage. Bomb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McClure is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClure lands with a good body shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McClure enables Bomb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McClure manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McClure has his foot on Bomb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bomb works his way back into a safe position though.
McClure keeping full guard, as Bomb tries to pass.
McClure is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McClure is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Bob McClure will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bomb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Bomb instigates a clinch.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but McClure blocks with his arms.
McClure wants to break free but Bomb has control.
McClure can't get the takedown.
Bomb stops a takedown attempt from McClure.
Bomb is trying to break the clinch but McClure has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McClure manages to break the clinch.
McClure misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hyper Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bob McClure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Big Bob McClure has been cut.#TD2#
McClure changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bomb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bomb is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Bomb struggling a bit here.
McClure tries to advance to mount but can't.
An elbow from McClure crashes against the mat.
Bomb tries to improve position but can't.
McClure working away.
McClure wants to stand but Bomb has his arm trapped.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
McClure wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bomb, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks McClure politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McClure prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
McClure is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bomb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McClure throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
McClure trying to control the position but Bomb is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bomb throws a nice head kick!
Bomb could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bomb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McClure manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bomb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bomb is defended easily by McClure.#TD2#
McClure shoots in and bounces Bomb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McClure not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Bomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McClure controlling from the top position.
McClure won't allow Bomb to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bomb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McClure trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Bob McClure will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Bob McClure's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClure tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bomb dives in for a single leg takedown but McClure sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bomb gets underhooks to prevent McClure's takedown attempt.
McClure wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Bomb works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McClure working a defensive guard here.
Bomb is fighting to break McClure's control of his arms but McClure is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClure tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bomb tries to stand but McClure is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
McClure keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
McClure pulls Bomb in close to prevent any damage.
Bomb trying to control but McClure is working from the bottom.
McClure wants to stand up but Bomb is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
McClure moves into the clinch.#T2#
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.#BC2#
McClure breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Bomb scores with a takedown into McClure's guard.
McClure wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bomb with a flurry of punches that miss.
McClure controls Bomb momentarily but Bomb frees himself.
Bomb has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McClure is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
McClure keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
Bomb is stalling in the full guard.
McClure is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and McClure moves out of range easily.
No luck for McClure with that takedown attempt.
Hyper Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bob McClure.
McClure throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bomb's waist but Bomb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McClure off to one side. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bomb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McClure stuffs the takedown attempt from Bomb. Bomb gets slowly back to his feet.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McClure at a distance.
McClure fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McClure circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McClure moves to clinch but Bomb breaks away
and Bomb counters with a series of strikes. McClure will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyper Bomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Bob McClure is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McClure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hyper Bomb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McClure has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Big Bob McClure!
After the fight, Big Bob McClure was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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