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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DUEL 207
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Peukalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halfhand.
Peukalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peukalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halfhand throws out the jab.
Peukalo misses with a wild body shot.
Halfhand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peukalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Peukalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peukalo misses the body punch
and Halfhand counters with a body kick.
Halfhand slips a straight right by Peukalo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peukalo throws a looping overhand right but Halfhand ducks down to avoid it.
Peukalo jabs Halfhand right on the nose. Halfhand blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Peukalo blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Peukalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Halfhand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peukalo doesn't seem bothered though.
Peukalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halfhand.#CL2#
Peukalo rushes Halfhand and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halfhand digs a right hand into Peukalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peukalo's gas tank.
Peukalo looks winded!
Halfhand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peukalos head.
Halfhand stalling the fight.
Peukalo is trying to stall.
#T1#
Halfhand blocks an elbow strike from Peukalo.
Peukalo blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Peukalo 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.
A right hook to the body lands for Peukalo.
#BC#
Halfhand breaks the clinch.
A jab from Halfhand misses.
Peukalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halfhand misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Halfhand.
A shot to the liver by Halfhand. Beautiful body shot.
Peukalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Peukalo pushes Halfhand up against the cage in a clinch.
Halfhand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peukalo backwards.
Peukalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halfhand's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peukalo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halfhand blocks an elbow strike from Peukalo.
Our sources have told us that Halfhand has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
Halfhand is pushing Peukalo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peukalo tries a body shot but Halfhand blocks it.
Peukalo lands an elbow that stopped Halfhand in his tracks for a moment.
Halfhand is trying to drag Peukalo to the mat but Peukalo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peukalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Peukalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Peukalo instigates a clinch.
Peukalo tries a body shot but Halfhand blocks it.
Peukalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peukalo stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Peukalo fails to land.
Halfhand'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.
Peukalo misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Halfhand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peukalo lands a shoulder strike.
Peukalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Halfhand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peukalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halfhand's brow.
Peukalo is pressed up against the cage. Halfhand has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peukalo down to the mat. Peukalo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halfhand swats away the attempt to clinch by Peukalo.
Halfhand jabs Peukalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halfhand.
Peukalo unleashes a big counter combination but Halfhand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Peukalo tries to clinch up but Halfhand circles away and keeps his distance.
Peukalo tries to clinch but Halfhand moves out of range.
Halfhand misses with a head kick.
Donk. Halfhand catches Peukalo right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Halfhand.
Halfhand works the jab nicely.#T4#
Halfhand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halfhand scores with a nice strike.
Qhorin Halfhand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Peukalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Peukalo moves into the clinch.
Peukalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peukalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Halfhand as Peukalo tries to tie him up.
Halfhand dodges an elbow strike from Peukalo.
#BC2#
Peukalo manages to break the clinch.
Halfhand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halfhand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halfhand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halfhand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peukalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halfhand looks to score with a jab to the body but Peukalo is just out of range.
Peukalo misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Poro Peukalo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Peukalo tries to clinch up.
Poro Peukalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halfhand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peukalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halfhand.
Peukalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Halfhand throws a shot from downtown. Peukalo moves away and avoids it.
Peukalo is looking for the big counter here.
Peukalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Halfhand misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Halfhand misses.
Peukalo takes a swing at Halfhand's ribcage but misses.
Peukalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Peukalo.
Peukalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Halfhand counters with a thumping low kick.
Peukalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Peukalo misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peukalo misses with a straight left.
Peukalo throws a series of punches but Halfhand avoids them all with ease.
Halfhand lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Poro Peukalo has been cut.
Halfhand moves away from the strike by Peukalo. #T1#
Halfhand misses with a double jab
and Peukalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Qhorin Halfhand is winning the standup battle so far.
Halfhand cracks the inside of Peukalo's front leg.
Peukalo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Peukalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halfhand thuds his shin into the meat of Peukalo's side.
Peukalo is breathing heavily.
Peukalo looks to clinch
and Halfhand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peukalo's knee momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Peukalo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Halfhand scores with a hook to the body. Peukalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halfhand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peukalo's calf.
Halfhand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peukalo moves away.
Halfhand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peukalo scores with a jab.
Peukalo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peukalo misses with a straight right.
Halfhand looks to land a combination but Peukalo avoids it well.
Peukalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
A cross from Halfhand lands.
Halfhand swings for the body but Peukalo moves out of range.
Halfhand scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Halfhand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peukalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Peukalo misses with an uppercut. Halfhand saw that one coming.
Peukalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halfhand.
Halfhand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peukalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Peukalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peukalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Halfhand tenderised Peukalo's leg. Peukalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peukalo tries to bum rush Halfhand with a series of wild strikes but Halfhand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peukalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halfhand displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Peukalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Peukalo looks to land a combination but Halfhand avoids it well.
Peukalo is looking to clinch but Halfhand is avoiding it.
Halfhand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halfhand.
Peukalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peukalo connects with the punch.
Halfhand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peukalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halfhand scrambles back to his feet.
Halfhand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halfhand swats away the attempt to clinch by Peukalo.
Halfhand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halfhand thuds his right hand into Peukalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peukalo tries to clinch up.
Peukalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halfhand tries to close the distance and clinch but Peukalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peukalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Peukalo moves in looking to clinch but Halfhand pushes him off.
Halfhand looks for the body kick but Peukalo saw that one coming.
Halfhand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halfhand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peukalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Peukalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halfhand darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Peukalo avoids the body shot from Halfhand.
Peukalo blocks a low kick nicely.
Peukalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peukalo misses with a few strikes there.
Halfhand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halfhand thuds a left hand into Peukalo's body.
Peukalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halfhand misses with a hook
and Peukalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Halfhand misses.
Peukalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Poro Peukalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peukalo misses with an uppercut. Halfhand saw that one coming.
Peukalo swings for the body but Halfhand moves out of range.
Halfhand lands a leg kick that knocks Peukalo off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Qhorin Halfhand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Poro Peukalo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Peukalo. Halfhand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halfhand looks for a takedown but Peukalo sprawls well.
Halfhand missing with a left hand there. Peukalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peukalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halfhand.
#CL2#
Peukalo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peukalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halfhand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Halfhand manages to break the clinch.
Halfhand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peukalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halfhand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peukalo wants to clinch.
Halfhand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1##CL2#
Peukalo clinches up with Halfhand and pushes him back against the cage.
Halfhand tries to stall but Peukalo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halfhand blocking some punches.
#BC#
Halfhand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peukalo is looking to clinch.
Peukalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halfhand circles away quickly and effectively.
Halfhand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halfhand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peukalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peukalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halfhand manages to avoid it.
Peukalo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Peukalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right-left combo lands from Halfhand.
Halfhand slips a jab and a cross from Peukalo.
Halfhand scores with a head kick. Peukalo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peukalo scores with a one two! Halfhand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Peukalo misses with a body shot.
Halfhand is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Halfhand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peukalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halfhand throws a body punch but Peukalo moves out of range.
Peukalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Halfhand cracks Peukalo with an open hand slap.
Peukalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halfhand is looking to land body kicks.
Peukalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peukalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Halfhand shoots in for a takedown but Peukalo shows good takedown defense.
Halfhand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halfhand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halfhand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peukalo.
Halfhand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halfhand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Halfhand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peukalo manages to avoid it.
Peukalo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halfhand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halfhand lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Peukalo lands the left hand.
Halfhand cracks the inside of Peukalo's front leg.
Halfhand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Halfhand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peukalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halfhand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peukalo throws a hook to the side of Halfhand's head but Halfhand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peukalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halfhand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halfhand tries to close the distance and clinch but Peukalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halfhand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peukalo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Peukalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halfhand looks for a takedown but Peukalo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Qhorin Halfhand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - Halfhand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Peukalo.
Peukalo is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
A head kick misses from Halfhand.
A big right from Halfhand misses.
Halfhand lands a really nice looking cross but Peukalo seems unphased.
Peukalo moves out of range as Halfhand throws a body kick.
Peukalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halfhand.
Halfhand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peukalo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 punch combination from Halfhand misses.
Peukalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peukalo wants to clinch up but Halfhand keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Peukalo misses.
Halfhand connects with a crisp jab.
Halfhand is looking to chop away at Peukalo's legs.
Peukalo throws a counter combo.
Peukalo misses with a few strikes there.
Halfhand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Peukalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halfhand sizes up Peukalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halfhand throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qhorin Halfhand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halfhand 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qhorin Halfhand!
Our winner, Qhorin Halfhand, 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:
DUEL 206
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Noye wants to clinch up but Venczel keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Noye gets caught flat footed, as Venczel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Venczel won't allow Noye to sweep him here.
Noye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Venczel is controlling Noye's posture.
Noye wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel controlling Noye's posture.
Noye is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Venczel has his hands on Noye's head, controlling the position.
Noye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noye trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Venczel controls Noye momentarily but Noye frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noye throws a front kick aimed at Venczel's knee but Venczel avoids it well.
Noye walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Venczel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Venczel has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noye fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Venczel is out of range.
That kick from Noye tenderised Venczel's leg. Venczel is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Noye gets a clinch. #BC#
Noye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venczel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noye defends well and Venczel ends up having to push Noye into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Venczel fails with a takedown attempt.
Donal Noye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.#TD2#
Venczel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Noye's guard.
Venczel throwing strikes but missing.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venczel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noye manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Noye's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Noye from controlling successfully.
Noye controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Venczel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noye manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Noye keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel advances to half guard.
Noye is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Noye wants to get back to full guard.
Noye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.
Noye is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Venczel jumps into side control!
Venczel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Noye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noye is not content to let Venczel control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noye struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Venczel checks the leg kick.
Noye pivots, looking for a leg kick but Venczel is out of range and Noye settles back down. #TD2#
Venczel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noye is looking to control Venczel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noye avoid being mounted?
Venczel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Venczel slows the pace down in half guard.
Zsiga Venczel has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noye gets full guard.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noye being controlled here, momentarily.
Noye working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Venczel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noye wants to sweep but no luck.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Noye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Venczel throws an elbow that misses. Noye uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venczel's guard. Nice move by Noye!#REVR#
Noye won't allow Venczel to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Venczel working for a triangle but Noye defends it easily.
#T2#
Noye looking to pass the guard.
Venczel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Noye trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venczel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Noye is now in half guard. #T3#
Venczel trying to control from the bottom.
Venczel tries to roll over but Noye keeps him under control.
Noye trying to control the action but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Noye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Venczel is controlling Noye's trapped leg to prevent Noye from advancing to side control.
Noye working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Venczel's thigh. Venczel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Noye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now. #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.
Noye 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.
Venczel is controlling Noye's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel shoots in for a takedown but Noye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Venczel is looking to chop away at Noye's legs.
Venczel has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noye throws a head kick but Venczel moves out of range.
Venczel feints the counter takedown.
Noye lands a head shot.
Noye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venczel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noye stuffs the takedown attempt from Venczel. Venczel gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donal Noye 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#
Venczel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noye's head.#CL#
Noye instigates a clinch.
Venczel blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Venczel pulls guard effortlessly.
Noye controlling from the top position.
Venczel pulls Noye in close to his closed guard and prevents Noye from doing any damage or advancing position.
Noye's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel wants to sweep but no luck.
Noye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Noye trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Noye is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Noye passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Noye is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venczel keeps working.
Noye moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Noye wants to control but Venczel is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Venczel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noye keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Venczel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Venczel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noye keeps working.
Venczel with the ground and pound but Noye regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Venczel tries to pass to full mount but Noye defends it.
Noye wants to get back to full guard.
Noye avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venczel.
Venczel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noye defending well though.
Venczel wants to free his trapped foot but Noye is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Venczel prevents Noye from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venczel prevents Noye from improving his position.#SUB2#
Venczel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Noye defends it well.
Venczel stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noye wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zsiga Venczel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Venczel 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EMP Grappling 9
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 3483 p4p, 390 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 2698 p4p, 304 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ice Tea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khalidov avoids it really well and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khalidov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tea (0) vs (4) Khalidov
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Tea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tea is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khalidov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Tea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov has control of an arm but Tea manages to advance to Khalidov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tea (4) vs (4) Khalidov
Khalidov just looking to survive in the bad position.
Tea goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Khalidov escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tea (4) vs (6) Khalidov
Khalidov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tea (4) vs (9) Khalidov
Tea wants to control but Khalidov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Khalidov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Khalidov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Khalidov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tea is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mamed Khalidov!
A very excited looking Mamed Khalidov 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:
DUEL 205
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewey.
A head punch on the inside from Poirier fails to land.
Dewey misses with a punch to the body.
Poirier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewey's elbow.
Poirier has a couple of punches blocked by Dewey.
Poirier goes for a takedown attempt but Dewey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dewey throws a body punch but Poirier moves out of range.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewey stalks Poirier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poirier's face. Poirier staggers backwards, shaken.
A big left from Dewey misses.
We've been hearing reports that Poirier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Poirier scores with a jab.
Dewey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dewey counters with a stiff right hand.
Poirier throws a lazy right hand but Dewey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Poirier. That snapped Dewey's head back.
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!
Poirier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dewey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poirier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dewey.
Dewey cracks Poirier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Poirier moves out of range as Dewey strikes.
Poirier misses with a left hand
and Dewey counters with a nice leg kick.
Poirier scores with a shot to the body.
Dewey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dewey scores with a jab to the head.
Dewey misses with an uppercut. Poirier saw that one coming.
Poirier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poirier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dewey.
Dewey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Poirier takes the fight into the clinch.
Poirier working aggressively here.
Dewey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Poirier misses with a punch to the body.
Poirier stalling against the cage.
#T2#
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!
Dewey misses with some punches.
Poirier has a couple of punches blocked by Dewey.
Poirier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poirier is struggling to control the position.
Come on Dewey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hand to the body from Poirier.
Poirier controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Poirier misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Poirier thuds a left hand into Dewey's body.
Poirier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dewey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Poirier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dewey connects with a solid leg kick.
Dewey digs a good hook to Poirier's body.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poirier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dewey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Poirier throws a leg kick which misses Dewey's front leg but catches the back leg as Dewey tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dewey, as that shot connected.
Poirier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Dewey feints a counter leg kick.
Poirier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier with a nice cross.
Dewey throws a low kick but Poirier avoids it.
Dewey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Poirier checks a low kick from Dewey.#T4#
Poirier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dewey has time to react.
Dewey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poirier moves out of range of the body kick from Dewey.
Poirier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poirier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dewey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poirier throws an overhand right that lands on Dewey's shoulder, as Dewey tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dewey! But no joy.
Dewey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poirier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poirier throws a solid leg kick but Dewey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poirier.
Poirier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dewey.
Dewey tries to land a leg kick but Poirier saw it coming and moves away.
Dewey just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dewey throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Poirier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Poirier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dewey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dewey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dewey throws a leg kick which misses Poirier's front leg but catches the back leg as Poirier tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Dewey closes the distance and pushes Poirier back into the cage.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
Dewey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poirier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Poirier tries to bum rush Dewey with a series of wild strikes but Dewey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Dewey. Those never looked like landing.
Poirier swings for the body but Dewey moves out of range.
#T1##CL#
Poirier clinches with his opponent.
Dewey blocks a body shot from Poirier.
Poirier wants a takedown.
Poirier throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Poirier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dewey tries to throw a body punch but Poirier avoids it by throwing Dewey back against the cage.
Dewey has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
Poirier misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Poirier fails to land.
Poirier tries to throw a body punch but Dewey avoids it by throwing Poirier back against the cage.
Poirier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewey pushes Poirier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Dewey digs a right hand underneath Poirier's ribcage. Poirier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poirier taking a breather.
Dewey misses with the head strike.
Dewey can't find room to land a body shot as Poirier controls the action.
Poirier tries to throw a body punch but Dewey avoids it by throwing Poirier back against the cage.
Poirier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poirier controlling the action here for a moment.
Dewey lands an uppercut.
Poirier tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poirier lands a shot to the body.
Anton Poirier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dewey swings wildly with an uppercut but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Poirier blocks a body shot from Dewey.
Poirier stalls.
Dewey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poirier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dewey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dewey works Poirier's body with a nice hook.
Poirier takes a swing at Dewey's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dewey! But no joy.
Poirier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dewey jabs at Poirier's body.
Dewey throws a leg kick but Poirier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poirier tries to work over Dewey's front leg with a kick but Dewey checks it.
Poirier tests Dewey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poirier thows a body kick. Dewey tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Dewey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poirier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dewey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poirier.
Dewey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier checks a leg kick nicely.
Poirier throws an overhand right that lands on Dewey's shoulder, as Dewey tries to avoid the shot.
Dewey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anton Poirier is winning the standup battle so far.
Dewey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poirier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewey connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
Poirier throws a jab when Dewey was well out of range.
Dewey scores with a sloppy right hand. Poirier should have avoided that one.
Poirier fails with a takedown attempt.
Poirier throws a low kick but Dewey moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dewey.
Dewey lands with an uppercut that bounces Poirier off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Dewey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dewey.
Dewey lands a leg kick that knocks Poirier off balance momentarily.
Poirier scores with a jab to the head.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poirier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dewey scores with a head kick. Poirier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Poirier throws a hook to the side of Dewey's head but Dewey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poirier tried to score with a low kick but Dewey checks it.
Poirier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poirier tries to land a front kick but Dewey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poirier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dewey throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Dewey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Poirier. That snapped Dewey's head back.
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Dewey shapes to counter with a head kick.
Poirier wants to clinch up but Dewey keeps it at a distance.
Dewey unleashes a big counter combination but Poirier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poirier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dewey checks a leg kick.
William Dewey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dewey blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Poirier misses
and Dewey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dewey lands a jab.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dewey in his tracks.
Dewey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dewey scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dewey throws a low kick but Poirier avoids it.
Dewey needs to keep his hands up - Poirier had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewey. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poirier throws a combination. Dewey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dewey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poirier throws out the jab.
Poirier throws a hook to the side of Dewey's head but Dewey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dewey! But no joy.
Poirier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poirier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poirier needs to keep his hands up - Dewey had a free shot at his head there.
Poirier throws a looping overhand right but Dewey ducks down to avoid it.
Dewey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Poirier.
Poirier with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Poirier.
Dewey digs a good hook to Poirier's body.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dewey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dewey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
Dewey looks to land a combination but Poirier avoids it well.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Poirier.
Horrible takedown attempt by Poirier or perhaps it was just good defense by Dewey, which made it look bad.
Poirier cracks Dewey with a good jab.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dewey lands with a straight right. Poirier didn't see that one coming.
Poirier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dewey counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dewey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poirier. Poirier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poirier lands a front kick.
Poirier lands a front kick.#CL2#
Dewey clinches with his opponent.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Poirier controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Poirier swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poirier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dewey prevents it.
Poirier tries to stall but Dewey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dewey scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewey tries a body shot but Poirier blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Dewey as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Poirier fails to land.
Poirier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
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 Anton Poirier.
I think Poirier 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Poirier!
Our winner, Anton Poirier, 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:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 11989 p4p, 574 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 2254 p4p, 243 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 14 wins and 9 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Khalidov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Starseed (0) vs (4) Khalidov
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Starseed (0) vs (6) Khalidov
Khalidov goes for an armbar but Starseed turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Starseed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (6) Khalidov
Khalidov pulls Starseed in to control the position.
Khalidov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Starseed tries to pass.
Starseed 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.
Khalidov is controlling Starseed's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khalidov pulls Starseed in close to his closed guard and prevents Starseed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Starseed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Starseed is pushing down on Khalidov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khalidov is fighting to maintain full guard but Starseed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalidov is concentrating on defense, preventing Starseed from advancing position.
Khalidov tries to get to full guard but Starseed has control of the leg.
Khalidov trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Khalidov trying to control but Starseed postures up.
Starseed is taking a breather. Khalidov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khalidov is looking to improve his position.
Khalidov is concentrating on defense, preventing Starseed from advancing position.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Starseed has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (6) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Khalidov is working to get back to half guard.
Khalidov is still trying to improve position.
Starseed forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (8) vs (6) Khalidov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Khalidov wants to escape the position.
Starseed gets his hands free as Khalidov looks to control.
I really don't envy Khalidov right now.
Khalidov keeps trying to improve his position.
Starseed avoiding Khalidov 's attempts to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Starseed is staying active.
Good control from Starseed.
Khalidov can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov trying to control the position but Starseed manages to sink in the hooks.
Starseed controlling well, preventing Khalidov from escaping the position.
Starseed biding his time, looking for the opening.
Starseed avoiding Khalidov 's attempts to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeps control of the position as Khalidov tries to break free.
Starseed trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Khalidov doesn't escape.
Khalidov just trying to survive but Starseed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Khalidov is in bad spot here.
Starseed not allowing Khalidov to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Starseed has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Khalidov's body.
Khalidov tries to escape but Starseed has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Khalidov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Starseed.
Khalidov rolls, trying to escape but Starseed keeps control of the position.
Khalidov trying to control the hands but Starseed won't let him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Khalidov right now.
Khalidov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Khalidov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Khalidov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Khalidov is looking to improve his position.
Starseed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to control Starseed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khalidov avoid being mounted?
Starseed controlling the action here.
Khalidov tries to get to full guard but Starseed has control of the leg.
Khalidov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Starseed is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starseed not doing much here.
Starseed'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.
Khalidov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Starseed has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (11) vs (6) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to lock up and control but Starseed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khalidov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed wants to take his opponent's back but Khalidov doesn't allow it.
Khalidov is trying desperately to improve position.
Starseed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalidov tries to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Khalidov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khalidov is desperately trying to improve his position but Starseed has a good base and remains in mount.
Khalidov tries to lock up and control but Starseed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khalidov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (14) vs (6) Khalidov
Starseed controlling the position well here. Khalidov rolled but Starseed kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Starseed is hanging on to Khalidov's back as he tries to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Starseed controlling the positon.
Khalidov is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov trying to control the action but Starseed just sinks the hooks in.
Khalidov turns into Starseed and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (14) vs (8) Khalidov
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Starseed managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to pass into half guard but Starseed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Starseed is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (16) vs (8) Khalidov
Khalidov has control of Starseed's left arm, preventing Starseed from doing any damage.
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Khalidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov 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: Starseed (16) vs (10) Khalidov
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
Indigo Starseed took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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Event:
GC 265
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Starker closes the distance and pushes Shiroo back into the cage.
Shiroo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shiroo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiroo avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Shiroo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starker's elbow.
Shiroo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiroo avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Shiroo lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo'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.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiroo dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shiroo's brow.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shiroo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Shiroo stalls.
Shiroo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Shiroo lands a takedown into guard.
Shiroo stands and throws Starker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shiroo is looking to take a break and control but Starker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shiroo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Starker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Shiroo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starker keeps working.
Shiroo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Starker's shoulder. That is not cool.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiroo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shiroo throws an elbow but Starker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Starker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shiroo on the ground.
Shiroo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starker keeps working. #T3#
Shiroo wants to control for a moment but Starker uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Starker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Starker is not content to let Shiroo control the position.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Shiroo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shiroo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Starker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shiroo thows a huge punch but Starker dodges it nicely.
Shiroo wants to pass the guard but Starker is defending well.
Shiroo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Shiroo 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#CL2#
Shiroo pushes Starker up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Shiroo.
A short uppercut from Shiroo.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker blocks a body shot from Shiroo.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike.
Starker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Shiroo dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shiroo misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Shiroo tightens his grip and picks Starker up, before dumping him to the ground. Starker manages to land in guard.
Shiroo trying to control the position from guard on top but Starker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tetsuya Shiroo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Shiroo has closed the distance and engaged Starker in a clinch.
Shiroo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Starker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiroo dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike.
Shiroo blocks the elbow strike.
Starker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiroo digs a right hand underneath Starker's ribcage. Starker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike.
Paul Starker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shiroo avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shiroo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Starker blocks a body shot from Shiroo.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Shiroo has Starker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shiroo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Shiroo effectively controlling the action here.
Shiroo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
A short right from Shiroo on the inside.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Starker as Shiroo tries to tie him up.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Shiroo blocks the elbow strike.
Shiroo dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Shiroo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shiroo takes an elbow to the temple.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike.
Shiroo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shiroo avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Shiroo lands with a light punch inside.
Shiroo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shiroo's brow.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Shiroo just leaning against Starker, taking a breather. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shiroo's brow.
Shiroo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shiroo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shiroo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Starker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Shiroo.
Shiroo avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Shiroo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Starker up against the cage.
Starker is pressed up against the cage. Shiroo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Starker down to the mat. Starker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Shiroo clinches up with Starker and pushes him back against the cage.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shiroo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Shiroo has Starker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shiroo lands a right hand.
Shiroo avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike.
Shiroo blocks the elbow strike.
Starker is pressed up against the cage. Shiroo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Starker down to the mat. Starker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Shiroo rushes Starker and presses him up against the cage.
Shiroo avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiroo tries to score a body lock takedown but Starker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiroo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shiroo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Starker after a bit of a struggle.
Shiroo avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Shiroo misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Shiroo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shiroo's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Starker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Shiroo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Starker rushes Shiroo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Shiroo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiroo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Shiroo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Starker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike.
Shiroo slowing the pace effectively.
Shiroo tries to work over Starker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Shiroo tries to stall but Starker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shiroo avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Shiroo avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.#T1#
Shiroo avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Shiroo taking a breather.
Starker lands an elbow inside that Shiroo shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Tetsuya Shiroo's cut even more.
Shiroo blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tetsuya Shiroo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Starker!
Paul Starker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Tetsuya Shiroo was interviewed post fight and said 'I was prepared to die in this cage tonight. The opponent was the better man today but I will be back stronger.'.
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Event:
DUEL198
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Maul both land. Nice combination.
Alderich cracks Maul with an open hand slap.
Maul fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Alderich takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderich.
Alderich lands with a left to the head.
Alderich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maul tries to work over Alderich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Alderich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alderich 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.
Maul stuffs the takedown.
Maul scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderich scores with a three punch combo!
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maul misses with a hook.#CL2#
Maul moves into range and clinches up with Alderich.
Alderich blocks an uppercut.
Alderich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Alderich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Alderich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alderich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Alderich wants to clinch.
Maul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alderich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Alderich takes the fight into the clinch.
Maul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alderich.
#BC#
Alderich breaks from the clinch.
Maul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alderich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alderich somewhat.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alderich moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Maul motions for Alderich to come forward. Maul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A jab from Maul misses.
Maul scores with a punch to the head.
Alderich cracks the inside of Maul's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Alderich has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Alderich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul dives in for a single leg takedown but Alderich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul misses with a body kick.
Alderich connects with a leg kick. Maul looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alderich's head backwards.
A right-left combo lands from Alderich.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maul lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alderich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alderich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Alderich moves into the clinch.
Alderich misses with a body punch.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Alderich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alderich throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul with a hook.
Alderich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Maul scores with a jab. Alderich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alderich dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Maul scores with a body shot.
Alderich ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Alderich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul misses with a looping left.
A combination from Alderich does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Alderich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Maul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maul trying to control the action but Alderich is working from the bottom.
Maul is looking to advance position but Alderich won't allow it.
Maul is looking to pass Alderich's guard but actually Alderich recovers to full guard. #T4#
Maul trying to control but Alderich is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul stopping the sweep attempt from Alderich.
Alderich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alderich looking for a sweep. Not yet Alderich, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderich has control of Maul's left arm, preventing Maul from doing any damage.
Alderich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alderich eats them both and turns towards Maul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alderich wants to clinch.#CL#
Alderich clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Alderich. #TD#
Alderich wants the takedown. Maul is fighting it off but Alderich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maul's guard against the cage.
Maul wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maul seems keen to control Alderich's posture.
Alderich postures up in Maul's guard and throws a big left but Maul blocks it.
Maul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alderich trying to control the position from guard on top but Maul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alderich looking to pass the guard.
Maul keeping moving, preventing Alderich from controlling successfully. #T1#
Alderich is looking to work some ground and pound but Maul has wrist control.
Alderich is fighting to break Maul's control of his arms but Maul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maul trying to control the position.
Alderich throws a strike but Maul rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alderich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maul wants to control from the top but Alderich keeps moving.
Alderich is pulling down on Maul's head to control his posture.
Maul sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Alderich wants to sweep but no luck.
Maul trying to control but Alderich is working from the bottom.
Alderich seems keen to control Maul's posture.
Alderich wants to sweep here but Maul controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liber Alderich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Alderich closes the distance and pushes Maul back into the cage.
Alderich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul blocks a body shot from Alderich.
Alderich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul is working for takedown but Alderich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Liber Alderich has been cut.#T3#
Maul tries a knee to the head but Alderich blocks it.
Maul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderich is defending well for now.
Alderich struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.
Alderich throws a head punch that misses.
Alderich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maul or not.
Maul misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Alderich breaks the clinch.
Alderich tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Alderich slips a straight right by Maul.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alderich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maul scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Alderich is rocked!
Maul connects with a leg kick. Alderich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Alderich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maul circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Alderich to the canvas! Alderich doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maul keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Maul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DUEL199
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Noye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noye tests Sidious's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noye throws a head kick that misses.
Noye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noye tries to clinch up
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noye throws a big counter combination but Sidious scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Noye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
It looked like Noye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Noye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noye lands with a left to the head.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Noye controls his hands.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Noye misses with the head strike.
Sidious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noye.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Noye is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sidious cracks Noye with a nice body shot.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noyes head.
A head punch on the inside from Noye fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Noye fails to land.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noye pushes Sidious back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Sidious throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noye slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donal Noye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noye is looking to clinch.
Noye tries to clinch up.#T2#
Sidious lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Noye.
Sidious takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noye connects with a leg kick. Sidious looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Noye moves into the clinch.
Noye scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noye is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Noye lands an elbow inside that Sidious shrugs off.
Noye has Sidious pressed against the cage.
Sidious creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noye's defenses.
Noye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Noye.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noye's elbow. #T3#
Noye prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Noye on the inside.
Sidious misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious dodges an elbow strike from Noye.
Noye misses with an elbow strike.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Noye trying to stall but Sidious improves his position.
Noye prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Noye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noye avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
Noye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noye tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Noye back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sidious - that landed with a thud.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Noye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Noye throws a leg kick but Sidious moved away.
Noye misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noye takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noye is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Sidious moves into range and clinches up with Noye.
Sidious is working Noye over against the cage.
Sidious lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Donal Noye's cut is getting worse.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Noye in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sidious.
Noye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a body kick.
Noye loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Sidious's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sidious thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noye if he has to take too many more of those.
Sidious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sidious avoids the head kick by Noye.
Sidious tries to land a front kick but Noye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donal Noye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sidious blocks a head kick by Noye.
Sidious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noye wants to clinch
and Sidious counters with a nice body kick.
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sidious fakes the leg kick and cracks Noye in the body.
Sidious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noye is looking for a counter combo.
Sidious lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noye looks to throw the jab but Sidious is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sidious misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick from Sidious.
Noye slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Noye moves out of range as Sidious strikes.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Noye.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sidious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noye will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sidious throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sidious digs a good hook to Noye's body.
#CL2#
Sidious moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Noye's ribcage. Noye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Donal Noye's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sidious digs a right hand into Noye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noye's gas tank. #BC2#
Sidious breaks the clinch.
Darth Sidious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noye avoids the head kick by Sidious.
#T2#
Sidious misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Sidious blocks the low kick.
Noye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noye misses with a body shot
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Donal Noye's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sidious misses with a body kick.
Noye lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sidious works Noye's body with a nice hook.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Noye takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donal Noye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darth Sidious!
After the big win, Darth Sidious made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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DUEL199
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Yakovlev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Army's waist but Army gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yakovlev off to one side.
Yakovlev misses with a combination
#CL#
and Army counters by moving into the clinch.
Yakovlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakovlev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Army pushes Yakovlev away with a front kick.
Yakovlev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Yakovlev has been cut.
Army misses with an uppercut.
Army throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yakovlev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yakovlev or perhaps it was just good defense by Army, which made it look bad.
Yakovlev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Yakovlev.
A jab from Army finds it's way through Yakovlev's defenses. #T1#
Yakovlev tries to land a leg kick but Army saw it coming and moves away.
Yakovlev throws a looping overhand right but Army ducks down to avoid it.
Army swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Yakovlev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Army is adopting a defensive guard.
Yakovlev trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
Yakovlev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Yakovlev throws a strike but Army rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Army preventing the sweep.
Yakovlev is pulling down on Army's head. It's preventing any offense from Army, at least for the moment.
Army stays in close to Yakovlev's body and controls the position. #T3#
Army stopping the sweep attempt from Yakovlev.
Yakovlev working a defensive guard here.
Yakovlev has his hands on Army's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovlev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Army is one step ahead there.
Army has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yakovlev is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakovlev throws a poor cross that misses
and Army counters with a stiff right hand.
Yakovlev scores with a three punch combo!
Army dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yakovlev. That did some damage!#T4#
Army misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Yakovlev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Army throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yakovlev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Army moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander Yakovlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Yakovlev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Army quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Yakovlev jumps into side control!
Army is not content to let Yakovlev control the position.
Yakovlev advances to full mount.
Yakovlev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Army is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Army will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Yakovlev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Army stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Army jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Army lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yakovlev's sensitive parts.
Yakovlev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yakovlev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yakovlev misses with a hook. Army ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Yakovlev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Army is not content to let Yakovlev control the position.
Army prevents Yakovlev from moving into mount.
Yakovlev wants to control but Army is keeping him busy.
Yakovlev controlling from side mount.
Yakovlev has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Yakovlev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Yakovlev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Army is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Army and Yakovlev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Army is not content to let Yakovlev control the position.
Yakovlev in side control, throwing shots but Army defends. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Army is being controlled here.
Army prevents Yakovlev from moving into mount.
Army is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yakovlev trying to control the action but Army is working from the bottom.
Army is trying to get back to half guard.
Yakovlev taking a breather here. #T3#
Yakovlev wants to control but Army is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Army throws a wild body kick that Yakovlev sees coming a mile off.
Army throws a head kick but Yakovlev moves out of range.
Dick Army is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yakovlev.
Yakovlev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yakovlev lands with an overhand left.
Yakovlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Army is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Yakovlev.
Army lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Yakovlev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yakovlev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Army is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Yakovlev wants to control from the top but Army keeps moving.
Yakovlev looking to pass the guard.
Yakovlev trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Army is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Yakovlev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Yakovlev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Army throws a sloppy head kick and Yakovlev moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Yakovlev has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakovlev.
Army is trying to force a seperation but Yakovlev has the dominant position.
Yakovlev is trying to maintain a safe position but Army gets an underhook and turns Yakovlev into the cage.
Army can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army. #TD2#
Army is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yakovlev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Army to the mat. Army regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yakovlev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yakovlev looking to pass the guard.
Alexander Yakovlev has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovlev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Yakovlev trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yakovlev looking to sit in guard and control but Army gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yakovlev is pulling down on Army's head. It's preventing any offense from Army, at least for the moment.
Army slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #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.#SU#
Army gets to his feet - Yakovlev follows without any prompting.
Army stuns Yakovlev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yakovlev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakovlev throws a chopping leg kick but Army manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Army seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Army pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yakovlev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Army checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yakovlev misses with a combination
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Army.
Yakovlev shoots in but Army avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Army.
Yakovlev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Good shot there by Army.#CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Yakovlev's cut even more.
Army connects with a right hand. Yakovlev shakes it off.
Yakovlev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Army checks the leg kick.
Jab from Army.
Army slips under a jab.#TD2#
Yakovlev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Army on his heels. He'll look to pass Army's guard now, I'm sure.
Army managing to control the position.
Army being controlled here, momentarily.
Yakovlev throws a strike but Army rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Army 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.
Army stopping the sweep attempt from Yakovlev.
Yakovlev keeping moving, preventing Army from controlling successfully.
Army engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yakovlev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Army gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Army showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Army 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army!
Dick Army seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alexander Yakovlev spoke after the fight, saying 'I ll be back, as soon as possible'.
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Event:
DUEL199
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Reigns takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poirier 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.
Poirier looks to land a combination but Reigns avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Poirier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poirier looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poirier misses with a body punch
and Reigns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
Poirier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reigns.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Reigns works Poirier's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reigns.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Reigns throws a lazy body kick
and Poirier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poirier lands a nice looking body shot.
Poirier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Reigns is staying active underneath Poirier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reigns wants to improve his position but Poirier is controlling well.
Poirier is controlling the pace.
Poirier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reigns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poirier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Poirier seems to be looking for submissions.
Reigns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poirier wants to free his trapped foot but Reigns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Poirier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Poirier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Poirier tries to pass to full mount but Reigns defends it.
Reigns manages to get to full guard.
Poirier slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poirier is thwarting Reigns's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Poirier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reigns is just riding it out for now. Poirier eventually gives up the hold.
Poirier wants to pass the guard but Reigns is defending well. #SUB2#
Poirier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reigns defends it well.
Reigns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Reigns is looking to control Poirier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reigns avoid being mounted?
Reigns manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#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.
Poirier trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirier preventing the sweep.
Reigns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poirier's guard. #REVR#
Poirier keeping moving, preventing Reigns from controlling successfully.
Reigns throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirier is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Reigns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poirier is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Poirier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reigns moves out of range as Poirier throws a body kick.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Reigns lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reigns lands a jab.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poirier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns walks into a left hand.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poirier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poirier avoids the body shot from Reigns.
#T1#
Poirier doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Poirier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reigns fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Reigns pulls guard.
Reigns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poirier's guard. #REVR#
Reigns trying to control but Poirier is working from the bottom.
Reigns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reigns wants to pass the guard but Poirier is defending well.
Reigns wants to take a breather but Poirier is having none of it. #T2#
Ground and pound from Reigns.
Reigns prevents Poirier from improving his position.
Poirier is concentrating on defense, preventing Reigns from advancing position.
Poirier gets full guard.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirier has his hands on Reigns's head, controlling the position.
Anton Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poirier wants to sweep here but Reigns controlling him for the moment.
Reigns tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirier is retaining full guard.
Reigns stopping the sweep attempt from Poirier.#T3#
Poirier keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
Reigns passes Poirier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Reigns seems to be working for a kimura but Poirier defends the submission attempt.
Poirier is looking for a sweep. Reigns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reigns is looking to advance position but Poirier won't allow it.
Reigns throwing shots but Poirier is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Reigns is looking for a kimura here.
Reigns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poirier is squirming around, avoiding Reigns's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Reigns there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Reigns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poirier wants to control but Reigns is having none of it.
Reigns lands with some strikes.
Poirier is trying to escape the mount.
Reigns tries to control but Poirier wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier wants to hold on but Reigns pushes him away.
Reigns content just to control the position here.
Poirier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Poirier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poirier checks a leg kick.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Reigns - just one landing.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Poirier lands a head shot.
Poirier misses with a head kick.
Reigns connects with a jab.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poirier.
Reigns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reigns cracks Poirier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Poirier moved out of range.#T1#
Poirier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Reigns does it's job there.
Poirier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poirier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poirier moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poirier, as that shot connected.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Poirier tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Poirier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reigns thumps Poirier with a low kick.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns slips a straight right by Poirier.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Poirier's body.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier checks a leg kick.
Reigns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poirier pinned against the cage. Poirier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poirier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poirier tries to clinch up.
Reigns is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Poirier.
Reigns lands with a nice body punch.
Poirier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poirier connects with a crisp jab.
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Poirier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poirier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Reigns pushes Poirier up against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards. #T3#
A short right from Poirier.
Reigns misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns has Poirier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poirier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
The referee calls for Poirier to work.
Poirier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poirier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reigns is keeping busy.
Poirier stalling against the cage.
Poirier throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reigns lands with a right to the head.
Poirier is pressed up against the cage. Reigns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poirier down to the mat. Poirier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poirier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poirier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reigns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier unleashes a big counter combination but Reigns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poirier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Reigns has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Poirier on the inside.
Reigns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poirier looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reigns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reigns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poirier's efforts to push away.
Reigns lands a left hand.
Poirier gets underhooks to prevent Reigns's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reigns 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
Our winner, Brando Reigns, 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:
GC 263
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Skeet throws a head kick but Cricket moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skeet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cricket has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cricket and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cricket lands a jab to the nose.
Skeet throws an overhand right that lands on Cricket's shoulder, as Cricket tries to avoid the shot.
Skeet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cricket wants to counter with a clinch but Skeet pushes him away.
Skeet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cricket.
Skeet cracks the inside of Cricket's front leg.
Skeet moves out of range of the body kick from Cricket.
Cricket throws a one two combo.
Cricket throws a right hand that misses
and Skeet counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cricket connects with a jab.
Skeet connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skeet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cricket walks into a straight right hand from Skeet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skeet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skeet.
Cricket looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Skeet was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
A cross from Skeet lands.
Cricket tries to clinch up.
Cricket takes a swing at Skeet's ribcage but misses.
Cricket just misses with a punch to the body.
Skeet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cricket.
Cricket throws the kick towards the body but Skeet avoids it.
Cricket feints and then cracks Skeet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skeet down.
Skeet moves out of range as Cricket throws a body kick.
Cricket tries to clinch up but Skeet circles away and keeps his distance.
Skeet throws an overhand right that lands on Cricket's shoulder, as Cricket tries to avoid the shot.
Skeet cracks Cricket with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cricket slips a straight right by Skeet.
Rick Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Cricket.
Skeet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skeet scores with a hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cricket misses with a hook
and Skeet scores with a counter punch that sends Cricket to the canvas! Skeet smells blood - he's punishing Cricket with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cricket has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Skeet!
DJ Skeet 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:
DUEL196
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halfhand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes throws the left hand but Halfhand avoids the punch easily.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Halfhand.
#CL2#
Halfhand drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
#BC2#
Halfhand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halfhand to score with a decent uppercut.
Halfhand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halfhand.
Halfhand lands a head kick. Holmes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Halfhand drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halfhand won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Halfhand stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halfhand wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Halfhand working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.#T1#
Halfhand works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Halfhand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halfhand keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass. #ES2#
Halfhand has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Holmes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Halfhand knocks Holmes to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big shot lands for Halfhand! That's hurt Holmes! Will he recover? Halfhand fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qhorin Halfhand!
During a confident post fight interview, Qhorin Halfhand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC 320
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Komaroff misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Holgersson counters with a single leg into guard. Komaroff didn't expect that.
Komaroff is trying to control the position but Holgersson postures up.
Komaroff is pulling down on Holgersson's head to control his posture.
Komaroff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holgersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holgersson won't allow Komaroff to sweep him here.
Komaroff keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Komaroff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holgersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komaroff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holgersson 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.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holgersson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Holgersson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgersson is one step ahead there.
Holgersson lands a couple of elbows.
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
Holgersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff pulls Holgersson in to control the position.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Komaroff controlling Holgersson's posture.
Holgersson throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Holgersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Komaroff has control of Holgersson's left arm, preventing Holgersson from doing any damage.
Holgersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgersson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Holgersson preventing the sweep.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Holgersson drops back looking for a leg! Komaroff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Komaroff manages to kick Holgersson off! Holgersson jumps back into Komaroff's guard.
Komaroff pulls Holgersson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holgersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Komaroff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Holgersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff wants to pass the guard but Holgersson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Holgersson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Komaroff uses it to pass to side control.
Komaroff lands a few punches from side control.
Holgersson regains half guard.
Holgersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully. #T4#
Komaroff working some strikes from top position.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Komaroff scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Holgersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Komaroff defends it easily.
Holgersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Komaroff is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgersson keeping full guard, as Komaroff tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Komaroff avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
Komaroff throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson dives in and grabs Komaroff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Komaroff pushes down on Holgersson's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Holgersson as Komaroff shoots in.
Komaroff takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holgersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Komaroff looks for a takedown but Holgersson sprawls well.#CL2#
Komaroff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holgersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holgersson lands a knee to the head.
Komaroff swings wildly with an uppercut but Holgersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holgersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Komaroff is looking to control Holgersson's arms but Holgersson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Komaroff has his back to the cage. #T1#
Komaroff misses with a knee to the head.
Komaroff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holgersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holgersson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Komaroff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holgersson is keeping busy.
Holgersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Komaroff avoids the damage to the body.
Komaroff is working Holgersson over against the cage.
Holgersson missing with knees to the body.
Komaroff avoiding damage as Holgersson throws knees to the body.
Komaroff is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holgersson.
Holgersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Komaroff stalling in the clinch but Holgersson improves position.
Komaroff lands with a light punch inside.
Komaroff looking to slow down the pace here.
Komaroff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holgersson backwards.
Komaroff avoiding damage as Holgersson throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Holgersson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Komaroff pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holgersson.
Komaroff checks a leg kick.
Holgersson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Komaroff throws a looping overhand right but Holgersson ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Komaroff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Holgersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Komaroff swinging wildly here.
Komaroff dives in for a single leg takedown but Holgersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Komaroff misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Holgersson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holgersson.
Holgersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Komaroff has control of Holgersson's left arm, preventing Holgersson from doing any damage. #T3#
Komaroff 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.
Holgersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Komaroff is adopting a defensive guard.
Komaroff is trying to control the position but Holgersson postures up.
Holgersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holgersson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgersson is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Holgersson is in close to Komaroff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Komaroff trying to control the position here.
Holgersson works over Komaroff with some ground and pound from guard.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Holgersson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Komaroff's head.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Komaroff is trying to control the action in half guard but Holgersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holgersson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holgersson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holgersson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Komaroff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Holgersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Komaroff controls Holgersson momentarily but Holgersson frees himself.
Holgersson stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
Holgersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holgersson with a nice head shot there.
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Holgersson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holgersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Komaroff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holgersson.
Vasili Komaroff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgersson is one step ahead there.
Holgersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Komaroff trying to keep a closed guard but Holgersson is proving a slippery customer.
Holgersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Komaroff can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holgersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Komaroff is pulling down on Holgersson's head to control his posture.
Holgersson won't allow Komaroff to sweep him here.
Holgersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Komaroff 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#
Holgersson tries to roll over but Komaroff keeps him under control.
Komaroff not doing much here.
#T3#
Komaroff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nils Holgersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holgersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.
Komaroff stopping the sweep attempt from Holgersson.
Komaroff is looking to work some ground and pound but Holgersson has wrist control.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Holgersson controls Komaroff momentarily but Komaroff frees himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holgersson 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#
Holgersson wants to free his trapped foot but Komaroff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holgersson trying to control the action but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff is looking for a sweep. Holgersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgersson wants to pass the guard but Komaroff is defending well.
Holgersson wants to take a breather but Komaroff is having none of it.
Komaroff is looking for a sweep. Holgersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Nils Holgersson.
Well Holgersson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson very nearly forgot to thank Groove Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Vasili Komaroff spoke after the fight, saying 'In the eyes of myself, I won this fight. In the eyes of God, I won this fight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaseliini.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Vaseliini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Vaseliini scores with a takedown into Nixon's guard.#ES2#
Nixon wriggles free and stands up.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Vaseliini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nixon avoids it really well and circles away.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nixon throws a body punch but Vaseliini moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaseliini ducks right into an uppercut from Nixon. #CUT2#
It looks like Wille Vaseliini has been cut.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Vaseliini is out of range.
Richard Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Vaseliini moves out of range. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Vaseliini.
Vaseliini slips under a jab.
Vaseliini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vaseliini manages to avoid it.
Vaseliini slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Richard Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaseliini connects with a crisp jab.
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Vaseliini tries to clinch up but Nixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Vaseliini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaseliini throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nixon's head.
Vaseliini fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Vaseliini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Vaseliini.
Vaseliini throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
Vaseliini throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
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!
Vaseliini dives in and grabs Nixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nixon pushes down on Vaseliini's head and hops out.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon swinging wildly here.
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Vaseliini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab. #TD#
Vaseliini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vaseliini is in Nixon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Vaseliini gets to his feet - Nixon follows without any prompting. #CL#
Vaseliini clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaseliini.
Vaseliini has Nixon pressed against the cage, preventing Nixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nixon is trying to maintain a safe position but Vaseliini gets an underhook and turns Nixon into the cage.#BC2#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Nixon.
Nixon connects with a jab.#T3#
Vaseliini looks for a takedown but Nixon sprawls well.
Nixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vaseliini.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Nixon tries to get set, Vaseliini tries to push him back and clinch up but Nixon manages to avoid the attempt.
Vaseliini wants to clinch.#CL#
Vaseliini pushes Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vaseliini backwards. #BC2#
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaseliini throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily. #T4#
Vaseliini dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
Nixon looks to land a combination but Vaseliini avoids it well.
Vaseliini dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
It looked like Vaseliini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nixon rushes Vaseliini and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Vaseliini is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Nixon piles on the pressure and Vaseliini crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Nixon!
In his post fight interview, Richard Nixon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC 83
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Umber
and Wolff counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Umber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umber throws a combination that misses
and Wolff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Umber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wolff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jon Umber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umber misses with a body kick.
Wolff tries a head kick but it misses.
Umber blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolff.
Umber connects with a looping right hand.
Wolff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umber fails to land with a series of punches.
Umber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umber misses with a body shot
and Wolff counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Umber.
Umber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wolff counters with a good low kick that Umber was not able to check.
Umber looks winded!
Wolff scores with a punch to the head.
Umber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wolff can pounce on him.
Wolff delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Wolff scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Wolff finds it's way through Umber's defenses.
Umber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Umber's sensitive parts.
Umber moves out of range of the body kick.
Umber tries a head kick but it misses.
Umber blocks a head kick by Wolff.
Umber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolff.#KD#
Wolff drops Umber with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Umber looks back up at him and smiles so Wolff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Umber is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jon Umber has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolff circles away quickly and effectively.
Umber is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolff finish him?
Wolff lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Umber - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Wolff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartholomäus Wolff!
Bartholomäus Wolff bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jon Umber was interviewed post fight and said 'I like pleasure spiked with pain, and music is my aeroplane . . . '.
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Event:
IFC80: Crosby v Mma
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Mollen lands an overhand right.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Mollen counters with a straight right hand.
Mollen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall .
A shot to the liver by Mollen. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall . Mollen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Mollen.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Mollen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mollen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks. #TD2#
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard.
Mollen wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Mollen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1##TD2#
Hall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mollen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Mollen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mollen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hall .
Mollen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mollen with a body shot.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mollen scores with a punch to the head.
Mollen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mollen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall throws out a counter right but Mollen avoids it with no problem.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mollen.
A big left from Mollen misses.
Mollen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Mollen clinches with his opponent.
Hall is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Hall being controlled against the cage.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Hall .
Mollen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mollen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall 's elbow.
Hall is looking for a takedown.
Mollen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall 's elbow.
Mollen has Hall pressed against the cage.
Mollen is trying to stall.
Mollen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hallis Mollen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincenzo Hall .#T3#
Hall is looking to control Mollen's arms but Mollen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hall has his back to the cage.
Hall takes a shot to the head.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Mollen, against the cage.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Mollen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mollen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mollen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mollen stalling the fight.
#T4#
Mollen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall looking to slow down the pace here.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mollen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mollen.
Mollen tries to work over Hall 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mollen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mollen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen 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#
Mollen cracks Hall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mollen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall .
A head kick misses from Mollen.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Hallis Mollen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mollen throws out a powerful jab.
Mollen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mollen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mollen at a distance.
Mollen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hall jabs Mollen right on the nose. Mollen blinks but takes it well.
Mollen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Mollen misses with a few strikes there.
Mollen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mollen with a jab.#CL#
Mollen has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
#T1#
Mollen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall .
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mollen.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen slowing the pace effectively.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall letting Mollen take a breather here.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Mollen avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Mollen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mollen throws an elbow that misses.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Mollen won't allow it.
#T2##TD2#
Hall lands a takedown into guard.
Mollen has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Mollen is looking to stand up but Hall isn't so interested in that idea.
Hall trying to control but Mollen is working from the bottom.
Mollen is looking to stand up but Hall isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Mollen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mollen misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hallis Mollen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall with a hook.
Mollen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mollen misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mollen thinking.
Hallis Mollen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mollen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mollen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mollen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mollen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mollen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall .
Mollen throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Mollen moved out of range.
Mollen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mollen scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall misses with a wild body shot. #T4##CL#
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Mollen. Mollen maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall prevents a body shot from Mollen.
Hall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mollen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hallis Mollen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincenzo Hall .
Mollen lands an elbow just above Hall 's eye.
Mollen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Hall prevents a body shot from Mollen.
Mollen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Hall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mollen regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mollen lands a two punch combo.
Mollen misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control.
Mollen is looking for a sweep.
Hall controls the position.
Hall trying to control the action but Mollen is working from the bottom.
Hall prevents Mollen from escaping the position.
Mollen tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall prevents Mollen from escaping the position.
Mollen parries the strikes from Hall easily there. Hall is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mollen to escape.
#T1#
Mollen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES#
Mollen throws Hall to one side and escapes!
Hall connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Mollen.
Nice defenses there by Mollen.
Mollen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Mollen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall , pushing him back against the cage.
Mollen misses with a punch to the body.
Mollen presses Hall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mollen slowing the pace effectively.
Mollen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mollen scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen just leaning against Hall , taking a breather.
Mollen tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Mollen back against the cage.
Mollen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mollen working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hall prevents a body shot from Mollen.
Hall wants to take the fight to the mat but Mollen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mollen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mollen.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mollen.
#T3#
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen stops a takedown attempt from Hall .
A short left from Mollen.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hall .
Mollen stalling.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Hall .
Mollen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hallis Mollen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincenzo Hall .
Mollen tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Mollen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hallis Mollen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall goes for a takedown attempt but Mollen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Mollen.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mollen can pounce on him.
Mollen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hallis Mollen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mollen has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Vincenzo Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mollen'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.
Mollen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Mollen avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hallis Mollen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mollen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallis Mollen!
A relieved looking Hallis Mollen 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:
DUEL195 Steele v Tiddlywinks
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed throws a shot to the body.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
Reed misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
Reed tries to bum rush Van Wijnbergen with a series of wild strikes but Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Wijnbergen counters with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Reed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Wijnbergen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Van Wijnbergen thuds his right hand into Reed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Howland Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reed has time to react.
Van Wijnbergen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reed.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reed looks to land a combination but Van Wijnbergen avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Reed misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Wijnbergen throws a combination. Reed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a left and a right that stings Reed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice body kick.
Van Wijnbergen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Reed looks to land a left hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range nicely.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight left.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Van Wijnbergen counters with a body kick.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.
Reed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Van Wijnbergen moves away and avoids it.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Wijnbergen throws a counter combo.
Reed shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howland Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Reed with an open hand slap.
Reed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.#T4#
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!
Reed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Reed sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Wijnbergen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Wijnbergen pushes Reed away with a front kick.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed jabs at Van Wijnbergen's body.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Van Wijnbergen swats away the attempt to clinch by Reed.
Reed throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reed might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the button.
Reed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab from Reed.
Nice shot lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a kick to the temple. Reed shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Reed is rocked!
Reed swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Reed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Reed tries to stall but Van Wijnbergen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to break free.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a body shot from Reed.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Wijnbergen tries to break the clinch but Reed is controlling the position.
Van Wijnbergen pushes Reed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen gets through Reed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Reed tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Reed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Van Wijnbergen.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a body shot.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice body kick.
Reed throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily.
Reed misses with a combination
letting Van Wijnbergen counter with a right hand.
Reed takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Reed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Wijnbergen. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab to the nose.
Reed throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
Van Wijnbergen pounces like a tiger and cracks Reed with a vicious hook! Reed is down but not out! Van Wijnbergen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
A very excited looking Joels Van Wijnbergen 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:
DUEL193 Dall v Pearson
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Poirier misses with a hook to the body
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poirier catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poirier with a poor takedown
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
Poirier jabs Trump to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Poirier misses its intended target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poirier 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.
Trump misses the jab.
Trump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from Trump.
Poirier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trump counters with a two punch combo.
Poirier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poirier misses with a hook to the body
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trump scores with a jab to the body.
Poirier misses with a kick to the body.
Trump scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poirier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Poirier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Poirier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trump darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Poirier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looks like Trump has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Trump misses. #CL#
Trump rushes Poirier and presses him up against the cage.
Poirier trying to control the position but instead, Trump has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poirier into the cage.
Poirier tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Poirier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poirier swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Poirier goes for a takedown attempt but Trump pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poirier closes the distance and clinches up with Trump, looking for a takedown. Poirier pushes Trump against the cage but Trump circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hillary Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Poirier.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier.
#T2#
Trump lands a nice hook to Poirier's body. Poirier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poirier momentarily.
Poirier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Trump darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.
A short right from Trump on the inside.
Poirier lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Poirier rushes Trump and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poirier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trump as Poirier tries to tie him up.
Poirier wants to take the fight to the mat but Trump manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Poirier has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump tries to pull guard but Poirier holds him up against the cage and eventually Trump drops back down to his feet.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Poirier tries to land knees in the clinch but Trump avoids the damage to the body.
Poirier has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump digs a right hand underneath Poirier's ribcage. Poirier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
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!
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump cracks Poirier with a nice body shot.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Poirier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poirier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Poirier lands a hook that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Poirier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trump up against the cage.
Poirier pushes Trump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poirier is trying to maintain a safe position but Trump gets an underhook and turns Poirier into the cage.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Poirier.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poirier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hillary Trump dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Poirier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trump connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poirier scrambles back to his feet.
Poirier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poirier throws a leg kick but Trump checks it.
Poirier tries to clinch up
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump scores with a punch to the head.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy body kick from Poirier
and Poirier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poirier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trump rather than just go for the knockout.
Poirier misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trump went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick from Poirier lands but Trump takes it in his stride.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poirier.
Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poirier circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trump!
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Despite the aggression on Poirier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hillary Trump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Trump moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Poirier - just one landing.
Trump's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poirier under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Trump.
Poirier swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poirier lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump tries to clinch there but Poirier circles away.
Poirier is looking to clinch.
Jab from Trump.
Trump is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Poirier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Trump lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hillary Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Trump throws a good cross that connects.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Poirier misses with a right hand
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump scores with a decent looking hook.
Poirier lands a leg kick that knocks Trump off balance momentarily.
Poirier throws a jab when Trump was well out of range.
Trump staying out of range there.
Poirier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
As Trump backs off Poirier throws a huge counter combo but Trump manages to avoid it all.
Trump comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trump throws a body punch but Poirier moves out of range.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch but Poirier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trump seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poirier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Trump counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trump.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Poirier's head.
Poirier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poiriers head.
Hillary Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trump fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trump is trying to break the clinch but Poirier has him pressed against the cage.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poirier is breathing heavily.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trump is keeping busy.
Poirier lands an elbow inside that Trump shrugs off.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Poirier misses with a body shot.
Trump is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poirier misses with a hook. Trump ducked under it nicely.
Poirier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
Poirier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poirier finds it's way round the side to connect with Trump's head.
Poirier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trump slips under a jab from Poirier.
Trump throws a lazy right hand but Poirier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump punishes Poirier's body with a nice straight punch.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Poirier wants to clinch but Trump slips to the side
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hillary Trump is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier throws a combination that misses
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Poirier misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hillary Trump dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Trump connects with a jab.
Poirier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poirier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poirier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Trump digs a good hook to Poirier's body.
Trump is looking to clinch.
Poirier throws a lazy uppercut
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut.
Poirier misses with a double jab
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poirier misses with a jab to the body
and Trump counters with a three punch combo that has Poirier backing up. Poirier nods at Trump to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trump tries to avoid it but Poirier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trump to the ground. Trump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trump appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Poirier misses
and Trump counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Trump with a hook.
Trump cracks Poirier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Poirier is rocked!
Poirier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
It looked like Trump wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poirier is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
Poirier seems to have recovered his senses.
Trump misses with a wild combination.
Poirier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump moves forwards but Poirier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trump cracks Poirier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poirier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trump back to the cage. Poirier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Poirier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump scores with a jab. Poirier acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Poirier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trump as he avoids it easily.
Trump throws a big counter combination but Poirier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Trump fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Trump moves into the clinch.
Trump lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Trump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trump connects with a jab.
Poirier misses with a left hand
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Trump throws a right and a left that Poirier avoids nicely.
Poirier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trump catches Poirier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Trump.
#CL#
Trump forces Poirier back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Poirier controlling the action here for a moment.
Poirier is trying to break free.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poirier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trump up against the cage.#TD#
Trump pulls Poirier into guard.
Trump pulls Poirier in close to prevent any damage.
Trump continues to stall.
Poirier trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Anton Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poirier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hillary Trump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Trump controlling Poirier's posture. #SUB#
Trump working for a triangle but Poirier defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trump holds on and takes a little breather.
Trump'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.#SUB#
Poirier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poirier has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hillary Trump showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trump 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hillary Trump!
In his post fight interview, Hillary Trump started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DUEL193 Dall v Pearson
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Yakovlev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laloosh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yakovlev throws an elbow that misses. Laloosh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yakovlev's guard. Nice move by Laloosh!#REVR#
Laloosh throws a big elbow that misses.
Laloosh wants to pass the guard but Yakovlev is keeping the position.
Yakovlev 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.
Laloosh throws a big right hand that misses.
Yakovlev pulls Laloosh in close to his closed guard and prevents Laloosh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yakovlev wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laloosh throws an elbow that misses. Yakovlev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laloosh's guard. Nice move by Yakovlev!#REVB#
Laloosh keeping moving, preventing Yakovlev from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Laloosh looking for a guillotine here but Yakovlev defends easily.
#SUB#
Laloosh has his foot on Yakovlev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yakovlev works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovlev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yakovlev trying to control but Laloosh is working from the bottom.
Yakovlev is pushing down on Laloosh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laloosh is fighting to maintain full guard but Yakovlev has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yakovlev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yakovlev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laloosh tries to hold on but Yakovlev postures up.
Yakovlev looking to control but Laloosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yakovlev landing punches.
Yakovlev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
Yakovlev controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Yakovlev 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.
Laloosh wants to control but Yakovlev is having none of it.
Laloosh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yakovlev lands a heavy elbow.
Yakovlev with good strikes from the mount here!
Yakovlev trying to control but Laloosh is having none of it.
Yakovlev content just to control the position here. #T4#
Laloosh tries to lock up and control but Yakovlev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laloosh is squirming around, avoiding Yakovlev's attempts to control the action.
Laloosh is working to get back to half guard.
Yakovlev wants to control but Laloosh has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Yakovlev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakovlev is pressing down on Laloosh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laloosh is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Yakovlev dominated that round.
That's time! Laloosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yakovlev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut lands for Yakovlev. That snapped Laloosh's head back.
A lazy left from Laloosh finds it's target.
Yakovlev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Yakovlev has been cut.
Yakovlev defending well as Laloosh loads up on a big left hand.
Laloosh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yakovlev doesn't seem bothered though.
Yakovlev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yakovlev thuds a left hand into Laloosh's body.
Yakovlev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Laloosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laloosh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yakovlev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Yakovlev moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laloosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovlev tries to stall but Laloosh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yakovlev blocks a body shot from Laloosh.
Yakovlev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yakovlev looking to stall.
Laloosh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nuke Laloosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Yakovlev.#T1#
Yakovlev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laloosh tries to pull guard but Yakovlev holds him up against the cage and eventually Laloosh drops back down to his feet.
Laloosh wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Laloosh scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Laloosh pulls guard.
Laloosh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Laloosh being controlled here, momentarily.
Laloosh is trying to keep Yakovlev in close.
Yakovlev trying to control but Laloosh is working from the bottom. #T2#
Yakovlev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laloosh keeping full guard, as Yakovlev tries to pass.
Laloosh lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Laloosh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laloosh pulls Yakovlev in close to his closed guard and prevents Yakovlev from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laloosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakovlev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Yakovlev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laloosh throws a series of punches but Yakovlev moves out of range.
Yakovlev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yakovlev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Laloosh tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Yakovlev counters with a shoot takedown. Laloosh fights it but they end up in guard.
Yakovlev looking to sit in guard and control but Laloosh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yakovlev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laloosh is now in half guard.
Yakovlev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yakovlev is trying to keep Laloosh in close.
Laloosh wants to control from the top but Yakovlev keeps moving.
Laloosh cracks Yakovlev with a solid left hand.
Yakovlev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laloosh is one step ahead there. #T4#
Laloosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laloosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yakovlev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laloosh is one step ahead there.
Yakovlev controlling the position.
Laloosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laloosh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yakovlev is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuke Laloosh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Yakovlev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Laloosh misses with a hook. Yakovlev ducked under it nicely.
Yakovlev swats away the attempt to clinch by Laloosh.
Yakovlev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yakovlev throws the kick towards the body but Laloosh avoids it.
Laloosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yakovlev's sensitive parts.
Yakovlev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yakovlev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yakovlev misses with an uppercut.
Yakovlev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laloosh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laloosh looks to land a left hand but Yakovlev moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh throws out a loose jab but Yakovlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laloosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakovlev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yakovlev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yakovlev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laloosh defends well and Yakovlev ends up having to push Laloosh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Laloosh misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Yakovlev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yakovlev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laloosh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nuke Laloosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Yakovlev.
Yakovlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laloosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laloosh tries to work over Yakovlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakovlev blocking some punches.
Yakovlev tries to stall but Laloosh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laloosh.
Laloosh gets through Yakovlev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laloosh is leaning against Yakovlev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yakovlev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Yakovlev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Well, if Yakovlev 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.
Yakovlev trying to control from half guard but Laloosh is working away.
Laloosh is pressing down on Yakovlev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laloosh keeping moving, preventing Yakovlev from controlling successfully.
Laloosh keeping full guard, as Yakovlev tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Yakovlev wants to control from the top but Laloosh keeps moving.
Yakovlev advances position into side control!
Yakovlev in side control, throwing shots but Laloosh defends.
Alexander Yakovlev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laloosh wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Yakovlev is looking to take a break and control but Laloosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laloosh throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yakovlev is staying tight to Laloosh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laloosh wants to control but Yakovlev postures up.
Laloosh is looking for a sweep.
Yakovlev advances nicely into full mount.
Yakovlev controlling the pace for now.
Laloosh tries to hold on but Yakovlev pushes him away.
Laloosh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakovlev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laloosh keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Yakovlev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yakovlev 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Yakovlev!
Our winner, Alexander Yakovlev, 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:
OC! Grappling 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 545 p4p, 65 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 2088 p4p, 230 weight class). Galanos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Hero Galanos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalidov clinches up against the cage.
Galanos is trying to pull guard but Khalidov has him pressed against the cage.
Galanos is trying to pull guard but Khalidov has him pressed against the cage.
Galanos pulls Khalidov into guard.
Galanos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khalidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galanos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos has his foot on Khalidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalidov works his way back into a safe position though.
Khalidov trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (3) Khalidov
Khalidov trying to control the position but Galanos is working away.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom here.
Khalidov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khalidov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galanos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galanos is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it.
Khalidov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galanos struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face as Khalidov controls the position.
Galanos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khalidov has knee on belly momentarily but Galanos bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Galanos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (6) Khalidov
Galanos is working to get back to half guard.
Khalidov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Khalidov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galanos 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: Galanos (2) vs (6) Khalidov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov has his hands on Galanos's head, controlling the position.
Khalidov 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: Galanos (2) vs (8) Khalidov
Khalidov is looking to stall here but Galanos recovers full guard.
Galanos looking to control.
Galanos working for a triangle but Khalidov defends it easily.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalidov defends it easily.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (11) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to advance to mount but Galanos instead regains half guard.
Galanos tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to control. Galanos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Khalidov is very close to passing his half guard.
Khalidov wants to free his trapped foot but Galanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Galanos is working away.
Khalidov is working for a kimura but Galanos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galanos trying to hold on to Khalidov's head to control him but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov wants to take a breather but Galanos is having none of it.
Khalidov is working for a submission of some sort.
Galanos trying to control here.
Galanos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (14) Khalidov
Galanos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khalidov's best efforts.
Khalidov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galanos gets full guard.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos working for a triangle but Khalidov defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is trying to keep Khalidov in close.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Khalidov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galanos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khalidov has managed to get both his arms back between Galanos's legs - danger averted.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khalidov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galanos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov is pushing down on Galanos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galanos is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalidov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galanos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khalidov.
Khalidov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (17) Khalidov
Galanos is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Khalidov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (2) vs (19) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to control but Galanos wriggling away.
Galanos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Galanos is looking to improve his position.
Khalidov is stalling here. Galanos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khalidov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Galanos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (6) vs (19) Khalidov
Galanos trying to control the position but Khalidov is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to improve his position.
Khalidov is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Galanos takes a little break here. Khalidov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Khalidov regains half guard.
Galanos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to hold on to Galanos's head to control him but Galanos postures up.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but Khalidov defending well.
Galanos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khalidov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalidov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Khalidov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidov wins on points by 19 to 6.
Mamed Khalidov 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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Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Shiroo forces Steelers back against the cage and clinches.
Shiroo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Steelers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
Shiroo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiroo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steelers has a couple of punches blocked by Shiroo.
Shiroo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steelers backwards.
Steelers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shiroo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiroo 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.
A nice left hand lands by Steelers.
A bit of stalling here from Shiroo.
Shiroo lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Steelers throws an elbow that misses.
Shiroo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steelers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Steelers breaks from the clinch.
Shiroo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steelers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shiroo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Shiroo moves into the clinch.
Steelers blocks a body shot from Shiroo.
Steelers throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shiroo fails to land.
Shiroo wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steelers.
Shiroo just leaning against Steelers, taking a breather.
Steelers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steelers tries to land a knee to the head but Shiroo blocks with his arms.
Shiroo stalling against the cage.
Steelers prevents a body shot from Shiroo.
Steelers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steelers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shiroo.
Steelers being controlled against the cage.
Steelers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shiroo's defenses. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shiroo leaning against his opponent.
Shiroo has Steelers pushed against the cage.
Shiroo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Shiroo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuya Shiroo.
Shiroo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
Tetsuya Shiroo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shiroo blocks the body kick.
Steelers scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Tetsuya Shiroo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tetsuya Shiroo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pittsburgh Steelers waved his t-shirt featuring Fatty's 's logo in front of the cameras.
Tetsuya Shiroo spoke after the fight, saying 'I was prepared to die in this cage tonight. The opponent was the better man today but I will be back stronger.'.
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