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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFC Bloodbath 1
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Pablono missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Patterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Patterson gets caught napping as Pablono dives in and scores a takedown. Patterson manages to retain guard.
Pablono showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Pablono might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Patterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablono slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Patterson is trying to keep Pablono in close.
#T1#
Pablono is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Pablono 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.
Patterson trying to keep a closed guard but Pablono is proving a slippery customer.
Pablono lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Patterson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pablono throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Patterson's body to avoid the submission. Patterson has instead reached around Pablono's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Patterson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Preston Patterson!
Preston Patterson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I know it's a shame for the 12th ranked fighter in the class to beat the 2nd ranked fighter and moves on to fight for the belt. But greatness and preparation speaks louder than any rankings could. 18 years old proving I belong in this organization every fight. '.
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Event:
Grunge 2: Blackhole Sun
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Markov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Itsaboy was covering up waiting for the punch and Markov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Itsaboy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Itsaboy tries to get out of the position.
Itsaboy can't keep his opponent in guard - Markov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Itsaboy has his hands clasped together around Markov's back. He's all about the action.
Markov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Itsaboy is looking to improve his position.
Markov is nestled in close to Itsaboy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Markov wants to pass to mount but Itsaboy is defending the position.
Markov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Itsaboy defending well though.
Markov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Itsaboy's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Itsaboy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Markov is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Markov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Itsaboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markov on the ground.
Itsaboy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Itsaboy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markov lands with a punch from half guard.
Markov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Markov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Itsaboy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Itsaboy is rocked!
Itsaboy is in trouble now - Markov has advanced to mount!
Oh Itsaboy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markov lands a big shot to the head and Itsaboy winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lazar Markov!
A relieved looking Lazar Markov 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:
HFC KO 2 - Havoc vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Henry lands with a straight right. Paplano didn't see that one coming.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paplano throws out the jab.
Paplano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paplano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paplano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Paplano tries to counter with a takedown but Henry is quick to defend against it.
Paplano looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry feints the counter takedown.
Henry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Paplano's head but Paplano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry misses the jab.
Paplano 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.
Henry connects with a jab.
A combination from Paplano does no damage.
A slow jab from Paplano misses its intended target.
And Henry tries to counter it with a takedown but Paplano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paplano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Henry! Paplano is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry!
John Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC KO 2 - Havoc vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Finland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Means displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Finland has been cut.
Means steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finland.
Nice defenses there by Finland.
Means misses with a double jab
and Finland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Brock Means has been cut.
Finland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Finland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finland.#BC2#
Finland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Means misses with a body shot
and Finland counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Means.
Finland ducks under a wild hook from Means.
Means moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finland defending well as Means loads up on a big left hand.
Means misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Finland.
Finland scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
A left lands for Means.
Finland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Means.
Finland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Means throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finland misses with a straight right.
Means moves away from the strike by Finland.
Means punishes Finland's body with a nice straight punch.
Finland misses with a combination
and Means counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finland looks to land a right hand but Means moved out of range.
Means throwing a counter right hand but Finland manages to avoid it.
Means 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.
Means throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finland! But no joy.
Means misses the body punch
and Finland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Brock Means's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Finland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Means takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Means backwards.
Finland lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Finland.
Finland lands with a light punch inside.
Finland lands a hook that snaps the head of Means backwards.
Nice body punch from Finland.
Means is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Finland breaks the clinch.
Finland cracks Means with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Means avoids a punch combination nicely.
Means misses with a left hand
and Finland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Finland moves into the clinch.
Means's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finland lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Finland.
#BC2#
Finland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Finland scores with a hook to the body. Means takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finland connects with a crisp jab.
Finland connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Means covering up! Finland comes in with a big uppercut and Means goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Finland!
Bobby Finland 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:
SAFO 55 Jovanovic v Lucroy
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Reginald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reginald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reginald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reginald momentarily.
#ROC#
Reginald is rocked!
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Evolution Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reginald throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a huge right that knocks Reginald out cold! Bailey is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bailey!
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Event:
Striking Masters 16
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Taketa misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Taketa both land. Nice combination.
Taketa lands a nice hook to Pablono's body. Pablono takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taketa scores with a hook to the body. Pablono takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taketa cracks Pablono with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taketa tests Pablono's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pablono will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pablono looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shoda Taketa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pablono takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablono misses with a wild combination.
Taketa fails to land with a series of punches.
Pablono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pablono throws a looping overhand right but Taketa ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taketa. Pablono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taketa misses with a body punch
and Pablono counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pablono dodges the punch combination from Taketa.
Taketa lands with a good body shot.
Taketa is looking to wear down Pablono with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
A left and a right from Pablono both land. Nice combination.
Taketa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taketa throws a wild body kick that Pablono sees coming a mile off.
Taketa misses with a combination
and Pablono counters with a series of strikes. Taketa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taketa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Pablono's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taketa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pablono circles away quickly and effectively.
Taketa doesn't manage to clinch there - Pablono circles away.
Taketa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taketa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taketa swinging wildly here.
Pablono takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pablono throws a head kick but Taketa moves out of range.
Pablono swings for the body but Taketa moves out of range.
Taketa closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Pablono is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Spicy Pablono has been cut.
Pablono walks into a jab.
Pablono is still on wobbly legs! Can Taketa finish him?
Pablono misses with a hook.
Taketa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pablono throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taketa is looking for a counter combo.
Taketa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pablono follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Pablono misses.
Pablono throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taketa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pablono looks winded!
Pablono backs away from a small jab... but Taketa lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Pablono crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Taketa with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Shoda Taketa!
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Event:
Striking Masters 16
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Pablano tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pablano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pablano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pablano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Pablano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Albert Thompson has been cut.
Thompson lands an uppercut.#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Pablano's ribs.
Pablano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Pablano counters by clinching up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Pablano looks winded!#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Pablano looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson lands a jab.
Thompson throws a one two combo.
Thompson connects with a quick right hand that sends Pablano tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Albert Thompson!
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Event:
SAFO 51
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Grestch fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grestch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grestch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Grestch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns works Grestch's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Burns lands a big head kick that sends Grestch tumbling to the mat! Burns takes a step backwards and waves Grestch back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Grestch is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like James Grestch has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grestch blocks a head kick by Burns.
Grestch is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grestch on the side of the head.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Grestch moves out of range easily.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Grestch moves out of range easily.
Burns is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Grestch like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Grestch from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Burns!
Alec Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SAFO 48 Suckerpunch vs Pankrat
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Reginald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laaksonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laaksonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reginald moves out of range of the strikes.
Reginald throws a hook but Laaksonen avoids it easily.
Reginald 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.
Laaksonen scores with a punch to the head.
Laaksonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reginald under the eye.
Laaksonen misses with a kick to the body.
Reginald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reginald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reginald misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laaksonen misses with a kick to the body.
Reginald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reginald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Laaksonen does no damage.
Laaksonen moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Reginald is rocked!
Laaksonen lands a big right hook! Reginald looks hurt but is still standing! Laaksonen lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Reginald falls down and Laaksonen dives in with a huge hammer fist! Reginald's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Laaksonen runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerry Laaksonen!
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Event:
HFC 10 - Kung vs Rodrigues
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Means feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Frost crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Means!
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Event:
HFC 10 - Kung vs Rodrigues
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Paplano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Firenze to the mat! Firenze manages to get full guard.
Paplano pushing down on Firenze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paplano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Firenze!
Paplano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Firenze is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Paplano has isolated one of Firenze's arms. Firenze looking to fight him off but Paplano twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mild Paplano!
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Event:
Striking Masters 13
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Pablano closes the distance and clinches.
Pablano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makunochi.
Makunochi is trying to force a seperation but Pablano has the dominant position.
Makunochi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pablano lands with a light punch inside.
Makunochi trying to land knees to the body.
Makunochi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pablano avoids it.
Makunochi avoiding damage as Pablano throws knees to the body.
Pablano works on Makunochi's body with a couple of short punches.
Pablano lands a good knee to the midsection. Makunochi won't want to take too many of those.
Makunochi looks winded!
Pablano lands a knee to the body.
Pablano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Pablano.
Pablano lands a body shot.
Pablano lands a nice shot to the body.
Makunochi takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Kalle Makunochi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makunochi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pablano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Makunochi is rocked!
Pablano scores with a hook to the body.
Makunochi is still on wobbly legs! Can Pablano finish him?
Pablano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pablano.
Makunochi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Pablano misses with a knee strike.
Pablano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pablano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pablano lands an elbow that stopped Makunochi in his tracks for a moment.
Pablano cracks Makunochi with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Makunochi goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Makunochi wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Green Pablano!
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Event:
HFC Friday the 13th
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Pablono throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
We've been told by Case's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pablono tries for a takedown but Case sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Case stuffs the takedown.
Pablono shoots in for a double leg but Case sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justin Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Pablono.
Pablono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Case was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Case fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pablono looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Case connects with a looping right hand.
Case feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pablonos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Pablono is rocked!
Pablono takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pablono doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pablono looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablono.
OH! Pablono has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Case smells blood and charges in for the finish! Case unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Pablono sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Case!
Justin Case decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
SAFO 45 Gracie v Hawk
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grestch.
It seemed like Ramathorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grestch shoots and misses
enabling Ramathorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Grestch has his takedown stuffed
letting Ramathorn counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Grestch is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Grestch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grestch has his takedown stuffed
and Ramathorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Grestch shoots in and bounces Ramathorn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramathorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Grestch preventing the sweep.
Grestch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramathorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramathorn has Grestch pulled in close to control his posture.
Grestch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramathorn is keeping the position for now.
Grestch wants to control from the top but Ramathorn keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramathorn keeping full guard, as Grestch tries to pass.
Grestch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grestch is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grestch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grestch is looking to take a break and control but Ramathorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Grestch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Grestch is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ramathorn is trying to escape and Grestch transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ramathorn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grestch! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Grestch!
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Event:
APEX 10
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Itsaboy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Itsaboy closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierre, looking for a takedown. Itsaboy pushes St Pierre against the cage but St Pierre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Itsaboy misses.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Itsaboy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching St Pierre on his heels. He'll look to pass St Pierre's guard now, I'm sure.
Itsaboy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
St Pierre is pulling down on Itsaboy's head. It's preventing any offense from Itsaboy, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy trying to control the position.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
St Pierre postures up in Itsaboy's guard and throws a big left but Itsaboy blocks it.
St Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Itsaboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Itsaboy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Itsaboy is trying to keep St Pierre in close.
St Pierre works over Itsaboy with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Itsaboy dives in for a single leg takedown but St Pierre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ihadababy Itsaboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Itsaboy swivels and escapes.#TD#
Itsaboy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
St Pierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Itsaboy throws a big right hand that misses.
Itsaboy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Itsaboy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
#REVB#
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
Itsaboy looking for a sweep. Not yet Itsaboy, not yet.
Itsaboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Itsaboy keeps moving.
St Pierre postures up in Itsaboy's guard and throws a big left but Itsaboy blocks it. #T4#
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Itsaboy.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Itsaboy is looking to clinch.
St Pierre with a poor takedown
and Itsaboy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Itsaboy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Itsaboy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itsaboy wants to take a breather but St Pierre is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itsaboy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Itsaboy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Pierre defending well though.
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 Ihadababy Itsaboy 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#
Itsaboy closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierre, looking for a takedown. Itsaboy pushes St Pierre against the cage but St Pierre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Itsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre shows good takedown defense.
Itsaboy loads up on a big right hand but St Pierre slips the punch.#TD2#
St Pierre looking to score a takedown here. Itsaboy is defending well but St Pierre drives through and ends up in Itsaboy's guard.
Itsaboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Itsaboy blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierre postures up.
Itsaboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Itsaboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Itsaboy is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
St Pierre blocks a jab.
St Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Itsaboy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ihadababy Itsaboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsaboy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Itsaboy tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
And St Pierre tries to counter it with a takedown but Itsaboy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Itsaboy fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St Pierre sprawls well. St Pierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Itsaboy gets slowly back to his feet.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Itsaboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Itsaboy.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Itsaboy is thwarting St Pierre's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
Itsaboy is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itsaboy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre keeps control of the position for the meantime.
St Pierre moves into full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Itsaboy throws a strike but St Pierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Itsaboy wants to improve his position but instead St Pierre has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itsaboy wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, St Pierre seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Itsaboy drives through with a takedown into St Pierre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
St Pierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
St Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy being controlled here, momentarily.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Itsaboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy has momentary wrist control but St Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
Itsaboy pulls St Pierre in close to his closed guard and prevents St Pierre from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Itsaboy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Itsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itsaboy wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itsaboy.
Nice defenses there by St Pierre.
St Pierre feints the counter takedown.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Itsaboy moves out of range.
Itsaboy shoots for a takedown but St Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Pierre as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itsaboy. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itsaboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itsaboy dives in and grabs St Pierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierre pushes down on Itsaboy's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ihadababy Itsaboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Itsaboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre working over Itsaboy with some ground and pound. Itsaboy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre working Itsaboy over with strikes.
Itsaboy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Itsaboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Itsaboy is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Itsaboy's hands, connecting with Itsaboy's forehead.
St Pierre winds up and cracks Itsaboy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
St Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Georges St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre is looking to stall here but Itsaboy recovers full guard.
Itsaboy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Georges St Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Itsaboy is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Itsaboy tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges St Pierre!
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Event:
SAFO 44 Turban v Bridges
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Reginald falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Bluth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bluth. #ES2#
Reginald uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bluth tries a head kick but it misses.
Reginald scores with a nice right hand.
Bluth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Tobias Bluth has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reginald punishes Bluth's body with a nice straight punch.
James Reginald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reginald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Bluth is rocked!#CL2#
Reginald has Bluth up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Bluth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bluth tries to pull guard but Reginald won't allow it.
Bluth seems to have got his legs back now.
Reginald gets through Bluth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reginald lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD2#
Reginald drops Bluth with a big knee straight up the middle! Bluth is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Bluth is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Reginald closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Reginald as the two fighters clinch.
Reginald working Bluth over with knees to the body.
Reginald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bluth backwards.
Reginald lands with a short shot to the head. #KD2#
Reginald drops Bluth with a big knee straight up the middle! Bluth is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Reginald Throws a clean left jab. Reginald Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Bluth's chin! Bluth crumbles to the ground and Reginald follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Reginald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Reginald!
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Event:
SAFO 40 isMore vs Riverson
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Grestch doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ramathorn counter with a right hand.
Grestch fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramathorn! But no joy.
Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Ramathorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Grestch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grestch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramathorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grestch tries for a takedown but Ramathorn circles away easily
and Ramathorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Grestch is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like James Grestch has been cut.#T1#
Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramathorn throws a counter combo.
Grestch misses with a takedown
and Ramathorn counters with a huge left! Grestch is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ramathorn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Grestch from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ramathorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Ramathorn!
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Event:
SAFO 40 isMore vs Riverson
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
A solid body kick from Gruber.
Reginald just misses with a punch to the body.
Reginald misses with a double jab
and Gruber counters with a left and a right that stings Reginald.
Reginald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gruber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Reginald counter with a right hand.
Reginald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reginald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gruber scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reginald loads up on a big right hand but Gruber slips the punch.
Reginald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gruber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reginald walks into a left hand.
Gruber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reginald on the side of the head.
Gruber throws a head kick but Reginald moves out of range.
Reginald misses with a wild combination.
Reginald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruber cracks Reginald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reginald throws a series of punches but Gruber avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Gruber throws a sloppy head kick and Reginald moves out of range easily.
Reginald misses with a hook. Gruber ducked under it nicely.
Gruber connects with the punch.#CL2#
Reginald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reginald.
Gruber wants to take the fight to the mat but Reginald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reginald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gruber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reginald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gruber is working for takedown but Reginald is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reginald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reginald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reginald lands a knee to the body.
Gruber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gruber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reginald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gruber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Reginald wants to get back to striking at distance but Gruber won't allow it.
Reginald misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Reginald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gruber delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from Reginald misses.
Reginald takes a swing at Gruber's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reginald. Gruber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruber lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reginald's coach down at Physicals Training Gym *Cheapest in LV* was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reginald's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reginald, as that shot connected.
Gruber throws a push kick but Reginald slaps the foot to one side.
Gruber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gruber throws the kick towards the body but Reginald avoids it.
Gruber moves away from the strike by Reginald.
A shot to the liver by Reginald. Beautiful body shot.
Reginald doesn't manage to clinch there - Gruber circles away.
Reginald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gruber cracks Reginald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Reginald tries to clinch up but Gruber circles away and keeps his distance.
Gruber cracks Reginald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reginald misses with a double jab.
Gruber fakes the leg kick and cracks Reginald in the body.
Reginald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gruber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Gruber misses.
Gruber sizes up Reginald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gruber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reginald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reginald tries to clinch but Gruber moves out of range.
Gruber's corner calls for a 1-2. Gruber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Reginald clinches up against the cage.
Gruber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reginald prevents it.
Gruber avoiding damage as Reginald throws knees to the body.
Gruber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reginald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruber wants a takedown.
#T4##TD#
Gruber gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Reginald kicks off Gruber and gets to his feet.
Gruber misses with a looping right.
Reginald is looking to clinch.
Gruber is looking to counter punch.
Gruber connects with a crisp jab.
Gruber misses with a head kick.
Reginald clobbers Gruber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reginald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gruber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reginald.
Nice uppercut lands for Gruber. That snapped Reginald's head back.
Gruber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reginald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gruber thuds his right hand into Reginald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gruber misses with a few strikes there.
Reginald moves away from the strike by Gruber.
Reginald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reginald jabs Gruber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reginald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reginald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gruber.
Reginald avoids a kick to the body.
Gruber lands a nice hook to Reginald's body. Reginald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reginald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Reginald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruber.
Reginald avoids a kick to the body.
Gruber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reginald connects with a nice looking jab.
Reginald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reginald throws a hook but Gruber blocks it.
Reginald throws a hook but Gruber avoids it easily.
Hans Gruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reginald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Reginald is rocked!
Reginald tries to clinch there but Gruber circles away.
Gruber throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reginald avoids it.
Reginald is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruber finish him?
Gruber cracks Reginald on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Reginald falls backwards against the cage. Gruber follows up with more strikes that drop Reginald to his knees. Gruber keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Reginald! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Gruber!
Post fight, Hans Gruber stared into the camera and said 'I've just begun fucking people up'.
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Event:
APEX 8
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Itsaboy looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Itsaboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Itsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Itsaboy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kai was covering up waiting for the punch and Itsaboy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kai looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kai is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Itsaboy rolls with it to try and escape but Kai cranks on the arm and Itsaboy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Inagawa Kai!
Inagawa Kai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SMASH: Heed vs Donnelly
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Means misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Means misses the jab.
Means slaps away a takedown attempt from Cicchelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cicchelli has a takedown stuffed.
Means misses with a body shot.
Means cracks Cicchelli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Cicchelli has been cut.
Means throws a series of punches but Cicchelli moves out of range.
Cicchelli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cicchelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cicchelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Means drops Cicchelli with a beautiful combination! Cicchelli stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Means is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Cicchelli is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Means fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cicchelli square on the jaw! Damn, Cicchelli is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Means!
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Event:
APEX 7
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Torres looks for a takedown but Itsaboy sprawls well.#TD2#
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Itsaboy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Torres manages to get back to half guard.
Itsaboy content to control rather than advance.
Torres wants to improve his position but Itsaboy is controlling well.
Itsaboy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itsaboy in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Itsaboy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Itsaboy won't allow Torres to sweep him here. #SUB#
Torres has his foot on Itsaboy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Itsaboy works his way back into a safe position though.
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Itsaboy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Itsaboy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Itsaboy gets a takedown into half guard.
Torres gets full guard.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Itsaboy's guard. #REVR#
Torres sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Torres stops Itsaboy from standing up.
Torres wants to control from the top but Itsaboy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itsaboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Itsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Itsaboy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itsaboy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres dodges an elbow strike from Itsaboy.
Torres is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsaboy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itsaboy after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Torres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Itsaboy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Itsaboy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Itsaboy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Itsaboy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres goes for a takedown in the clinch but Itsaboy prevents it.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres has Itsaboy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itsaboy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itsaboy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Itsaboy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Itsaboy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Torres taking some punishment here, with Itsaboy in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ihadababy Itsaboy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Itsaboy feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, Itsaboy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itsaboy postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
Itsaboy lands a couple of elbows.
Itsaboy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Itsaboy from controlling successfully.
Itsaboy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itsaboy landing with the ground and pound.
Itsaboy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Torres trying to strike off his back.
Torres wants to sweep here but Itsaboy controlling him for the moment.
Torres throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itsaboy connects with a couple of short punches.
Itsaboy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torres looking to control.
#SUB#
Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itsaboy defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torres slips a jab from Itsaboy.#TD2#
Itsaboy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Itsaboy 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.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Itsaboy is proving a slippery customer.
Itsaboy trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itsaboy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Itsaboy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Itsaboy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres is trying to keep Itsaboy in close.
Torres throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Itsaboy, which made it look bad.
Itsaboy wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsaboy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres. #TD2#
Itsaboy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Itsaboy working away.#T4#
Itsaboy controlling the position.
Torres manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Torres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Itsaboy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Itsaboy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Itsaboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Itsaboy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ihadababy Itsaboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Itsaboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Itsaboy as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Itsaboy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
Itsaboy 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.
Ihadababy Itsaboy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Itsaboy chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control the position.
Itsaboy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Itsaboy won't allow Torres to sweep him here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Itsaboy pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Itsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Itsaboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torres stands up over Itsaboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torres scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Itsaboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres cracks Itsaboy with a solid left hand.#T2#
Torres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Itsaboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Itsaboy has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
Torres trying to control but Itsaboy is working from the bottom.
Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Itsaboy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Itsaboy is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Itsaboy slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itsaboy is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres wants to improve his position but Itsaboy is controlling well.
Itsaboy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torres is pressing down on Itsaboy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Itsaboy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB#
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itsaboy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Torres is trying to control the position but Itsaboy postures up. #SUB#
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Itsaboy defends easily.
Itsaboy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alejandro Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Torres seems keen to control Itsaboy's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ihadababy Itsaboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ihadababy Itsaboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Itsaboy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ihadababy Itsaboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Itsaboy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ihadababy Itsaboy!
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