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Event:
EVO 299:Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Muriel lands a jab.
Jetstrean blocks the body kick.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses.
Jetstrean scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muriel cracks Jetstrean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD#
Jetstrean lands a big head kick that sends Muriel tumbling to the mat! Jetstrean takes a step backwards and waves Muriel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Bernardo Muriel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jetstrean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jetstrean throws a series of punches but Muriel avoids them all with ease.
Muriel tries to clinch up but Jetstrean circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Jetstrean.
Muriel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jetstrean blocks it well.
Jetstrean keeps the fight on the outside.
Muriel misses with the combination.
Jetstrean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muriel.
Muriel throws the left hand but Jetstrean avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick there by Muriel.
Jetstrean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Jetstrean lands a big head kick that sends Muriel tumbling to the mat! Jetstrean takes a step backwards and waves Muriel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jetstrean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muriel.
Muriel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Jetstrean throws a head kick but Muriel moves out of range.
Muriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jetstrean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jetstrean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muriel circles away quickly and effectively.
Muriel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muriel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muriel ducks under a wild hook from Jetstrean.
Muriel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Jetstrean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jetstrean throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Jetstrean lands but Muriel takes it in his stride.
Jetstrean shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jetstrean looks to land a right hand but Muriel moved out of range.#CL2#
Jetstrean tries to keep at a distance but Muriel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jetstrean tries to break free but Muriel pushes him back against the cage.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muriel digs a right hand into Jetstrean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jetstrean's gas tank.
Jetstrean lands an uppercut.#T2##BC#
Jetstrean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Muriel moves into range and clinches up with Jetstrean.
A frustrated look appears on Jetstrean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jetstrean tries to work over Muriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jetstrean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jetstrean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jetstrean's elbow.
Jetstrean throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Muriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Jetstrean is trying to force a seperation but Muriel has the dominant position.
Muriel with a knee to the head.
Jetstrean lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Jetstrean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jetstrean scores with a punch to the head.
Muriel tries to clinch up.
Jetstrean misses with a straight right.
Muriel unleashes a big counter combination but Jetstrean bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jetstrean swats away the attempt to clinch by Muriel.#T3#
Muriel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jetstrean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jetstrean cracks a nice hook into Muriel's ribs.
Muriel wants to clinch.
Jetstrean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jetstrean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jetstrean tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jetstrean jabs at Muriel's body.
Muriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jetstrean.
Muriel wants to counter with a clinch but Jetstrean pushes him away.
Jetstrean swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muriel checks a leg kick.
Muriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jetstrean circles away quickly and effectively.
Muriel lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Jetstrean misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jetstrean keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Jetstrean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jetstrean throws a nice looking combination but Muriel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jetstrean uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muriel has time to react.
Muriel misses with an uppercut
and Jetstrean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jetstrean throws a hook to the side of Muriel's head but Muriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jetstrean thuds a left hand into Muriel's body.
Jetstrean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Muriel.
Muriel tries to clinch there but Jetstrean circles away.
Jetstrean misses with a two punch combination.
Jetstrean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muriel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muriel throws an overhand right that lands on Jetstrean's shoulder, as Jetstrean tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jetstrean takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Muriel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Muriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Jetstrean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Muriel's cut.
That's time! Jetstrean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jetstrean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jetstrean misses with a wild combination.
Jetstrean misses with a head kick.
Muriel throws out a counter right but Jetstrean avoids it with no problem.
Muriel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jetstrean moves out of range of the leg kick from Muriel.
Muriel misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Jetstrean misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Muriel misses.
Muriel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muriel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Muriel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jetstrean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jetstrean misses with a wild body shot.
Muriel misses with a body kick.
Muriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jetstrean.
Jetstrean circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses.
Jetstrean keeps the fight on the outside.
Jetstrean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Jetstrean finds it's target.#CL2#
Muriel clinches up against the cage.
Muriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jetstrean's elbow.
Muriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jetstrean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bernardo Muriel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jetstrean is defending well for now.
Muriel misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Jetstrean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Muriel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jetstrean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sam Jetstrean is winning the standup battle so far.
Jetstrean throws a series of punches but Muriel avoids them all with ease.
Jetstrean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muriel connects with a jab.
Jetstrean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muriel 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.
Jetstrean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muriel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muriel connects with a single shot there.
Muriel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jetstrean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jetstrean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muriel can do to turn this around?
Jetstrean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jetstrean sets himself, and Muriel steps forward looking for the clinch! Jetstrean avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Jetstrean there.
Jetstrean misses the jab.
Jetstrean throws out a loose jab but Muriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muriel is looking for the big counter here.
Muriel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muriel scores with a jab to the head.
Muriel throws a front kick that sends Jetstrean stumbling back into the cage.
Jetstrean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jetstrean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jetstrean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muriel connects with a leg kick. Jetstrean looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Muriel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jetstrean counters with a nice uppercut.
Muriel doesn't manage to clinch there - Jetstrean circles away.
As Muriel backs away, Jetstrean returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Muriel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muriel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jetstrean to score with a decent uppercut.
Jetstrean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muriel.
Sam Jetstrean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muriel connects with a jab.
Jetstrean looks to land a combination but Muriel avoids it well.
Muriel tries to clinch up
and Jetstrean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Muriel is rocked!
Muriel blocks a head kick by Jetstrean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muriel.
Jetstrean moves out of range of the body kick from Muriel.
The fighters circling - Jetstrean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Jetstrean misses its intended target.
Muriel moves away from the strike by Jetstrean. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Muriel. Beautiful body shot.
Jetstrean throws a leg kick but Muriel checks it.
Jetstrean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muriel avoids the head kick by Jetstrean.
Muriel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muriel tries to clinch but Jetstrean moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jetstrean.
Muriel throws a nice looking combination but Jetstrean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muriel throws a head kick but Jetstrean moves out of range.
Muriel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jetstrean tries a head kick but it misses.
Muriel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jetstrean.
Muriel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
That has opened up Bernardo Muriel's cut even more.
Muriel is looking to land body kicks.
Jetstrean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muriel is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Jetstrean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Muriel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jetstrean tries to clinch up.
Jetstrean wants to clinch.
Muriel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jetstrean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jetstrean throws a sloppy head kick and Muriel moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Muriel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Muriel tries to clinch but Jetstrean is having none of it.
Muriel swings widly with a right hand
and Jetstrean counters with a stiff right hand.
Muriel works Jetstrean's body with a nice hook.
Muriel with a nice cross.
Jetstrean lands a leg kick that knocks Muriel off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetstrean throws a sloppy head kick and Muriel moves out of range easily.
Muriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jetstrean.
Muriel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jetstrean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Jetstrean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jetstrean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muriel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jetstrean throws a head kick but Muriel moves out of range.
Muriel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muriel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jetstrean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muriel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jetstrean dodges the punch combination from Muriel.
Jetstrean is looking for a counter combo.
Muriel thows a body kick. Jetstrean tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jetstrean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jetstrean there as he acknowledges the shot.
Muriel doesn't manage to clinch there - Jetstrean circles away.
Jetstrean throws a body punch but Muriel moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Muriel rushes Jetstrean and presses him up against the cage.
Muriel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jetstrean's efforts to push away.#T2#
Muriel crunches a lovely knee into Jetstrean's ribcage.
Jetstrean wants to break free but Muriel has control.
#BC#
Jetstrean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muriel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Muriel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muriel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jetstrean avoids it.
Muriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jetstrean avoids it.
Knees to the body from Muriel.
Muriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muriel taking a breather.
Muriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jetstrean is looking to break free of the clinch but Muriel has double underhooks.
Jetstrean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Muriel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jetstrean blocks it with crossed arms.
Muriel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jetstrean.
Muriel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jetstrean backwards.
Jetstrean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muriel lands a left hand.
Muriel avoiding damage as Jetstrean throws knees to the body.
Jetstrean misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jetstrean breaks the clinch.
Jetstrean swats away the attempt to clinch by Muriel.
Muriel lands with an overhand left.
Jetstrean is looking to chop away at Muriel's legs.
Muriel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muriel tries to clinch but Jetstrean is having none of it.
Jetstrean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muriel.
Jetstrean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jetstrean wants to slow Muriel down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Jetstrean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muriel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jetstrean throws a sloppy head kick and Muriel moves out of range easily.
Muriel connects with the punch.
Bernardo Muriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Muriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jetstrean looks to land a left hand but Muriel moved out of range nicely.
Muriel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jetstrean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Muriel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jetstrean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that half lands.
Muriel tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Muriel.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Muriel.
Muriel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jetstrean.
Sam Jetstrean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Muriel misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernardo Muriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jetstrean 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Jetstrean!
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Event:
EVO 01182017
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Muriel lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Muriel. Black shrugs it off though.
Muriel fakes the leg kick and cracks Black in the body.
Muriel works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Muriel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muriel backwards.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Black has Muriel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muriel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Muriel tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Muriel.
Muriel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Muriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Black has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the cage.
Muriel misses with a knee strike.
Muriel stalling.
Muriel missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land. #BC#
Black breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Muriel instigates a clinch.
Muriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.
Muriel lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Black breaks the clinch.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Black connects with a jab.
Black misses with an uppercut. Muriel saw that one coming.#T2#
Muriel throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Black chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muriel can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Black.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Black tries to keep at a distance but Muriel has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Muriel.
Muriel tries to land a knee to the head but Black blocks with his arms.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muriel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black avoiding damage as Muriel throws knees to the body.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
#TD#
Black successfully pulls guard.
Muriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Muriel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muriel looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Black looking to control.
Black is really struggling to control Muriel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Muriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black trying to control the position.
Muriel looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Muriel is retaining full guard.
Muriel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Muriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Muriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Muriel looking to control.
#SUB#
Black drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muriel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Black has Muriel in his guard.#REVB#
Muriel wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Muriel 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#
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muriel throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Black misses the target.
Muriel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muriel moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black throws a hook to the side of Muriel's head but Muriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muriel. That's going to slow Black down.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Muriel shows good takedown defense.
Muriel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Black.
Muriel avoids the body shot from Black.
Muriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black blocks a jab.
Bernardo Muriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muriel misses with an uppercut
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muriel manages to avoid it.
Muriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muriel blocks a jab.#T1#
Muriel delivers a nice body kick.
Muriel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matt Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Muriel stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muriel slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muriel is looking to clinch.
Black takes one on the button.
Black throws a body punch but Muriel moves out of range.
Black lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Muriel.
Black swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Muriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muriel tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Some wild striking there from Black.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Muriel moves into the clinch successfully.
Muriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Black blocking some punches.
#BC#
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muriel throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Muriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Black.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muriel circles away.#CL2#
Muriel moves into the clinch.#T3#
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muriel smiles and moves away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Muriel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Muriel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Black has time to react.
Muriel ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black takes a swing at Muriel's ribcage but misses.
Muriel feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
Muriel is looking to clinch.
Muriel lands the left hand.
Muriel tries to clinch up.
It looked like Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muriel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Bernardo Muriel has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muriel. Muriel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Black throws a body punch but Muriel moves out of range.
Muriel lands a right hook to the body.
Muriel slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black catches Muriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Muriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Black checks a low kick from Muriel.
Black lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muriel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Muriel tries to counter with a clinch but Black shakes him off and moves away.
Muriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bernardo Muriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muriel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Black punishes Muriel's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Matt Black will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Muriel's cut.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muriel's waist but Muriel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Muriel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Muriel rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.
Muriel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow. #TD#
Black manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Muriel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muriel is looking to stand up but Black won't let him.
Black keeping full guard, as Muriel tries to pass. #SUB#
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muriel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muriel slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Muriel uses his free foot to push down on Black's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Black.
Muriel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Muriel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Black turns into him and now he's in Muriel's guard.
#SU#
Black decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Black looks to land a combination but Muriel avoids it well.
Muriel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Muriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Muriel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bernardo Muriel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Black gets control of Muriel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matt Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Muriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Muriel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muriel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Black is now in half guard.
Black working over Muriel with some ground and pound. Muriel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Black is pressing down on Muriel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muriel is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muriel defending well though.
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 Matt Black.
I think Black 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EVO 185 Olympics Semi Finals
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Kristoffer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muriel scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Kristoffer forces Muriel back against the cage and clinches.
Muriel blocking some punches.
Muriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristoffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kristoffer.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
Kristoffer misses with a punch on the inside.
Muriel misses with a knee strike.
Muriel lands a knee to the body.
Kristoffer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muriel working aggressively here.
Muriel lands a right hand.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kristoffer lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Bernardo Muriel has been cut.
Muriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kristoffer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muriel letting Kristoffer take a breather here.
Muriel landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Muriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muriel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muriel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kristoffer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muriel can turn it around.
Kristoffer gets through Muriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kristoffer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kristoffer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Kristoffer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Kristoffer.
A bit of stalling here from Kristoffer.
Kristoffer blocks an uppercut.
Kristoffer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muriel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muriel looking to throw knees to the head but Kristoffer is blocking nicely.
Kristoffer blocks an uppercut.
Kristoffer tries to work over Muriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A body shot lands from Muriel.
Muriel tries to work over Kristoffer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kristoffer managing to block the knees to the body from Muriel.
Kristoffer scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
Kristoffer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muriel lands a shot to the body.
Muriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kristoffer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kristoffer.
Muriel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kristoffer.
Muriel trying to land knees to the body.
Kristoffer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muriel letting Kristoffer take a breather here.
Muriel lands a right hand. #T3#
Muriel tries a body shot but Kristoffer blocks it.
Kristoffer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kristoffer lands with a short shot to the head.
Muriel blocks a body shot from Kristoffer.
Kristoffer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kristoffer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kristoffer lands with a left to the head.
Muriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kristoffer is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Kristoffer.
Kristoffer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Muriel as the two fighters clinch.
Kristoffer prevents a body shot from Muriel.
Muriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kristoffer lands a left hand.
Kristoffer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muriel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muriel blocks a body shot from Kristoffer. #T4#
Muriel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kristoffer blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kristoffer.
Kristoffer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kristoffer gets through Muriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kristoffer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Muriel is rocked!
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kristoffer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Kristoffer finish him?
Muriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Muriel looking to throw knees to the head but Kristoffer is blocking nicely.
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Kristoffer avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the cage.
Muriel misses with some punches.
Muriel trying to land knees to the body.
Kristoffer tries a body shot but Muriel blocks it.
Muriel tries a body shot but Kristoffer blocks it.
Kristoffer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD#
Kristoffer drops Muriel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Muriel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kristoffer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Muriel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Muriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kristoffer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Muriel.
Kristoffer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#KD#
Kristoffer drops Muriel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Muriel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Muriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kristoffer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kristoffer lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristoffer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Muriel to his knees! Kristoffer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kristoffer!
Lars Kristoffer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
G 43 KOIZUMI vs DENIS
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Muriel cracks Geisler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muriel cracks a nice hook into Geisler's ribs.
Bernardo Muriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muriel ducks under a wild hook from Geisler.
Geisler scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Bernardo Muriel has been cut.
Muriel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Geisler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muriel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Geisler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muriel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Geisler's calf.
Geisler stuns Muriel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Geisler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muriel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Geisler moves away from the strike by Muriel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geisler tests Muriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muriel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Geisler punishes Muriel's body with a nice straight punch.
Geisler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muriel tries to close the distance and clinch but Geisler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Geisler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muriel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muriel. Geisler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Geisler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Muriel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muriel lands with a kick to the temple. Geisler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muriel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Geisler. That did some damage!
Geisler blocks a head kick by Muriel.
A little feinted left hand from Geisler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muriel throws a hook but Geisler avoids it easily.
Geisler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Geisler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Geisler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geisler moves away.
Muriel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Geisler cracks Muriel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Muriel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Geisler finish him?
#ROC#
Muriel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geisler fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Muriel out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Otto Geisler!
A victorious Otto Geisler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
G #37 - 4 Titles!! 4 x Hype!!
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hendrickson moves into range and clinches up with Muriel.
Hendrickson pushes Muriel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hendrickson.
Hendrickson misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hendrickson.
Muriel looks winded!
Hendrickson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muriel backwards.
Hendrickson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hendrickson lands a nice uppercut.
Hendrickson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hendrickson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hendrickson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Hendrickson.
We've been informed that Muriel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrickson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muriel blocking some punches.
Hendrickson throws a head punch that misses.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hendrickson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hendrickson lands a left hand.
#T1#
Hendrickson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Muriel is rocked!
Hendrickson throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hendrickson.
Muriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendrickson finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Hendrickson fails to land.
Muriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Hendrickson lands with a right to the head.
Hendrickson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muriel backwards.
Hendrickson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendrickson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendrickson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hendrickson blocks an uppercut.
Hendrickson has Muriel pushed against the cage.
Muriel takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Hendrickson.
Hendrickson lands a big right hand that drops Muriel! The killer instinct kicks in and Hendrickson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hendrickson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Hendrickson!
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Event:
G #32 BOAGRIUS vs SISSYPANTS
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Muriel.
Napoleon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Napoleon slips under a jab.
Muriel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Napoleon counters with a stiff right hand.
Muriel throws a series of punches but Napoleon moves out of range.
Napoleon looks to score with a jab to the body but Muriel is just out of range.
Napoleon lands with a shot to the body.
Napoleon scores with a nice body kick.
Napoleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Napoleon throws out a leg kick but Muriel moves out of range and Napoleon only half commits. #KD#
Napoleon cracks Muriel with an uppercut from hell and Muriel crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Napoleon's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#CUT#
It looks like Bernardo Muriel 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!
Napoleon being controlled here momentarily.
Muriel keeping full guard, as Napoleon tries to pass. #T1#
Napoleon throws a strike but Muriel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muriel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Napoleon's guard.
Muriel wants to take a breather but Napoleon is having none of it.
Napoleon is looking to escape.
Napoleon is looking for a sweep. Muriel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muriel passes into side control, despite Napoleon's attempt to control the position.
Napoleon wants to control but Muriel postures up.
Napoleon is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Muriel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Muriel trying to control the position but Napoleon is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Muriel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Napoleon, who protects the arm well.
Muriel wants to control but Napoleon is keeping him busy.
Muriel tries to stand but Napoleon is controlling his head.
Napoleon struggling a bit here.
Napoleon tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Muriel working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Muriel tries for a kimura but Napoleon is defending well. #SUB2#
Muriel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Napoleon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Muriel but great work by Napoleon.
Muriel is trying to buck Napoleon off.
Napoleon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Muriel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Napoleon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Muriel is looking for a sweep.
Muriel parries the strikes from Napoleon easily there. Napoleon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Muriel to escape.
Muriel wants to control but Napoleon postures up.
Napoleon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Muriel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Muriel struggling a bit here.
Muriel being controlled for a moment.
Muriel is looking to reverse the position.
Napoleon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Napoleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Muriel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Napoleon lands with a kick to the temple. Muriel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muriel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Muriel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Muriel misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Muriel blocks the leg kick.
Napoleon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muriel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Muriel falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Napoleon counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Muriel down! Napoleon is looking to finish but Muriel is intelligently defending himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Muriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Napoleon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Napoleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Napoleon is looking to work some ground and pound but Muriel has wrist control.#T1#
Napoleon forces his way into half guard.
Napoleon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muriel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muriel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Napoleon is taking a breather. Muriel 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.
Muriel has hold of Napoleon's hands but Napoleon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Muriel is pressing down on Napoleon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Napoleon tries to free his leg and advance position but Muriel is retaining full guard.
Muriel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Napoleon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muriel can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Napoleon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Napoleon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buster Napoleon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muriel pulls Napoleon in to control the position.
Napoleon wants to control from the top but Muriel keeps moving.
Muriel wants to sweep here but Napoleon controlling him for the moment.
Napoleon controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Napoleon counters with a quick kick to the body but Muriel blocks it.#T3#
Muriel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muriel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Napoleon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muriel is looking to clinch.
Muriel throws a head kick that misses.
Napoleon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muriel at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muriel 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.
Muriel is breathing heavily.
Muriel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Napoleon.
Muriel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Napoleon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Muriel.
Napoleon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Muriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muriel looks to land a combination but Napoleon avoids it well.
Muriel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Napoleon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4##CL2#
Muriel moves into range and clinches up with Napoleon.
Napoleon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Napoleon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Napoleon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Napoleon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Muriel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Napoleon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Napoleon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muriel's elbow.
Napoleon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Napoleon digs a right hand into Muriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muriel's gas tank. #BC#
Napoleon breaks from the clinch.
Napoleon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Napoleon scores with a kick to the body.
Muriel moves out of range as Napoleon throws a body kick.
Muriel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Napoleon can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Napoleon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Muriel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Napoleon tests Muriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Napoleon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Napoleon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Muriel tries to clinch
and Napoleon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Napoleon throws the kick towards the body but Muriel avoids it.
Muriel tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Napoleon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon swats away the attempt to clinch by Muriel.
Napoleon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muriel is looking to clinch. #KD#
Napoleon throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Muriel tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Muriel is rocked!
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!
Napoleon stands up over Muriel, holding on to his feet. Napoleon throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Muriel is out cold! Napoleon lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buster Napoleon!
Buster Napoleon retains his heavyweight title!
Buster Napoleon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
UB1: Victim In Pain (Final)
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eugemia looking to slow down the pace here.
Muriel tries a body shot but Eugemia blocks it.
Muriel lands a nice uppercut.
Eugemia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Muriel.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Muriel pushes Eugemia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muriel blocking some punches.
Muriel lands a shot to the body.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia prevents a body shot from Muriel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muriel.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eugemia misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muriel.
Eugemia told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Eugemia blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Eugemia has Muriel pressed against the ropes.
Muriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eugemia's elbow.
Eugemia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Eugemia throws an elbow but misses.
Eugemia digs a right hand into Muriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muriel's gas tank.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.
Eugemia tries a body shot but Muriel blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Eugemia fails to land.
Eugemia trying to stall but Muriel improves his position.
Muriel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muriel blocks the elbow strike.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Muriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muriel.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Eugemia scores with a shot to the side of Muriel's head.
Eugemia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eugemia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muriel blocks the elbow strike.
Eugemia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muriel.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Muriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muriel lands a right hand. #ROC#
Eugemia is rocked!
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Eugemia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muriel trying to stall but Eugemia improves his position.
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugemia controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Eugemia.
Muriel trying to stall but Eugemia improves his position.
Eugemia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
Muriel lands with a left to the head.
Eugemia lands a damaging elbow.
Muriel taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Eugemia fails to land.
Eugemia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Eugemia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muriel blocks a body shot from Eugemia.
A head punch on the inside from Eugemia fails to land.
Muriel takes an elbow to the temple.
Eugemia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muriel blocks an elbow strike from Eugemia.
Muriel misses with some punches.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugemia takes a shot to the head.
Muriel working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Eugemia to work.
Muriel blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
A body shot lands from Eugemia.
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!
Eugemia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muriel backwards.
Eugemia tries a body shot but Muriel blocks it.
Eugemia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Eugemia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muriel avoids the elbow strike from Eugemia, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Muriel.
Eugemia tries to land knees in the clinch but Muriel avoids the damage to the body.
Muriel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eugemia lands an elbow that stopped Muriel in his tracks for a moment.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eugemia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eugemia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muriel misses with some punches.
#T5#
Eugemia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eugemia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muriel is keeping busy.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Muriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards.
Nice elbow from Eugemia.
Muriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eugemia lands a hook that snaps the head of Muriel backwards.
Muriel tries to work over Eugemia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugemia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muriel blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muriel as Eugemia tries to tie him up.
Muriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards.
Eugemia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Eugemia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T6#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eugemia is leaning against Muriel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eugemia's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Eugemia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eugemia lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugemia taking a breather.
Muriel blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Eugemia throws an elbow but misses.
Eugemia trying to stall but Muriel improves his position.
Muriel blocks a body shot from Eugemia.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
Eugemia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Eugemia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T7#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eugemia throws an elbow that misses.
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugemia controls his hands.
Muriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Muriel.
Eugemia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Eugemia fails to land.
Muriel tries to work over Eugemia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugemia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muriel is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Muriel.
Eugemia stalling in the clinch but Muriel improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugemia.
Eugemia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muriel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards.
Eugemia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muriel is leaning against Eugemia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T8#
A short right from Muriel.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muriel digs a right hand into Eugemia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eugemia's gas tank.
Eugemia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muriel tries a body shot but Eugemia blocks it.
Eugemia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Muriel trying to stall but Eugemia improves his position.
Muriel avoids the elbow strike from Eugemia, against the ropes.
Eugemia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Eugemia - that landed with a thud.
Eugemia'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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards.
Eugemia blocks an uppercut.
Eugemia struggles to land a body shot inside as Muriel controls his hands.
#T9#
Muriel lands a nice uppercut.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Eugemia controls the action.
Eugemia working aggressively here.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Eugemia throws an elbow that misses.
Eugemia trying to land knees to the body.
Eugemia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muriel dodges an elbow strike from Eugemia.
Eugemia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugemia.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eugemia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugemia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Eugemia controls the action.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muriel.
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 Bernardo Muriel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Eugemia throws a lazy right hand but Muriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Eugemia gets tackled into the ropes by Muriel. Muriel maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muriel.
Eugemia lands with a short shot to the head.
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugemia controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eugemia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike.
Eugemia is still on wobbly legs! Can Muriel finish him?
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugemia seems to have recovered his senses.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muriel lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eugemia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eugemia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eugemia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Muriel digs a right hand into Eugemia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eugemia's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eugemia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muriel.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Eugemia.
Muriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muriel tries a body shot but Eugemia blocks it.
Muriel lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Muriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muriel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muriel has a couple of punches blocked by Eugemia.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Eugemia controls the action.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugemia controls his hands.
Eugemia taking a breather.#T2#
Eugemia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Muriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eugemia lands a nice elbow.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Muriel blocks an elbow strike from Eugemia.
Bernardo Muriel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Muriel lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muriel blocks an elbow strike from Eugemia.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eugemia throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Muriel.
Muriel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eugemias head.
Muriel trying to stall but Eugemia improves his position.
Muriel avoids the elbow strike from Eugemia, against the ropes.
Eugemia blocks a body shot from Muriel. #T3#
Eugemia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugemia.
Muriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
Muriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eugemia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muriel's defenses.
Muriel wants to stall.
Eugemia has Muriel pressed against the ropes.
Muriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eugemia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muriel is keeping busy.
Eugemia takes a shot to the head.
Eugemia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muriel up against the ropes.#T4#
Eugemia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Eugemia avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the ropes.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugemia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Eugemia.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eugemia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!
Muriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eugemia's elbow.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Muriel tries to work over Eugemia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugemia lands an elbow that stopped Muriel in his tracks for a moment. #T5#
Muriel has a couple of punches blocked by Eugemia.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muriel looking to slow down the pace here.
Eugemia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muriel.
Eugemia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muriel is keeping busy.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel effectively controlling the action here.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Eugemia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugemia.
A short body shot lands from Muriel as the two fighters clinch.
#T6#
Eugemia struggles to land a body shot inside as Muriel controls his hands.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eugemia prevents a body shot from Muriel.
Eugemia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eugemia is trying to maintain a safe position but Muriel gets an underhook and turns Eugemia into the ropes.
Eugemia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Muriel.
Muriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muriel trying to control the position but instead, Eugemia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muriel into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugemia. #T7#
Muriel tries a body shot but Eugemia blocks it.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eugemia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugemia is trying to maintain a safe position but Muriel gets an underhook and turns Eugemia into the ropes.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Eugemia throws an elbow but misses.
Muriel letting Eugemia take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muriel.
Eugemia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugemia lands an elbow inside.
Eugemia looking to stall.
#T8#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Muriel wants to stall.
Muriel avoids the elbow strike from Eugemia, against the ropes.
Eugemia lands an elbow inside.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Muriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eugemia.
Muriel is pushing Eugemia up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Eugemia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muriel pushes Eugemia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eugemia lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T9#
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugemia is trying to maintain a safe position but Muriel gets an underhook and turns Eugemia into the ropes.
Muriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Muriel.
Eugemia pushes off an throws an elbow but Muriel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugemia lands a damaging elbow.
Eugemia is looking to control Muriel's arms but Muriel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eugemia has his back to the ropes.
Muriel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eugemias head.
Eugemia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Eugemia as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugemia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Muriel blocks the elbow strike.
Muriel takes an elbow to the temple.
Muriel tries a body shot but Eugemia blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Muriel 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.
#R3#
Eugemia cracks the inside of Muriel's front leg. #CL2#
Eugemia forces Muriel back against the ropes and clinches.
Eugemia misses with an elbow strike.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eugemia is keeping busy.
Muriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Eugemia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Eugemia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eugemia lands an uppercut.
Eugemia looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Eugemia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muriel's elbow.
Muriel dodges an elbow strike from Eugemia.
Eugemia trying to control the position but instead, Muriel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eugemia into the ropes.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muriel looking to stall.
Muriel lands a nice uppercut.
Muriel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards.
Muriel trying to control the position but instead, Eugemia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muriel into the ropes.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.
Muriel tries to work over Eugemia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugemia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eugemia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugemia lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eugemia tries to throw a body punch but Muriel avoids it by throwing Eugemia back against the ropes.
Eugemia scores with a shoulder strike.
Eugemia pushes off an throws an elbow but Muriel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Muriel tries to stall but Eugemia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Eugemia seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T3#
Eugemia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Eugemia trying to stall but Muriel improves his position.
Muriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Eugemia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muriel's brow.
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugemia controls his hands.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
Eugemia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
Eugemia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muriel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Eugemia.#CL2#
Eugemia closes the distance and pushes Muriel back into the ropes.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugemia taking a breather.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugemia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Eugemia lands a nice elbow.
Eugemia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muriel is keeping busy.
Muriel tries to work over Eugemia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugemia.
Muriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards.
Muriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards. #T5#
Muriel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eugemia pushes off an throws an elbow but Muriel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Muriel.
Eugemia blocks an uppercut.
Muriel blocks an elbow strike from Eugemia.
Eugemia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eugemia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Eugemia tries to stall but Muriel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eugemia lands a body shot.
Muriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eugemia.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muriel as Eugemia tries to tie him up.
Eugemia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugemia looking to slow down the pace here.#T6#
A short uppercut from Muriel.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
Eugemia digs a right hand underneath Muriel's ribcage. Muriel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike.
Eugemia prevents a body shot from Muriel.
Eugemia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Eugemia misses with a body punch.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muriel blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muriel lands with a left to the head.
Muriel lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muriel as Eugemia tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Eugemia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muriel's brow. #T7#
Muriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards.
Eugemia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eugemia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muriel tries to stall but Eugemia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muriel working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugemia looking to throw knees to the head but Muriel is blocking nicely.
Eugemia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muriel is keeping busy.
Muriel misses with some punches.
Muriel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T8#
Eugemia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muriel blocks the elbow strike.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugemia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muriel backwards.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Muriel tries to work over Eugemia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugemia lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eugemia.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muriel scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muriel misses with some punches.
Muriel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Muriel.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eugemia is stalling here.
Eugemia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T9#
Eugemia wants to stall.
Eugemia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eugemia tries to land knees in the clinch but Muriel avoids the damage to the body.
Eugemia misses with an elbow strike.
Eugemia is looking to control Muriel's arms but Muriel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eugemia has his back to the ropes.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.
Eugemia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eugemia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eugemia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Eugemia.
Eugemia tries to stall but Muriel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugemia misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bernardo Muriel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Muriel tries to clinch but Eugemia is having none of it.
Muriel tries to clinch up.
Eugemia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muriel.
Danga de danga de dang - Eugemia scores with a four punch combination!
Eugemia 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.
#CL2#
Eugemia clinches with his opponent.
Eugemia lands an elbow inside that Muriel shrugs off.
Muriel wants to stall.
Muriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eugemia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muriel backwards.
Muriel dodges an elbow strike from Eugemia.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eugemia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Muriel lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Muriel blocks an elbow strike.
Eugemia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eugemia stalling against the ropes.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugemia pushes off an throws an elbow but Muriel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
Eugemia lands an elbow just above Muriel 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Bernardo Muriel has been cut.
Eugemia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muriel's elbow.
Eugemia tries to stall but Muriel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muriel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eugemia or not.
Eugemia tries to stall but Muriel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eugemia blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eugemia trying to control the position but instead, Muriel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eugemia into the ropes.
Eugemia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muriel backwards. #T3#
Eugemia misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Eugemia throws an elbow but misses.
Eugemia tries to work over Muriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muriel prevents a body shot from Eugemia.
Eugemia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eugemia throws an elbow but it misses.
Eugemia blocks a body shot from Muriel.
Muriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards.
Muriel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Muriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eugemia's elbow. #T4#
Eugemia looking to slow down the pace here.
Eugemia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eugemia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Eugemia misses with a knee strike.
Eugemia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eugemia throws an elbow that misses.
Eugemia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards.
Eugemia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Eugemia lands an elbow inside that Muriel shrugs off. #T5#
Muriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muriel avoids the elbow strike from Eugemia, against the ropes.
Eugemia lands an elbow that stopped Muriel in his tracks for a moment.
Eugemia slows down the pace here.
Eugemia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugemia is leaning against Muriel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eugemia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eugemia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eugemia wants to stall.
Eugemia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muriel's defenses. #T6#
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Eugemia controls the action.
Eugemia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Muriel blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eugemia prevents a body shot from Muriel.
Eugemia tries to land a knee to the head but Muriel blocks with his arms.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugemia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muriel pushes Eugemia against the ropes. Muriel is working some dirty boxing. Muriel pushes off with a quick right hook! Eugemia goes down! Eugemia tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Muriel moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernardo Muriel!
Bernardo Muriel is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bernardo Muriel 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:
UB1: Victim In Pain (Rd3)
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Muriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Muriel blocks a head kick by Khan.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muriel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Khan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muriel feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Muriel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan cracks Muriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muriel avoids the head kick by Khan.
Muriel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Muriel moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Muriel is controlling him.
Muriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan prevents a body shot from Muriel.
Muriel lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan can't break the clinch.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan is trying to push Muriel away but Muriel has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Khan prevents a body shot from Muriel.
Muriel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muriel.
A short uppercut from Muriel.
Muriel stalling the fight.
#BC#
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ganbaatar Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muriel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Khan tries to keep at a distance but Muriel has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Muriel.
Muriel works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Muriel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muriel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khan up against the ropes.
Khan takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muriel keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khan is trying to push Muriel away but Muriel has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Muriel is controlling him.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Muriel keeps him there for the moment.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muriel has him pressed against the ropes.
Muriel is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muriel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khan tries to break free but Muriel pushes him back against the ropes.
Muriel scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan scores with a jab.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Muriel's head but Muriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan throws a push kick but Muriel slaps the foot to one side.
Muriel lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
Muriel instigates a clinch. #T3#
Muriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Muriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Muriel has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muriel.
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the ropes.
Khan working hard to break the clinch.
Khan tries to circle away but Muriel has him pinned against the ropes.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muriel.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Muriel is controlling the position.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan tries to break free but Muriel pushes him back against the ropes.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Khan is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muriel.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muriel throws a big uppercut that drops Khan! More strikes from Muriel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Khan lies dazed against the ropes as Muriel celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernardo Muriel!
After winning the bout, Bernardo Muriel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UB1: Victim In Pain (Rd2)
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Muriel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kassab wants to take the fight to the mat but Muriel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Muriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kassab.
Kassab has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muriel after a bit of a struggle.
Kassab looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Muriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muriel digs a right hand into Kassab's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kassab's gas tank.
Muriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muriel prevents the takedown attempt.
Bernardo Muriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walood Kassab.
A short body shot lands from Muriel as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Muriel.
Muriel lands with a light punch inside.
Muriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muriel presses Kassab against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muriel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muriel scores with a hook to the body.
Muriel gets through Kassab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muriel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassabs head.
Muriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Muriel pushes Kassab back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Muriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kassab backwards.
Muriel cracks Kassab with a nice body shot.
Muriel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Kassab is rocked!
Muriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kassab is still on wobbly legs! Can Muriel finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muriel.
Muriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Muriel.
Muriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kassab.
Muriel is working Kassab over against the ropes.
Muriel lands a nice uppercut.
Muriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kassab backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muriel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muriel leaning against his opponent.
Muriel creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kassab's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kassab drops to his knees and Muriel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernardo Muriel!
A victorious Bernardo Muriel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UB1: Victim In Pain (Rd1)
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Weber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weber dives in and grabs Muriel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muriel pushes down on Weber's head and hops out.
Weber looks for a takedown but Muriel sprawls well.
Muriel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weber.
Bernardo Muriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Weber.
Muriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muriel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Muriel has managed to clinch.
Weber is working for takedown but Muriel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Weber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weber takes a shot to the head.
Weber wants a takedown but no success here.
Weber looks winded!
Muriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muriel avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Muriel.
A short body shot lands from Muriel as the two fighters clinch.
Muriel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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!
Muriel stalling the fight.
Muriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muriel lands an uppercut.
Muriel works on Weber's body with a couple of short punches.
Muriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muriel pushes Weber back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Good body shot from Muriel.
Muriel prevents the takedown attempt.
Muriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muriel gets through Weber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Weber is rocked!
A short uppercut from Muriel.
Weber is still on wobbly legs! Can Muriel finish him?
Muriel dips a shoulder and cracks Weber with a mighty uppercut! Weber falls back against the ropes and Muriel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Weber is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Muriel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernardo Muriel!
An out of breath Bernardo Muriel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RCG 20:
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Joker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Muriel moves into the clinch.
Joker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muriel walks away with a smile on his face. Joker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muriel defends well and Joker ends up having to push Muriel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joker throws a hook to the side of Muriel's head but Muriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Muriel.
Joker shoots in and drives through. Muriel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Joker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Joker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muriel was covering up waiting for the punch and Joker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joker trying to control the position from guard on top but Muriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joker being controlled here momentarily.
Muriel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Joker landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joker slips nicely into half guard.
Muriel keeping control of the position.
Muriel is refusing to be controlled, as Joker sits in half guard.
Joker tries to pass to full mount but Muriel defends it.
Joker 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.#SUB2#
Muriel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joker wants to pass the guard but Muriel is defending well.
Joker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Joker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muriel wants to control but Joker is keeping busy.
Muriel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Muriel wants to get back to full guard.
Muriel taking some punishment here, with Joker in his half guard.
Joker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muriel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Muriel is in trouble now - Joker has advanced to mount!
Muriel is in a horrible position here. Joker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Muriel is in a horrible position here. Joker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Joker with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
Muriel is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Joker! Muriel is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mr Joker!
A very excited looking Mr Joker 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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