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Event:
BFT-463: Tentheros vs Toro 3
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Vitale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rampage's half guard.
Vitale is keen to just control but Rampage is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rampage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vitale stopping the sweep attempt from Rampage.
Vitale looking to pass the guard.
Vitale wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.
Rampage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rampage tries to get out of the position.
Vitale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rampage is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vitale working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rampage keeping moving, preventing Vitale from controlling successfully.
Vitale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Rampage pulls Vitale in close to prevent any damage.
Vitale won't allow Rampage to sweep him here.
Rampage has Vitale pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vitale fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Vitale moves into range and clinches up with Rampage.
Rampage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vitale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vitale wants to take the fight to the mat but Rampage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vitale looks winded!#BC#
Rampage manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Rampage fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vitale to the ground. Rampage is now in Vitale's guard.
Rampage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitale is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Rampage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rampage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vitale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rampage defends it easily.#SU#
Rampage gets to his feet. Vitale looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Vitale tries to sprawl but Rampage drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rampage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rampage works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Rampage jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vitale manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rampage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vitale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Rampage passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vitale!
Rampage lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rampage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Rampage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Rampage looking to secure an arm triangle but Vitale defends it well.
Vitale is squirming around, avoiding Rampage's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vitale tries to reverse the position but Rampage maintains control.#SUB#
Rampage looking to secure an arm triangle but Vitale defends it well.
Vitale is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Rampage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rampage rushes Vitale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Rampage. #CUT#
It looks like Amos Vitale has been cut.
Rampage tries to work over Vitale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vitale goes for a takedown attempt but Rampage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Rampage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vitale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rampage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitale can't keep his opponent in guard - Rampage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vitale is looking for a sweep. Rampage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis Rampage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rampage lands a nice short elbow.
Rampage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vitale in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rampage content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Rampage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
BOOM! Rampage connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#CUT#
The cut above Amos Vitale's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rampage lands a big shot there that rocks Vitale but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vitale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rampage is thwarting Vitale's attempts to control the position.
Vitale is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Vitale is defending against the submission attempts here by Rampage.
#T2#
Vitale wants to control the action here but instead Rampage manages to pass to full mount!
Rampage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rampage controlling the position easily from mount.
Vitale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rampage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vitale is looking to escape.
Rampage landing shots from mount. #CUT#
Amos Vitale's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Amos Vitale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lewis Rampage!
Lewis Rampage very nearly forgot to thank Devotion Energy Inc (Laundry)(Flights) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Vitale dodges the punch combination from Sloane.
Vitale is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Vitale pushes Sloane up against the cage in a clinch.
Sloane gets underhooks to prevent Vitale's takedown attempt.
Vitale is trying to pull guard but Sloane has him pressed against the cage.
Vitale's coach down at Golden Child Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vitale's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Vitale jumps guard and drags Sloane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sloane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sloane throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vitale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sloane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vitale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sloane passes into half guard.
#T1#
Sloane trying to mount his opponent but Vitale defends it.
Sloane is thwarting Vitale's attempts to control the position.
Sloane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sloane tries to pass to full mount but Vitale defends it.
Sloane tries to stand and escape but Vitale is controlling the position.
Sloane controlling the pace.
Sloane is looking to advance position but Vitale won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloane is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vitale wants to improve his position but Sloane is controlling well.
Sloane is trying to control. Vitale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vitale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sloane is working away from the top position though.
Sloane trying to control the action but Vitale is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Vitale with that takedown attempt.
James Sloane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amos Vitale.#CL#
Sloane closes the distance and clinches.
Vitale wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Vitale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sloane keeps control of Vitale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sloane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sloane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vitale tries to break free but Sloane pushes him back against the cage.
Vitale being controlled against the cage.
Come on Sloane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vitale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sloane.
Vitale can't get the takedown.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloane is trying to pull guard but Vitale has him pressed against the cage.
Sloane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vitale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sloane gets underhooks to prevent Vitale's takedown attempt.
Sloane tries to score a body lock takedown but Vitale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sloane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vitale has Sloane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sloane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vitale looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Vitale wants the takedown. Sloane is fighting it off but Vitale persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sloane's guard against the cage.
Vitale throwing strikes but missing.
Vitale stopping the sweep attempt from Sloane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sloane dominated that round.
That's time! Sloane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Vitale or perhaps it was just good defense by Sloane, which made it look bad.
Sloane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vitale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sloane swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Vitale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sloane's half guard.
Vitale stops Sloane from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Sloane kicks Vitale off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Sloane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitale controlling the action here for a moment.
Vitale looking to stall.
Vitale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sloane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vitale is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Sloane pulls guard.
Sloane is trying to keep Vitale in close.
Sloane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sloane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vitale wants to get back to full guard.
Vitale holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vitale regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Vitale keeping moving, preventing Sloane from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vitale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sloane escapes and throws Vitale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sloane landing strikes.
Sloane taking a breather here.
Sloane trying to control the action but Vitale is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Sloane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vitale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sloane wants to control but Vitale is keeping him busy.
Vitale gets back to half guard.
Sloane trying to mount his opponent but Vitale defends it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sloane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vitale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sloane connects with a nice short shot to Vitale's temple.
Sloane lands strikes from half guard.
Vitale tries to roll over but Sloane keeps him under control.
Sloane wants to stand up but Vitale has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitale throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sloane manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sloane dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sloane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James Sloane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vitale closes the distance and clinches up with Sloane, looking for a takedown. Vitale pushes Sloane against the cage but Sloane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloane with a jab.#CL#
Sloane closes the distance and clinches.
Vitale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sloane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sloane tries to pull guard but Vitale holds him up against the cage and eventually Sloane drops back down to his feet.
Sloane tries to break the clinch but Vitale is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloane leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Sloane to work.
#BC2#
Vitale breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Vitale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sloane defends well and Vitale ends up having to push Sloane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James Sloane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amos Vitale.
Sloane tries to clinch up but Vitale circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitale thinks about the counter body kick.
Vitale blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vitale or perhaps it was just good defense by Sloane, which made it look bad.
Vitale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloane scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Vitale dives in and scores a takedown into Sloane's guard.
Sloane wants to sweep here but Vitale controlling him for the moment.
James Sloane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sloane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vitale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Sloane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vitale wants to control from the top but Sloane keeps moving.
Sloane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitale is one step ahead there.
Vitale wants to pass the guard but Sloane is keeping the position.#T3#
Sloane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitale is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Sloane is working an open guard so Vitale takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vitale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sloane's waist but Sloane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vitale off to one side. #CL#
Sloane pushes Vitale up against the cage in a clinch.
Vitale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sloane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Sloane manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Sloane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloane swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitale.
Some wild striking there from Sloane.
Vitale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vitale circles away quickly and effectively.
Vitale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sloane sprawls well. Sloane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vitale gets slowly back to his feet.
Amos Vitale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vitale.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vitale is defended easily by Sloane.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Sloane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sloane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Sloane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Witt dives in for a single leg takedown but Vitale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vitale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Witt throws a right and a left that Vitale avoids nicely. #TD2#
Vitale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Witt is trying to defend but Vitale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Witt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Vitale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witt is looking to regain half guard here but Vitale keeps moving and retains side control.
Vitale controls the position. #SUB2#
Vitale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Witt, who protects the arm well.
Vitale wants to take a breather but Witt manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vitale.
My spies in Cozad MMA Sydney inform me that Vitale has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Vitale drops back looking for a leg! Witt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Witt manages to kick Vitale off! Vitale jumps back into Witt's guard.
Vitale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Witt's head.
Vitale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Witt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitale is one step ahead there.
Witt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Witt is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Vitale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vitale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Witt is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Vitale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Witt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vitale controls Witt momentarily but Witt frees himself. #SUB2#
Vitale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Witt stands and steps away. Vitale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Witt.
Vitale is looking for a sweep.
Vitale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vitale looks winded!#SUB2#
Vitale looking for submissions off his back.
Witt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Vitale actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Witt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vitale is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Vitale is refusing to be controlled, as Witt sits in half guard.
Vitale is pressing down on Witt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vitale trying to keep a closed guard but Witt is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Vitale working for a triangle but Witt defends it easily.
#SU#
Witt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Witt shoots in and drives through. Vitale sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Vitale as Witt shoots in.
Witt backing away here, and Vitale unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amos Vitale will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Vitale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Witt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vitale working away.
Witt tries to improve position but can't.
Vitale controlling the position from side mount.
Witt is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vitale in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Witt is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amos Vitale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Vitale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decker wants to clinch up but Vitale keeps it at a distance.
Decker slaps away a takedown attempt from Vitale, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab lands there for Decker.#TD2#
Vitale changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Decker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Decker really is a fat lump.
Decker tries to buck Vitale off but Vitale is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vitale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vitale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Decker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Decker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Vitale is looking to take a break and control but Decker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Decker is looking to regain half guard here but Vitale keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Vitale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Decker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Decker is trying to improve his position.
Decker tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Vitale easily slips into full mount! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Decker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Vitale.
Vitale looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
Decker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vitale.
Decker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vitale landing shots from mount.
Decker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vitale cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2#
Decker is rocked!#T3#
Vitale connects with a bit shot that sees Decker covering up! More strikes from Vitale and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vitale is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amos Vitale!
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