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Event:
Torcida 14 -Woodsen Vs Dormier
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Tudman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Amadeus throws a body punch but Tudman moves out of range.
Amadeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amadeus throws a head kick that Tudman semi-blocks.
Amadeus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tudman.
Amadeus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amadeus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amadeus as he jumps to the side.
Nico Amadeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amadeus throws the kick towards the body but Tudman avoids it.
Tudman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Amadeus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amadeus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tudman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tudman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amadeus lands with a nice body kick.
Amadeus thumps Tudman with a low kick.#T1#
Amadeus slaps away a takedown attempt from Tudman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amadeus fails to land with a series of punches.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amadeus sprawls well. Amadeus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tudman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amadeus is fending him off so far but Tudman persists. Nope, Amadeus circles away and we're back to standing.
Amadeus tries a quick counter leg kick but Tudman is wise to it.
That kick from Amadeus tenderised Tudman's leg. Tudman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amadeus.
Amadeus scores with a head kick.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses.
Tudman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amadeus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tudman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amadeus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tudman somewhat.#T2#
Amadeus looks to land a left hand but Tudman moved out of range nicely.
Tudman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tudman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Amadeus is looking to slow Tudman down with leg kicks.
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!
Amadeus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tudman.
Amadeus loads up on a big right hand but Tudman slips the punch.
Amadeus's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amadeus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Amadeus is looking to land body kicks.
Amadeus misses the shot to the body.
Tudman tries to counter with a takedown but Amadeus is quick to defend against it.
Amadeus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amadeus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick from Amadeus.
Amadeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tudman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tudman or perhaps it was just good defense by Amadeus, which made it look bad. #T3#
Amadeus lands a head kick!
Amadeus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tudman will feel that in the morning.
Tudman shoots for a double leg takedown but Amadeus sprawls well. He's pushed Tudman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tudman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amadeus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tudman feinted with a counter takedown.
Amadeus scores with a leg kick.
Amadeus tries to land a front kick but Tudman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Amadeus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tudman avoids the head kick by Amadeus.
Tudman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Amadeus misses with a two punch combination.
Amadeus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Amadeus connects with a single shot there.
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!
Amadeus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tudman moves away.
Tudman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amadeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amadeus fakes the leg kick and cracks Tudman in the body.
Amadeus misses with a leg kick.
Nico Amadeus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amadeus but Amadeus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tudman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Amadeus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tudman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Amadeus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Amadeus throws a head kick but Tudman moves out of range.
Amadeus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amadeus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amadeus throws a head kick that Tudman semi-blocks.
Amadeus looks for the body kick but Tudman saw that one coming.
Tudman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amadeus lands a nice looking body shot.
Amadeus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amadeus misses with a head kick.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses.
Amadeus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amadeus throws a right hand that Tudman ducks under and follows up with a left that Tudman also avoids with ease.
Tudman attempts a counter takedown but Amadeus avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadeus slaps away a takedown attempt from Tudman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amadeus connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Amadeus missing with a left hand there. Tudman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amadeus misses the jab.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amadeus misses with a kick to the body.
Tudman tries to counter with a takedown but Amadeus is quick to defend against it.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amadeus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tudman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amadeus's waist but Amadeus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tudman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amadeus misses with a kick to the body.
Tudman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tudman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tudman fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Amadeus is looking to slow Tudman down with leg kicks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tudman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Amadeus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amadeus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amadeus wants it to stay on the feet.
Amadeus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tudman moves out of range of the body kick.
Amadeus throws a sloppy head kick and Tudman moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Tudman blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Amadeus misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amadeus misses with a body kick.
Tudman tries to counter with a takedown but Amadeus is quick to defend against it.
Nico Amadeus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amadeus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tudman moves away.
Tudman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Amadeus feints and then cracks Tudman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tudman down.
Tudman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amadeus.
Amadeus throws a wild body kick that Tudman sees coming a mile off.
Amadeus leaves Tudman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tudman shoots in looking for a takedown. Amadeus tries to sprawl out of it but Tudman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amadeus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amadeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tudman is defended easily by Amadeus.
Amadeus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Tudman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amadeus's waist but Amadeus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tudman off to one side.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amadeus, right into the meat.
Amadeus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Amadeus fakes the leg kick and cracks Tudman in the body.
A head kick from Amadeus lands but Tudman takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amadeus lands with a nice body kick.
Amadeus scores with a head kick. Tudman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tudman shoots in and drives through. Amadeus sprawls well.
Amadeus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tudman's sensitive parts.
Amadeus stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Amadeus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amadeus connects with an inside leg kick.
Tudman shoots in looking for a takedown. Amadeus tries to sprawl out of it but Tudman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amadeus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amadeus tries to land a front kick but Tudman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Amadeus misses with a head kick.
Tudman avoids the head kick by Amadeus.
Tudman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amadeus throws a leg kick but Tudman sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudman fails with the takedown.
Amadeus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Tudman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amadeus tries to avoid it but Tudman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amadeus to the ground. Amadeus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudman blocks a head kick by Amadeus.
Amadeus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tudman.
Amadeus throws a hook but Tudman blocks it.
Tudman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amadeus looks to land a left hand but Tudman moved out of range nicely.
As Amadeus looks to move away, Tudman throws a big counter combo but Amadeus just gets out of the way.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tudman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Amadeus throws a jab when Tudman was well out of range.
Amadeus just misses with a punch to the body.
Tudman fails with a takedown attempt.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tudman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tudman or perhaps it was just good defense by Amadeus, which made it look bad.
Amadeus tries a head kick but it misses.
Tudman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amadeus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amadeus misses with a head kick.
Tudman attempts a counter takedown but Amadeus avoids it well and moves away.
Amadeus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amadeus just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Amadeus misses.
A head kick misses from Amadeus.
Tudman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Amadeus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amadeus looks to land a right hand but Tudman moved out of range.
Tudman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tudman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amadeus.
Franjo Tudman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Crunch! Amadeus slams his shin into Tudman's torso.
Amadeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amadeus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tudman.
Tudman fails with the takedown.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown but Amadeus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amadeus scores with a leg kick.
Amadeus looks to score with a jab to the body but Tudman is just out of range.
A big left from Amadeus misses.
Amadeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amadeus sprawls well. Amadeus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tudman gets slowly back to his feet.
Nico Amadeus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Amadeus connects with a leg kick. Tudman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Amadeus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Franjo Tudman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amadeus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tudman's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amadeus.
Tudman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tudman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That kick from Amadeus tenderised Tudman's leg. Tudman is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nico Amadeus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amadeus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Amadeus!
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Event:
Torcida 7 - Irago Vs Martel
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Tudman dives in and grabs McNugget's left leg, looking for a takedown. McNugget pushes down on Tudman's head and hops out.#CL2#
McNugget moves into range and clinches up with Tudman.
McNugget will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tudman up against the cage.
Tudman tries to pull guard but McNugget won't allow it.
McNugget lands an uppercut.
McNugget is pressed up against the cage. Tudman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McNugget down to the mat. McNugget avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McNugget clinches with his opponent.
Tudman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McNugget smiles and moves away.
McNugget throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudman tries for a takedown but McNugget sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
McNugget lands a lovely overhand right.
Tudman walks into a jab.
Tudman misses with a takedown attempt - McNugget sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tudman dives in and grabs McNugget's left leg, looking for a takedown. McNugget pushes down on Tudman's head and hops out.
McNugget lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. McNugget catches Tudman right on the button with a cross.
McNugget has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tudman is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
McNugget instigates a clinch.
Tudman jumps guard but McNugget stands there with Tudman around his waist. Tudman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McNugget lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tudman backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNugget.
Tudman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tudman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McNugget gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McNugget working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tudman tries to pull guard but McNugget holds him up against the cage and eventually Tudman drops back down to his feet.
McNugget holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McNugget lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
McNugget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNugget 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#
McNugget clinches up with Tudman and pushes him back against the cage.
McNugget dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McNugget displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tudman up against the cage.#BC2#
McNugget breaks the clinch.
McNugget buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
McNugget scores with a hook to the body. Tudman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tudman.
McNugget shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
McNugget clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Tudman pulls guard effortlessly.
McNugget tries to free his leg and advance position but Tudman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tudman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McNugget is aware though and is defending well.
Tudman is trying to control the position but McNugget postures up.
McNugget throwing strikes but missing.
McNugget really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tudman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tudman wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Tudman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tudman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McNugget controls the pace.#SUB#
Tudman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McNugget escapes and throws Tudman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tudman is trying to improve his position.
Tudman wants to control but McNugget postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conour McNugget dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tudman closes the distance and clinches up with McNugget, looking for a takedown. Tudman pushes McNugget against the cage but McNugget circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
McNugget has closed the distance and engaged Tudman in a clinch.
McNugget slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
McNugget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNugget keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
McNugget rushes Tudman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNugget lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tudman backwards. #BC2#
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franjo Tudman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tudman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
McNugget darts in and clinches Tudman up against the cage.
Tudman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McNugget is defending well.
Tudman drops down looking for an ankle pick but McNugget pulls his leg out and moves away.
McNugget fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tudman on the side of the head.
Tudman shoots in but no luck this time.
McNugget lands a right hook to the body.
McNugget 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#
McNugget forces Tudman back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Tudman letting McNugget take a breather here.
Tudman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McNugget pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
McNugget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tudman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNugget throws a sloppy head kick and Tudman moves out of range easily.
McNugget lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McNugget has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
McNugget pushes Tudman up against the cage in a clinch.
Tudman fails to pull guard.
Tudman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McNugget smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
McNugget forces Tudman back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
McNugget digs a right hand into Tudman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tudman's gas tank.
Tudman goes for a takedown attempt but McNugget pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
McNugget closes the distance and pushes Tudman back into the cage.
McNugget throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tudmans head.
McNugget is pushing Tudman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tudman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McNugget pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
McNugget breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McNugget gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
McNugget gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tudman.
A short right from McNugget.
The referee is keeping an eye on McNugget - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McNugget displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tudman up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McNugget.
McNugget lands with a left to the head.
McNugget lands an uppercut.
McNugget lands a hook that snaps the head of Tudman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNugget lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tudman backwards.
McNugget is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tudman looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conour McNugget showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tudman shoots in looking for a takedown. McNugget tries to sprawl out of it but Tudman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McNugget manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Conour McNugget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tudman tries for a takedown but McNugget sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McNugget throws a nice head kick!
Tudman misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McNugget to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNugget lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
McNugget gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNugget taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McNugget lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tudman backwards.
McNugget scores with a shoulder strike.
McNugget lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Tudman is rocked!
McNugget lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Tudman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Tudman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tudman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McNugget to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNugget unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tudman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McNugget is unloading with more strikes now! Tudman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conour McNugget!
Conour McNugget made sure to mention his sponsor, WarHorse Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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