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Event:
Madness 29 Chai Vs Seran
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Skabene tries a head kick but it misses.
Skabene fails with a takedown attempt.
Dutch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skabene.
Skabene checks a low kick from Dutch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skabene.
Von Dutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arveids Skabene.
Skabene throws a head kick but Dutch moves out of range.
As Skabene tries to get set, Dutch tries to push him back and clinch up but Skabene manages to avoid the attempt.
Dutch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice sprawl there from Dutch as Skabene shoots in.
Dutch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Dutch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dutch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skabene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabene avoids the elbow strike from Dutch, against the cage.
Skabene dodges an elbow strike from Dutch.
Skabene blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Dutch misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Dutch. #CUT#
It looks like Arveids Skabene has been cut.
Dutch slowing the pace effectively.
Dutch throws an elbow that misses.
Skabene avoids the elbow strike from Dutch, against the cage.
Dutch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dutch throws an elbow that misses.
Skabene takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Arveids Skabene's cut even more.
Skabene tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skabene avoids a wild elbow strike from Dutch.
Dutch throws an elbow that misses.
Skabene is working for takedown but Dutch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dutch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skabene takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Skabene avoids the elbow strike from Dutch, against the cage.
Dutch lands an elbow just above Skabene 's eye.
Dutch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
Arveids Skabene's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dutch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Dutch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skabene's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arveids Skabene's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Von Dutch!
A very excited looking Von Dutch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 15
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Rattlesnake scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Arveids Skabene has been cut.
Rattlesnake lands an overhand right.
Rattlesnake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rattlesnake wants it to stay on the feet.
Rattlesnake is looking for a counter combo.
Arveids Skabene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skabene goes for a double leg but Rattlesnake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rattlesnake continues to drive forward.
Rattlesnake looks to land a combination but Skabene avoids it well.
Rattlesnake circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Skabene to the canvas! Skabene doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rattlesnake keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Rattlesnake!
A very excited looking Mitch Rattlesnake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Madness 21 Moru vs Crab
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Claw throws a nice looking combination but Skabene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Claw pushes Skabene up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Skabene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Claw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skabene jumps guard but Claw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Claw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claw looking to stall.
Claw tries a body shot but Skabene blocks it.
Claw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Claw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skabene avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabene avoiding damage as Claw throws knees to the body.
Skabene managing to block the knees to the body from Claw.
Skabene managing to block the knees to the body from Claw.
Skabene has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Claw lands a knee to the body.
Skabene is breathing heavily.
Claw trying to land knees to the body.
Claw is struggling to control the position.
Claw trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Claw on the inside.
Claw slowing the pace effectively.
Claw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Claw lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Claw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claw just leaning against Skabene, taking a breather. #T2#
Skabene is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Claw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arveids Skabene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claw leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bear Claw.
Claw misses with a body kick.
Skabene shoots in looking for a takedown. Claw tries to sprawl out of it but Skabene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Claw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Claw pushes Skabene up against the cage in a clinch.
Skabene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Claw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Skabene blocks a body shot from Claw.
Skabene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Claw smiles and moves away.
Claw takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Claw connects with a leg kick. Skabene looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skabene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Claw sprawls well. Claw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skabene gets slowly back to his feet.
Claw raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Claw has Skabene up against the cage in a clinch.
Claw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Claw.
Skabene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Claw with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Claw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Claw scores a nice knee to the body.
Claw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skabene blocks it with crossed arms.
Skabene takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Arveids Skabene has been cut.
Claw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claw lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claw lands with a short shot to the head.
Claw tries a body shot but Skabene blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Claw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arveids Skabene's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Claw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skabene walks into a jab.#CL2#
Claw moves into the clinch.
Claw stalling in the clinch.
Claw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Claw landing knees to the body.
Claw tries to work over Skabene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skabene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Claw slows down the pace here.
Claw lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Claw tries a body shot but Skabene blocks it.
#T1#
Claw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skabene's defenses.
Claw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skabene is defending well for now.
Claw throws an elbow but it misses.
Come on Claw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claw stalling in the clinch.
Claw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Skabene tries for a takedown. No joy.
Claw slows down the pace here.
Claw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Claw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skabene is defending well for now.#T2#
Claw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Arveids Skabene's cut is getting worse.
Claw tries to land knees in the clinch but Skabene avoids the damage to the body.
Skabene blocks the elbow strike.
Claw misses with a knee strike.
Skabene jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Claw walks away with a smile on his face. Skabene gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Claw misses with a head kick.
Skabene dives in for a single leg takedown but Claw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Claw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arveids Skabene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skabene dodges the punch combination from Claw.
Skabene takes a kick to the side of the head.
Claw throws a combination. Skabene tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
Arveids Skabene's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Skabene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Claw.#CL2#
Claw closes the distance and clinches.
Claw has Skabene pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Claw.
Skabene has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Claw lands a knee to the body.
Claw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Claw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skabene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Claw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skabene's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, Arveids Skabene's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Claw pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Claw slows down the pace here.
Claw throws an elbow that misses.
Claw controlling the action here for a moment.
Claw misses with the head strike.
Skabene on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Claw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skabene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Claw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arveids Skabene's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Skabene with a lazy takedown attempt
and Claw counters with a two punch combo.
Skabene steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Claw. That one must have hurt.
Arveids Skabene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claw is looking to slow Skabene down with leg kicks.
Arveids Skabene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skabene takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arveids Skabene's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bear Claw!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 11
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Skabene slips a jab and a cross from Demust.
#CL#
Skabene clinches up against the cage.
Demust working aggressively here.
#TD#
Skabene has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Demust uses from the top position.
Skabene pulls Demust in close to prevent any damage.
Skabene trying to keep a closed guard but Demust is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Skabene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabene has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Skabene keeping moving, preventing Demust from controlling successfully. #T1##ES#
Skabene pushes Demust off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Demust takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Demust throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skabene was covering up waiting for the punch and Demust finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Skabene kicks Demust off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skabene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Demust closes the distance and pushes Skabene back into the cage.#TD2#
Demust gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Skabene manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Skabene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demust sprawls well. Demust wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skabene gets slowly back to his feet.
Demust drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skabene defends it well.
Skabene blocks a head kick by Demust.
Skabene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demust blocks a head kick by Skabene.
#TD2#
Demust closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Skabene throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Skabene gets caught flat footed, as Demust shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Skabene pushes Demust off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Skabene is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Skabene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skabene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demust but Demust pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Demust misses with a few strikes there.
Skabene is looking for a counter combo.
Demust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skabene throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Demust.#CL2#
Demust moves into range and clinches up with Skabene.#TD2#
Demust has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skabene uses from the top position.
Skabene stops Demust from standing up.
Skabene throws a big elbow that misses.
Demust is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skabene is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skabene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Demust doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Skabene will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demust wants to improve his position but instead Skabene has moved into half guard.
Still in half guard, Skabene seems content to control.#ES2#
Demust has one foot on Skabene's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Skabene darts in and clinches Demust up against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Demust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Demust feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Skabene pushes Demust off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skabene thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Demust if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arveids Skabene 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##CL#
Skabene rushes Demust and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Demust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Skabene lands a big head kick that sends Demust tumbling to the mat! Skabene takes a step backwards and waves Demust back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Blake Demust has been cut.
Arveids Skabene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Skabene lands a big head kick that sends Demust tumbling to the mat! Skabene takes a step backwards and waves Demust back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Demust is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Demust clinches up with Skabene and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Demust breaks the clinch.
Demust throws a jab but it's blocked by Skabene.
Skabene throws a head kick but Demust moves out of range.
Demust drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skabene defends it well.
Skabene looks to land a body kick but Demust moved away.#CL2#
Demust clinches with his opponent.
Skabene jumps guard but Demust turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Demust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skabene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demust can do to turn this around?#T1#
Skabene throws a head kick that Demust semi-blocks.
Skabene tries a head kick but it misses.
Demust avoids the head kick by Skabene.
Demust wants to counter the offense by Skabene and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Skabene pushes Demust up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Demust pulls guard.
Skabene is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Demust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skabene defends it easily.
Demust is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skabene is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skabene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB2#
Demust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skabene passes into half guard.
Demust is looking for a sweep. Skabene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skabene is controlling the pace.
Demust tries to kick Skabene off but Skabene keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Skabene frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Skabene throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Demust wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Skabene.
Demust really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skabene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skabene looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Skabene working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Skabene content just to control the position here.
Demust is in all sorts of trouble here.
Skabene takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skabene punching from mount but Demust doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Arveids Skabene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Skabene has control of Demust's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Demust regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Demust throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Skabene throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Demust tries to lock up and control but Skabene gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skabene looking to control and managing it successfully.
Demust is trying desperately to improve position.
Demust is still trying to improve position.
Demust holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Skabene tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Skabene controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arveids Skabene dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Demust's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Skabene moves into the clinch successfully.
Demust is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skabene is keeping busy.#TD#
Skabene ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skabene no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Demust throwing strikes from guard but Skabene blocks nicely.
Demust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skabene swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Skabene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Skabene looking for a guillotine here but Demust defends easily.
#T1##SU2#
Demust decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arveids Skabene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skabene avoids the head kick by Demust.
#CL#
Skabene has managed to clinch.
Demust trying to control the position but instead, Skabene has worked for underhooks and has pushed Demust into the cage.
Skabene can't get the takedown.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Demust ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Demust no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Demust is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Demust 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.
Demust is trying to keep Skabene in close.
Demust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skabene sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Demust looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skabene's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Demust looking for a sweep. Not yet Demust, not yet. #T3#
Demust not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Demust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skabene missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skabene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Skabene drives through and clinches with Demust against the cage.
Demust struggles to land a body shot inside as Skabene controls his hands.
#TD#
Skabene gets control of Demust's arms and successfully pulls guard. Skabene will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Skabene pushes Demust off and gets back to his feet.
Skabene lands with a slapping head kick.
Skabene keeps Demust at a distance using the push kick.
Skabene throws a head kick but Demust moves out of range.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Skabene. #TD#
Skabene dives in and scores a takedown into Demust's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skabene is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skabene passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Demust takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Demust is looking to regain half guard here but Skabene keeps moving and retains side control.
Skabene content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demust tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arveids Skabene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skabene 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arveids Skabene!
During a confident post fight interview, Arveids Skabene thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Blake Demust stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dang. Whatever man.'.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 6
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Skabene misses with a head kick.
Svenssson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Skabene is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Svenssson avoids the head kick by Skabene.
Svenssson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good shot there by Svenssson.
Skabene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skabene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skabene sets himself, and Svenssson steps forward looking for the clinch! Skabene avoids it this time.
Skabene throws a head kick that misses.
Skabene throws a body kick that misses.
Skabene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Skabene misses #CL2#
and Svenssson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Svenssson digs a right hand into Skabene's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skabene's gas tank.
Skabene is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Svenssson.
A short right from Svenssson on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Arveids Skabene has been cut.#T1#
Skabene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svenssson scores with a shot to the side of Skabene's head.
Still in the clinch, Svenssson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skabene tries to pull guard but Svenssson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arveids Skabene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skabene tries to pull guard but Svenssson holds him up against the cage and eventually Skabene drops back down to his feet.
Skabene has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svenssson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Svenssson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svenssson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svenssson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Svenssson - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Skabene takes a shot to the head.
Svenssson pushes Skabene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svenssson lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svenssson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Arveids Skabene's cut is getting worse.
Svenssson lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Skabene is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Svenssson as the two fighters clinch.
Svenssson scores with a shoulder strike.
Svenssson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skabene backwards.
Svenssson lands a nice shot to the body.
Svenssson scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
Arveids Skabene's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Svenssson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Svenssson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skabene backwards.
Svenssson lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Skabene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Svenssson drops Skabene onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Skabene is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Svenssson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skabene seems to have got his legs back now.
Svenssson gets through Skabene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Arveids Skabene's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svenssson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Svenssson.
Skabene jumps guard but Svenssson stands there with Skabene around his waist. Skabene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Svenssson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
A short left from Svenssson.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arveids Skabene's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Svenssson!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Nagashima blocks a head kick by Skabene.
Nagashima throwing a counter right hand but Skabene manages to avoid it.
Skabene tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nagashima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Nagashima tries to keep at a distance but Skabene has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skabene pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skabene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagashima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nagashima scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Arveids Skabene has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skabene.
Nagashima stalling.
Skabene working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima slows down the pace here.
Skabene tries to pull guard but Nagashima holds him up against the cage and eventually Skabene drops back down to his feet.
Nagashima misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Skabene is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands with a light punch inside.
Nagashima lands a nice uppercut.
Nagashima lands a shoulder strike.
Nagashima misses with the head strike.
Nagashima swings wildly with an uppercut but Skabene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skabene tries to pull guard but Nagashima holds him up against the cage and eventually Skabene drops back down to his feet.
Nagashima lands a nice shot to the body.
Skabene looks winded!
Nagashima is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Nice body punch from Nagashima.
Nagashima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nagashima lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Nagashima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagashima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skabene up against the cage.
Nagashima stalls.
Good body shot from Nagashima.
#T3#
Nagashima lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Arveids Skabene's cut even more.
Nagashima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagashima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagashima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagashima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nagashima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nagashima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nagashima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
The cut above Arveids Skabene's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skabene backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagashima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima gets through Skabene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Nagashima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skabene backwards.
Nagashima lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Skabene is rocked!
Nagashima gets through Skabene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skabene is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagashima finish him?#CUT#
Arveids Skabene's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Skabene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Nagashima.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arveids Skabene's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Nagashima!
A victorious Antonio Nagashima 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Skabene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Skabene gets a takedown into half guard.
Buchanan is trying to escape back to his feet but Skabene uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Skabene controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Skabene is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buchanan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buchanan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabene happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Buchanan can't do much from the bottom here.
Skabene is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Buchanan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Buchanan is not content to let Skabene control the position.
Buchanan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skabene working away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skabene throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Buchanan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Skabene controlling from side mount.
Buchanan is looking for a sweep.
Skabene in side control, throwing shots but Buchanan defends.
Skabene slows the pace down.
Skabene fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3##SU2#
Skabene stands up and beckons Buchanan to his feet.
Skabene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Skabene scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Buchanan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Buchanan tries to hold on but Skabene pushes him away.
Skabene controlling from mount.
Buchanan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buchanan really wants to buck Skabene off and get back to his feet.
Skabene content just to control the position here. #T4#
Let's hope that Skabene has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Skabene throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Skabene controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arveids Skabene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kip Buchanan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Skabene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Skabene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Skabene is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buchanan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Buchanan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Skabene stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Buchanan tries to keep at a distance but Skabene has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Skabene prevents Buchanan from breaking the clinch.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Skabene ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skabene no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Buchanan preventing the sweep.
Skabene is controlling Buchanan's posture.
Buchanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buchanan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skabene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skabene doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Buchanan trying to control but Skabene is working from the bottom.
Arveids Skabene has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buchanan wants to stand but Skabene is controlling his posture from full guard.
Buchanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Skabene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skabene looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Buchanan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buchanan wants to break free but Skabene has control.
Skabene prevents a body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan is trying to stall.
Skabene blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Skabene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##TD2#
Skabene changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buchanan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Buchanan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Skabene unloads with some shots from mount but Buchanan bucks and avoids them well.
Buchanan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Skabene looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skabene misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skabene unloads with some shots from mount but Buchanan bucks and avoids them well.
Skabene unloads with some shots from mount but Buchanan bucks and avoids them well.
Skabene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB2#
Skabene looking for a guillotine from mount but Buchanan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Skabene working for a guillotine from mount but Buchanan is in no mood to give up.
Buchanan is trying desperately to improve position.
Skabene sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skabene throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
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!
Skabene controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arveids Skabene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kip Buchanan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Skabene throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Buchanan is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arveids Skabene!
During a confident post fight interview, Arveids Skabene thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Skabene tries to clinch but Montgomery moves away #TD#
so Montgomery counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Skabene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montgomery is stalling in the full guard.
Montgomery with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Montgomery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Montgomery wants to get up but he can't break Skabene's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skabene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Montgomery is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery wanted to stand there but Skabene had control of the position. #T1#
Montgomery cracks Skabene with a solid left hand.
Skabene wants to get back to his feet but Montgomery passes into half guard.
Montgomery content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skabene is pressing down on Montgomery's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skabene has a closed guard, preventing Montgomery from standing up. #SUB2#
Montgomery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skabene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montgomery has managed to get both his arms back between Skabene's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Montgomery stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Skabene.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Skabene.
#TD2#
Skabene throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Skabene is in Montgomery's guard.
Montgomery wants to stand but Skabene is controlling the position.
Montgomery looking for a sweep. Not yet Montgomery, not yet.
Skabene is looking to stand up but Montgomery won't let him.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Skabene from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skabene looking to pass the guard.
Montgomery wants to sweep here but Skabene controlling him for the moment.
Skabene wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
Skabene stopping the sweep attempt from Montgomery.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Skabene closes the distance and clinches.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Montgomery pulls Skabene into guard.
Montgomery wants to sweep here but Skabene controlling him for the moment.
Montgomery is working hard here to advance position.
Skabene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skabene trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Skabene content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skabene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skabene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Montgomery closes the distance and pushes Skabene back into the cage.#TD2#
Skabene manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Montgomery engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Lyndon Montgomery will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Skabene clinches up with Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage.
Skabene gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skabene to keep the fight standing.
Skabene with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lyndon Montgomery has been cut.
Skabene lands a left hand.
Montgomery tries to break free but Skabene pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery trying to control the position but instead, Skabene has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montgomery into the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skabene just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1##BC2#
Skabene manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Skabene moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Skabene breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Skabene darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Montgomery is trying to escape back to his feet but Skabene uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Montgomery is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Skabene asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Skabene is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Skabene thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Montgomery looks to move to half guard but instead Skabene has passed into mount! Damn!
Skabene throwing strikes but Montgomery uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Montgomery keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep. Skabene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skabene not doing much here.
Montgomery makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Montgomery.#T3#
Skabene advances position into side control!
Montgomery wants to control but Skabene postures up.
Montgomery tries to improve position but can't.
Montgomery tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Montgomery is working to get back to half guard.
Skabene controlling the position easily from mount.
Montgomery 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.#T4#
Skabene is keen to just control but Montgomery is a slippery customer.
Montgomery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montgomery regains full guard. Nicely done.
Montgomery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skabene manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Montgomery is stalling in the full guard.
Skabene lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skabene wants to pass the guard but Montgomery is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arveids Skabene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyndon Montgomery's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Skabene lands a brutal head kick. Montgomery looks out on his feet and Skabene throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Arveids Skabene!
A victorious Arveids Skabene thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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