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Event:
SP Proving Grounds 5
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geo throws a big shot that misses.
Geo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buhlshk momentarily.
#TD2#
Buhlshk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Buhlshk showed some decent athleticism there.
Buhlshk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Buhlshk controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Buhlshk might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Buhlshk with shots to the head and body - Geo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Geo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buhlshk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Buhlshk throws some wild stikes that Geo manages to avoid easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Geo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Buhlshk controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Buhlshk stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T2#
Geo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buhlshk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buhlshk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buhlshk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buhlshk loads up on a big right hand but Geo slips the punch.#TD2#
Geo gets caught napping as Buhlshk dives in and scores a takedown. Geo manages to retain guard.
Geo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Buhlshk dives into side control.
#REVR#
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Buhlshk wants to control but Geo is keeping him busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Buhlshk controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buhlshk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuwanah Buhlshk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Buhlshk shoots in but no luck this time.
Buhlshk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Geo is fending him off so far but Buhlshk persists. Nope, Geo circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Buhlshk shoots in and bounces Geo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Geo pushes Buhlshk off and gets back to his feet.
Buhlshk moves to clinch but Geo breaks away
and Geo counters with a stiff right hand.
Geo throws a hook but Buhlshk blocks it.
Geo misses with a hook. Buhlshk ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Buhlshk looking to score a takedown here. Geo is defending well but Buhlshk drives through and ends up in Geo's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geo working a defensive guard here.
Buhlshk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Buhlshk tries to free his leg and advance position but Geo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Buhlshk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Buhlshk tries to free his leg and advance position but Geo is retaining full guard.
Geo wants to stand but Buhlshk is controlling the position.
Buhlshk advances to half guard.
Buhlshk is controlling the pace.
Buhlshk throwing shots but Geo is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buhlshk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buhlshk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niki Geo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuwanah Buhlshk.
No luck for Buhlshk with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Geo misses the target. #T3#
Buhlshk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Geo swivels and escapes.
Geo misses with a hook
and Buhlshk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Geo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Geo throws a jab when Buhlshk was well out of range.
Geo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buhlshk.
Buhlshk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Geo just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Buhlshk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buhlshk misses with a takedown attempt - Geo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buhlshk or perhaps it was just good defense by Geo, which made it look bad.
Buhlshk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Geo pinned against the cage. Geo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yuwanah Buhlshk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Buhlshk clinches up with Geo and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Buhlshk working aggressively here.
Buhlshk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Geo blocks it with crossed arms.
Buhlshk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buhlshk tries to pull guard but Geo won't allow it.
Geo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buhlshk.
Buhlshk misses with some punches.
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!
Buhlshk jumps guard but Geo stands there with Buhlshk around his waist. Buhlshk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buhlshk tries to pull guard but Geo won't allow it.
Buhlshk slowing the pace effectively.
Geo throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niki Geo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Geo loads up on a big right hand but Buhlshk slips the punch.
Buhlshk looks for a takedown but Geo sprawls well.
Buhlshk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Geo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Geo punishes Buhlshk's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Buhlshk gets a double leg takedown into Geo's guard.
Buhlshk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Geo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhlshk's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Buhlshk looking to sit in guard and control but Geo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Buhlshk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Buhlshk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Geo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buhlshk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Geo has passed into side control.
#SU#
Geo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Buhlshk to his feet. #T3#
Buhlshk closes the distance and clinches up with Geo, looking for a takedown. Buhlshk pushes Geo against the cage but Geo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Geo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Geo throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Buhlshk takes the fight into the clinch.
Buhlshk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Geo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Buhlshk can turn it around.
Buhlshk is trying to pull guard but Geo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niki Geo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuwanah Buhlshk.
Buhlshk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Geo's face.
A head punch on the inside from Buhlshk fails to land.
Buhlshk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Geo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Geo. #BC#
Geo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geo throws a body punch but Buhlshk moves out of range.
Geo looks to land a right hand but Buhlshk moved out of range.
Buhlshk shoots in and drives through. Geo sprawls well.#T4#
Buhlshk tries to close the distance and clinch but Geo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buhlshk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Geo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Geo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niki Geo is winning the standup battle so far.
Geo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Buhlshk ducks under a wild hook from Geo.
Buhlshk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geo misses the jab.
Geo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Geo misses with a hook to the body
and Buhlshk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Buhlshk doesn't manage to clinch there - Geo circles away.
#TD2#
Buhlshk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Buhlshk stalls from top position.
Buhlshk is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niki Geo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Geo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niki Geo! |
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Event:
Checkmate To The Throne RD#1
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Buhlshk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Buhlshk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Buhlshk taking a breather here. #SUB#
Buhlshk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Buhlshk takes a little break here. Adee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Adee is looking to reverse the position.
Adee being controlled for a moment.
Buhlshk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buhlshk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Buhlshk is trying to get an arm triangle but Adee is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Buhlshk stalls from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Adee tries to keep at a distance but Buhlshk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Buhlshk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buhlshk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Buhlshk.
Buhlshk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adee sprawls well. Adee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buhlshk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuwanah Buhlshk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buhlshk moves out of range as Adee throws a body kick.
#TD#
Buhlshk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adee's guard.
Adee keeping full guard, as Buhlshk tries to pass.
Buhlshk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Buhlshk.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuwanah Buhlshk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Adee. No joy for Buhlshk on that attempt.
Adee scores with a hook.
Adee lands with a shot to the body.
Buhlshk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yuwanah Buhlshk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buhlshk closes the distance and clinches up with Adee, looking for a takedown. Buhlshk pushes Adee against the cage but Adee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adee stuffs the takedown attempt from Buhlshk. Buhlshk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuwanah Buhlshk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buhlshk shoots in but Adee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adee. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adee enables Buhlshk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Buhlshk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buhlshk tries to free his leg and advance position but Adee is retaining full guard.
Buhlshk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Buhlshk advances to half guard.
Buhlshk not doing much here.
Buhlshk prevents Adee from standing back up.
Buhlshk stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buhlshk wants to pass the guard but Adee is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buhlshk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buhlshk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Buhlshk moves out of range of the body kick from Adee.
Buhlshk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adee sprawls and moves away.
Buhlshk shoots in for a takedown but Adee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adee wants to counter with a clinch but Buhlshk pushes him away.
Buhlshk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buhlshk dives in and grabs Adee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adee pushes down on Buhlshk's head and hops out.#T3#
Buhlshk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adee lands with a right hand.
Buhlshk shoots in but Adee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adee cracks Buhlshk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buhlshk on the side of the head.
Buhlshk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adee pinned against the cage. Adee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Buhlshk with that takedown attempt.
Adee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arriorus Adee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buhlshk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adee defends it nicely.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Adee.
Adee throws a leg kick which misses Buhlshk's front leg but catches the back leg as Buhlshk tries to avoid it.
Buhlshk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yuwanah Buhlshk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buhlshk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adee.
Adee leaves Buhlshk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buhlshk shoots in and drives through. Adee sprawls well.
Arriorus Adee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buhlshk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adee circles away.
Adee digs a good hook to Buhlshk's body.
Buhlshk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adee connects with an inside leg kick.
Buhlshk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy left from Adee finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arriorus Adee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Buhlshk darts in looking for a takedown but Adee gets double underhooks and turns Buhlshk into the cage.
Adee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buhlshk blocks it well.
Adee has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Buhlshk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buhlshk.
Adee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adee leaves Buhlshk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuwanah Buhlshk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buhlshk.
Buhlshk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adee can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhlshk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Adee.
Adee lands a nice hook to Buhlshk's body. Buhlshk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buhlshk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adee defends well and Buhlshk ends up having to push Adee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Adee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buhlshk has a takedown stuffed.
Adee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buhlshk's head backwards.
Adee works over Buhlshk's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Adee clinches up against the cage.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Buhlshk controls his hands.
I was talking to Buhlshk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Adee.
Adee is working Buhlshk over against the cage.
Adee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adee lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Buhlshk tries to pull guard but Adee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adee scores with a shot to the side of Buhlshk's head.
Buhlshk tries for a takedown but Adee manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adee lands a body shot.
Adee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buhlshk backwards.
Adee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buhlshk backwards.
Adee lands with a right to the head.
Adee gets through Buhlshk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Adee.
Adee digs a right hand into Buhlshk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buhlshk's gas tank.
Adee is leaning against Buhlshk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adee is working Buhlshk over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Adee - that landed with a thud.
Adee works on Buhlshk's body with a couple of short punches.
Adee lands a shoulder strike.
Buhlshk takes a shot to the head.
Adee scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Adee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buhlshks head.
Adee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buhlshk or not.
Adee is working Buhlshk over against the cage.
Adee lands with a short shot to the head.
Adee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buhlshk or not.
A short body shot lands from Adee as the two fighters clinch.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adee tries to work over Buhlshk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adee scores with a shot to the side of Buhlshk's head.
Adee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buhlshks head.
Adee lands with a short shot to the head.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buhlshks head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buhlshk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adee pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Adee lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Adee.
Adee lands a left hand.
Adee pushes Buhlshk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Adee.
Adee prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buhlshk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adee.
Adee pushes Buhlshk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Buhlshk is rocked!
Adee digs a right hand into Buhlshk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buhlshk's gas tank.
Adee is leaning against Buhlshk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adee scores with a hook to the body.
Adee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Buhlshk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Adee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arriorus Adee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arriorus Adee!
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Event:
Checkmate The Crowning Finale
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Buhlshk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Buhlshk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Adesanya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buhlshk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adesanya on the ground.
Buhlshk working the ground and pound but Adesanya is defending the strikes.
Buhlshk in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Buhlshk wants to stand but Adesanya has his arm trapped.
Adesanya is not content to let Buhlshk control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya is looking to regain half guard here but Buhlshk keeps moving and retains side control.
Buhlshk working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Adesanya is looking to regain half guard here but Buhlshk keeps moving and retains side control.
Buhlshk taking a breather here.
Adesanya is looking for a sweep.
Buhlshk wants to stand but Adesanya is controlling his arm.
Adesanya is looking to regain half guard here but Buhlshk keeps moving and retains side control.
Buhlshk wants to stand but Adesanya is controlling his arm.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adesanya is looking for a sweep.
Buhlshk tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Buhlshk remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Adesanya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
Buhlshk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adesanya pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Buhlshk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adesanya, up you get! #TD#
Buhlshk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adesanya!
Adesanya tries to bench press Buhlshk off him but Buhlshk keeps the position.
Buhlshk is looking to take a break and control but Adesanya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Adesanya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buhlshk controls the position.#SU#
Buhlshk stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Buhlshk gets a takedown into half guard.
Adesanya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buhlshk is working away from the top position though.
Buhlshk thows a huge punch but Adesanya dodges it nicely.
Adesanya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adesanya.
Buhlshk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Buhlshk wants to stand but Adesanya has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Buhlshk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buhlshk controls the pace.#SUB2#
Adesanya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buhlshk defends it easily.
Buhlshk controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buhlshk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Buhlshk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adesanya's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuwanah Buhlshk dominated that round.
That's time! Buhlshk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Buhlshk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Adesanya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buhlshk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buhlshk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Adesanya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buhlshk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Buhlshk pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Buhlshk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhlshk trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Buhlshk pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buhlshk controls the pace.#SUB2#
Adesanya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buhlshk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adesanya's guard.
Buhlshk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adesanya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Buhlshk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buhlshk has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Buhlshk pushes his legs off easily.
Buhlshk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buhlshk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Buhlshk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buhlshk has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.
Buhlshk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buhlshk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adesanya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle here but Buhlshk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Buhlshk taking a break here but Adesanya is having none of it and regains half guard.
Buhlshk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Buhlshk wants to take a breather but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buhlshk is working away from the top position though.
Buhlshk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adesanya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yuwanah Buhlshk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adesanya moves into full guard.
Buhlshk looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Buhlshk has his hands clasped together but Adesanya extends and breaks Buhlshk's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Adesanya.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Adesanya!
A victorious Jorge Adesanya 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:
Checkmate Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Buhlshk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Buhlshk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giuliani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buhlshk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Giuliani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buhlshk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buhlshk throws an off balance right hand
and Giuliani counters with a straight right hand.
Giuliani lands with a hook. Buhlshk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Giuliani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buhlshk moves away.
Giuliani blocks a head kick by Buhlshk.
Buhlshk tries for a takedown but Giuliani circles away easily
and Giuliani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giuliani misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buhlshk ducks under a wild hook from Giuliani.
Giuliani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buhlshk. #T1#
Buhlshk tries for a takedown but Giuliani circles away easily#CL2#
and Giuliani counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuwanah Buhlshk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giuliani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giuliani misses with some punches.
Buhlshk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Giuliani just stands there and leans against the cage.
Giuliani misses with some punches.
Giuliani swings wildly with an uppercut but Buhlshk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buhlshk fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giuliani.
Buhlshk blocks an uppercut.
Giuliani throws a punch but it's blocked by Buhlshk.
Nice body punch from Giuliani. #T2#
Giuliani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Giuliani fails to land.
Giuliani has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Giuliani misses with a punch on the inside.
Giuliani lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giuliani.
Giuliani pushes Buhlshk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buhlshk blocking some punches.
Giuliani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buhlshk backwards.
A short right from Giuliani on the inside.
A short right from Giuliani.
Giuliani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Giuliani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Giuliani on the inside. #BC#
Buhlshk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Giuliani has Buhlshk up against the cage in a clinch.
Giuliani misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Giuliani lands a right hand.
Giuliani swings wildly with an uppercut but Buhlshk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buhlshk is looking to break free of the clinch but Giuliani has double underhooks.
Giuliani lands with a left to the head.
Giuliani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giuliani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buhlshk backwards.
Buhlshk jumps guard but Giuliani turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buhlshk blocks an uppercut.
Giuliani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Giuliani lands a nice shot to the body.
Giuliani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giuliani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giuliani swings wildly with an uppercut but Buhlshk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giuliani cracks Buhlshk with a nice body shot.
Buhlshk is breathing heavily.#T4#
Giuliani lands a right hand.
Buhlshk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giuliani misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buhlshk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giuliani gets through Buhlshk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Giuliani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Giuliani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Giuliani pushes Buhlshk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Giuliani lands a shoulder strike.
Giuliani lands a body shot.
Giuliani lands a body punch.
Buhlshk takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Giuliani.
Giuliani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buhlshks head.
Giuliani throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Giuliani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Giuliani lands an uppercut, right on the button! Buhlshk tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudy Giuliani!
Rudy Giuliani took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 1
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Buhlshk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buhlshk throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Buhlshk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Der Veer Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Der Veer Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Van Der Veer Jr has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Buhlshk.
Buhlshk lands a brutal head kick. Der Veer Jr looks out on his feet and Buhlshk throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Yuwanah Buhlshk!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Buhlshk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buhlshk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buhlshk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
#CL#
Adesanya clinches up with Buhlshk and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Buhlshk breaks the clinch.
Adesanya 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.
A head kick misses from Buhlshk.
Buhlshk throws a leg kick but Adesanya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adesanya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buhlshk circles away.
Buhlshk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adesanya has closed the distance and engaged Buhlshk in a clinch.
Buhlshk wants to break free but Adesanya has control.
Adesanya is trying to drag Buhlshk to the mat but Buhlshk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Buhlshk tries to break free but Adesanya pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Buhlshk is trying to push Adesanya away but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adesanya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Buhlshk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buhlshk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buhlshk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buhlshk gets underhooks to prevent Adesanya's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Buhlshk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buhlshk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buhlshk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buhlshk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adesanya seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Buhlshk can turn it around.
Adesanya keeps control of Buhlshk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buhlshk gets underhooks to prevent Adesanya's takedown attempt.
Adesanya goes for a takedown attempt but Buhlshk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adesanya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buhlshk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buhlshk circles away.
Buhlshk circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Adesanya drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Buhlshk follows Adesanya to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuwanah Buhlshk!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Al Thor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buhlshk is fending him off so far but Al Thor persists. Nope, Buhlshk circles away and we're back to standing.
Buhlshk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Thor eats them both and turns towards Buhlshk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Al Thor dodges the punch combination from Buhlshk.
Yuwanah Buhlshk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buhlshk tries to bum rush Al Thor with a series of wild strikes but Al Thor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Thor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buhlshk with a body shot.
Buhlshk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Thor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Buhlshk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Thor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Al Thor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Thor uses his free foot to push down on Buhlshk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Buhlshk. #SUB2#
Al Thor is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Buhlshk is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Buhlshk flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Al Thor anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Buhlshk and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Al Thor slips an arm under Buhlshk chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Al Thor has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Al Thor is squeezing on Buhlshk like an anaconda would it's prey. Buhlshk fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rand Al Thor!
Our winner, Rand Al Thor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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