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Event:
Grunge 2: Blackhole Sun
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Markov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Itsaboy was covering up waiting for the punch and Markov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Itsaboy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Itsaboy tries to get out of the position.
Itsaboy can't keep his opponent in guard - Markov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Itsaboy has his hands clasped together around Markov's back. He's all about the action.
Markov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Itsaboy is looking to improve his position.
Markov is nestled in close to Itsaboy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Markov wants to pass to mount but Itsaboy is defending the position.
Markov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Itsaboy defending well though.
Markov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Itsaboy's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Itsaboy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Markov is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Markov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Itsaboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markov on the ground.
Itsaboy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Itsaboy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markov lands with a punch from half guard.
Markov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Markov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Itsaboy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Itsaboy is rocked!
Itsaboy is in trouble now - Markov has advanced to mount!
Oh Itsaboy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markov lands a big shot to the head and Itsaboy winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lazar Markov!
A relieved looking Lazar Markov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
APEX 10
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Itsaboy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Itsaboy closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierre, looking for a takedown. Itsaboy pushes St Pierre against the cage but St Pierre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Itsaboy misses.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Itsaboy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching St Pierre on his heels. He'll look to pass St Pierre's guard now, I'm sure.
Itsaboy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
St Pierre is pulling down on Itsaboy's head. It's preventing any offense from Itsaboy, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy trying to control the position.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
St Pierre postures up in Itsaboy's guard and throws a big left but Itsaboy blocks it.
St Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Itsaboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Itsaboy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Itsaboy is trying to keep St Pierre in close.
St Pierre works over Itsaboy with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Itsaboy dives in for a single leg takedown but St Pierre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ihadababy Itsaboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Itsaboy swivels and escapes.#TD#
Itsaboy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
St Pierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Itsaboy throws a big right hand that misses.
Itsaboy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Itsaboy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
#REVB#
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
Itsaboy looking for a sweep. Not yet Itsaboy, not yet.
Itsaboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Itsaboy keeps moving.
St Pierre postures up in Itsaboy's guard and throws a big left but Itsaboy blocks it. #T4#
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Itsaboy.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Itsaboy is looking to clinch.
St Pierre with a poor takedown
and Itsaboy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Itsaboy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Itsaboy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itsaboy wants to take a breather but St Pierre is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itsaboy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Itsaboy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Pierre defending well though.
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 Ihadababy Itsaboy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Itsaboy closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierre, looking for a takedown. Itsaboy pushes St Pierre against the cage but St Pierre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Itsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre shows good takedown defense.
Itsaboy loads up on a big right hand but St Pierre slips the punch.#TD2#
St Pierre looking to score a takedown here. Itsaboy is defending well but St Pierre drives through and ends up in Itsaboy's guard.
Itsaboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Itsaboy blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierre postures up.
Itsaboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Itsaboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Itsaboy is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
St Pierre blocks a jab.
St Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Itsaboy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ihadababy Itsaboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsaboy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Itsaboy tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
And St Pierre tries to counter it with a takedown but Itsaboy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Itsaboy fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St Pierre sprawls well. St Pierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Itsaboy gets slowly back to his feet.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Itsaboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Itsaboy.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Itsaboy is thwarting St Pierre's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
Itsaboy is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itsaboy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre keeps control of the position for the meantime.
St Pierre moves into full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Itsaboy throws a strike but St Pierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Itsaboy wants to improve his position but instead St Pierre has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itsaboy wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, St Pierre seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Itsaboy drives through with a takedown into St Pierre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
St Pierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
St Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy being controlled here, momentarily.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Itsaboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy has momentary wrist control but St Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
Itsaboy pulls St Pierre in close to his closed guard and prevents St Pierre from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Itsaboy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Itsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itsaboy wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itsaboy.
Nice defenses there by St Pierre.
St Pierre feints the counter takedown.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Itsaboy moves out of range.
Itsaboy shoots for a takedown but St Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Pierre as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itsaboy. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itsaboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itsaboy dives in and grabs St Pierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierre pushes down on Itsaboy's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ihadababy Itsaboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Itsaboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre working over Itsaboy with some ground and pound. Itsaboy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre working Itsaboy over with strikes.
Itsaboy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Itsaboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Itsaboy is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Itsaboy's hands, connecting with Itsaboy's forehead.
St Pierre winds up and cracks Itsaboy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
St Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Georges St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre is looking to stall here but Itsaboy recovers full guard.
Itsaboy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Georges St Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Itsaboy is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Itsaboy tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges St Pierre!
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Event:
APEX 8
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Itsaboy looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Itsaboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Itsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Itsaboy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kai was covering up waiting for the punch and Itsaboy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kai looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kai is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Itsaboy rolls with it to try and escape but Kai cranks on the arm and Itsaboy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Inagawa Kai!
Inagawa Kai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
APEX 7
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Torres looks for a takedown but Itsaboy sprawls well.#TD2#
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Itsaboy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Torres manages to get back to half guard.
Itsaboy content to control rather than advance.
Torres wants to improve his position but Itsaboy is controlling well.
Itsaboy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itsaboy in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Itsaboy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Itsaboy won't allow Torres to sweep him here. #SUB#
Torres has his foot on Itsaboy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Itsaboy works his way back into a safe position though.
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Itsaboy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Itsaboy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Itsaboy gets a takedown into half guard.
Torres gets full guard.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Itsaboy's guard. #REVR#
Torres sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Torres stops Itsaboy from standing up.
Torres wants to control from the top but Itsaboy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itsaboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Itsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Itsaboy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itsaboy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres dodges an elbow strike from Itsaboy.
Torres is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsaboy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itsaboy after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Torres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Itsaboy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Itsaboy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Itsaboy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Itsaboy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres goes for a takedown in the clinch but Itsaboy prevents it.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres has Itsaboy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itsaboy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itsaboy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Itsaboy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Itsaboy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Torres taking some punishment here, with Itsaboy in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ihadababy Itsaboy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Itsaboy feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, Itsaboy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itsaboy postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
Itsaboy lands a couple of elbows.
Itsaboy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Itsaboy from controlling successfully.
Itsaboy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itsaboy landing with the ground and pound.
Itsaboy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Torres trying to strike off his back.
Torres wants to sweep here but Itsaboy controlling him for the moment.
Torres throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itsaboy connects with a couple of short punches.
Itsaboy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torres looking to control.
#SUB#
Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itsaboy defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torres slips a jab from Itsaboy.#TD2#
Itsaboy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Itsaboy 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.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Itsaboy is proving a slippery customer.
Itsaboy trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itsaboy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Itsaboy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Itsaboy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres is trying to keep Itsaboy in close.
Torres throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Itsaboy, which made it look bad.
Itsaboy wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsaboy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres. #TD2#
Itsaboy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Itsaboy working away.#T4#
Itsaboy controlling the position.
Torres manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Torres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Itsaboy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Itsaboy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Itsaboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Itsaboy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ihadababy Itsaboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Itsaboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Itsaboy as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Itsaboy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
Itsaboy 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.
Ihadababy Itsaboy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Itsaboy chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control the position.
Itsaboy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Itsaboy won't allow Torres to sweep him here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Itsaboy pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Itsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Itsaboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torres stands up over Itsaboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torres scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Itsaboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres cracks Itsaboy with a solid left hand.#T2#
Torres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Itsaboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Itsaboy has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
Torres trying to control but Itsaboy is working from the bottom.
Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Itsaboy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Itsaboy is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Itsaboy slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itsaboy is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres wants to improve his position but Itsaboy is controlling well.
Itsaboy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torres is pressing down on Itsaboy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Itsaboy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB#
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itsaboy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Torres is trying to control the position but Itsaboy postures up. #SUB#
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Itsaboy defends easily.
Itsaboy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alejandro Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Torres seems keen to control Itsaboy's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ihadababy Itsaboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ihadababy Itsaboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Itsaboy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ihadababy Itsaboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Itsaboy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ihadababy Itsaboy!
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Event:
APEX 5
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
MacCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Itsaboy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Itsaboy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacCarthy after a bit of a struggle.
MacCarthy looking for a takedown. #TD#
MacCarthy decides to pull guard.
Itsaboy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet MacCarthy, not yet.
Itsaboy prevents MacCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Itsaboy is fighting to break MacCarthy's control of his arms but MacCarthy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy is looking to sweep but instead, Itsaboy has passed into half guard.
MacCarthy manages to get to full guard.
MacCarthy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
MacCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itsaboy is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Itsaboy is controlling him.
MacCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Itsaboy looking to sit in guard and control but MacCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
MacCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Itsaboy keeping moving, preventing MacCarthy from controlling successfully.
Itsaboy has MacCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
MacCarthy trying to control but Itsaboy is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Itsaboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Itsaboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Itsaboy working a defensive guard here.
MacCarthy distracts Itsaboy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Itsaboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
MacCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Itsaboy has wrist control.
MacCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
MacCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Itsaboy trying to control the position here.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Itsaboy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacCarthy wants to clinch.#CL#
MacCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
MacCarthy is looking for a takedown.
MacCarthy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean MacCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itsaboy after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
MacCarthy has hold of one of Itsaboy's legs. Itsaboy is fighting the takedown attempt but MacCarthy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Itsaboy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Itsaboy is adopting a defensive guard.
MacCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacCarthy preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Itsaboy wants to sweep but no luck.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacCarthy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
MacCarthy drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacCarthy working some strikes from top position.
MacCarthy cracks Itsaboy with a solid left hand.
MacCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itsaboy is keeping the position for now.
MacCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itsaboy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy 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.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
Itsaboy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Itsaboy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacCarthy wants to control but Itsaboy is keeping busy.
MacCarthy is trying to stand up here but Itsaboy is controlling him well.
MacCarthy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
MacCarthy trying to control but Itsaboy postures up.
MacCarthy controlling the position well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacCarthy taking some punishment here, with Itsaboy in his half guard.
Itsaboy lands strikes from half guard.
MacCarthy is trying to stand up here but Itsaboy is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Itsaboy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Itsaboy controlling the pace.
Itsaboy is breathing heavily.#T3#
Itsaboy trying to control from MacCarthy's half guard. MacCarthy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
MacCarthy wants to stand but Itsaboy is controlling the position.
Itsaboy throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacCarthy keeping moving, preventing Itsaboy from controlling successfully.
MacCarthy 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itsaboy.
We've been informed that Itsaboy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Itsaboy shoots in and drives through. MacCarthy sprawls well.
MacCarthy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Itsaboy manages to circle out of the way.
Itsaboy tries for a takedown but MacCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
MacCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sean MacCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ihadababy Itsaboy.
MacCarthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Itsaboy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sean MacCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Itsaboy misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sean MacCarthy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Itsaboy stuffs the takedown attempt from MacCarthy. MacCarthy gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Itsaboy gets a takedown into half guard.
MacCarthy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itsaboy is working away from the top position though.
Itsaboy trying to control from MacCarthy's half guard. MacCarthy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Itsaboy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacCarthy holds on and takes a little breather.
Itsaboy looking to sit in guard and control but MacCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Itsaboy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2##TD#
MacCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Itsaboy can't fight it off and eventually MacCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. Itsaboy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sean MacCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacCarthy stays in close to Itsaboy's body and controls the position.
MacCarthy trying to control but Itsaboy is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
MacCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Itsaboy.
Itsaboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Itsaboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itsaboy can do to turn this around?
MacCarthy goes for a double leg but Itsaboy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Itsaboy continues to drive forward.
Itsaboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
MacCarthy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MacCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
MacCarthy prevents Itsaboy from improving his position.#T4#
MacCarthy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sean MacCarthy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacCarthy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sean MacCarthy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Itsaboy.#TD2#
Itsaboy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Itsaboy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Itsaboy with the ground and pound but Mygueel uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Itsaboy throws a sloppy strike and Mygueel has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Itsaboy is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Mygueel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcello Mygueel!
A very excited looking Marcello Mygueel 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Adams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Itsaboy tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Itsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Itsaboy loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adams throws a head kick but Itsaboy moves out of range.
#TD#
Itsaboy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itsaboy staying calm.
Itsaboy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Itsaboy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adams down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Adams trying to remain calm as Itsaboy controls from the top position.
Adams tries to bench press Itsaboy off him but Itsaboy keeps the position.
Itsaboy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Itsaboy is working Adams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Itsaboy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Itsaboy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Itsaboy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Itsaboy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Itsaboy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Itsaboy is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Itsaboy working the head and body with strikes.
Itsaboy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Itsaboy is very close to passing his half guard.
Itsaboy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Itsaboy stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Itsaboy working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itsaboy in particular looking to stall.
Itsaboy lands strikes from half guard.
Itsaboy slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Itsaboy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Itsaboy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Itsaboy prevents Adams from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams is trying to stand up here but Itsaboy is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ihadababy Itsaboy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Itsaboy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Adams misses.
Itsaboy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Itsaboy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Adams taking a bit of punishment here - Itsaboy scoring with strikes.
Itsaboy working the body and head with strikes.
Itsaboy working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy working the ground and pound from side control.
Adams tries to bench press Itsaboy off him but Itsaboy keeps the position.
Itsaboy taking a breather here. #T1#
Adams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Itsaboy is chipping away with strikes.
Adams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Adams is letting Itsaboy control him for a moment.
Adams tries to bench press Itsaboy off him but Itsaboy keeps the position.
Adams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Itsaboy scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Itsaboy is chipping away with strikes.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Itsaboy keeps moving and retains side control.
Itsaboy takes a little break here. Adams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Adams striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Itsaboy working the head with strikes.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Itsaboy off and has taken his back!
Itsaboy wants to escape the position.
Adams tries to get the hooks in deep but Itsaboy pushed the leg off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams is hanging on to Itsaboy's back as he tries to escape.
Itsaboy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Itsaboy trying to control the action but Adams just sinks the hooks in.
Itsaboy tries to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adams not allowing Itsaboy to control his hands.
Ihadababy Itsaboy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Itsaboy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Adams.
Itsaboy tries to break free.
Itsaboy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Itsaboy wants to control his opponent's hands but Adams gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itsaboy avoids the strikes from Adams.
Itsaboy rolls, trying to escape but Adams keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Adams working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ihadababy Itsaboy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Itsaboy defends it nicely.#TD#
Itsaboy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Itsaboy controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Itsaboy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Adams tries to buck Itsaboy off but Itsaboy is having none of it.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Itsaboy off and has taken his back!
Itsaboy has hold of Adams's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Adams is trying to stick to Itsaboy's back but Itsaboy is turning into Adams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Adams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Itsaboy.
Itsaboy controlling from the top position.
Itsaboy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itsaboy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Itsaboy stalls from top position.
Itsaboy'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.
Adams keeping his opponent close.
Adams seems a little lost for a moment, as Itsaboy dominates the positioning.
Adams struggling a bit here.
Itsaboy controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Itsaboy is working Adams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Itsaboy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Itsaboy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adams to see if he's OK.
Itsaboy 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 Adams's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Adams is not content to let Itsaboy control the position.
Itsaboy working the ground and pound from side control.
Adams is not content to let Itsaboy control the position.
Adams wants to control but Itsaboy postures up.
MIchael Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ihadababy Itsaboy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itsaboy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ihadababy Itsaboy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Itsaboy 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ihadababy Itsaboy!
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