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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Harris Mint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 37 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hirsch pushes Mint up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hirsch has picked Mint up - he's going for a ride! Hirsch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mint (0) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but Mint defending well.
Hirsch not doing much here.
Hirsch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch trying to control the pace. #T1#
Mint preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hirsch trying to control the pace. #T2#
Mint trying to control but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mint holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Mint is looking to control Hirsch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mint avoid being mounted?
Hirsch prevents Mint from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Mint'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.
Well, if Hirsch 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.
#T4#
Mint is holding on to half guard well.
Hirsch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mint (0) vs (5) Hirsch
Hirsch controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Mint has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mint (0) vs (8) Hirsch
Good control from Hirsch.
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hirsch is hanging on to Mint's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Hirsch controlling from the back.
Hirsch is not going to allow Mint to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch keeps control of the position easily here as Mint tries to buck him off.
Mint trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
What can Mint do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
More stalling from Hirsch.
It looks like Hirsch 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.#T8#
Mint looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hirsch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mint's body.
#T9#
Mint breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mint (2) vs (8) Hirsch
Mint is fighting to break Hirsch's control of his arms but Hirsch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hirsch can't keep his opponent in guard - Mint advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mint prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Hirsch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hirsch is looking to control Mint's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hirsch avoid being mounted?#T10#
Mint prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch has his hands clasped together around Mint's back. He's all about the action.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Mint sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mint trying to pass the guard but Hirsch defending well. #T12#
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Mint is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hirsch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hirsch wants to control but Mint is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Hirsch controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mint has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mint wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is defending well. #T14#
Hirsch tries to roll over but Mint keeps him under control.
Hirsch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mint trying to control from Hirsch's half guard. Hirsch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Harry Hirsch 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:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Harris Mint!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Toussaint looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mint feints the counter takedown.
No luck for Toussaint with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Toussaint closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (0) Mint#T1##SUB#
Toussaint is looking for a kimura but Mint is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toussaint to get the leverage. #SUB#
Toussaint is working for a kimura but Mint is defending it quite comfortably.
Toussaint is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mint reverses the position - he's now on top in Toussaint's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (2) Mint#SUB#
Toussaint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mint defends well.#SUB#
Toussaint throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mint escapes and throws Toussaint's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (2) vs (5) Mint#T2#
Toussaint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toussaint is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mint's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toussaint manages to get to full guard.
Mint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toussaint swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Mint preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Toussaint working for submissions but it's allowed Mint to get to half guard.
Mint has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (2) vs (8) Mint
We've been hearing good reports from Toussaint'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.
Toussaint is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mint controlling from mount. #T4#
Toussaint is trying to reverse the position but instead Mint has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (2) vs (11) Mint
Toussaint is really stuck here.
Toussaint tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toussaint is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toussaint is working hard here to advance position.
Toussaint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Toussaint wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (2) vs (14) Mint
My spies in Pablo inform me that Mint has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Toussaint is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Toussaint is really stuck here.
Toussaint prevents Mint from getting a body triangle.
Mint keeps control of the position as Toussaint tries to break free.
#T6#
Mint keeps control of the position easily here as Toussaint tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Toussaint's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mint controlling the positon.
Toussaint turns into Mint and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (4) vs (14) Mint
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB#
Toussaint is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mint is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mint has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (4) vs (16) Mint
Toussaint has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mint has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (4) vs (19) Mint
Toussaint is trying to improve his position.
Mint advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toussaint (4) vs (21) Mint
Toussaint is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Mint seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toussaint is holding on tight.
Toussaint tries to reverse the position but Mint maintains control.#T9#
Toussaint gets back to half guard.
Toussaint is looking to improve his position.
Toussaint gets full guard.
Mint stopping the sweep attempt from Toussaint.
Mint controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toussaint tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toussaint can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mint controls the pace.#T10#
Toussaint looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Toussaint has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mint is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Toussaint. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (4) vs (24) Mint
Toussaint tries to improve position but can't.
Toussaint manages to get back to half guard.
Mint passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toussaint! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (4) vs (27) Mint
Toussaint is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Mint looking to control but Toussaint is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toussaint tries to reverse the position but Mint maintains control.
Toussaint wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (4) vs (30) Mint
Toussaint wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Mint controlling the position well here. Toussaint rolled but Mint kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mint trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Toussaint's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Mint.
Mint doesn't have the hooks in and Toussaint manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (6) vs (30) Mint#T13#
Toussaint is looking to pass into half guard but Mint pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mint is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (6) vs (32) Mint
Mint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toussaint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mint sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Toussaint has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mint can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mint forces his way into half guard.
Toussaint is refusing to be controlled, as Mint sits in half guard. #T14#
Toussaint is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mint's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mint's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toussaint (10) vs (32) Mint#SUB#
Toussaint looking to break Mint's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mint remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Toussaint will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Toussaint is looking for the choke from the back position but Mint is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Toussaint looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Toussaint seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Mint's chin but Mint turns very nicely into Toussaint's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Mint.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (10) vs (34) Mint
Toussaint is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toussaint wants to improve his position but instead Mint has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mint wins on points by 34 to 10.
Harris Mint seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Harris Mint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lawrence drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mint (0) vs (2) Lawrence
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mint can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lawrence controls the pace.
Mint keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.
Lawrence is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Lawrence has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lawrence works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Mint is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lawrence trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Lawrence is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Mint defends it.
Mint keeping hold of Lawrence's head, controlling as best he can.
Mint is refusing to be controlled, as Lawrence sits in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mint'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.#T2#
Mint is concentrating on defense, preventing Lawrence from advancing position.
Lawrence content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawrence trying to control the pace.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Mint is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lawrence keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lawrence wants to take a breather but Mint is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawrence working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mint is controlling Lawrence's trapped leg to prevent Lawrence from advancing to side control.
Lawrence is pressing down on Mint's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mint is holding on for now.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Mint is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence controlling the pace. #T4#
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Mint defends it.
Lawrence wants to take a breather but Mint is having none of it.
Lawrence is controlling the pace.
Lawrence wants to pass to mount but Mint is defending the position.
Lawrence slows the pace down in half guard.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mint keeps working. #T5#
Lawrence looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lawrence prevents Mint from improving his position.#T6#
Mint moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mint is controlling Lawrence's posture.
Mint keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Mint has his hands on Lawrence's head, controlling the position.
Mint keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Mint keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass. #T7#
Lawrence is still trying to improve position.
Mint is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mint keeps moving.
Lawrence showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Lawrence works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawrence controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Mint is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mint is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawrence.
#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9#
Mint is refusing to be controlled, as Lawrence sits in half guard.
Lawrence is stalling here. Mint is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lawrence seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mint has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mint (4) vs (2) Lawrence
The referee asks Mint politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mint prefers to stall for the moment though.#T10#
Lawrence is trying to get back to half guard.
Lawrence manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. Mint is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawrence manages to get to full guard.
Lawrence has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mint has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mint (7) vs (2) Lawrence
Mint just content to control the position. #T11#
Lawrence struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Lawrence is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face as Mint controls the position.
Lawrence is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Lawrence tries to control but Mint manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mint (10) vs (2) Lawrence
Lawrence is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mint doesn't have the hooks in and Lawrence manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mint (10) vs (4) Lawrence
Mint pulls Lawrence in close to prevent any damage.
Lawrence stands and throws Mint's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mint (10) vs (7) Lawrence
Mint regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lawrence's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mint won't allow Lawrence to pass to mount. #T14#
Lawrence is looking to take a break and control but Mint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawrence stalling.
Lawrence trying to mount his opponent but Mint defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mint moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mint controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mint takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Harris Mint decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, John Lawrence stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Adams Menday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harris Mint!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Menday is looking to clinch.
Mint changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Menday shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mint manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Menday (2) vs (0) Mint
Menday being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Menday drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mint dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menday (2) vs (2) Mint
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint stopping the sweep attempt from Menday.#SUB#
Menday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mint is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Mint looking to pass the guard.
Menday seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Menday is looking for a triangle here but Mint uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Menday (2) vs (5) Mint
Menday tries to improve position but can't.
Menday looks to move to half guard but instead Mint has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Menday (2) vs (7) Mint
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mint manages to capitalize on a mistake by Menday to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Menday (2) vs (10) Mint#T2#
Mint has good solid back control here.
Menday wants to escape the position.
Menday is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mint.
Menday is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Mint looking to hold on to the position here but Menday rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Mint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menday swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Menday throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mint escapes and throws Menday's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Menday (2) vs (13) Mint
Mint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menday keeps working.
My spies in Pablo inform me that Mint has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Mint taking a breather here.
Menday is looking to regain half guard here but Mint keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Menday is working hard here to advance position.
Mint taking a breather here.
Menday is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Menday stops Mint from passing to mount.
Mint is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mint content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Menday is not content to let Mint control the position. #T7#
Menday is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Mint advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Menday (2) vs (15) Mint
Menday regains half guard.
Menday manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Menday working for a triangle but Mint defends it easily.
#T9##SUB#
Menday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mint defends it easily.
Mint slips nicely into half guard.
Mint trying to control the pace. #T10#
Menday wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mint moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Menday. Score +3 for passing guard: Menday (2) vs (18) Mint
Menday is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Menday is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mint is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Menday (2) vs (20) Mint
Menday working to try and regain half guard.
Mint controlling from mount.
Menday working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Mint controlling from the full mount.
Mint takes Menday's back. Score +3 for taking back: Menday (2) vs (23) Mint
Mint controlling well, preventing Menday from escaping the position.
#T13#
Menday is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Menday can't escape the position.
Menday is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Menday tries to escape the position.
#T14#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Menday tries to roll but Mint sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mint wins on points by 23 to 2.
A relieved looking Harris Mint 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:
DMMA 170 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Mint looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kostov is fending him off so far but Mint persists. Nope, Kostov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mint has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Mint shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kostov keeping hold of Mint's head, controlling as best he can.
Mint performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint prevents Kostov from improving his position.#T1#
Kostov is still trying to improve position.
Kostov keeps trying to improve his position.
Mint not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kostov tries to avoid it but Mint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kostov to the ground. Kostov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Mint looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kostov!
Mint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kostov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostov is looking to regain half guard here but Mint keeps moving and retains side control.
Kostov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T3#
Mint controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kostov is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kostov dips to his left and cracks Mint with an uppercut!
Mint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mint drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kostov sprawls and moves away.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4##TD#
Mint feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kostov being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostov trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mint fails with the takedown.
Mint looks for a takedown but Kostov sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Mint feinted with a counter takedown.
Mint avoids a kick to the body.
Mint shoots in but Kostov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Mint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint shoots and misses
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mint is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kostov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Kostov. No joy for Mint on that attempt.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostov.
Mint takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kostov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kostov lands a jab to Mint's midsection.#TD#
Mint fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kostov sprawls well initially but Mint persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kostov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostov.
Mint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mint shoots for a takedown but Kostov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mint shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov tries to clinch but Mint is having none of it.
Mint shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Kostov.
Mint shoots in looking for a takedown. Kostov tries to sprawl out of it but Mint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kostov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris Mint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mint misses with a takedown attempt - Kostov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Mint off balance momentarily.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Mint.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Mint gets a double leg takedown into Kostov's guard.
Kostov is pulling down on Mint's head to control his posture. #T3#
Mint trying to control but Kostov is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kostov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kostov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mint controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kostov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mint is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mint looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mint avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mint moves out of range as Kostov throws a body kick.
Mint appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kostov lands with a shot to the body.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Mint.
Mint shoots in for a takedown but Kostov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostov tries to counter with a clinch but Mint shakes him off and moves away.
Mint shoots in but Kostov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostov lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mint scrambles back to his feet.
Mint misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Mint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Mint fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kostov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kostov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mint with a poor takedown
and Mint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kostov slips under a jab.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mint momentarily.
Mint takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Mint fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kostov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mint takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mint on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Mint shoots in but Kostov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mint on the side of the head.#T3#
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mint with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Kostov moves into the clinch.
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Mint backwards.
Kostov pushes Mint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mint misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Kostov pushes Mint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mint backwards.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
Kostov pushes Mint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov scores with a shoulder strike.
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!#BC#
Mint breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Kostov. Beautiful body shot.
Mint takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Mint takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Kostov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Mint controls the action.
Mint misses with some punches.
#BC#
Mint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mint takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kostov sizes up Mint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mint fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kostov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kostov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kostov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kostov keeps Mint at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kostov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 164 Account vs Kersikov 2
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Mint closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mint engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mint 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#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Torres 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.#TD2#
Torres gets caught napping as Mint dives in and scores a takedown. Torres manages to retain guard.
Mint postures up.
Mint preventing the sweep.
Mint looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
More stalling from Mint.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Torres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mint to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mint wants to counter the offense by Torres and move into the clinch position.
Torres connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mint momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Harris Mint has been cut.#TD2#
Mint throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mint is in Torres's guard.
Mint is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint is continuing to stall.#T1#
Mint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres 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.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mint fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Mint shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but Mint finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mint in particular looking to stall.
Harris Mint is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Torres is trying to control but Mint manages to pass to mount!
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mint avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Torres holds on to Mint as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Torres wants to control but Mint is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres tries to control the position but Mint now has his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harris Mint's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mint darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Torres trying to get back to full guard but Mint takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Harris Mint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mint controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benji Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres holds on for dear life.
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Mint controlling from mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Torres tries to lock up and control but Mint gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mint controlling the pace for now.
Torres has given up his back. Will we see Mint going for some submissions?
Mint controls the action.#T3#
Mint with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Torres trying to control the action but Mint just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Mint.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris Mint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mint winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harris Mint!
Harris Mint thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Mint.
Mint throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mint finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano throws a jab when Mint was well out of range.
Mint throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Mint swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mint lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mint with a jab.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mint.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Mint.
Luciano feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luciano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mint can pounce on him.
Luciano throws a body punch but Mint moves out of range.
Luciano slips under a jab.#T1#
Luciano slips a straight right by Mint.
Mint throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot by Mint.
Mint cracks Luciano with an open hand slap.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Mint.
Mint lands a glancing blow to the side of Luciano's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mint misses the target.
Mint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mint is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano looks to land a body kick but Mint moved away.
A punch combination from Mint misses.
Mint throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Mint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Mint throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a left to the body.
Mint ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mint throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Luciano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mint lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mint lands with a straight right. Luciano didn't see that one coming.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mint finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Luciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harris Mint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mint scores with a hook.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Mint.
Luciano throws a body punch but Mint moves out of range.
Luciano slips a straight right by Mint.#T3#
Luciano slips under a jab from Mint.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Mint sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mint rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Luciano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mint!
Luciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mint keeps working.
Mint tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mint is not content to let Luciano control the position.
Mint manages to work his way to half guard, despite Luciano's best efforts.#SUB#
Mint is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Luciano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luciano tries to pass to full mount but Mint defends it. #T4##SUB#
Mint looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Luciano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mint won't allow Luciano to pass to mount. #SUB#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luciano trying to control the action but Mint is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Luciano is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mint has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Luciano escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Luciano!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harris Mint will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mint looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Mint tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Mint.
Mint throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mint looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luciano looks to land a body kick but Mint moved away.
Mint misses with a lunging right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Mint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mint blocks it well.
Mint does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luciano walks into a jab.
Luciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Luciano throws out a counter right but Mint avoids it with no problem.
Luciano throws a low kick, looking for Mint's leg but Mint calmly moves out of range.
Mint throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano slips a straight right by Mint.
A jab lands there for Mint.
Mint throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Mint throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mint misses with a looping left.
Mint smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mint scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Mint lands a head shot.
Mint throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mint loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luciano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mint rather than just go for the knockout.
Mint scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mint moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Mint looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Mint throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Mint throws a big shot that misses.
And Luciano tries to counter it with a takedown but Mint pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Mint cracks Luciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mint is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mint throws out the jab.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Mint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Mint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano slips under a jab from Mint.
Mint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mint connects with a jab.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Mint throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
And Luciano tries to counter it with a takedown but Mint pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Mint misses the target.
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Mint's shoulder, as Mint tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mint misses with a straight right.
Mint scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Luciano rushes Mint and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Luciano stalling in the clinch.
Mint lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mint throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Mint misses.
Luciano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano moves out of range as Mint strikes.
Mint looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mint blocks a jab.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Mint.#T4#
Mint misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Luciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Mint.
Mint scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Mint catches Luciano right on the button with a cross.
Mint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mint lands a jab to the head.
Mint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mint throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mint loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Mint.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mint lands a jab to the head.
Mint scores with a nice right hand.
Mint throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Mint misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Luciano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mint backwards. #BC2#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mint throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luciano lands with a cross.
Mint throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mint throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Mint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Mint swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mint.
Mint throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mint's knee momentarily.
Luciano digs a good hook to Mint's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mint throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a nice body kick.
Mint takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Luciano slips a straight right by Mint.
Harris Mint is winning the standup battle so far.
Mint missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Mint misses.
Mint backing away here, and Luciano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mint moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mint manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mint misses the target.
Mint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Mint 's knee.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luciano lands a leg kick that knocks Mint off balance momentarily.
Luciano looks to land a body kick but Mint moved away.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that Mint sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Mint misses the target.
Luciano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mint misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A lazy left from Mint finds it's target.
A big left from Mint misses.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mint is just out of range.
Mint throws a body shot but no joy.
Mint falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mint in his tracks.
Luciano throws a head kick but Mint moves out of range.
Ray Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mint throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mint.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Mint checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mint throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Mint misses with a straight right. #T3#
Nice shot by Mint.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Mint scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Mint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mint slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano tries to clinch up but Mint circles away and keeps his distance.
Mint misses with an uppercut.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mint checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Mint wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Mint. Those never looked like landing.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mint manages to avoid it.#T4#
Mint connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luciano tries to move into range but Mint moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mints jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Mint swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mint misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Mint was not able to check.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mint checks a leg kick.
Mint uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luciano wants to land a leg kick but Mint is out of range.
It looked like Mint wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Mint checks it.
Luciano takes a swing at Mint's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mint wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mint misses with a straight right.
Mint is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Luciano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mint, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mint 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
DMMA 154 Panda vs Viikinki
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Widenose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mint lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mint throws a hook to the side of Widenose's head but Widenose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Widenose drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Widenose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Widenose lands a couple of elbows.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widenose defends well.#SUB#
Mint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widenose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Widenose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Mint's legs - danger averted.
Mint will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widenose lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Mint working for a triangle but Widenose defends it easily.
Widenose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mint is looking for a triangle but Widenose pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mint looking for a guillotine here but Widenose defends easily.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Widenose controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Widenose working some strikes from top position.
Widenose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mint is looking for a triangle here but Widenose uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mint is looking for a sweep.
Mint takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.
Widenose wants to control but Mint is keeping him busy.
Mint on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mint takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Widenose scores with punches from side control.
Mint is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Widenose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Mint actively working from the bottom here.
Widenose is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mint with the active half guard here but Widenose passes nicely into side control.
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Mint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mint on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mint takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mint gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Mint is defending against the submission attempts here by Widenose.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Widenose connects with a nice short shot to Mint's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mint actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Mint circles away.
Mint is looking to counter punch.
Widenose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mint.
Mint misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Widenose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mint tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mint looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Widenose scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Widenose prevents Mint from improving his position.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mint has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Widenose escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Widenose!
Mint is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mint keeps working.
Mint tries to improve position but can't.
Mint is not content to let Widenose control the position.
Widenose works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Mint manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Widenose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mint with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Widenose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Mint's hands, connecting with Mint's forehead.
Mint is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Widenose jumps into side control!
Mint is looking for a sweep.
Mint manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mint manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Mint has his foot on Widenose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widenose works his way back into a safe position though.
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Widenose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Widenose passes Mint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Widenose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Widenose seems to be working for a kimura but Mint defends the submission attempt.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Mint's hands, connecting with Mint's forehead.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Widenose wants to take a breather but Mint is having none of it.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mint is pressing down on Widenose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Mint working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Widenose has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Widenose seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Widenose seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mint rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Widenose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Widenose.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Mint's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Widenose is sitting in close to Mint's body. Mint has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Widenose is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Widenose is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mint.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harris Mint!
Harris Mint seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 146 Hang Vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Mint keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Mint gets tackled into the cage by Ledoux. Ledoux maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ledoux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Mint misses #TD2#
and Ledoux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mint is controlling Ledoux's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mint is pressing down on Ledoux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mint wants to sweep here but Ledoux controlling him for the moment.
Ledoux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Mint is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ledoux has his hands clasped together but Mint extends and breaks Ledoux's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mint.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harris Mint!
Harris Mint seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 136 Misha vs Paavali
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Mint shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mint trying to control from half guard but Harakka is working away.
Harakka is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Mint is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harakka defends it well.
Harakka keeping hold of Mint's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka wants to improve his position but Mint is controlling well.
Harakka is refusing to be controlled, as Mint sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mint seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mint is working for a submission of some sort.
Mint is stalling here. Harakka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mint seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harakka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mint is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mint's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Harakka stands up and beckons Mint to his feet. #T2#
Mint shoots in but no luck this time.
Harakka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Harakka.
Jab, jab by Harakka - just one landing.
Harakka wants to slow Mint down by chopping away at his legs.
Harakka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mint.
Mint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harakka.
Harakka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Mint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Mint working away.#T3#
Harakka is not content to let Mint control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mint tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Mint swings around for an armbar but Harakka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mint's guard.#SUB2#
Mint working for a triangle but Harakka defends it easily.
Harakka is stalling in the full guard.
Harakka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Mint wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harakka defends well.
Mint is pulling down on Harakka's head. It's preventing any offense from Harakka, at least for the moment.
Harakka controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harakka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mint is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Harakka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mint shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harakka as he jumps to the side.
Mint tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harakka swivels and escapes.
A jab from Harakka does it's job there.
Harakka throws a poor cross that misses
and Mint counters with a thumping low kick.
Mint closes the distance and clinches up with Harakka, looking for a takedown. Mint pushes Harakka against the cage but Harakka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gustav Harakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Mint.
Harakka misses with a straight left.
Gustav Harakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mint takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka catches Mint with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harakka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mint steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harakka.
Harakka misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Mint counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1##TD2#
Mint is trying to trip Harakka. He has hold of a leg but Harakka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mint persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Harakka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mint will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harakka throwing a counter right hand but Mint manages to avoid it.
Mint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harakka defends it nicely.
Mint fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harakka avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Harakka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harakka scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Harakka scores with a head kick. Mint tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Harris Mint has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mint avoids the head kick by Harakka.
Mint drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harakka defends it well.
Good work by Mint as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Mint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harakka is not content to let Mint control the position.
Harakka is trying to control Mint's posture but Mint avoids it.
Harakka tries to buck Mint off but Mint is having none of it.
Gustav Harakka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Mint moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Mint working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mint looking to control but Harakka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harakka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mint works his way to his opponent's back.
Harakka looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for the choke from the back position but Harakka is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Mint not allowing Harakka to control his hands.
Harakka is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Harakka is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Harakka is having to fend off submission attempts from Mint, who is looking to sink in the choke. Mint doesn't have the hooks in though and Harakka manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mint has his foot on Harakka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harakka works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Harakka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harris Mint's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harakka swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mint to counter with a crisp jab.
Harakka wants to slow Mint down by chopping away at his legs.
Harakka misses with an uppercut.
Mint shoots and misses
enabling Harakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Harakka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mint can do to turn this around?
Harakka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mint tries for a takedown but Harakka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harakka throws a sloppy head kick and Mint moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harakka takes a swing at Mint's ribcage but misses.
Mint lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mint shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harakka pinned against the cage. Harakka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustav Harakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Mint.#T1#
Mint dives in for a single leg takedown but Harakka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harakka misses with a body shot.
Crack! A monster head kick from Harakka and Mint falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Harakka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gustav Harakka!
Our winner, Gustav Harakka, 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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Event:
DMMA 126 Garcia Vs Outback
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Mint fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kulina to the ground. Mint is now in Kulina's guard.
Mint stands and throws Kulina's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulina keeps working.
Kulina can't do much from the bottom here.
Kulina tries to bench press Mint off him but Mint keeps the position.
Mint wants to control but Kulina is keeping him busy.
Kulina is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mint has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mint tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mint has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kulina struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Mint is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kulina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Kulina gets back to half guard.
Kulina is trying to maintain the position but Mint is very close to passing his half guard.
Mint trying to mount his opponent but Kulina defends it.
Mint prevents Kulina from improving his position.
Kulina is not content to let Mint control the position.#SUB2#
Mint looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mint is looking to take a break and control but Kulina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mint works his way into full mount!
Mint avoids the attempt from Kulina to control.
Mint wants to take Kulina's back here but Kulina is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3#
Mint prevents Kulina from getting the reversal.
Kulina wants to hold on but Mint pushes him away.
Mint wants to take Kulina's back here but Kulina is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mint trying to control but Kulina is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mint is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kulina has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kulina!
Mint looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Kulina trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom.
Kulina throws a big elbow that misses.
Mint seems keen to control Kulina's posture.
Mint being controlled here, momentarily.
Kulina tries to free his leg and advance position but Mint is retaining full guard.
Kulina trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kulina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulina has managed to get both his arms back between Mint's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mint working for a triangle but Kulina defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kulina misses with a takedown
and Mint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulina.#TD2#
Mint closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kulina to the mat! Kulina manages to get full guard.
Kulina 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.
Kulina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mint trying to control but Kulina is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mint thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina can't keep his opponent in guard - Mint advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mint wants to free his trapped foot but Kulina is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Mint is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mint is looking for a kimura here.
Harris Mint has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kulina looking for submissions off his back.
Mint trying to control the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kulina tries to get to full guard but Mint has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mint is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulina sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mint is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES#
Kulina kicks Mint off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Mint gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mint trying to keep a closed guard but Kulina is proving a slippery customer.
Kulina wants to control from the top but Mint keeps moving. #T3#
Mint looking to control.
Kulina would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mint 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#
Mint prevents Kulina from improving his position.
Kulina is trying to maintain the position but Mint is very close to passing his half guard.
Mint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulina is not content to let Mint control the position.#SUB2#
Mint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Mint is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mint is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kulina is trying to stand up here but Mint is controlling him well.
Mint trying to mount his opponent but Kulina defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mint trying to control from half guard but Kulina is working away.
Mint trying to mount his opponent but Kulina defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kulina shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulina looking to sit in guard and control but Mint gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kulina keeping moving, preventing Mint from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulina trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kulina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mint can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mint trying to control but Kulina is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mint might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulina haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kulina working a defensive guard here.
Kulina is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mint is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Mint drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mint seems to have locked his on tight now - Kulina screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mint, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Harris Mint!
Harris Mint decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 119 Contreiras vs Tyler
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Mint dives in for a single leg takedown but Aho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Mint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mint tries for a kimura but Aho is defending well.
Mint wants to control for a moment but Aho uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mint seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mint is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aho is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Mint is looking to advance position but Aho won't allow it.
Aho is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Jungle Room that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mint is trying to work for a kimura but Aho is defending well.
Aho is in trouble now - Mint has advanced to mount!
Aho is squirming around, avoiding Mint's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mint is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aho is surviving well by controlling Mint's body position as best he can.
Aho is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Aho is squirming around, avoiding Mint's attempts to control the action.
Mint takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Aho fending off the submission attempt from Mint.
Mint doesn't have the hooks in and Aho manages to turn into his guard.
Aho slips nicely into half guard.
Mint makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mint.
Mint 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.#T3#
Aho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aho defends well.
Mint trying to control the position.
Aho tries to free his leg and advance position but Mint is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mint has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aho passes Mint's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Aho is trying to work for a kimura but Mint is defending well.
Mint slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
Mint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aho is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mint keeping moving, preventing Aho from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mint shoots in looking for a takedown but Aho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mint's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aho feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Aho. No joy for Mint on that attempt.
Mint dives in and grabs Aho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aho pushes down on Mint's head and hops out.
Niklas Aho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Mint.#CL#
Aho clinches with his opponent.
Mint tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Mint has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aho uses from the top position.
Aho pushes down on Mint's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mint is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aho is working for a kimura but Mint is defending it quite comfortably.
Aho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Aho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mint keeping hold of Aho's head, controlling as best he can.
Mint is trying to get back to full guard.
Mint is not content to let Aho control the position.
Mint is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mint is defending against the submission attempts here by Aho.
Mint manages to get to full guard.
Mint controls Aho momentarily but Aho frees himself.
Aho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mint swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for a triangle but Aho pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Mint working a defensive guard here.
Mint is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Mint has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mint working for a triangle but Aho defends it easily.
#SUB#
Aho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Aho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aho stopping the sweep attempt from Mint.
Mint is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aho wants to control from the top but Mint keeps moving. #SUB#
Aho drops back looking for a leg! Mint is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mint manages to kick Aho off! Aho jumps back into Mint's guard.
Aho passes Mint's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mint regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mint is controlling Aho's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Aho dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mint closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aho is not content to let Mint control the position.#SUB#
Aho actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mint is working for a kimura but Aho is defending it quite comfortably.
Mint wants to take a breather but Aho is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Mint is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mint seems to be working for a kimura but Aho defends the submission attempt.
Aho tries to roll over but Mint keeps him under control.
Mint wants to pass the guard but Aho is defending well. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mint.
Aho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mint preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Aho looking for a guillotine here but Mint defends easily.
Mint is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mint wants to pass the guard but Aho is keeping the position.#T3#
Mint is pushing down on Aho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aho is fighting to maintain full guard but Mint has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aho is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mint.
Mint trying to control from half guard but Aho is working away. #SUB2#
Mint is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aho is just riding it out for now. Mint eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mint is working for a kimura but Aho is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris Mint has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aho tries to roll over but Mint keeps him under control.
Aho is trying to maintain the position but Mint is very close to passing his half guard.
Mint slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mint is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris Mint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mint 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harris Mint!
Harris Mint decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 110 Wife vs Zhikova
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Winnfield misses with a looping right.
Mint takes one to the side of the head.
Mint looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Mint fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winnfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Winnfield blocking some punches.
Winnfield can't find room to land a body shot as Mint controls the action.
Mint misses with a punch on the inside.
Winnfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Mint controls his hands.
Mint prevents a body shot from Winnfield.
Mint fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mint fails to land.
Winnfield blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winnfield. #BC2#
Winnfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Winnfield. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint tries to clinch but Winnfield is having none of it. #CL#
Mint moves into range and clinches up with Winnfield.
A head punch on the inside from Mint fails to land.
Mint throws a head punch that misses.
Mint taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winnfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Mint uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Winnfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Mint tries to clinch up.
Mint moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Mint gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mint working aggressively here.
Mint fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mint lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mint scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mint blocking some punches.
Mint blocks a body shot from Winnfield.
Winnfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mint scores with a shot to the side of Winnfield's head.
Mint throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Winnfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mint closes the distance and clinches.
Winnfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Winnfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Winnfield has Mint up against the cage in a clinch.
Mint misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Mint blocking some punches.
Mint softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mint working aggressively here.
Mint misses with some punches.
Winnfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winnfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Winnfield. #BC2#
Winnfield manages to break the clinch.
Mint tries to clinch
enabling Winnfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Mint as he checks the leg kick.
Mint looks to clinch
and Winnfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Mint is looking to clinch but Winnfield is avoiding it.
Winnfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Mint closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Winnfield quickly recovers to half guard.
Mint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winnfield is controlling Mint's trapped leg to prevent Mint from advancing to side control.
Winnfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mint.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Winnfield tries to kick Mint off but Mint keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mint misses with a head shot. Winnfield uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mint postures up in Winnfield's guard and throws a big left but Winnfield blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mint accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mint working some strikes from top position.
Mint throwing strikes but missing.
Winnfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winnfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winnfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mint's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mint accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mint postures up and lands a big shot to Winnfield's brow. #ROC#Winnfield is rocked!
Mint throwing strikes from guard but Winnfield blocks nicely.
Winnfield is still in real trouble! Can Mint finish him?
Mint works over Winnfield with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Mint arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Winnfield's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harris Mint!
Our winner, Harris Mint, 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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Event:
NRC 13
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Leopoldo misses. #CL2#
Mint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mint scores with a shot to the side of Leopoldo's head.
Mint pushes Leopoldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mint lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mint scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Mint.
Mint lands a nice uppercut.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mint.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mint.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mint goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mint pushes Leopoldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leopoldo's elbow. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Mint.
Mint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leopoldo.
Leopoldo wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Mint.
Mint digs a right hand into Leopoldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leopoldo's gas tank.
Mint lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mint misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Mint.
Mint working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mint.
Mint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mint digs a right hand underneath Leopoldo's ribcage. Leopoldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Mint misses with a punch to the body.
Leopoldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Mint gets an underhook and turns Leopoldo into the cage.
Mint lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Mint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mint misses with a punch to the body.
Mint scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mint lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leopoldo.
Mint lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Mint.
Leopoldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mint presses Leopoldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Mint working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leopoldo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mint is keeping busy.
Mint digs a right hand into Leopoldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leopoldo's gas tank.
Mint lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mint is leaning against Leopoldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mint throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
Mint lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Mint tries a body shot but Leopoldo blocks it.
Mint pushes Leopoldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mint.
Mint lands a hook that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Mint lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mint creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mint digs a right hand underneath Leopoldo's ribcage. Leopoldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Mint manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leopoldo defends well.
Mint is trying to control the position but Leopoldo postures up.
Mint pulls Leopoldo in close to prevent any damage.
Mint wants to sweep here but Leopoldo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leopoldo defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mint rushes Leopoldo and presses him up against the cage.
Mint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the head.
Leopoldo prevents a body shot from Mint.
Mint lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Mint ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mint no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mint has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leopoldo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leopoldo is one step ahead there.
Leopoldo looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mint has his foot on Leopoldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leopoldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mint is trying to control the position but Leopoldo postures up. #SUB2#
Mint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leopoldo defends well.#SUB2#
Mint looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leopoldo passes into half guard.
Leopoldo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Leopoldo is trying to control. Mint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mint is trying to control but can't.
Leopoldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mint trying to control but Leopoldo postures up.
#SUB2#
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mint wants to control but Leopoldo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Leopoldo trying to control from half guard but Mint is working away.
Mint is trying to maintain the position but Leopoldo is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mint drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mint wants to pass the guard but Leopoldo is keeping the position.
Mint trying to control but Leopoldo is working from the bottom.
Mint tries to free his leg and advance position but Leopoldo is retaining full guard.
Leopoldo trying to control the position.
Mint is in close to Leopoldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Leopoldo controls Mint momentarily but Mint frees himself.
Mint landing with the ground and pound.
Mint not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leopoldo trying to keep a closed guard but Mint is proving a slippery customer.
Mint throwing strikes from guard but Leopoldo blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint 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##TD2#
Leopoldo gets caught napping as Mint dives in and scores a takedown. Leopoldo manages to retain guard.
Mint scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mint connects with a couple of short punches.
Mint trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leopoldo has momentary wrist control but Mint slips an elbow through the middle.
Mint postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mint controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mint lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Mint lands a couple of elbows.
Leopoldo being controlled here, momentarily.
Mint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leopoldo is keeping the position for now.
Mint passes Leopoldo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mint controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mint seems to be working for a kimura but Leopoldo defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ground and pound from Mint.
Mint working over Leopoldo with some ground and pound. Leopoldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mint seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leopoldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mint.
Mint landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Mint is thwarting Leopoldo's attempts to control the position.
Harris Mint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mint seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mint seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mint moves into full mount! Leopoldo won't be happy about that! #T4#
Leopoldo wants to control but Mint is having none of it.
Harris Mint is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mint with good strikes from the mount here!
Mint controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopoldo is looking to improve his position but Mint isn't that keen on the idea.
Blake Leopoldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mint lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris Mint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mint winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harris Mint!
A relieved looking Harris Mint 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:
NRC 9
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Mint shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris Mint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mint misses with a hook
#TD#
and Sinclair counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sinclair prevents Mint from improving his position.
Mint is trying to control but Sinclair passes into side control!
Mint is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sinclair's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sinclair thows a huge punch but Mint dodges it nicely.
Sinclair controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint is trying to get back to full guard.
Mint has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sinclair is working away from the top position though.
Mint is doing well to control the position and prevent Sinclair from advancing to side control.#T1#
Mint tries to roll over but Sinclair keeps him under control.
Mint is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sinclair's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sinclair's back!
Mint is trying to stick to Sinclair's back but Sinclair is turning into Mint. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mint's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sinclair.#SUB2#
Mint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mint working a defensive guard but Sinclair manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Mint is working from the bottom.
Sinclair landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Mint takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mint is looking for a sweep.
Mint regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mint looking for submissions off his back.
Sinclair is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mint is not content to let Sinclair control the position.
Mint is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Mint is defending against the submission attempts here by Sinclair.
#SUB#
Sinclair is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mint doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sinclair. #T3##SUB#
Sinclair is working for a kimura but Mint is defending it quite comfortably.
Mint is looking to control Sinclair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mint avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mint is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sinclair pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mint trying to control here.
#SUB#
Sinclair wants to work for an arm triangle but Mint is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sinclair is nestled in close to Mint, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sinclair lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinclair lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sinclair lands a jab to the nose.
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mint.
Sinclair slips a jab and a cross from Mint.
Mint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sinclair.
A shot to the body from Mint misses #TD#
and Sinclair counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Mint wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Sinclair has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mint's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mint is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Sinclair!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Itchy Sinclair!
A relieved looking Itchy Sinclair 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Mint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Swanson lands a head shot.
Swanson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson throws a push kick but Mint slaps the foot to one side.
Mint is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Mint shoots in.
Swanson takes a swing at Mint's ribcage but misses.
Mint throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson slips a jab from Mint.
Mint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Mint throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mint just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Mint throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Mint takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mint manages to avoid it.
Swanson throws a push kick but Mint slaps the foot to one side.
Mint fails with the takedown
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mint.
Mint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Mint's knee but Mint avoids it well.
Swanson 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.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mint sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mint is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Mint dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!#T2#
Mint swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Mint avoids it.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mint steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swanson. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mint moves away.
Mint will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Mint misses.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Mint ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Swanson misses #TD2#
and Mint counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swanson won't be happy with that.
Swanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mint is looking to take a break and control but Swanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Swanson is trying to control Mint's posture but Mint avoids it.
Mint trying to control the position but Swanson is working away.
Mint controls the position from side control.
Swanson is not content to let Mint control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mint taking a break here but Swanson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mint is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mint is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swanson sees it coming and defends easily.
Mint thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Mint is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mint is looking to pass Swanson's guard but actually Swanson recovers to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Swanson.
Mint thuds a left hand into Swanson's body.
Mint with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mint shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swanson but Swanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mint takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mint can do to turn this around?
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mint is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson scores with a push kick.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mint.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Swanson slips a jab from Mint.
Mint moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swanson is defended easily by Mint.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mint is just out of range.
Mint takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Mint moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mint appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Mint.
Swanson thumps Mint with a low kick.
Mint showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
#T2#
Mint misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Mint misses.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mint.
Mint throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it.#TD2#
Mint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swanson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swanson blocks a jab.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Mint is out of range.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Mint counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Swanson kicks Mint off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mint. That did some damage!
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Mint steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body
letting Mint counter with a right hand.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Mint swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mint has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mint and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mint scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Mint.
Mint moves out of range of the body kick.
Mint's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Mint cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Mint misses.
Mint checks a low kick from Swanson.
Mint avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Mint throws a front kick aimed at Swanson's knee but Swanson avoids it well.
Mint missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Mint avoids it.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mint counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Mint moves out of range.
Mint blocks a head kick by Swanson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson 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#
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mint misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Mint.
A lazy left from Mint finds it's target.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Mint counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mint is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mint is one step ahead there.
Mint wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. #T1#
Swanson is looking to stand up but Mint isn't so interested in that idea.
Mint wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mint has gone for a leg lock! Swanson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mint's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mint working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
Benedicte Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Mint looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Swanson passes into side control.
Mint tries to improve position but can't.
Mint is trying to escape the position but Swanson is controlling the position.
Mint is looking to reverse the position.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mint holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Mint's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mint is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Swanson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Swanson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mint tries to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson controlling his opponent.
Mint sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Harris Mint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mint tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg. #T4#
Mint is trying to maintain the position but Swanson is very close to passing his half guard.
Swanson passes into side control, despite Mint's attempt to control the position.
Mint is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swanson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mint keeping hold of Swanson's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mint slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Benedicte Swanson.
Well Swanson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
A very excited looking Benedicte Swanson 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 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Mint thuds a left hand into Wolden's body.
Wolden tries for a takedown but Mint circles away easily
and Mint counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wolden misses with an uppercut
and Mint counters with a right hand to the body.
Wolden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mint counters with a right hand to the body.
Leif Wolden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolden tries for a takedown but Mint circles away easily
and Mint counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leif Wolden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolden misses with a takedown
and Mint counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wolden misses with a takedown
and Mint counters with a left to the body.
Mint lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolden shoots and misses
and Wolden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Wolden is rocked!
Mint turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Wolden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolden shoots and misses
and Mint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mint with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolden shoots and misses
and Mint counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolden thinking.
Wolden is breathing heavily.
Mint drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wolden right on the button. Wolden goes down! Mint follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mint gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Mint!
Harris Mint thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Mint fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mint lands a jab.
Mint lands a right hook to the body.
Mint lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ribeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mint tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Mint.
Ribeiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mint.
Mint takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Mint has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mint lands an overhand right.
Mint turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mint moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mint avoids it really well and circles away.
Mint throws out a counter right but Ribeiro avoids it with no problem.
Mint misses with an uppercut.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown but Mint sprawls well.#TD#
Ribeiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Mint's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.#SUB2#
Mint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mint lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mint trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Mint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mint trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Mint slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Ribeiro is letting Mint control him for a moment.
Mint lands some shots froms side control.
Ribeiro tries to bench press Mint off him but Mint keeps the position. #SUB2#
Mint tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Ribeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mint scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mint has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mint lands a heavy elbow.
Mint controlling his opponent.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Mint pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mint cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mint tries to control but Ribeiro wriggling away.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Mint pushes him away. #T4#
Mint landing strikes from the mount.
Mint with a couple of short strikes.
Mint prevents Ribeiro from getting the reversal.
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!
Mint with shots to the head and body - Ribeiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mint lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ribeiro hang on?
Mint scoring with strikes but Ribeiro is staying in there.
Mint controlling the position easily from mount.
Mint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Mint pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint 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#
Mint takes one on the button.
Harris Mint seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro with a poor takedown
and Mint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Mint.
Mint connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mint but Mint pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mint catches Ribeiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mint moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mint scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Mint. That snapped Ribeiro's head back.
#ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!
Mint fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribeiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Ribeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro drops his hands momentarily and Mint takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ribeiro walks into a jab.
Mint lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mint is fending him off so far but Ribeiro persists. Nope, Mint circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mint tries to avoid it but Ribeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mint to the ground. Mint escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ribeiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Leandro Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Mint circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mint scores with the left hand. Ribeiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Harris Mint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mint throws out a powerful jab.#KD2#
Mint lands a big uppercut and Ribeiro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ribeiro looks OK. Mint waves Ribeiro back to his feet!
Ribeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mint jabs at Ribeiro's body.
Mint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mint cracks Ribeiro with a hook to the temple - Ribeiro is on wobbly legs here! Mint swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ribeiro falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mint wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harris Mint!
Harris Mint tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
DMMA 59: Nansen vs Risin
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Mint is just out of range.
Mint throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Mint connects with a body shot that sends Rua's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mint connects with a solid leg kick.
Rua lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mint. That's going to slow Rua down.
Mint throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rua misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Mint.
Mint bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua's head backwards.
Rua throws a jab when Mint was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mint lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Mint was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mint keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mint throws a low kick but Rua avoids it.
Mint lands with a good body shot.
Rua throws a series of punches but Mint avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Rua takes one to the chin there.
Mint blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Mint misses.
Mint jabs at Rua's body.
Mint ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Mint digs a good body shot into Rua's ribs.
Rua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mint displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Semba Rua has been cut.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Mint counters with a straight right hand.
Rua misses with a hook.
Mint misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Mint.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mint to counter with a crisp jab.
Mint scores with a jab to the body.
Mint misses with a double jab.
Mint thuds his right hand into Rua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mint swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rua.#T2#
Mint loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Rua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mint moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mint throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rua with a jab.
Mint jabs at Rua's body.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Mint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mint was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Rua looks to throw the jab but Mint is out of range.
Rua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mint cracks Rua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and Mint counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Mint.
Mint is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mint.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mint has time to react.
Mint throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rua on the side of the head. #T3#
Mint throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Mint has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mint lands a lovely overhand right.
Rua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mint slips under a jab from Rua.
Mint tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mint ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mint counters with a straight right hand.
Rua misses with a body punch
and Mint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua loads up on a big right hand but Mint slips the punch.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheers as Mint lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
Mint misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mint thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
Rua defending well as Mint loads up on a big left hand.
Rua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mint lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Mint. #T4#
Mint lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mint.
Mint scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mint throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Mint counters with a stiff right hand.
Mint throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Mint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Mint counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mint scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mint stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mint tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mint sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Semba Rua's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rua checks a leg kick.
Harris Mint seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mint throws a good cross that connects.
Rua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mint throws a big shot that misses.
Rua is looking to counter punch.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mint.
Mint takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Mint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Mint misses the shot to the body.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mint scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rua doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Mint's shoulder, as Mint tries to avoid the shot.
Mint stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mint slips under a jab.
Mint swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Mint.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mint misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mint lands a nice shot that snaps Rua's head back.
Rua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mint to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.
Mint lands a jab to Rua's midsection.
Mint thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Mint makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good shot there by Mint.
Rua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mint connects with a nice looking jab.
Mint takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mint scores with a jab to the head.
Mint dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Mint thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
Harris Mint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mint scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Mint finds it's target.
Mint looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mint slips a jab from Rua.
Mint scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Mint.
Rua blocks a jab.
Mint cracks Rua with a good jab.
Mint lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mint lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mint uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
Mint throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Mint lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mint lands a jab.
Rua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mint eats them both and turns towards Rua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mint takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Mint ducks down to avoid it.
Mint defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
Rua loads up on a big right hand but Mint slips the punch.
Mint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Mint tenderised Rua's leg. Rua is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua throws out a loose jab but Mint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mint lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rua misses with the combination.
#T4#
Rua staying out of range there.
Rua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mint cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua blocks a jab.
Rua throws a hook but Mint avoids it easily.
Mint moves forwards but Rua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mint connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and Mint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Rua is rocked!
Mint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rua tries to avoid it but Mint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rua to the ground. Rua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mint lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Semba Rua's cut.
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#
Rua throws a hook but Mint avoids it easily.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mint.
Mint connects with a body shot.
Mint lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rua misses with a right hand
and Mint counters with a straight right hand.
Mint connects with a solid leg kick.
Mint moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Rua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua misses with a combination
and Mint counters with a straight right hand.
Mint misses with an uppercut.
Rua seems to have got his legs back now.
Rua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
A big right from Rua misses.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mint lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Mint bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mint keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Mint. That snapped Rua's head back.
Mint connects with a jab.
Mint dips to his left and cracks Rua with an uppercut!
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Rua misses.
Rua moves out of range as Mint strikes.
Mint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mint lands a nice looking body shot.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Mint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mint lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Mint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua slips under a jab from Mint.
Rua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Rua misses.
Rua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rua misses the jab.
Mint lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mint scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rua in his tracks.
Mint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mint counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mint.
Rua swings widly with a right hand
and Mint counters with a three punch combo that has Rua backing up. Rua nods at Mint to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Mint scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mint.
Rua with a jab.
Mint chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mint slips a straight right by Rua.
Mint ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Nice uppercut there from Mint.
Mint looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Rua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mint moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mint fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mint lands with a cross. #T4#
Mint punishes Rua's body with a nice straight punch.
Mint feints with a jab and clips Rua right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rua is sent crashing into the canvas and Mint leaps in for the kill! Rua tries to get to his feet but Mint is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rua is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Mint!
Harris Mint spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
DMMA 50: Imanari vs Travers
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Mint darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fungas scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mint manages to mount him!
Fungas wants to hold on but Mint pushes him away.
Fungas is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Fungas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungas working to try and regain half guard.
Mint with shots to the head and body - Fungas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mint looking to ground and pound but Fungas is blocking nicely. #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mint cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mint lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mint trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mint fails to take his opponent's back.
Fungas is trying to stand.
Fungas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mint is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fungas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fungas tries to hold on but Mint postures up.#T2#
Mint lands a big shot there that rocks Fungas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mint controlling from the full mount.
Mint throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fungas has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Fungas tries to escape the position.
Mint just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mint lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T3#
Fungas is trying to get back to his feet but Mint has full control of the position and if anything, Fungas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Well, with Mint on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fungas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mint just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
It looks like Mint 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.
Fungas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mint on the ground.
Fungas is keeping busy.
Fungas wants to escape the position.
Fungas covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mint looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Fungas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#ES#
Fungas manages to escape to his feet. #CL#
Fungas darts in and clinches Mint up against the cage.
Fungas lands with a light punch inside.
Mint stalling.
Mint trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Fungas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mint fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Fungas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mint closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mint shoots for a takedown but Fungas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fungas lands with a nice combination. Mint backs away looking to recover.
Jab by Fungas.#CL2#
Mint rushes Fungas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mint pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fungas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mint backwards. #BC2#
Mint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mint moves away.#CL2#
Mint clinches up against the cage.
Fungas misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Fungas breaks the clinch.
Fungas takes a swing at Mint's ribcage but misses. #T1##CL#
Fungas closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Mint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mint fails to pull guard.
Fungas swings wildly with an uppercut but Mint uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Mint manages to break the clinch.
Mint misses with the combination.
Fungas wants to clinch up but Mint keeps it at a distance.
Mint looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fungas is fending him off so far but Mint persists. Nope, Fungas circles away and we're back to standing.
Fungas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Toe Fungas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Mint.#CL#
Fungas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Mint drags the fight down to the ground.
Mint wants to stand but Fungas is controlling the position. #T2#
Mint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fungas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mint's guard.#SUB2#
Fungas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fungas has managed to get both his arms back between Mint's legs - danger averted.
Mint has a closed guard, preventing Fungas from standing up.
Fungas looking to sit in guard and control but Mint gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fungas wants to stand but Mint is controlling the position. #T3##SU2#
Mint stands and steps away. Fungas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mint fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fungas tries to close the distance and clinch but Mint swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fungas throws the left hand but Mint avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Fungas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mint tries to pull guard but Fungas won't allow it.
Mint tries to pull guard but Fungas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mint jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fungas walks away with a smile on his face. Mint gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Toe Fungas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mint fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fungas avoids it really well and circles away.
Toe Fungas is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Fungas misses with a series of wild punches.
Fungas just misses with a punch to the body.
Fungas scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Fungas.
Mint takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Fungas closes the distance and clinches.
Mint wants to take the fight to the mat but Fungas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mint wants to break free but Fungas has control.
Mint looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fungas misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fungas manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Fungas 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#
Fungas throws a hook to the side of Mint's head but Mint sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mint dives in and grabs Fungas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fungas pushes down on Mint's head and hops out.
Fungas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Toe Fungas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fungas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mint slips a jab from Fungas.
Fungas throws out a loose jab but Mint uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Fungas drives through and clinches with Mint against the cage.
Mint is working for takedown but Fungas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mint tries to pull guard but Fungas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Toe Fungas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Mint.
Fungas is pressed up against the cage. Mint has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fungas down to the mat. Fungas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fungas tries to avoid it but Mint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fungas to the ground. Fungas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fungas throwing a counter right hand but Mint manages to avoid it.
Mint throws a sloppy head kick and Fungas moves out of range easily.
Mint showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fungas.
#T1#
Mint shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fungas sprawls well. Fungas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mint gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Fungas.
Fungas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mint is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Fungas has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fungas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mint backwards.
Fungas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fungas prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Fungas manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Fungas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mint looking for a takedown.
Mint holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mint misses with a punch to the body.
Mint tries for a takedown but Fungas manages to get underhooks.
Mint fails to pull guard.
Mint is working for takedown but Fungas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mint is trying to pull guard but Fungas has him pressed against the cage.
Mint blocking some punches.
#T3##BC#
Fungas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fungas doesn't manage to clinch there - Mint circles away.
Fungas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Fungas darts in and clinches Mint up against the cage.
Mint working hard to break the clinch.
Mint is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fungas is defending well.
Mint goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fungas prevents it.
Mint can't break the clinch.
Mint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mint is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fungas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Mint - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fungas.
Toe Fungas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mint takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mint is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fungas is defending well.
Mint is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fungas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fungas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fungas misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mint is struggling to control the position.
Mint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toe Fungas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fungas 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Fungas! |
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Event:
CWMMA: Firebrand Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Mint throws a shot to the body.
Mint looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mint misses with an uppercut
and Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy throws a hook but Mint blocks it.
Guy misses with a straight right.
Mint throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mint.
Guy connects with the punch.
Mint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guy.
Mint with a jab.
Mint sizes up Guy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mint rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mint throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mint.
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!
Mint defending well as Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Mint ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Guy misses.
Guy connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Mint.
Mint misses the jab.
Mint sizes up Guy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Mint just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mint as he connects with a hook.
Mint slips under a jab from Guy.
Guy slips under a jab from Mint.
Guy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#It looks like Harris Mint has been cut.
Guy avoids the body shot from Mint.
It seemed like Guy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Mint.
Mint tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Mint.
Guy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mint lands a nice hook to Guy's body. Guy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mint lands a lovely overhand right.
Mint throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guy on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mint scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Guy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guy misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Mint swinging wildly here.
Guy lands a jab to the head.
Mint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Guy throws the left hand but Mint avoids the punch easily.
Guy ducks under a wild hook from Mint.
Mint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Mint with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guy to score with a decent uppercut.
Mint throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Mint throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Mint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away.
Mint smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guy misses with a looping left.
Guy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mint.
Guy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.#T3#
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Mint avoids the body shot from Guy.
Mint keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Mint lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guy doesn't seem phased though.
Guy throws out a loose jab but Mint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
Guy scores with the left hand. Mint knows he should have avoided that one.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mint counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mint.
Mint on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guy avoids the body shot from Mint.
Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mint.
Mint is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mint lands a really nice looking cross but Guy seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy moves away from the strike by Mint.
Mint misses with an uppercut
and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mint.
#T4#
A jab from Mint finds it's way through Guy's defenses.
Mint slips under a jab.
Mint with a nice cross.
Mint blocks a jab.
Mint looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mint.
Mint dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guy! But no joy.
Mint throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guy on the side of the head.
Mint fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guy lands a nice shot to the body.
Mint throws a jab when Guy was well out of range.
Mint misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mint cracks Guy with a good jab.
Mint scores with a body shot.
Mint tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Mint.
Mint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
It looked like Mint was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harris Mint's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Guy throws a hook but Mint avoids it easily.
Guy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mint misses with a combination
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mint misses with a wild body shot.
Mint has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Mint is looking to counter the offense by Guy and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mint tries to counter by clinching up but Guy breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
Mint lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mint.
Guy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mint bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guy's head.
Mint takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mint scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mint misses with a looping right.
Mint with a jab.
Mint is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
Mint takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
Mint fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guy on the side of the head.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Guy misses.
Mint is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Guy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mint checks a leg kick.
Mint ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mint.#CL#
Mint clinches up with Guy and pushes him back against the cage.
Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Mint has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Mint.
Mint misses with the head strike.
Mint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mint works on Guy's body with a couple of short punches.
Mint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mint struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Guy prevents a body shot from Mint.
Mint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mint takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Guy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mint.#CL#
Mint closes the distance and clinches.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mint.
Mint misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mint throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Mint throws a body shot but no joy.
Mint throws a series of punches but Guy moves out of range.
Mint takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guy ducks under a wild hook from Mint.#T3#
Mint thuds his right hand into Guy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mint slips a straight right by Guy.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Mint misses its intended target.
Mint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mint!
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Guy misses.
Mint connects with a single shot there.
Guy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Guy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy misses the jab.
Guy misses with a straight right.
Mint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Mint tries to counter by clinching up but Guy breaks away and moves out of range.
Mint moves out of range as Guy strikes.
Guy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Mint swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mint moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Guy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guy throws out a loose jab but Mint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy drops his hands momentarily and Mint takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mint lands with a right hand.
Mint throws a lazy body kick
and Guy counters with a nice uppercut.
Mint misses with a right hand
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mint lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guy tests Mint's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guy looks to throw the jab but Mint is out of range.
Mint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Mint tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy ducks under a wild hook from Mint.
Mint slips under a jab.
Mint swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy missing with a left hand there. Mint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harris Mint's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Guy.
Mint throws a body shot but no joy.
Guy looks to land a left hand but Mint moved out of range nicely.
Harris Mint is winning the standup battle so far.
Mint throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mint lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mint lands a jab to Guy's midsection.
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Guy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mint cracks Guy with an open hand slap.
Mint lands with a right hand.
Mint scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mint scores with a nice strike.
Mint lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mint moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mint throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mint lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mint catches Guy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Guy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guy misses with a looping left.
Guy slips a straight right by Mint.
Guy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guy blocks a jab.
Mint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away.
Mint lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Mint.
Guy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mint missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mint throws out the jab.
Guy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mint under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Mint.
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!
Guy misses with a hook.
Guy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finest Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Guy.
Mint throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Guy connects with a looping right hand.
Guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Mint misses.
Mint checks a leg kick.
Mint looks to land a right hand but Guy moved out of range.
Guy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guy scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Guy. That snapped Mint's head back.
Mint looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mint.
Mint uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guy has time to react.#T3##KD2#
Guy cracks Mint with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mint looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Guy finish him?
#ROC2#Mint is rocked!
Guy lands an uppercut, right on the button! Mint 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 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finest Guy!
Harris Mint spoke after the fight, saying 'Wtf?!? Put your goddamn hands up and get on the ground!! Taser, taser, taser!!! Assault on a police officer!! I need backup!! '. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 12
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Mint lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ghanbari at a distance.
A big left from Ghanbari misses.
Ghanbari misses with a left hand
and Mint counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghanbari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mint feinted with a counter takedown.
Mint with a nice cross.
Ghanbari misses with a right hand
and Mint counters with a straight right hand.
Naghi Ghanbari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mint! Ghanbari is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Mint!
During a confident post fight interview, Harris Mint thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BYS:11
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Mint avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mint on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint misses with a body shot.
Uuu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mint throws a body punch but Uuu moves out of range. #T1#
Uuu just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Mint tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uuu misses with a straight right.
Mint was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mint throws a jab when Uuu was well out of range.
Uuu moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mint throws a looping overhand right but Uuu ducks down to avoid it.
Uuu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Mint misses.
Mint misses with a looping right.
Uuu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Mint.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris Mint showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mint 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 10:9
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harris Mint! |
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Event:
BYS:9
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vvv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aaaaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aaaaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vvv.
Vvv thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vvv throws a hook to the side of Aaaaa's head but Aaaaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Vvv throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aaaaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Vvv slips a jab from Aaaaa.
Aaaaa moves away from the strike by Vvv.
Aaaaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aaaaa looks to land a combination but Vvv avoids it well.
A jab from Vvv misses.
A jab lands there for Aaaaa.
Aaaaa staying out of range there.
Vvv misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Aaaaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vvv swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Aaaaa misses the target.
Vvv misses with an uppercut.
Vvv throws a nice looking combination but Aaaaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vvv slips under a jab.#T1#
Vvv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aaaaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vvv slips under a jab from Aaaaa.
Aaaaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vvv was well out of range. Poor timing from Aaaaa.
Aaaaa misses with a hook.
Vvv misses with a hook. Aaaaa ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aaaaa. Vvv does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vvv looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vvv. Aaaaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vvv looks to score with a jab to the body but Aaaaa is just out of range.
Aaaaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vvv throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aaaaa misses the shot to the body.
Aaaaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vvv.
Aaaaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vvv.
Vvv looks to throw the jab but Aaaaa is out of range.
Vvv slips under a jab from Aaaaa.
Aaaaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Aaaaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vvv throws a body shot but no joy.
Aaaaa is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Aaaaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vvv.
Aaaaa missing with a left hand there. Vvv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vvv misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Aaaaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aaaaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vvv was well out of range. Poor timing from Aaaaa.
Vvv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Vvv misses.
Vvv cracks Aaaaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aaaaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vvv throws out a counter right but Aaaaa avoids it with no problem.
Aaaaa throws a lazy right hand but Vvv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vvv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aaaaa.
Aaaaa misses with the combination.
Vvv slips under a jab from Aaaaa.
Vvv looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vvv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vvv fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aaaaa manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Qqqq Vvv.
Well Vvv 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qqqq Vvv! |
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