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Event:
EFC 31
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Ixtlan avoids the body shot from McGregson.
McGregson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregson throws a looping overhand right but Ixtlan ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ixtlan, as that shot connected.
McGregson misses with a two punch combination.
McGregson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ixtlan throws a series of strikes that have McGregson backpedaling.
Ixtlan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ixtlan cracks McGregson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from McGregson does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Ixtlan. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ixtlan looks to land a right hand but McGregson moved out of range.
Ixtlan tests McGregson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for McGregson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregson walks into a stiff left hand from Ixtlan.
McGregson throws a good cross that connects.
A left and a right from Ixtlan both land. Nice combination.
Ixtlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGregson's head backwards.
McGregson swings for the body but Ixtlan moves out of range.
Ixtlan scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McGregson. Those never looked like landing.
Ixtlan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ixtlan scores with a hook to the body. McGregson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregson misses with an uppercut. #T1#
McGregson throws a series of punches but Ixtlan avoids them all with ease.
Ixtlan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGregson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ixtlan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ixtlan thuds a left hand into McGregson's body.
Ixtlan connects with a jab.
McGregson lunges at Ixtlan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ixtlan's hand.
McGregson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ixtlan.
Ixtlan connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGregson. McGregson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ixtlan connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ixtlan punishes McGregson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ixtlan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregson.
Ixtlan is looking for a counter combo.
Ixtlan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ixtlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregson.
Ixtlan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ixtlan jabs at McGregson's body.
Ixtlan scores with a hook to the body. McGregson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ixtlan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ixtlan.
McGregson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ixtlan cracks McGregson with a good jab.#T2#
McGregson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ixtlan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ixtlan connects with a single shot there.
McGregson looks to land a combination but Ixtlan avoids it well.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from McGregson misses.
Nice shot lands for Ixtlan.
Ixtlan with a jab.
McGregson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ixtlan lunges at McGregson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGregson's hand.
Ixtlan scores with a punch to the head.
McGregson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGregson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ixtlan is just out of range.
Ixtlan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGregson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ixtlan stuns McGregson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGregson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ixtlan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ixtlan lands the left hand.
A jab from McGregson misses.
Ixtlan connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGregson. McGregson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGregson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGregson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ixtlan moves away.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
McGregson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Ixtlan.
A jab from Ixtlan does it's job there.
Ixtlan scores with a jab.
Ixtlan connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ixtlan misses the target.
McGregson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGregson with a nice cross.
Ixtlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregson.
The crowd cheers as Ixtlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregson doesn't seem phased though.
McGregson scores with a shot to the body.
Ixtlan takes one on the button.
McGregson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Ixtlan misses its target.
Ixtlan scores with a sloppy right hand. McGregson should have avoided that one.
Ixtlan connects with a single shot there.
Ixtlan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregson throws a looping overhand right but Ixtlan ducks down to avoid it.
Ixtlan throws a combination. McGregson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ixtlan lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Ixtlan misses.
Ixtlan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ixtlan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
A combination from Ixtlan does no damage.
Ixtlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ixtlan connects with a right hand. McGregson shakes it off.
Ixtlan stalks McGregson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregson's face. McGregson staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#McGregson is rocked!
Ixtlan cracks McGregson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McGregson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ixtlan pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McGregson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aster Ixtlan!
After winning the bout, Aster Ixtlan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
EFC 28
Date: Oct 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Ixtlan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcbasketball under the eye.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcbasketball tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ixtlan defends well and Mcbasketball ends up having to push Ixtlan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Ixtlan. #TD#
Mcbasketball drags the fight down to the ground.
Ixtlan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Ixtlan pushes his legs off easily.
Mcbasketball looking to control.
#SUB#
Mcbasketball is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving. #T1#
Ixtlan content to stall in guard here.
Ixtlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Ixtlan from controlling successfully.
Ixtlan controlling from the top position.
Mcbasketball working a defensive guard here.
Ixtlan throwing strikes but missing.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcbasketball is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ixtlan trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom.
Ixtlan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcbasketball takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ixtlan throws a jab when Mcbasketball was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ixtlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ixtlan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcbasketball.#TD#
Mcbasketball feints and as Ixtlan raises his hands in defense, Mcbasketball changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mcbasketball drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcbasketball jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcbasketball wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving. #T3#
Mcbasketball is looking to work some ground and pound but Ixtlan has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ixtlan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcbasketball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Mapinguari Guerreiro inform us that Ixtlan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mcbasketball advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ixtlan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ixtlan won't allow Mcbasketball to pass to mount. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is trying to work for a kimura but Ixtlan is defending well.
Ixtlan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ixtlan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcbasketball pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Mcbasketball is trying to control the action in half guard but Ixtlan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan trying to control here.
Mcbasketball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ixtlan defending well though.
Ixtlan is controlling Mcbasketball's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mcbasketball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ixtlan defending well though. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ixtlan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball is looking to advance position but Ixtlan won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcbasketball wants to control but Ixtlan is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aster Ixtlan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ixtlan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcbasketball looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcbasketball has been working on his balance at Cali Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcbasketball shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ixtlan but Ixtlan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcbasketball looks for a takedown but Ixtlan sprawls well.
Ixtlan scores with the left hand. Mcbasketball knows he should have avoided that one.
Cranjis Mcbasketball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Mcbasketball gets a double leg takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
Ixtlan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ixtlan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcbasketball postures up.
Mcbasketball in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Ixtlan is pulling down on Mcbasketball's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcbasketball, at least for the moment.
Cranjis Mcbasketball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcbasketball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ixtlan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcbasketball 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 Ixtlan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcbasketball misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Mcbasketball is working to tighten his grip on Ixtlan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ixtlan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mcbasketball is really squeezing tight and eventually Ixtlan passes out! Mcbasketball breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
In his post fight interview, Cranjis Mcbasketball started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
EFC 24
Date: Aug 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Ixtlan lands a nice hook to Gray 's body. Gray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ixtlan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Ixtlan manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ixtlan.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ixtlan.
Ixtlan throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Ixtlan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gray takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ixtlan lands with a straight right. Gray didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ixtlan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ixtlan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
Ixtlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray .
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Ixtlan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gray blocks a jab.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Ixtlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ixtlan misses the target.
Gray tries to counter with a takedown but Ixtlan is quick to defend against it.
Ixtlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ixtlan looks to land a combination but Gray avoids it well.
Ixtlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ixtlan just manages to avoid it.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Ixtlan throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that Gray has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ixtlan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ixtlan lands with a good body shot.
Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ixtlan misses with an uppercut.
Ixtlan scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Ixtlan swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ixtlan to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Ixtlan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ixtlan.
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ixtlan.
Gray tried to counter with a leg kick but Ixtlan avoided it.
Ixtlan lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Ixtlan finds it's target.
Ixtlan misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
Ixtlan feints a jab promting Gray to slip. Ixtlan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Ixtlan.
Gray slips a jab from Ixtlan.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Ixtlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gray in his tracks.
Ixtlan lands a head shot.
Ixtlan connects with the punch.
Ixtlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ixtlan misses with a looping right.
As Ixtlan backs away, Gray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ixtlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aster Ixtlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ixtlan misses with a hook.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ixtlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ixtlan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gray slips a straight right by Ixtlan.
Ixtlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ixtlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Ixtlan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gray doesn't seem bothered though.
Gray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ixtlan.#T4#
Ixtlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray blocks a jab.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ixtlan.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Ixtlan manages to avoid it.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ixtlan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ixtlan misses with a looping left.
Gray 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ixtlan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gray scrambles back to his feet.
Ixtlan lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray 's head.
Ixtlan throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Ixtlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray .
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ixtlan misses with a straight right.
Gray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Ixtlan.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Ixtlan does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ixtlan looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aster Ixtlan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ixtlan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Gray counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Ixtlan fails to land. #BC2#
Ixtlan breaks the clinch.
Gray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gray avoids the body shot from Ixtlan.
Gray moves out of range as Ixtlan strikes.
Gray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ixtlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ixtlan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Ixtlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Gray 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.
Ixtlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gray on the side of the head.
Ixtlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ixtlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ixtlan takes a swing at Gray 's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.#T1#
Ixtlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gray walks into a stiff left hand from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan misses with a few strikes there.
Ixtlan swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ixtlan throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Ixtlan misses the shot to the body.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ixtlan works Gray 's body with a nice hook.
Ixtlan misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Gray decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ixtlan's guard.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray stands and throws Ixtlan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ixtlan is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Gray is working to tighten his grip on Ixtlan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ixtlan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gray is really squeezing tight and eventually Ixtlan passes out! Gray breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aron Gray !
Aron Gray took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EFC Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
EFC 19
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
McGregson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGregson trying to control but Ixtlan is working from the bottom.
Ixtlan wants to sweep here but McGregson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McGregson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ixtlan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ixtlan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ixtlan! #REVR#
McGregson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ixtlan is taking a breather. McGregson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McGregson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Ixtlan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGregson is just riding it out for now. Ixtlan eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Ixtlan tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGregson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ixtlan seems to be looking for submissions.
McGregson trying to hold on to Ixtlan's head to control him but Ixtlan postures up.
Ixtlan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McGregson's thigh. McGregson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McGregson looking for a sweep. Not yet McGregson, not yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ixtlan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ixtlan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGregson is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
McGregson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ixtlan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McGregson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ixtlan defends well.
Ixtlan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Ixtlan throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
McGregson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ixtlan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ixtlan trying to control but McGregson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
McGregson looking for a guillotine here but Ixtlan defends easily.
McGregson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ixtlan controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ixtlan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ixtlan stalks McGregson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregson's face. McGregson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ixtlan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregson doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregson wants to clinch up but Ixtlan keeps it at a distance.
Ixtlan scores with a sloppy right hand. McGregson should have avoided that one.
Ixtlan throws a shot to the body.
Ixtlan looks to land a right hand but McGregson moved out of range.
McGregson throws a hook to the side of Ixtlan's head but Ixtlan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregson throws a body punch but Ixtlan moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ixtlan punishes McGregson's body with a nice straight punch.
McGregson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ixtlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ixtlan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ixtlan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGregson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ixtlan's waist but Ixtlan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGregson off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aster Ixtlan 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#
Good shot there by Ixtlan.
Ixtlan cracks McGregson with a good jab.
McGregson moves forwards but Ixtlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ixtlan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ixtlan duly obliges. #ROC#McGregson is rocked!
Ixtlan wobbles McGregson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Ixtlan dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts McGregson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aster Ixtlan!
Aster Ixtlan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Ixtlan swings for the body but Mcbasketball moves out of range.
Ixtlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan jabs Mcbasketball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball moves away from the strike by Ixtlan.
Ixtlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcbasketball was well out of range. Poor timing from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Mcbasketball takes one to the side of the head.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab.
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Mcbasketball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcbasketball throws a big counter combination but Ixtlan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ixtlan misses with a hook.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ixtlan takes a swing at Mcbasketball's ribcage but misses.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan misses with a series of wild punches.
As Ixtlan tries to get set, Mcbasketball tries to push him back and clinch up but Ixtlan manages to avoid the attempt.
Mcbasketball looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ixtlan looks to land a left hand but Mcbasketball moved out of range nicely.
Mcbasketball throws a big counter combination but Ixtlan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ixtlan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.#T3#
Mcbasketball needs to keep his hands up - Ixtlan had a free shot at his head there.
Mcbasketball blocks a jab.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Ixtlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcbasketball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ixtlan throws a big shot that misses.
Ixtlan misses the jab.#T4#
Ixtlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ixtlan throws out the jab.
Ixtlan loads up on a big right hand but Mcbasketball slips the punch.
Mcbasketball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Ixtlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ixtlan 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.
Ixtlan misses with an uppercut. Mcbasketball saw that one coming.
Ixtlan throws a right hand that Mcbasketball ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcbasketball also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aster Ixtlan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ixtlan misses with a body shot.
Ixtlan throws a looping overhand right but Mcbasketball ducks down to avoid it.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mcbasketball might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mcbasketball slips a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan looks to land a right hand but Mcbasketball moved out of range.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ixtlan takes a swing at Mcbasketball's ribcage but misses.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ixtlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcbasketball.#T1#
Mcbasketball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcbasketball is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ixtlan.
A big right from Ixtlan misses.
Ixtlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ixtlan swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Mcbasketball moves out of range as Ixtlan strikes.
Mcbasketball is looking for a counter combo.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Mcbasketball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ixtlan throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Mcbasketball counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Mcbasketball working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mcbasketball tries for a kimura but Ixtlan is defending well.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position but Ixtlan is working away. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ixtlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ixtlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcbasketball is looking to take a break and control but Ixtlan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ixtlan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcbasketball off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at Mapinguari Guerreiro inform us that Ixtlan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mcbasketball manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ixtlan's guard. Nice work there by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mcbasketball drops back looking for a leg! Ixtlan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ixtlan manages to kick Mcbasketball off! Mcbasketball jumps back into Ixtlan's guard. #T4#
Ixtlan controlling the position.
Mcbasketball trying to control but Ixtlan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcbasketball postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ixtlan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcbasketball, into his guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aster Ixtlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Ixtlan connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Ixtlan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan tries to bum rush Mcbasketball with a series of wild strikes but Mcbasketball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan misses with the combination.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Ixtlan stalks Mcbasketball and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcbasketball's face. Mcbasketball staggers backwards, shaken.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan misses with a few strikes there.
Ixtlan throws a body punch but Mcbasketball moves out of range.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Ixtlan misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mcbasketball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Mcbasketball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ixtlan throws a lazy right hand but Mcbasketball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ixtlan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcbasketball. #T3#
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ixtlan misses with a right hand
and Mcbasketball counters with a series of strikes. Ixtlan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy left from Ixtlan finds it's target.
Ixtlan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ixtlan throws an overhand right that lands on Mcbasketball's shoulder, as Mcbasketball tries to avoid the shot.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Ixtlan misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mcbasketball counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ixtlan! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mcbasketball has hold of Ixtlan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ixtlan seems comfortable defending it but Mcbasketball has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ixtlan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ixtlan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mcbasketball couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
In his post fight interview, Cranjis Mcbasketball started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C4 - Contenders Series 3
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Oliveira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oliveira working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ixtlan keeps working.
Ixtlan is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ixtlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ixtlan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Ixtlan tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira lands a few punches from side control.
Oliveira landing a few strikes.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira working away.
A lull in the action here as Oliveira stalls from top position.
Oliveira lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Ixtlan is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira advances to mount.
Oliveira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ixtlan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oliveira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ixtlan to take his back!#SUB#
Oliveira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ixtlan is defending well though. Oliveira let's go of the attempt for now.
Ixtlan is really stuck here.
#T3#
Oliveira biding his time, controlling Ixtlan.
Oliveira is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Oliveira working for a choke but Ixtlan reverses nicely into Oliveira 's guard. #SUB#
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ixtlan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Oliveira has Ixtlan pulled in close to control his posture.
Oliveira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ixtlan trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Oliveira dominated that round.
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#
Oliveira tries to clinch
and Ixtlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira misses with a takedown
enabling Ixtlan to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustavo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ixtlan counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Ixtlan.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ixtlan misses.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Ixtlan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Oliveira rushes Ixtlan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ixtlan is defending well.
Oliveira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've been informed that Ixtlan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ixtlan lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Ixtlan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ixtlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Ixtlan counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Ixtlan counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Oliveira badly! Ixtlan follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Oliveira out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Ixtlan finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aster Ixtlan!
Aster Ixtlan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DK 5: Johns vs Jenkins
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Ixtlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ixtlan lands with a straight right. Silva Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
Silva Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ixtlan appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Silva Dos Santos clinches with his opponent.
Ixtlan blocking some punches.
Silva Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan tries to circle away but Silva Dos Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Ixtlan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Ixtlan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ixtlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva Dos Santos.#CL2#
Silva Dos Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ixtlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ixtlan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Silva Dos Santos has Ixtlan pressed against the cage, preventing Ixtlan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ixtlan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ixtlan blocks a body shot from Silva Dos Santos.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Silva Dos Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Silva Dos Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ixtlan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva Dos Santos's hands.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Silva Dos Santos has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Ixtlan misses the target.
Silva Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Ixtlan.
Ixtlan avoids the body shot from Silva Dos Santos.
It looked like Ixtlan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva Dos Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva Dos Santos. Ixtlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva Dos Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Silva Dos Santos forces Ixtlan back against the cage and clinches.
Silva Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Silva Dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ixtlan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva Dos Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Ixtlan backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ixtlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ixtlan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Ixtlan lands a body shot.
Silva Dos Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Ixtlan controls the action.
Ixtlan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva Dos Santos tries to work over Ixtlan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ixtlan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ixtlan lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva Dos Santos pushes Ixtlan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ixtlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ixtlan can't find room to land a body shot as Silva Dos Santos controls the action.
Silva Dos Santos prevents Ixtlan from breaking the clinch.
Silva Dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Ixtlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ixtlan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Ixtlan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ixtlan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva Dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ixtlan controls his hands.
Silva Dos Santos lands with a right to the head.
Ixtlan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Ixtlan is trying to push Silva Dos Santos away but Silva Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ixtlan prevents a body shot from Silva Dos Santos.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Dos Santos taking a breather.
Silva Dos Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Dos Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Ixtlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ixtlan lands with a right to the head.
Ixtlan prevents a body shot from Silva Dos Santos.
Ixtlan tries to throw a body punch but Silva Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Ixtlan back against the cage.
Silva Dos Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ixtlan tries a body shot but Silva Dos Santos blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva Dos Santos.
Ixtlan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Silva Dos Santos breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Ixtlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a combination
and Ixtlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva Dos Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Silva Dos Santos misses
enabling Ixtlan to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Roberto Silva Dos Santos's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Ixtlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva Dos Santos doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Silva Dos Santos is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Ixtlan has cracked Silva Dos Santos with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Ixtlan lands another huge swinging hook and Silva Dos Santos tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Silva Dos Santos, before Ixtlan can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aster Ixtlan!
During a confident post fight interview, Aster Ixtlan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DK 1: Faire vs Densel
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Silva Dos Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ixtlan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Silva Dos Santos moves into range and clinches up with Ixtlan.
Silva Dos Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ixtlan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva Dos Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Ixtlan can't find room to land a body shot as Silva Dos Santos controls the action.
Ixtlan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ixtlan blocks a body shot from Silva Dos Santos. #TD#
Ixtlan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ixtlan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ixtlan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva Dos Santos trying to control but Ixtlan is working from the bottom.
Ixtlan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Dos Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ixtlan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ixtlan can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Dos Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva Dos Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ixtlan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ixtlan is holding on to half guard well.
Silva Dos Santos wants to control but Ixtlan is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ixtlan connects with a jab.
Ixtlan connects with a single shot there.
Silva Dos Santos thuds a left hand into Ixtlan's body.#CL2#
Silva Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Ixtlan jumps guard but Silva Dos Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva Dos Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aster Ixtlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ixtlan can't get the takedown.
Ixtlan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Ixtlan is working for takedown but Silva Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva Dos Santos lands a body punch.
Silva Dos Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ixtlan's efforts to push away.
Silva Dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ixtlan controls his hands.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Silva Dos Santos. #T3#
Silva Dos Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ixtlan tries to pull guard but Silva Dos Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Ixtlan drops back down to his feet.
Silva Dos Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Dos Santos tries to work over Ixtlan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva Dos Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Ixtlan controls the action.
Silva Dos Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Ixtlan controls the action.
Silva Dos Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ixtlan's efforts to push away.
Ixtlan fails to pull guard.
Silva Dos Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ixtlan's elbow.
Ixtlan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva Dos Santos prevents it.
Ixtlan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva Dos Santos prevents it.
Ixtlan tries to throw a body punch but Silva Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Ixtlan back against the cage. #T4#
Silva Dos Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Ixtlan controls the action.
Silva Dos Santos working aggressively here.
Silva Dos Santos lands a shot to the body.
Silva Dos Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva Dos Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Ixtlan controls the action.
Silva Dos Santos working aggressively here.
Silva Dos Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Ixtlan.
Silva Dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ixtlan working hard to break the clinch.
Ixtlan blocks a body shot from Silva Dos Santos.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Ixtlan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ixtlan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ixtlan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ixtlan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Silva Dos Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Silva Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Silva Dos Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving.
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Dos Santos's guard. #REVR#
Ixtlan looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Dos Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan keeping full guard, as Silva Dos Santos tries to pass. #SUB#
Ixtlan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva Dos Santos has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Ixtlan is staying active underneath Silva Dos Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Dos Santos prevents Ixtlan from improving his position.
Silva Dos Santos wants to control but Ixtlan is keeping him busy.
Silva Dos Santos stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ixtlan is trying to control but can't.
Ixtlan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan trying to control but Silva Dos Santos postures up.
#T3#
Silva Dos Santos controlling the action here.
Ixtlan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva Dos Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva Dos Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Silva Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Ixtlan throwing a counter right hand but Silva Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Silva Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Ixtlan is just out of range.
Silva Dos Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ixtlan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ixtlan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Ixtlan connects with a single shot there.
Ixtlan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva Dos Santos. Silva Dos Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Ixtlan keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ixtlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva Dos Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ixtlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aster Ixtlan 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ixtlan connects with a body shot that sends Silva Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Silva Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Ixtlan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ixtlan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ixtlan.
A lazy left from Ixtlan finds it's target.
Aster Ixtlan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ixtlan with a hook.
Ixtlan lands with a good body shot.
Aster Ixtlan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva Dos Santos swings for the body but Ixtlan moves out of range.
Ixtlan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Ixtlan swings for the body but Silva Dos Santos moves out of range.
Ixtlan scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Silva Dos Santos instigates a clinch.
Silva Dos Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ixtlan digs a right hand into Silva Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva Dos Santos's gas tank.
Ixtlan prevents a body shot from Silva Dos Santos.
A head punch on the inside from Silva Dos Santos fails to land. #T1#
Ixtlan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva Dos Santos's elbow.
Roberto Silva Dos Santos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Ixtlan pulls guard successfully.
Ixtlan keeping moving, preventing Silva Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Silva Dos Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ixtlan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ixtlan continues to stall.
Ixtlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ixtlan is trying to keep Silva Dos Santos in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Ixtlan counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ixtlan cracks Silva Dos Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva Dos Santos throws a jab when Ixtlan was well out of range.
Silva Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Silva Dos Santos takes one to the chin there.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan is looking to counter punch.
Silva Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ixtlan moves away.
Silva Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Ixtlan is just out of range.
Silva Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ixtlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva Dos Santos.
Ixtlan shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ixtlan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ixtlan lands with a nice body punch.
Silva Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Ixtlan pushes him off.
Ixtlan connects with the punch.
Ixtlan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Silva Dos Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ixtlan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva Dos Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Ixtlan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva Dos Santos working aggressively here.
Ixtlan is working for takedown but Silva Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aster Ixtlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ixtlans head.
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!
Ixtlan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva Dos Santos to keep the fight standing.
Silva Dos Santos lands an uppercut.
Silva Dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Ixtlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ixtlan looking for a takedown.
Silva Dos Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ixtlan's efforts to push away.
Ixtlan working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva Dos Santos.
Silva Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike.
Silva Dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Ixtlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ixtlan is trying to drag Silva Dos Santos to the mat but Silva Dos Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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 Aster Ixtlan.
I think Ixtlan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aster Ixtlan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ixtlan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilva. That snapped Ixtlan's head back.
Sanderlei Wilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wilva clinches.
Wilva lands with a left to the head.
Wilva pushes Ixtlan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ixtlan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilva is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilva.
Ixtlan is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilva.
Wilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ixtlan or not.
Wilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ixtlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilva digs a right hand into Ixtlan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ixtlan's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ixtlan backwards.
Nice body punch from Wilva - that landed with a thud.
Wilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Ixtlan is rocked!
Wilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ixtlan.
Oh Ixtlan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Wilva.
Wilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ixtlan backwards.
Wilva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ixtlan with a big uppercut! Ixtlan tries to clinch up but Wilva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ixtlan to the mat! Ixtlan covers up and Wilva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sanderlei Wilva! |
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