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Event:
VFC 65 Crawley vs Hanen
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Warnock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Antetokounmpo is looking to clinch.
Antetokounmpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warnock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warnock throws out a leg kick but Antetokounmpo moves out of range and Warnock only half commits.
Warnock thuds a left hand into Antetokounmpo's body.
Warnock thumps Antetokounmpo with a low kick.
Antetokounmpo throws a lazy right hand but Warnock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warnock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Antetokounmpo walks into a straight right hand from Warnock.
Antetokounmpo checks a low kick from Warnock.
Antetokounmpo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warnock connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Henri Antetokounmpo 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!
Warnock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warnock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Antetokounmpo misses with a body kick.
Warnock connects with a body shot that sends Antetokounmpo's belly button to the back.
Warnock lands a nice shot to the body.
Warnock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Warnock tenderised Antetokounmpo's leg. Antetokounmpo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warnock throws a low kick but Antetokounmpo avoids it.
Antetokounmpo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Antetokounmpo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warnock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Antetokounmpo under the eye.#T1#
Warnock misses with a two punch combination.
Warnock lands with a nice body punch.
Antetokounmpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warnock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warnock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antetokounmpo.
Warnock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo drops his hands momentarily and Warnock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warnock misses with a low kick as Antetokounmpo jumps back.
Warnock is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Warnock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warnock.
Warnock lands a jab to the head.
Antetokounmpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warnock wants to land a leg kick but Antetokounmpo is out of range.
Antetokounmpo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warnock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Antetokounmpo on the side of the head.
Warnock connects with a body shot that sends Antetokounmpo's belly button to the back.
Warnock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antetokounmpo misses with an uppercut.
Warnock lands a jab to the nose.
Warnock throws a leg kick which misses Antetokounmpo's front leg but catches the back leg as Antetokounmpo tries to avoid it.
Warnock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Warnock scoring well with a low kick there.
Antetokounmpo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warnock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Antetokounmpo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Warnock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Antetokounmpo swinging wildly here.
As Antetokounmpo looks to move away, Warnock throws a big counter combo but Antetokounmpo just gets out of the way.
Warnock lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warnock.
Antetokounmpo throws a nice looking combination but Warnock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warnock moves out of range of the strikes.
Warnock lands with a cross.
Warnock cracks Antetokounmpo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warnock misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Warnock.
Fergus Warnock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Warnock. #ROC#Antetokounmpo is rocked!
Antetokounmpo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warnock as he avoids it easily.
Antetokounmpo is still on wobbly legs! Can Warnock finish him?#T3#
Warnock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Antetokounmpo seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warnock.
Warnock is looking to chop away at Antetokounmpo's legs.
Antetokounmpo moves forwards but Warnock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warnock throws a leg kick which misses Antetokounmpo's front leg but catches the back leg as Antetokounmpo tries to avoid it.
Antetokounmpo misses with an uppercut. Warnock saw that one coming.
Warnock lands a nice shot that snaps Antetokounmpo's head back.
Antetokounmpo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warnock ducks under a wild hook from Antetokounmpo.
Decent striking displayed by Warnock there.
Warnock throws out a leg kick but Antetokounmpo moves out of range and Warnock only half commits.
Antetokounmpo 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.
Antetokounmpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warnock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warnock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Antetokounmpo misses its intended target.
Warnock avoids the body shot from Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo needs to keep his hands up - Warnock had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Warnock with the inside leg kick.
Antetokounmpo shoots for a double leg takedown but Warnock sprawls well. He's pushed Antetokounmpo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Antetokounmpo backs away, Warnock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Antetokounmpo takes a swing at Warnock's ribcage but misses.
Antetokounmpo throws a body shot but no joy.
Antetokounmpo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warnock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antetokounmpo.
Warnock tried to counter with a leg kick but Antetokounmpo avoided it.
Warnock scoring well with a low kick there.
Warnock is looking to chop away at Antetokounmpo's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Antetokounmpo! But no joy.
Antetokounmpo tries to clinch there but Warnock circles away.
Fergus Warnock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warnock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Antetokounmpo.
Warnock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Warnock cracks a nice hook into Antetokounmpo's ribs.
Warnock with the inside leg kick.
Antetokounmpo throws a big shot that misses.
Warnock defending well as Antetokounmpo loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antetokounmpo moves out of range of the leg kick from Warnock.
Antetokounmpo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antetokounmpo looks winded!
Warnock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warnock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fergus Warnock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Antetokounmpo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Antetokounmpo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warnock. Warnock obviously looking to wear him down.
Fergus Warnock is winning the standup battle so far.
Antetokounmpo takes one to the side of the head.
Antetokounmpo takes a swing at Warnock's ribcage but misses.
Warnock thumps Antetokounmpo with a low kick.
Warnock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Warnock lands a left and a right that send Antetokounmpo crashing to the mat, dazed. Warnock thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Antetokounmpo moves out of range of the leg kick from Warnock.
Antetokounmpo throws an overhand right that lands on Warnock's shoulder, as Warnock tries to avoid the shot.
Antetokounmpo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Warnock cracks Antetokounmpo with a hook to the temple - Antetokounmpo is on wobbly legs here! Warnock swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Antetokounmpo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Warnock wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fergus Warnock!
A very excited looking Fergus Warnock 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:
VFC 54 Blood in the Water
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Ando scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ando jabs Antetokounmpo right on the nose. Antetokounmpo blinks but takes it well.
Ando lands with an uppercut that bounces Antetokounmpo off the cage and back into range.
Antetokounmpo misses with a combination
and Ando counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Henri Antetokounmpo has been cut.
Ando lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Antetokounmpo misses the shot to the body.
Ando definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Antetokounmpo fails with the takedown.
Ando stuns Antetokounmpo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ando lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antetokounmpo at a distance.
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!
Ando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Ando.
Antetokounmpo misses with a right hand
and Ando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antetokounmpo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ando counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antetokounmpo swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Ando fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ando connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Antetokounmpo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ando to score with a decent uppercut.
Antetokounmpo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Antetokounmpo is rocked!
Ando is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Antetokounmpo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ando finish him?
Antetokounmpo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ando counters with a straight right hand.
Ando scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antetokounmpo seems to have recovered his senses.
Antetokounmpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antetokounmpo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ando counter with a right hand. #KD#
Ando lands a big uppercut and Antetokounmpo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Antetokounmpo looks OK. Ando waves Antetokounmpo back to his feet!
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!
Ando scores with a shot to the body.
Antetokounmpo connects with a right hand. Ando shakes it off.
Antetokounmpo misses with a left hand
and Ando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antetokounmpo tries to bum rush Ando with a series of wild strikes but Ando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antetokounmpo looks winded!
A combination from Antetokounmpo does no damage. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ando, as that shot connected.
Antetokounmpo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antetokounmpo swings widly with a right hand
and Ando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ando connects with a single shot there.
Ando circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Antetokounmpo to the canvas! Antetokounmpo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ando keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Momofuku Ando!
A very excited looking Momofuku Ando 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:
VFC 46 MidSummer Massacre
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Antetokounmpo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramos misses the target.
Ramos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Ramos finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Henri Antetokounmpo has been cut.
Ramos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Antetokounmpo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antetokounmpo.
Ramos is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antetokounmpo thows a leg kick but Ramos checks it
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Antetokounmpo throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Ramos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antetokounmpo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#KD#
Ramos drops Antetokounmpo with a beautiful combination! Antetokounmpo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ramos is looking for the KO!#ROC#Antetokounmpo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos lands a brutal uppercut that launches Antetokounmpo off his feet! Antetokounmpo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexsandro Ramos! |
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Event:
VFC 40 Murder in March
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Antetokounmpo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decarie thuds a left hand into Antetokounmpo's body.
Antetokounmpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decarie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice body kick there by Decarie.
Antetokounmpo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Antetokounmpo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decarie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Decarie scores with a leg kick.
Antetokounmpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Decarie is just out of range.
Antetokounmpo takes a swing at Decarie's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Decarie misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antetokounmpo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Decarie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid leg kick lands there for Decarie.
Antetokounmpo misses the jab.
It seemed like Decarie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antetokounmpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decarie is trying to counter with his kicks.
Decarie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antetokounmpo swings for the body but Decarie moves out of range.
Antetokounmpo misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Antetokounmpo misses.
Decarie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Antetokounmpo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decarie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Antetokounmpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decarie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decarie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Antetokounmpo doesn't seem bothered though.
Decarie with a nice cross.
Decarie jabs Antetokounmpo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decarie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decarie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Antetokounmpo takes a step back to recover.
Antonin Decarie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Decarie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Decarie connects with the punch.
Antetokounmpo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decarie misses with a combination
#TD#
and Antetokounmpo counters with a single leg into guard. Decarie didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antetokounmpo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Antetokounmpo wants to control from the top but Decarie keeps moving.
Decarie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Antetokounmpo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Antetokounmpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Decarie is keeping the position for now. #T3##ES2#
Decarie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Antetokounmpo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Decarie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Decarie tries to break the clinch but Antetokounmpo is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Decarie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Decarie working hard to break the clinch.
Antetokounmpo jumps guard but Decarie stands there with Antetokounmpo around his waist. Antetokounmpo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Decarie can't break the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Antetokounmpo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Antetokounmpo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Antetokounmpo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Antetokounmpo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Decarie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Antetokounmpo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo has his feet on Decarie's thighs here. He's pushed Decarie off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Decarie screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henri Antetokounmpo! |
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Event:
VFC 21 Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Gustus misses with a jab to the body
and Antetokounmpo counters with a series of strikes. Gustus will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Gustus. #CL2#
Gustus closes the distance and clinches.
Antetokounmpo blocking some punches.
Gustus gets underhooks to prevent Antetokounmpo's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustus.
Gustus can't find room to land a body shot as Antetokounmpo controls the action.
Gustus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Antetokounmpo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustus walks away with a smile on his face. Antetokounmpo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left and a right from Antetokounmpo both land. Nice combination.
Gustus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gustus misses with a lunging right hand
and Antetokounmpo counters with a left and a right that stings Gustus.
Gustus misses with a low kick as Antetokounmpo jumps back.#TD2#
Gustus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Antetokounmpo's half guard.
Antetokounmpo lands a couple of sideways elbows. #T1#
Antetokounmpo manages to get to full guard.
Gustus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Antetokounmpo trying to control the position.
Antetokounmpo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
Gustus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gustus trying to control the pace. #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.
Antetokounmpo trying to hold on to Gustus's head to control him but Gustus postures up.
Antetokounmpo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gustus has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gustus mounts Antetokounmpo! Really nice guard pass there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antetokounmpo tries to hold on but Gustus pushes him away. #T3#
Gustus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gustus has hold of Antetokounmpo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Antetokounmpo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gustus controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Gustus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Antetokounmpo is on top in guard.
Antetokounmpo trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Gustus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Antetokounmpo stopping the sweep attempt from Gustus.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustus can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Gustus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Antetokounmpo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Antetokounmpo is one step ahead there.
Antetokounmpo being controlled here momentarily.
Antetokounmpo wants to control from the top but Gustus keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rantang Gustus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Antetokounmpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustus.
Gustus wants to counter with a clinch but Antetokounmpo pushes him away.
Antetokounmpo's corner calls for a 1-2. Antetokounmpo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gustus misses with a right hand
and Antetokounmpo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustus thinking.
Gustus misses with a wild body shot.
Antetokounmpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustus.
Antetokounmpo lands a glancing blow to the side of Gustus's head.#TD2#
Gustus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Gustus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Antetokounmpo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustus but great work by Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Gustus is looking to regain half guard here but Antetokounmpo keeps moving and retains side control.
Gustus sneaks back into half guard.
Gustus tries to roll over but Antetokounmpo keeps him under control.
Rantang Gustus has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Gustus wants to improve his position but Antetokounmpo is controlling well.
Gustus is positioning himself well to prevent Antetokounmpo advancing to mount.
Gustus tries to roll over but Antetokounmpo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gustus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustus controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gustus has his foot on Antetokounmpo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Antetokounmpo works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #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.
Gustus 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.
Gustus seems keen to control Antetokounmpo's posture.
Gustus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Antetokounmpo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gustus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antetokounmpo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antetokounmpo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Antetokounmpo being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Antetokounmpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antetokounmpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Antetokounmpo 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gustus advances to half guard.
Gustus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gustus is looking to advance position but Antetokounmpo won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gustus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Antetokounmpo sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rantang Gustus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Antetokounmpo shoots in and drives through. Gustus sprawls well.#TD2#
Gustus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gustus advances to full mount.
Antetokounmpo tries to reverse the position but Gustus maintains control.
Gustus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Antetokounmpo has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Gustus tightening his grip on Antetokounmpo, looking for the choke.
Gustus controlling well, preventing Antetokounmpo from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Gustus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Antetokounmpo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Antetokounmpo for a finish. #T1##SUB2#
Gustus looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Antetokounmpo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rantang Gustus! |
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Event:
VFC 9 Tapout
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Antetokounmpo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Uchiha counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Henri Antetokounmpo has been cut.
Antetokounmpo misses with a double jab.
Antetokounmpo misses with a double jab
and Uchiha counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Antetokounmpo scores with a takedown into Uchiha's guard.
Antetokounmpo is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Uchiha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Antetokounmpo working some strikes from top position.
Uchiha seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Antetokounmpo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Antetokounmpo stays in close to Uchiha's body and controls the position.
Antetokounmpo works over Uchiha with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antetokounmpo passes Uchiha's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Antetokounmpo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uchiha trying to control but Antetokounmpo postures up.
Antetokounmpo not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Antetokounmpo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uchiha sees it coming and defends easily.
Antetokounmpo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Antetokounmpo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Antetokounmpo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Antetokounmpo 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.
Antetokounmpo works his way into full mount! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Antetokounmpo punching from mount but Uchiha doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Antetokounmpo thowing shots but they're missing.
Antetokounmpo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uchiha in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Antetokounmpo controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Antetokounmpo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Antetokounmpo's cut.
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#
Antetokounmpo throws a series of punches but Uchiha avoids them all with ease.
Henri Antetokounmpo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antetokounmpo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uchiha manages to avoid it.
Uchiha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Uchiha tries to sprawl but Antetokounmpo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Antetokounmpo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Uchiha is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henri Antetokounmpo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo stalks Bates and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bates's face. Bates staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Bates gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Antetokounmpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Antetokounmpo wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Antetokounmpo throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Bates 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.#T1#
Antetokounmpo trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Antetokounmpo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Bates pulls Antetokounmpo in close to his closed guard and prevents Antetokounmpo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Antetokounmpo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Antetokounmpo wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Bates is controlling Antetokounmpo's posture.
Bates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Antetokounmpo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Bates sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Antetokounmpo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bates stays in close to Antetokounmpo's body and controls the position.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antetokounmpo is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bates throwing strikes from guard but Antetokounmpo blocks nicely.
Bates scoring with some ground and pound.
Antetokounmpo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bates defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates wants to stand but Antetokounmpo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Bates will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bates dodges the punch combination from Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo throws a nice head kick!
Bates throws a low kick but Antetokounmpo moves out of range easily.
Antetokounmpo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bates throws an off balance right hand
and Antetokounmpo counters with a right hand to the body.
Bates tries for a takedown but Antetokounmpo circles away easily
and Antetokounmpo counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Bates dives in and scores a takedown into Antetokounmpo's guard.
Bates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bates stays in close to Antetokounmpo's body and controls the position.
Antetokounmpo looking to control.
#T1#
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.
Bates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bates engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bates is pushing down on Antetokounmpo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Antetokounmpo is fighting to maintain full guard but Bates has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bates lands a nice short elbow.
Antetokounmpo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Antetokounmpo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bates working over Antetokounmpo with some ground and pound. Antetokounmpo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bates is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Antetokounmpo wants to control but Bates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bates content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bates's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No joy there for Antetokounmpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Bates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bates lands in his opponent's guard.
Bates stays in close to Antetokounmpo's body and controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bates.
More stalling from Bates.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Bates 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#
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Antetokounmpo works over Bates's head and body with a nice combination.
Antetokounmpo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Bates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bates content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Antetokounmpo's head.
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bates works over Antetokounmpo with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Antetokounmpo wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Bates looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates 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#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bates is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Antetokounmpo trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Bates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Antetokounmpo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Antetokounmpo's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Antetokounmpo did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
Antetokounmpo is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Bates scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo actively working from the bottom here.
Bates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bates scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bates passes to side control.
Bates moves into full mount! #T4#
Bates lands a big shot there that rocks Antetokounmpo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Master Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Bates has isolated one of Antetokounmpo's arms. Antetokounmpo looking to fight him off but Bates twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Master Bates! |
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