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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerritzen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nyambe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Gerritzen counters with a shoot takedown. Nyambe fights it but they end up in guard.
Gerritzen stays in close to Nyambe's body and controls the position.
Gerritzen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sparks gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gerritzen passes Nyambe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerritzen lands with a punch from half guard.
Gerritzen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen winds up and cracks Nyambe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Gerritzen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Gerritzen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gerritzen is continuing to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gerritzen works his way into side control.
Gerritzen just content to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nyambe shoots in for a takedown but Gerritzen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Gerritzen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nyambe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nyambe shoots in looking for a takedown but Gerritzen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nyambe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gerritzen feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Gerritzen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nyambe is looking to stand back up but Gerritzen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nyambe.
Nyambe is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Gerritzen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Gerritzen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roelof Gerritzen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nyambe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerritzen sprawls well. Gerritzen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nyambe gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerritzen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nyambe defends it well.#TD2#
Gerritzen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nyambe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerritzen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerritzen working over Nyambe with some ground and pound. Nyambe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Gerritzen there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gerritzen slows the pace down in half guard.
Gerritzen slips a nice elbow through Nyambe's hands, connecting with Nyambe's forehead.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gerritzen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nyambe trying to get back to full guard but Gerritzen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gerritzen with a couple of short strikes.
Gerritzen with the ground and pound from mount.
Gerritzen landing punches.
Nyambe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gerritzen controlling his opponent.
The adventures of Gerritzen the control monster continue. Boring.#T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee warns Nyambe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gerritzen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerritzen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gerritzen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roelof Gerritzen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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##TD2#
Gerritzen shoots in and bounces Nyambe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gerritzen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gerritzen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerritzen is pushing down on Nyambe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nyambe is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerritzen has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen moves nicely into side control.
Gerritzen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
More stalling from Gerritzen.
Roelof Gerritzen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerritzen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nyambe!
Gerritzen controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gerritzen is landing with some decent strikes but Nyambe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Gerritzen controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Gerritzen 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.
BOOM! Gerritzen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gerritzen with the ground and pound from mount.
Gerritzen content just to control the position here.
Gerritzen with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roelof Gerritzen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Roelof Gerritzen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gerritzen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roelof Gerritzen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Nyambe shoots and misses
and Hawat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nyambe tries to clinch up
and Hawat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Nyambe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawat was covering up waiting for the punch and Nyambe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nyambe postures up in Hawat's guard and throws a big left but Hawat blocks it.
Nyambe throwing strikes but missing.
Hawat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nyambe trying to control but Hawat is working from the bottom.
Nyambe throws an elbow that misses. Hawat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nyambe's guard. Nice move by Hawat!#REVB#
Hawat slips nicely into half guard.
Hawat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Let's hope that Hawat 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.
Hawat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nyambe is trying to escape back to his feet but Hawat uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hawat in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nyambe is letting Hawat control him for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
The strikes coming from Hawat are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hawat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nyambe is trying to escape the position but Hawat is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hawat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nyambe tries to clinch up
and Hawat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nyambe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nyambe on the side of the head.
Nyambe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawat digs a good hook to Nyambe's body.
Thufir Hawat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyambe is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawat.
Hawat lands a high kick!
#KD2#
Hawat lands a big head kick that sends Nyambe tumbling to the mat! Hawat takes a step backwards and waves Nyambe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Nyambe is rocked!
Hawat lands with an overhand left.
Oh Nyambe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyambe tries for a takedown but Hawat circles away easily
letting Hawat counter with a right hand.
Hawat throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Nyambe crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thufir Hawat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Makhdoom misses its intended target.
Nyambe feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Nyambe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makhdoom's guard.
Nyambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Makhdoom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nyambe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nyambe works over Makhdoom with some ground and pound from guard.
Nyambe throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyambe controlling from the top position.
Nyambe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nyambe stands up over Makhdoom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Nyambe stands up and waves to Makhdoom to follow him. #TD2#
Nyambe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Makhdoom is trying to defend but Nyambe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nyambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nyambe looks winded!
Nyambe is pressing down on Makhdoom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makhdoom is holding on for now.
Well, if Nyambe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nyambe connects with a nice short shot to Makhdoom's temple.
Makhdoom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nyambe on the ground.
Nyambe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nyambe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Makhdoom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nyambe winds up and cracks Makhdoom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nyambe stalling.
Nyambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nyambe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nyambe stalling. #SU2#
Nyambe stands up out of the half guard. #T3#
Makhdoom throws a looping overhand right but Nyambe ducks down to avoid it.
Makhdoom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nyambe counters with a series of strikes. Makhdoom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nyambe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Makhdoom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nyambe blocks a jab.
Makhdoom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Makhdoom misses the target.
Makhdoom lands with a cross.
Makhdoom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makhdoom misses with a wild body shot.
Mahvand Makhdoom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Nyambe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makhdoom throws a big shot that misses.
Makhdoom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nyambe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Nyambe tries to counter it with a takedown but Makhdoom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makhdoom tries to clinch up but Nyambe circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makhdoom. Nyambe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Makhdoom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyambe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makhdoom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makhdoom throws a jab when Nyambe was well out of range.
Makhdoom misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makhdoom tries to clinch up.
Makhdoom misses with an uppercut. Nyambe saw that one coming.
Nyambe slips under a jab from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyambe slips a jab from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom throws a nice looking combination but Nyambe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makhdoom misses with a looping right.
Nyambe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nyambe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorato Nyambe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Makhdoom misses with a two punch combination.
Nyambe moves out of range of the strikes.
Makhdoom throws a hook but Nyambe avoids it easily.
Nyambe slips a jab from Makhdoom.
Lorato Nyambe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhdoom throws a hook but Nyambe blocks it.
A punch combination from Nyambe misses.
Makhdoom is looking to counter punch.
Makhdoom throws a looping overhand right but Nyambe ducks down to avoid it.
Makhdoom misses with a wild body shot.
Nyambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nyambe throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhdoom misses the jab.
Makhdoom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyambe is breathing heavily.
Makhdoom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nyambe moves away.
Nyambe slips a jab from Makhdoom.#T1#
Makhdoom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nyambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Makhdoom.
Nyambe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nyambe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nyambe is looking for the big counter here.
Nyambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Nyambe avoids them all with ease.
Makhdoom looks to score with a jab to the body but Nyambe is just out of range.
Makhdoom connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Makhdoom misses the target.
Nyambe unleashes a big counter combination but Makhdoom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Makhdoom misses.
Nyambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makhdoom.
Mahvand Makhdoom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhdoom throws a body shot but no joy.
Nyambe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makhdoom to score with a decent uppercut.
Makhdoom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Nyambe slips a jab from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom throws a body punch but Nyambe moves out of range.
Makhdoom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makhdoom misses with an uppercut.
Makhdoom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nyambe wants to counter with a clinch but Makhdoom pushes him away.
Makhdoom misses with an uppercut.
Nyambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhdoom throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhdoom throws a big shot that misses.
Nyambe slips a jab and a cross from Makhdoom.
Nyambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhdoom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyambe takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nyambe.
Makhdoom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nyambe manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makhdoom. Nyambe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nyambe slips under a jab.
Makhdoom looks to throw the jab but Nyambe is out of range.
Nyambe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makhdoom.
Nyambe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Makhdoom swings for the body but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe staying out of range there.
A big left from Makhdoom misses.
Makhdoom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Nyambe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makhdoom throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nyambe avoids the body shot from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Nyambe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nyambe is keen to just control but Makhdoom is a slippery customer.
Nyambe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makhdoom is trying to stand.
Nyambe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhdoom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nyambe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makhdoom is trying to stand back up but Nyambe is controlling him
Nyambe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nyambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lorato Nyambe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nyambe working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nyambe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makhdoom has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mahvand Makhdoom dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Nyambe.
Despite the aggression on Nyambe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Nyambe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makhdoom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nyambe is in Makhdoom's guard.
Nyambe stays in close to Makhdoom's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Nyambe gets to his feet - Makhdoom follows without any prompting.
Nyambe defending well as Makhdoom loads up on a big left hand.
Makhdoom throws an overhand right that lands on Nyambe's shoulder, as Nyambe tries to avoid the shot.
Makhdoom lands with a right hand.
Makhdoom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nyambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhdoom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nyambe moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Nyambe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Makhdoom wants to get back to his feet.
Nyambe not doing much here.
Nyambe throwing shots but Makhdoom is blocking nicely.
Nyambe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makhdoom defending well though.
Makhdoom pushes Nyambe off looking to stand but Nyambe dives back in and keeps control.
Nyambe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nyambe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makhdoom's head.
Nyambe working over Makhdoom with some ground and pound. Makhdoom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nyambe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyambe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhdoom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nyambe working over Makhdoom with some ground and pound. Makhdoom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2#
Nyambe stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A slow jab from Makhdoom misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makhdoom.
Makhdoom fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Makhdoom backs off Nyambe throws a huge counter combo but Makhdoom manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Nyambe staying out of range there.
Makhdoom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makhdoom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nyambe manages to avoid it.
Nyambe ducks under a wild hook from Makhdoom.
Nyambe dodges the punch combination from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nyambe. #CL2#
Nyambe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nyambe is trying to drag Makhdoom to the mat but Makhdoom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Makhdoom cracks Nyambe with a nice body shot.#T4#
Makhdoom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makhdoom lands a body punch.
Makhdoom lands with a short shot to the head.
Makhdoom taking a breather.
Makhdoom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Makhdoom stalling in the clinch but Nyambe improves position.
Makhdoom pushes Nyambe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makhdoom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makhdoom looking to slow down the pace here.
Makhdoom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhdoom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makhdoom gets underhooks to prevent Nyambe's takedown attempt.
Makhdoom lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahvand Makhdoom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makhdoom 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahvand Makhdoom!
During a confident post fight interview, Mahvand Makhdoom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld raw 1
Date: Jul 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Diaz 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.#SUB#
Diaz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nyambe looks calm but he's in trouble here. Diaz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nyambe is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Diaz lets go of the hold and Nyambe can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hick Diaz!
Hick Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 9 Dixon vs Tiger
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Nyambe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wick.
Nyambe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Nyambe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wick sneaks out the side door and pushes Nyambe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wick scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Wick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Wick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nyambe has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Wick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nyambe sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Wick seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wick maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nyambe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wick has cracked it and Nyambe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Wick!
Our winner, John Wick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Nfld 18
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Tarlah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nyambe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nyambe ducks right into an uppercut from Tarlah.
Nyambe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tarlah knocks out Nyambe with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tarlah before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tarlah picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Nfld 16
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Nyambe throws a nice looking combination but Lait bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyambe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lait throws a series of strikes that have Nyambe backpedaling.
#CL2#
Lait closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lait manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Lait closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lait trying to control the pace.
Lait trying to mount his opponent but Nyambe defends it. #SUB2#
Lait is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nyambe sees it coming and defends easily.
Lait trying to pass the guard but Nyambe defending well. #T1#
Lait is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lait is nestled in close to Nyambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lait looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lait working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lait is pressing down on Nyambe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nyambe is holding on for now.
Nyambe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lait. #T2#
Lait tries to stand and escape but Nyambe is controlling the position.
Lait tries to pass to full mount but Nyambe defends it.
Lait sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lait scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Lait stalling.
Lait lands strikes from half guard.
Lait is pressing down on Nyambe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nyambe is holding on for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Lait gets a double leg takedown into Nyambe's guard.
Lait trying to control but Nyambe is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Lait drops back looking for a leg! Nyambe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nyambe manages to kick Lait off! Lait jumps back into Nyambe's guard.
Lait trying to control but Nyambe is working from the bottom.
Lait has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nyambe is proving hard to escape from.
Lait really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nyambe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lait drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lait jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Lait dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Lait scores with a takedown into Nyambe's guard.
Nyambe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lait dives into side control.
#REVR#
Lait tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nyambe is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lait working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nyambe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
Nyambe is not content to let Lait control the position.
Jhonny Lait has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lait is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nyambe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nyambe wants to control but Lait postures up.
Nyambe is not content to let Lait control the position.
Lait working the head and body with strikes. #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.#SUB2#
Lait tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lait has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lait wants to stand but Nyambe is controlling his arm.
Lait remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lait tries to stand but Nyambe is controlling his head. #T3##SUB2#
Lait working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lait looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on Lait's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
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.
Nyambe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lait connects with a decent elbow.
Nyambe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lait scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nyambe to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Lait is trying to get an arm triangle but Nyambe is defending well.
Lait wants to control but Nyambe is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyambe prevents Lait from improving position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Lait showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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##TD2#
Lait looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lait stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nyambe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nyambe looking to control.
Lait stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nyambe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lait wanted to stand there but Nyambe had control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Nyambe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lait defends well.
Nyambe keeping moving, preventing Lait from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Lait gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Lait breaks from the clinch.
Lait scores with a head kick. Nyambe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2##TD2#
Lait scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lait is looking to take a break and control but Nyambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lait lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Lait is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nyambe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lait tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lait has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Nyambe stops Lait from passing to mount.
Lait just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Lait is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nyambe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Nyambe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lait happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lait tries to stand but Nyambe is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lorato Nyambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jhonny Lait is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Nyambe gets caught napping as Lait dives in and scores a takedown. Nyambe manages to retain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhonny Lait comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lait has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhonny Lait! |
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Event:
Nfld 14
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Nyambe closes the distance and clinches.
Nyambe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nyambe.
Nyambe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mada lands with a right to the head.
Mada is trying to push Nyambe away but Nyambe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nyambe has Mada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorato Nyambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyambe takes a shot to the head.
Nyambe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nyambe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Mada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nyambe's half guard.
Nyambe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Mada trying to control from half guard but Nyambe is working away.
Mada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mada is nestled in close to Nyambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nyambe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nyambe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nyambe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nyambe defending well though. #T2#
Mada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nyambe's head.
Nyambe is looking for a sweep. Mada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nyambe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mada.
Nyambe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mada thows a huge punch but Nyambe dodges it nicely.
Nyambe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Mada has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nyambe defend it? Mada steps over the head and cranks it - Nyambe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gajah Mada!
Gajah Mada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Nfld 12
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Nyambe instigates a clinch.
Nyambe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Nyambe wants the takedown. Bustack is fighting it off but Nyambe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bustack's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nyambe throws a strike but Bustack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Bustack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nyambe controls Bustack momentarily but Bustack frees himself. #SUB#
Bustack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bustack wants to pass the guard but Nyambe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Nyambe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bustack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bustack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bustack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nyambe dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Nyambe wants to control from the top but Bustack keeps moving. #T1#
Nyambe won't allow Bustack to get back to his feet.
Nyambe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bustack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nyambe stops Bustack from standing up.
Nyambe landing some decent shots from guard.
Bustack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bustack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nyambe controls the pace.
Nyambe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nyambe trying to control but Bustack is working from the bottom. #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.
Bustack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greg Bustack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bustack doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyambe circles away.
Bustack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Bustack drives through and clinches with Nyambe against the cage.
Bustack tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nyambe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bustack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bustack doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyambe circles away.
Bustack tries to clinch there but Nyambe circles away.
#CL#
Nyambe tries to keep at a distance but Bustack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bustack is looking for a takedown.#T3##TD2#
Bustack is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nyambe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bustack to the mat. Bustack regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bustack keeping moving, preventing Nyambe from controlling successfully.
Nyambe content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Nyambe stands and steps away. Bustack gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bustack is looking to clinch.
Bustack moves in looking to clinch but Nyambe pushes him off.
Bustack doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nyambe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Nyambe clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Nyambe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bustack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bustack wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Bustack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bustack looking for a takedown.
Bustack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nyambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Nyambe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nyambe showed some decent athleticism there.
Nyambe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nyambe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nyambe is trying to control the action in half guard but Bustack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorato Nyambe 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#
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyambe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bustack tries to clinch up but Nyambe circles away and keeps his distance.
Bustack closes the distance but Nyambe moves to the side
and Nyambe counters with a one-two to the body.
Bustack wants to clinch.
Bustack tries to clinch but Nyambe is having none of it.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nyambe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nyambe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyambe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bustack wants to clinch.
Nyambe keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
Bustack rushes Nyambe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nyambe is breathing heavily.
Bustack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nyambe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nyambe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bustack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nyambe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Bustack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bustack is working for takedown but Nyambe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bustack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nyambe stops a takedown attempt from Bustack.
Bustack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nyambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bustack has Nyambe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nyambe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nyambe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bustack has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nyambe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Nyambe wants the takedown. Bustack is fighting it off but Nyambe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bustack's guard against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bustack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nyambe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2#
Nyambe gets to his feet. Bustack looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bustack fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Nyambe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nyambe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nyambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Nyambe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nyambe postures up and lands a big shot to Bustack's brow.
Nyambe 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.
Nyambe stands up over Bustack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nyambe content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nyambe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bustack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bustack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nyambe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nyambe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Bustack forces Nyambe back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Nyambe has clasped his hands together around Bustack's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nyambe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nyambe lands a nice forearm strike.
Bustack is letting Nyambe control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorato Nyambe 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyambe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greg Bustack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bustack wants to clinch up but Nyambe keeps it at a distance.
Bustack tries to clinch up.
Nyambe throws a counter combo.
Bustack tries to clinch up.
Bustack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nyambe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bustack moves into the clinch successfully.
Bustack is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nyambe is defending well.
Bustack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nyambe prevents it.
Bustack goes for a takedown attempt but Nyambe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Bustack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bustack wants to clinch up but Nyambe keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nyambe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bustack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nyambe on the ground.#SU2#
Nyambe decides to stand back up. Nyambe steps back and let's Bustack get back to his feet.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nyambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Nyambe gets underhooks to prevent Bustack's takedown attempt.
Bustack is trying to drag Nyambe to the mat but Nyambe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Nyambe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
Nyambe gets to his feet. Bustack looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bustack wants to clinch.
Bustack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Nyambe moves into the clinch.
Bustack tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bustack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nyambe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lorato Nyambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Nyambe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bustack can't fight it off and eventually Nyambe manages to take the fight to the floor. Bustack looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bustack manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Nyambe is trying to trip Bustack. He has hold of a leg but Bustack is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nyambe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nyambe is looking to work some ground and pound but Bustack has wrist control.
Lorato Nyambe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bustack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nyambe controls the pace.
Nyambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bustack's head.
Nyambe is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Nyambe working some strikes from top position.
Nyambe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nyambe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nyambe lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Nyambe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bustack, up you get!
Bustack tries to clinch but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bustack wants to clinch up but Nyambe keeps it at a distance.
Nyambe throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Nyambe clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Nyambe is trying to trip Bustack. He has hold of a leg but Bustack is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nyambe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nyambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nyambe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bustack's head.
Nyambe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nyambe is working Bustack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nyambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Greg Bustack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorato Nyambe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nyambe scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorato Nyambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nyambe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorato Nyambe! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 1
Date: Apr 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Lait darts in looking for a takedown but Nyambe gets double underhooks and turns Lait into the cage.
Lait jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nyambe walks away with a smile on his face. Lait gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nyambe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lait circles away.
Nyambe lands with a nice combination. Lait backs away looking to recover.
Nyambe looks winded!
Lait throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Nyambe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nyambe.
Nyambe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lait fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nyambe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lait defends well and Nyambe ends up having to push Lait into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jhonny Lait has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorato Nyambe.#CL#
Lait instigates a clinch.
Lait tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyambe's elbow.
Lait is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lait jumps into guard, dragging Nyambe to the mat.
Lait is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Lait looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nyambe is one step ahead there.
Lait trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lait controls Nyambe momentarily but Nyambe frees himself.
Lait lands an upkick as Nyambe stands over him.
Lait keeping moving, preventing Nyambe from controlling successfully.
Lait 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nyambe throwing strikes from guard but Lait blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Nyambe gets caught flat footed, as Lait shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lait is stalling in the full guard.
Lait is looking to stand up but Nyambe won't let him.
Nyambe keeping moving, preventing Lait from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lait keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nyambe's head.
Lait has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nyambe is trying to keep Lait in close.
#SUB2#
Nyambe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lait escapes and throws Nyambe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lait is looking to take a break and control but Nyambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Lait working the body and head with strikes.
Lait tries to move to mount but Nyambe blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Lait wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nyambe, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lait trying to control the position but Nyambe is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Lait dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Lait shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nyambe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nyambe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Lait.
Lait sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nyambe is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyambe won't allow Lait to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Lait seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lait is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nyambe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lait.
Jhonny Lait overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lait wants to stand up but Nyambe has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lait seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lait is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lait tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nyambe controls his leg.
Lait is nestled in close to Nyambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Lait lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nyambe tries to get to full guard but Lait has control of the leg.
Lait tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nyambe controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lait tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyambe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lait is looking to clinch but Nyambe is avoiding it.
Lait fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nyambe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Lait feints and as Nyambe raises his hands in defense, Lait changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lait wants to stand but Nyambe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lait working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nyambe's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lait landing some decent shots from guard.
Lait cracks Nyambe with a solid left hand.
Lait is looking to stand up but Nyambe won't let him. #SU#
Nyambe is working an open guard so Lait takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lait moves in looking to clinch but Nyambe pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lait or perhaps it was just good defense by Nyambe, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Lait dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nyambe shoots for a takedown but Lait saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Lait gets a double leg takedown into Nyambe's guard.#SUB2#
Nyambe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lait is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nyambe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lait scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nyambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nyambe can't keep his opponent in guard - Lait advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Lait wants to pass the guard but Nyambe is defending well. #SUB#
Lait is looking for a kimura here.
Lait slows the pace down in half guard.
Lait knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nyambe on the ground.
Lait lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lait is taking a breather. Nyambe 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.#SUB#
Lait is looking for a kimura here.
Lait looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Lait tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nyambe. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lait.#CL#
Lait closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lait can't get the takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Lait.
Lait with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lait tries to break free but Nyambe pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lait is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nyambe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Lait. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lait gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nyambe.
Nyambe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Lait pulls Nyambe into guard.
Lait is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nyambe can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Lait has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nyambe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nyambe trying to control but Lait is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhonny Lait showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lait, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhonny Lait! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Dorian has Nyambe up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Nyambe is trying to trip Dorian. He has hold of a leg but Dorian is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nyambe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Dorian has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nyambe doesn't defend quickly enough and Dorian has managed to lock this one up! Can Nyambe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dorian on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiago Dorian! |
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