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Event:
APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Mei throws a head kick that misses.
Read swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Mei's head coaches at The Devil’s Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Read displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mei throws out the jab. #CL2#
Read clinches.
Read has Mei pressed against the cage, preventing Mei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Mei has had enough of the clinch but Read keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Mei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Read, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Read takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mei working hard to break the clinch.
Read controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Mei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Read just leaning against Mei, taking a breather.
Mei is trying to force a seperation but Read has the dominant position.
Mei avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
Mei is looking to break free of the clinch but Read has double underhooks.
Mei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Read landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Read has Mei pushed against the cage.#BC#
Mei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Read. Those never looked like landing.
Mei is looking to counter punch.
Mei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chen Mei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch.
Mei is trying to push Read away but Read has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Mei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Read's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Read's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Read. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Read.#T2#
Read works over Mei's head and body with a nice combination.
Mei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Read forces Mei back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Read moves away from the strike by Mei.
Mei looks to throw the jab but Read is out of range. #CL2#
Read has managed to clinch.
Read dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Read.
Come on Read - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Read manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Mei tries to circle away but Read has him pinned against the cage.
Read leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Mei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mei walks into a straight right hand from Read.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
Read is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mei dodges an elbow strike from Read.
Read pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mei tries to break the clinch but Read is controlling the position.
Read is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Mei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Mei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick by Mei misses
and Read counters with a straight right hand.
Mei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Read looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Mei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Mei. Those never looked like landing.
Mei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mei.
Some bone on bone action there as Read checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Read walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Jay Read has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Read avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mei scores with a nice strike.
Read connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mei throws a head kick but Read moves out of range.
Mei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Read is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Read is looking to clinch but Mei is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Read has managed to clinch.
Read keeps control of Mei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Read pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mei avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Mei breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Mei gets tackled into the cage by Read. Read maintains the clinch.
Read stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Read takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Read continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Read trying to control the position but instead, Mei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Read into the cage.#T1#
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Read displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mei up against the cage.#BC#
Mei breaks from the clinch.
Mei cracks a nice hook into Read's ribs.#CL2#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mei tries to break the clinch but Read is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mei wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Read - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mei's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Mei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Read wants to clinch
and Mei counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Read gets a clinch.
Read has Mei pressed against the cage, preventing Mei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mei's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mei breaks the clinch.
Mei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Read moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Read.#CL2#
Read pushes Mei up against the cage in a clinch.
Read keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mei's efforts to push away.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Read.
A frustrated look appears on Mei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mei is trying to break free.
Read holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Mei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chen Mei is winning the standup battle so far.
Mei misses with a two punch combination.
Read looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Read has closed the distance and engaged Mei in a clinch.
#BC#
Mei breaks the clinch.
Read tries to clinch but Mei moves out of range.
Read tries to clinch there but Mei circles away.
Read dodges the punch combination from Mei.
Mei scores with a one two! Read had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mei lands a big head kick that sends Read to the canvas! Mei follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chen Mei!
Chen Mei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
APEX 4
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Greyvine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Read.
#CL#
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greyvine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Greyvine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greyvine misses with a punch on the inside.
Greyvine struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
Greyvine misses with some punches.
Read has Greyvine pushed against the cage.
Read blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyvine is struggling to control the position.
Greyvine has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
Greyvine tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Greyvine tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Greyvine back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greyvine.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greyvine.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Greyvine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Read backwards.
Greyvine tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Greyvine blocks an elbow strike from Read.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Greyvine throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Read lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greyvine backwards. #T2#
Greyvine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greyvine tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Read.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Greyvine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greyvine avoids it.
Read looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Greyvine lands with a right to the head.
Greyvine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Read manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greyvine.
Greyvine blocks an elbow strike.
Read stalling in the clinch but Greyvine improves position.
Read looking to stall.
Greyvine misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Read stalling against the cage.
Greyvine tries to stall but Read uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Greyvine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Read.
Greyvine trying to control the position but instead, Read has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greyvine into the cage.
Read blocking some punches.
Read landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Read to work.
Read gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4#
Greyvine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greyvine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Greyvine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Read to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Greyvine as Read tries to tie him up.
Read wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.#CL#
Greyvine tries to keep at a distance but Read has taken the fight into the clinch.
Read misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greyvine is trying to break free.
Greyvine working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Read is pushing Greyvine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read 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##CL#
Read closes the distance and pushes Greyvine back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Greyvine.
Read looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Read prevents a body shot from Greyvine.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyvine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Read connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greyvine's face.
Read tries to work over Greyvine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Read's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Greyvine trying to control the position but instead, Read has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greyvine into the cage.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greyvine blocks it with crossed arms.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Read landing knees to the body.
Greyvine trying to control the position but instead, Read has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greyvine into the cage.
Greyvine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Read backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greyvine.
Read lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greyvine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greyvine dodges an elbow strike from Read.
#T2#
Greyvine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greyvine tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Read is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greyvine.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Greyvine avoids the damage to the body.
Read goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greyvine struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greyvine blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Greyvine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greyvine scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Read avoiding damage.
Read blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Greyvine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Read prevents a body shot from Greyvine.
A short left from Read.
Greyvine misses with a punch on the inside.
Read blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Read lands a left hand.
Read stalling in the clinch but Greyvine improves position.
Read has Greyvine pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Read for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Read blocks an uppercut.
Greyvine misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Read to work.
Read goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greyvine.
Read stalling in the clinch but Greyvine improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greyvine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Read throws out a powerful jab.
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greyvine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greyvine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Read manages to avoid it.
Greyvine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Read.
Greyvine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greyvine keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greyvine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greyvine.
A head punch on the inside from Greyvine fails to land.
Greyvine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chance Greyvine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
Greyvine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Greyvine tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Greyvine back against the cage.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greyvine avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Read.
Read blocking some punches.
Read looking to slow down the pace here.
Read is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read blocks a body shot from Greyvine.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Greyvine - that landed with a thud.
Read pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Greyvine lands a left hand.
#T1#
Read controlling the action here for a moment.
Read prevents a body shot from Greyvine.
Greyvine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greyvine is trying to break free.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Greyvine is looking to control Read's arms but Read gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greyvine has his back to the cage.
Greyvine blocks a body shot from Read.
Greyvine misses with a body punch.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greyvine managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Greyvine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greyvine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Read is trying to stall.
#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Greyvine.
Greyvine has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Greyvine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greyvine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greyvine throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Greyvine tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Greyvine back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Greyvine fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Read just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greyvine's brow.
Read is pushing Greyvine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Greyvine blocks an elbow strike from Read.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greyvine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Read is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greyvine is keeping busy.#BC2#
Greyvine breaks from the clinch.
Greyvine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greyvine looks to land a left hand but Read moved out of range nicely.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greyvine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greyvine fails to land with a series of punches.
Greyvine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greyvine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Read wants to clinch up but Greyvine keeps it at a distance.
Read is looking to clinch but Greyvine is avoiding it.
Greyvine takes a swing at Read's ribcage but misses.
Greyvine misses with a hook. Read ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Read clinches.
Read throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Read stalling in the clinch but Greyvine improves position.
Greyvine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Greyvine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greyvine keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Greyvine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Read prevents a body shot from Greyvine.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Read wants to stall.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Greyvine avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greyvine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reads head.
Read stalls.
Greyvine swings wildly with an uppercut but Read uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Greyvine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greyvine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
APEX 1
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Read ducks under a wild hook from Porto.
Read looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Porto misses its intended target.
Jab by Porto.#CUT#It looks like Jay Read has been cut.
Read moves away from the strike by Porto.
Despite the aggression on Read's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Porto circles away.
Read drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Read lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Porto tries for a takedown but Read circles away easily
and Read counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Read has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Read tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Porto counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Porto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Read wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Read takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Read is pushing Porto's head away, looking to escape. Porto manages to hold on to the position though.
Porto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Porto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Read is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Porto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Porto grinds an elbow into Read's temple.
Porto wants to control but Read is keeping him busy. #T2#
Porto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Read some visible discomfort.
Porto lands a nice forearm strike.
Read is trying to buck Porto off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Read takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Porto lands an elbow.
Porto cracks Read with a big right hand but Read just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Porto lands a nice forearm strike.
Read is trying to get back to his feet.
Porto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Porto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've been informed that Read has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Read is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Porto is controlling him well.
Porto working the body and head with strikes.
Read is trying to get back to his feet.
Read tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Porto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Porto cracks Read with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Porto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Read hang on?
Read trying desperately to get to his feet.
Read takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Read takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Porto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Read wants to get back to his feet.
Porto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Read looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#Read is rocked!
Porto landing punches.
Read is still in real trouble! Can Porto finish him?
Read squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Porto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Porto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Read seems to have recovered his senses.
Porto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Read counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Read tests Porto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Read throws a shot to the body.
Porto lands a jab to Read's midsection.
Porto misses with a lunging right hand
and Read makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Read tries to clinch there but Porto circles away.
Porto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Porto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Read wants to clinch up but Porto keeps it at a distance.
Porto throwing a counter right hand but Read manages to avoid it.
Read slips under a jab.
Porto scores with a jab. Read acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Read slips a jab from Porto.
Porto scores with a hook to the body. Read takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Porto swats away the attempt to clinch by Read.#T1#
Porto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Porto misses with a straight left.
Porto looks to land a left hand but Read moved out of range nicely.
Porto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Read sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jay Read is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Porto misses with some punches.
#TD#
Porto pulls Read into guard.
#SUB#
Porto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Read defends it easily.
Read would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Porto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Porto has his foot on Read's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Read works his way back into a safe position though.
Read wants to stand but Porto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Porto 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#
Porto has his foot on Read's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Read works his way back into a safe position though.
Read has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Porto is proving hard to escape from.
Porto 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.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Porto's guard.
Porto is trying to control the position but Read postures up.
Porto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Read is looking to stand up but Porto won't let him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Read rushes Porto and presses him up against the cage.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Porto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Porto working for a triangle but Read defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Porto's guard.
Nero Porto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Porto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Read defends well.
Read wanted to stand there but Porto had control of the position. #SUB#
Porto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Read can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Porto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Read doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Read manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Porto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Read is looking to clinch.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Porto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Read.
Porto misses with a lunging right hand
and Read counters with a stiff right hand.
Read is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Read tries to clinch but Porto moves out of range. #CL2#
Read closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Porto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Read or not.
Porto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reads head. #TD#
Porto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Porto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Read stands and steps away. Porto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Porto misses.
Porto throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Read closes the distance and pushes Porto back into the cage.
Porto lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Porto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Porto.
Porto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
Porto lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Porto manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
Porto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Porto manages to pull guard.
Porto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Porto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working. #T2#
Read is trying to stand back up but Porto is controlling him
Porto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Read pushes Porto off but Porto dives into side control.
Porto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Porto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Read can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porto prevents Read from escaping the position.
Porto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Read some visible discomfort.
Porto scoring with punches and elbows.
Read is trying to buck Porto off.
Read on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3##ES2#
Read throws Porto to one side and escapes!
Read tries to clinch up but Porto circles away and keeps his distance.
Porto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Read counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Porto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Read sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Read! But no joy.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Read displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porto throws out the jab.
Read lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Read.
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Porto misses
and Read connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Porto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Porto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Read has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Porto finds it's way round the side to connect with Read's head. #T4#
Read throws a hook but Porto blocks it.
Read takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Read.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Porto loads up on a big right hand but Read slips the punch.
Porto shoots in and drives through. Read sprawls well.
Porto with a hook.
A big right from Porto misses.
Read looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Read steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porto.
Read looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Porto misses with a lunging right hand
and Read counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Read tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Porto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Read sprawls and moves away.
Jay Read has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porto lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Porto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porto, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Porto!
Our winner, Nero Porto, 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:
SMFL 22 - Duran vs. Kardi
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Read has closed the distance and engaged Saqqaf in a clinch.
Saqqaf avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Saqqaf as the two fighters clinch.
Saqqaf tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Saqqaf back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saqqaf managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read can't find room to land a body shot as Saqqaf controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saqqaf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saqqaf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saqqaf pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saqqaf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Saqqaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Read's elbow.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saqqaf is defending well for now.
Read is stalling here.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read stalling against the cage.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
Saqqaf jumps guard but Read stands there with Saqqaf around his waist. Saqqaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saqqaf jumps guard but Read stands there with Saqqaf around his waist. Saqqaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.
Saqqaf has Read pushed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saqqaf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saqqaf avoids it.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Saqqaf has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Read throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saqqafs head.
Nice body punch from Saqqaf.
Read looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Read stalls.
Saqqaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saqqaf is defending well for now.
Saqqaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saqqaf misses with a punch to the body.
Saqqaf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Read slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saqqaf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Read with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Read putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saqqaf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Read is stalling here.
Saqqaf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Read is keeping busy.
Read scores a nice knee to the body.
Read displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saqqaf up against the cage.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Read improves position. #T4#
Saqqaf letting Read take a breather here.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Read improves position.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Saqqaf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saqqaf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Read leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Read comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Read has managed to clinch.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Read slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Saqqaf avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Read.
Come on Saqqaf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Read misses with an elbow over the top.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saqqaf jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Read dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read is struggling to control the position.
Saqqaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
#T1#
Saqqaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf leaning against his opponent.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read prevents a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Read creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saqqaf's defenses.
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saqqaf letting Read take a breather here.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saqqaf tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Saqqaf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Read improves position.
Saqqaf is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Read has denied him.#T2#
Read tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf taking a breather.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saqqaf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Read lands a body punch.
Read holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saqqaf is trying to maintain a safe position but Read gets an underhook and turns Saqqaf into the cage.
Read connects with a knee to the head.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read stalling the fight.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saqqaf stalls.
Saqqaf wants to stall.
#T3#
Read content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saqqaf tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read scores with a shoulder strike.
Saqqaf is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saqqaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Read prevents a body shot from Saqqaf.
Read just leaning against Saqqaf, taking a breather.
Read avoiding damage.
#T4#
Read effectively controlling the action here.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Read taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saqqaf looking to stall.
Saqqaf throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Saqqaf letting Read take a breather here.
Read tries a knee to the head but Saqqaf blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saqqaf misses with the head strike.
Read tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saqqaf's elbow.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.
Saqqaf has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Saqqaf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Read looks to clinch
and Saqqaf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Read displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saqqaf throws out the jab.
Saqqaf misses with a hook.#CL#
Read moves into the clinch.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Read.
Read is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saqqaf can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saqqaf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf is pushing Read up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Saqqaf has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Read improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Read prevents a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saqqaf is defending well for now.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Saqqaf blocks with his arms.
Read stalling against the cage.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saqqaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saqqaf is trying to stall.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saqqaf slowing the pace effectively.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Read utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Read misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Read stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Saqqaf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Read counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Read clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Read pressing his opponent against the cage.
Read lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Saqqaf drags the fight down to the ground.
Read would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saqqaf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Read wants to stand but Saqqaf is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Read is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Read showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Read, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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Event:
SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Belmond lands a head kick. Read smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Jay Read has been cut.
Read tries to clinch but Belmond moves out of range.
Belmond throws an overhand right that lands on Read's shoulder, as Read tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Read rushes Belmond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Belmond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Read is defending well for now.
Read's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Read's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Belmond leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Read up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Read.
#T1#
Read content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Belmond tries to break the clinch but Read is controlling the position.
Read pushes off an throws an elbow but Belmond leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Belmond successfully pulls guard.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belmond's guard.#SU2#
Read stands and steps away. Belmond gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmond circles away.
Belmond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Read looks to clinch
and Belmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Read wants to clinch but Belmond slips to the side
and Belmond counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read wants to clinch
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch.
Belmond lands a body punch.
Belmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Read is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Read displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belmond up against the cage.
Read just leaning against Belmond, taking a breather.
Read tries a knee to the head but Belmond blocks it.
#T3#
Belmond is working for takedown but Read is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belmond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itziar Belmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Belmond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Read blocks it with crossed arms.
Read is pushing Belmond up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read is pushing Belmond up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.#CL2#
Read clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Belmond pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Belmond.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Belmond is blocking nicely.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Belmond breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmond keeps the fight on the outside.
Read tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Read closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Belmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Read misses with a body shot.
Belmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Read.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read tries to clinch
letting Belmond counter with a right hand.
Read displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Read can do to turn this around?
Read is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond misses with a double jab.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Belmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Read is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read moves in looking to clinch but Belmond pushes him off.
Belmond cracks Read with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belmond lands a front kick.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmond circles away.
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Read takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Read tries to clinch up but Belmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Belmond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read scores with a jab.#T2##CL2#
Read clinches.
Read blocks a body shot from Belmond.
Jay Read seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Read.
Read takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Read taking a breather.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belmond is defending well for now.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read effectively controlling the action here.
Read displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belmond up against the cage.#T3#
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Belmond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Read's head backwards.
Belmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Read sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Read tries to clinch up.
Belmond tried to counter with a leg kick but Read avoided it.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Belmond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmond circles away.
Belmond just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
Itziar Belmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but Belmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Read takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Read to work.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belmond avoids it.#BC#
Belmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Belmond lands a head kick. Read smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Read tries to clinch there but Belmond circles away.
Belmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Read. That did some damage!#CL2#
Read clinches up against the cage.
Read blocks the elbow strike.
Belmond misses with the head strike.
Read avoiding damage.
Read will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belmond up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read is looking to control Belmond's arms but Belmond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Read has his back to the cage. #T1##BC#
Belmond manages to break the clinch.
Belmond keeps the fight on the outside.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmond misses with a body shot
and Read counters with a three punch combo that has Belmond backing up. Belmond nods at Read to acknowledge the strikes.
Read uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmond.
Read tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Read.
Belmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Read.
Belmond throws a head kick that misses.
Read closes the distance but Belmond moves to the side
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Read darts in trying to clinch
and Belmond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Read's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Read wants to clinch.
Belmond looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3##CL2#
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Read creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Read misses with an elbow over the top.
Read holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Belmond is trying to break the clinch but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Read trying to stall but Belmond improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belmond.
Read is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Read.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Read's corner calls for a 1-2. Read obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Read tries to clinch up.
Read takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read wants to clinch
enabling Belmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay Read has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belmond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Read avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belmond, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
An out of breath Itziar Belmond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMFL 14 - Chai vs. Kardi
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Metharom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Metharom's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Read avoiding damage as Metharom throws knees to the body.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Read controls the action.
Metharom tries to land a knee to the head but Read blocks with his arms.
Metharom lands an elbow just above Read 's eye.
Read softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Read misses with an elbow over the top.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Read on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Read dodges an elbow strike from Metharom.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metharom wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metharom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
Metharom tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
#T1#
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Read tries a knee to the head but Metharom blocks it.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read tries a knee to the head but Metharom blocks it.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Metharom is blocking nicely.
Metharom is trying to break the clinch but Read is controlling him.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Metharom is blocking nicely.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Metharom blocks it with crossed arms.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Metharom blocks with his arms.
Metharom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metharom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metharom.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Metharom.
Metharom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Metharom lands with a straight right. Read didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Jay Read has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Read tries to clinch
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom tests Read's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Read is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Read is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Read seems to have recovered his senses.
Metharom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Metharom blocks it with crossed arms.
Read avoids a wild elbow strike from Metharom.
Metharom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read lands an elbow that stopped Metharom in his tracks for a moment.
Metharom tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom lands a body punch. #BC#
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Read.
Read takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Read misses.
Metharom throws out a powerful jab.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom throws a wild body kick that Read sees coming a mile off.#KD#
Metharom lands a big head kick that sends Read tumbling to the mat! Metharom takes a step backwards and waves Read back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Read.
Metharom connects with a body shot that sends Read's belly button to the back.
Read 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.#CL2#
Read has Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
Read blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metharom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Metharom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Read blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Metharom is predictable there
and Read counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Read throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Metharom.
Read on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#That has opened up Jay Read's cut even more.
Read takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
#BC#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Read tries a knee to the head but Metharom blocks it.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somporn Metharom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Metharom cracks Read with a right hand to the side of the head.
Read is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
Metharom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Read clinches with his opponent.
Read tries a knee to the head but Metharom blocks it.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom is trying to break free.#BC#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Metharom lands a big head kick that sends Read tumbling to the mat! Metharom takes a step backwards and waves Read back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Read! Metharom dives in looking to finish! Read is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom! |
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Event:
SMFL 10 - The Arrival
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Shields tries to keep at a distance but Read has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shields takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shields jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Shields is blocking nicely.
Shields has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Shields displaying some good clinch control by pressing Read up against the cage.#TD#
Shields has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Read clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Shields is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Read is defending well though. Shields let's go of the attempt for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Read defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shields's arms.
Read wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Shields is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Shields looking for the choke from the back.
Read is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Read defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shields's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Read tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Shields sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Read to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jake Shields waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Shields avoids the damage to the body.
Shields jumps guard but Read stands there with Shields around his waist. Shields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Read.
Shields tries to pull guard but Read holds him up against the cage and eventually Shields drops back down to his feet.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Shields is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shields jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
#SUB2#
Read avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Read stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Shields on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Read throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Read lands with a light punch inside.
Read stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Read using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Shields wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Read.
Read lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shields has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Read seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shields can turn it around.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Read.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Read tries a knee to the head but Shields blocks it.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shields avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Read landing knees to the body.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Read working Shields over with knees to the body.
Read misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Shields manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Shields is looking for a triangle but Read pushes his legs off easily.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shields's guard.
Read has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Shields working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Read doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Read manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Read is looking to stand up but Shields won't let him. #SU#
Read gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shields is pushing Read up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read is stalling here.
Read misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Read tries a knee to the head but Shields blocks it.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Shields drags the fight down to the ground.
Read wants to get up but he can't break Shields's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Read wants to get up but he can't break Shields's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Read has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read 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#
Read tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Read avoids it really well and circles away.
Read wants to clinch.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Read moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Read blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Read clinches up against the cage.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Shields misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Shields managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Read gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Shields jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
Read stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.#T1##SUB2#
Shields working for a triangle but Read defends it easily.
Shields 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.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Read has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shields is proving hard to escape from.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shields shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Read manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Read is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields is still trying to improve position.
Read is looking to stand up but Shields isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Shields is standing up over Read. Read looks to escape but Shields dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Shields tries for a kimura but Read is defending well.
Read is trying to get back to his feet.
Shields trying to control the position but Read is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #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.
Read is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Read trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields throws a body shot but no joy.
Read is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Read darts in and clinches Shields up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields'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.#R3#
Read catches Shields with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Read avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields takes a swing at Read's ribcage but misses.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Read slips a jab from Shields.
It looked like Read was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Shields looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Read is looking to stand up but Shields isn't so interested in that idea.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shields manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Read pushes Shields off looking to stand but Shields dives back in and keeps control.
Shields is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Read wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Read knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Shields pushes down on Read's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Shields is looking for a kimura but Read is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
Jake Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields moves nicely into side control.
Read is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shields is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Read moves into the clinch.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shields.
Shields fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
Read blocks an elbow strike from Shields.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Read gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4##CL#
Read takes the fight into the clinch.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shields takes a knee right on the jaw!
Read landing knees to the head.
#TD2#
Shields pulls Read into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Read is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read wants to stand and escape but instead Shields has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Read wants to stand and escape but Shields is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Read ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Read moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
Read is looking to clinch.
Shields shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Read but Read pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Read tries to clinch up.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Read uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Shields throws a looping overhand right but Read ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Shields closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Read to the mat! Read manages to get full guard.
Read wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Read is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shields dives into side control.
#T1##SUB2#
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Shields is trying to get an arm triangle but Read is defending well.
Shields is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Read wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Shields passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Read!
Shields won't let Read get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shields wants to control the pace but Read is squirming around nicely.
Read squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Shields is looking to work his way around to Read's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Read is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shields has taken his back.
Read is trying to stand back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Shields is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Shields working for a choke but Read is defending well.
Read wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shields has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Read! Can he survive? No! He's out! Shields gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Jake Shields rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SMFL 5
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Read gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Metharom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Read avoids it.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Read's elbow.
Metharom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Read is defending well for now.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read scores with a knee to the head.
Metharom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Metharom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Read's elbow.
Read blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Metharom blocks it with crossed arms.
Read scores with a knee to the head.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Metharom is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Metharom working aggressively here.
Read avoiding damage.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Read uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Metharom - that landed with a thud.
Metharom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Read avoids it.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Metharom.
Read landing knees to the head.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom missing with knees to the body.
Read blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Read lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Read blocking some punches.
Metharom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A knee to the head by Read.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Metharom.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom missing with knees to the body.
Read connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Metharom tries to land a knee to the head but Read blocks with his arms.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Metharom blocks it with crossed arms.
Metharom tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Read.
Read misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metharom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Read looking to slow down the pace here.
Read seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Metharom is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Read tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom being controlled against the cage.
Metharom lands a nice knee to the body.
Read on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Read is looking to control Metharom's arms but Metharom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Read has his back to the cage.
Metharom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Metharom missing with knees to the body.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Read uses good head movement to avoid it.
Read avoiding damage as Metharom throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
An attempted straight right counter from Read misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Read's shoulder, as Read tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Read forces Metharom back against the cage and clinches.
Read taking a breather.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metharom throws a head kick but Read moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Read misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
Metharom misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Read will probably get the nod.
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#
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Read tries to clinch but Metharom moves out of range.
Read lands a really nice looking cross but Metharom seems unphased.
Read takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Metharom throws a head kick that Read semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Jay Read has been cut.#CL#
Read clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Read - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Metharom avoids the damage to the body.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Read's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Read looking to stall.
Metharom misses with a knee to the head.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Metharom is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Metharom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Read.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section. Metharom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Read takes a knee right on the jaw!
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Read uses good head movement to avoid it.
Read managing to block the knees to the body from Metharom.
Metharom missing with knees to the body.
Metharom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Read slowing the pace effectively.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Read tries a knee to the head but Metharom blocks it.
Read takes an elbow to the temple.
Metharom avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Metharom trying to land knees to the body.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metharom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Metharom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Read is defending well for now.
Metharom tries to land knees in the clinch but Read avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jay Read is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Read closes the distance and pushes Metharom back into the cage.
Read looking to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Read obliges.#T3##BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metharom moves forwards but Read connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Read misses with a series of wild punches.
And Metharom responds with a good body kick, but Read manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Read does a little dance to reset his feet.
Read tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read tries to clinch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Read moves into range and clinches up with Metharom.
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Somporn Metharom has been cut.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Metharom is blocking nicely.
Metharom tries to stall but Read uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Metharom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Metharom misses with an elbow strike.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Metharom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Read blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Read lands a good knee to the midsection. Metharom won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom misses with some punches.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Read controls the action.
Read blocking some punches.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metharom avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Read tries to clinch up.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Read tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Somporn Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Metharom misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Read clinches up with Metharom and pushes him back against the cage.
Read tries a knee to the head but Metharom blocks it.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Metharom blocks it with crossed arms.
Read blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Read on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Metharom is blocking nicely.
Metharom looking to stall.
Metharom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Read slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Read stalling in the clinch but Metharom improves position.
Metharom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Read is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Read does a little dance to reset his feet.
Read ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Read is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Metharom follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Read fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Metharom tries a knee to the head but Read blocks it.
#T2#
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Read controls the action.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Metharom blocks with his arms.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metharom throws an elbow that misses.
Metharom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read keeps control of Metharom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metharom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Read using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Read.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Read's elbow.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Nice elbow from Metharom.
Read utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
Metharom misses with some punches.
Read leaning his opponent against the cage.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Metharom blocks with his arms.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Metharom avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metharom as Read tries to tie him up.
Read avoids a wild elbow strike from Metharom.#T4#
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metharom prevents a body shot from Read.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Read avoids the elbow strike from Metharom, against the cage.
Metharom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Read has Metharom pushed against the cage.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Metharom blocks with his arms.
Metharom managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Metharom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Read backwards.
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!
Read avoids the elbow strike from Metharom, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Read.
I think Read 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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Event:
SMFL 3
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Jacckson clinches up with Read and pushes him back against the cage.
Read blocks an uppercut.
Read blocks a body shot from Jacckson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jacckson.
A short right from Read.
Jacckson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacckson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Read tries to throw a body punch but Jacckson avoids it by throwing Read back against the cage.
Jacckson is looking for a takedown.
Jacckson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacckson misses with some punches.
Read blocks a body shot from Jacckson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson is trying to drag Read to the mat but Read just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacckson misses with some punches.
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacckson.
#T1#
Jacckson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Jacckson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Jacckson on the inside.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Jacckson throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Jacckson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Read has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jacckson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Read lands with a left to the head.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacckson is defending well for now.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Jacckson blocks with his arms.
Read blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacckson misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Jacckson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jacckson misses with the head strike.
Jacckson managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Jacckson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacckson misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Jacckson jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
Read stopping the sweep attempt from Jacckson.
Jacckson is trying to control the position but Read postures up.
Jacckson 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.
Read tries to stand but Jacckson is controlling from the bottom.
Jacckson wants to stand up but Read is controlling him.
Jacckson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Read would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Read stops Jacckson from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacckson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Read closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jacckson misses with a body punch.
Jacckson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jacckson fails to land.
Jacckson has Read pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Read manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jacckson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacckson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Jacckson blocks with his arms.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacckson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Read is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4##BC#
Jacckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Read moves into the clinch.
A short right from Jacckson on the inside.
Jacckson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacckson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacckson can't find room to land a body shot as Read controls the action.
Jacckson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reads head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read prevents a body shot from Jacckson.
Jacckson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Read scores with a knee to the head.
Jacckson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Read prevents it.
A short left from Jacckson.
Read connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jacckson.
Jacckson goes for a takedown attempt but Read pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Read throws a right and a left that Jacckson avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacckson misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Read will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Read tries to clinch but Jacckson is having none of it.
Read misses with a straight left.
Jacckson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Read has managed to clinch.
Jacckson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Read gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacckson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jacckson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
Read wants to clinch.
Read tries to clinch up but Jacckson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Jacckson drives through and clinches with Read against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson misses with some punches.
Jacckson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacckson scores with a shot to the side of Read's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jacckson as Read tries to tie him up.
Read blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay Read seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##BC#
Jacckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Read tries to clinch but Jacckson is having none of it.
Jacckson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Read manages to circle out of the way.
Read ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacckson moves away.#TD#
Jacckson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Read did well to prevent Jacckson getting side control.
Jacckson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Read defending well though.
Jacckson winds up and cracks Read with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jacckson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacckson stops Read from getting back to his feet.
Jacckson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacckson looks to land a strike but Read avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Read wants to stand and escape but Jacckson is having none of it. #T2#
Jacckson postures up and lands a big shot to Read's brow.
Jacckson won't allow Read to get back to his feet.
Jacckson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jacckson 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.
Read keeping full guard, as Jacckson tries to pass.
Jacckson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Read works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacckson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacckson is in close to Read's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jacckson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacckson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Read wants to stand but Jacckson is controlling the position.
KO Jacckson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacckson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB#
Jacckson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jacckson postures up in Read's guard and throws a big left but Read blocks it.
Jacckson prevents Read from getting back to his feet.
Jacckson is in close to Read's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Read preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacckson trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Jacckson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Read is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacckson looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Read can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Read is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Read clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Jacckson.
Jacckson wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Jacckson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jacckson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read is pressed up against the cage. Jacckson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Read down to the mat. Read avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Read fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacckson, pushing him back against the cage.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Read moves in looking to clinch but Jacckson pushes him off.#CL2#
Read closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jacckson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacckson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Read blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Read has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Jacckson breaks the clinch.
Read tries to clinch but Jacckson is having none of it. #CL2#
Read closes the distance and pushes Jacckson back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacckson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jacckson is working for takedown but Read is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jacckson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Read gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Jacckson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacckson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Jacckson can't find room to land a body shot as Read controls the action.
Jacckson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read connects with a knee to the head.
Jacckson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Read blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacckson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jacckson can't find room to land a body shot as Read controls the action.
Jacckson digs a right hand underneath Read's ribcage. Read let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacckson is trying to force a seperation but Read has the dominant position.
Read's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jacckson is trying to break the clinch but Read is controlling him.
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage.
Jacckson scores with a hook to the body.
Read stalling against the cage.
Jacckson lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Jacckson lands an uppercut.
Jacckson throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage.
Read tries a body shot but Jacckson blocks it.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacckson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacckson avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Jacckson breaks the clinch.
Jacckson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacckson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Read fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacckson, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Read trying to stall but Jacckson improves his position.
Jacckson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jacckson has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
#BC#
Jacckson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Jacckson shoots for a takedown but Read saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Read looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacckson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read wants to clinch.
Jacckson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacckson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Read tries to clinch up.
Read tries to clinch but Jacckson is having none of it.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacckson circles away.
It looked like Jacckson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Read rushes Jacckson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacckson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Read's elbow.
Jacckson tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacckson tries to score a body lock takedown but Read shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Read tries a knee to the head but Jacckson blocks it.
#T4#
Jacckson misses with a body punch.
Jacckson goes for a takedown attempt but Read pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Read looks to clinch
and Jacckson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacckson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Read closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jacckson fails to pull guard.
Read stops a takedown attempt from Jacckson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacckson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Read avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Read tries a knee to the head but Jacckson blocks it.
Jacckson tries for a takedown but Read manages to get underhooks.
Read landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Jacckson is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Read obliges.
Jacckson avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Jacckson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Read gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Read.
I think Read has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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Event:
SMFL 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Read connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
Read tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald flicks out a counter leg kick but Read steps away.#CL#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read slowing the pace effectively.
Read is looking to control McDonald's arms but McDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Read has his back to the cage.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonald letting Read take a breather here.#TD2#
McDonald pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Read defends it easily.
#SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Read gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
McDonald 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.
Read tries to stand but McDonald is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Read got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Read has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Read gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read tries to stand but McDonald is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Read's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Read works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Read wanted to stand there but McDonald had control of the position. #SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Read tries to stand but McDonald is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Read doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Read manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Read defends easily.
Read has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Read defends well.#T3#
Read wanted to stand there but McDonald had control of the position.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Read is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
McDonald wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it.
Read knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Read has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald prevents Read from standing back up.
#T4#
Read trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McDonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Read!
McDonald wants to control the pace but Read is squirming around nicely.
Read is trying to stand.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Read is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Read is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald 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#
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jay Read is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Read down.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Read.
Read went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Read tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Jay Read has been cut.#CL#
Read pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
McDonald jumps guard but Read stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
Read trying to control the position but instead, McDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Read into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Read holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
McDonald stalling against the cage.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.#T1#
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Read crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
McDonald pulls guard effortlessly.
David McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Read from standing up.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Read postures up.
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Read pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Read wants to clinch.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Read avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Read.
Read lands a knee to the body.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
McDonald jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
Read is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald leaning against his opponent.
Read is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Read.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Read avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Read turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Read missing with knees to the body.
McDonald avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Read.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Read as McDonald tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Read is defending well for now.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Read tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Read with a body shot.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.#CL#
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Read is defending well for now.
Read missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
McDonald stalling against the cage.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
Read lands a knee to the head.
Read blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
McDonald connects with a nasty looking knee right to Read's face.
Read misses with a knee strike.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Read trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
Read has McDonald pushed against the cage.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Read turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Read avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Read landing knees to the head.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
#T3#
Read landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
McDonald stuns Read with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Read darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Read avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald has Read pressed against the cage.
Read scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Read.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Read doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Read to keep the fight standing.
Read scores with a knee to the head.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Read avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Read avoids it.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Read managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Read.
Read avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
Read tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Read.
I think Read 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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Event:
Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Read misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Omarov moves into the clinch.
Read has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Omarov pulls guard successfully.
Read will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Read stays in close to Omarov's body and controls the position.
Read throwing strikes but missing.
Read not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Omarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Read is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read won't allow Omarov to get back to his feet. #T1#
Read cracks Omarov with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Read drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Read jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Omarov's guard.#SUB#
Read thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Omarov is looking for a triangle but Read pushes his legs off easily.
Omarov controls Read momentarily but Read frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Omarov wants to clinch up but Read keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Read.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Omarov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Read connects with a nasty looking knee right to Omarov's face.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Omarov pulls guard effortlessly.
Read is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Read distracts Omarov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Read wants to stand but Omarov is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Read looking to sit in guard and control but Omarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Omarov trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Omarov wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.
Read wants to stand up but Omarov is controlling him. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Omarov is looking to advance position but Read has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Read looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SU#
Read stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD#
Read decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Read is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Read wants to work for an arm triangle but Omarov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that round.
That's time! Read's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Read has closed the distance and engaged Omarov in a clinch.
Omarov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Read tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Omarov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Omarov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
Jay Read is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Read swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Read rushes Omarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Read looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Read.
Read misses with an elbow strike.
Read taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Omarov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
Read slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Omarov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Read to keep the fight standing.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Omarov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Omarov fails to pull guard.
Omarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Read gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Omarov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Read tries a knee to the head but Omarov blocks it.
Read lands a nice knee to the body.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Omarov tries to score a body lock takedown but Read shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Omarov stalling in the clinch but Read improves position.
Read is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omarov can do to turn this around?
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Omarov blocks with his arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Read goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omarov misses with a punch on the inside.
Omarov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Read tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Omarov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Read looking for a takedown.
Omarov has Read pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Read manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Read has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Omarov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Read is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Omarov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Omarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Read has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Omarov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Read is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Omarov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Read's guard. Nice work there by Omarov.
#T4##SUB#
Read looking for a guillotine here but Omarov defends easily.
#SUB#
Read isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Omarov stacks Read on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Omarov!
Read tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that second round.
That's time! Read's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Omarov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Read blocks a head kick by Omarov.
Read tries to clinch but Omarov moves out of range.
And Omarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Read pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Read tries for a takedown but Omarov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Read has a takedown stuffed.
Omarov throws a series of punches but Read moves out of range. #CL#
Read gets a clinch. #BC#
Read breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Read scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
Read misses with an elbow strike.
Read gets underhooks to prevent Omarov's takedown attempt.
Read content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Omarov or not.
Read with a knee to the head.
Omarov tries a knee to the head but Read blocks it.
Read leaning against his opponent.
Omarov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Omarov is blocking nicely.
Read misses with a punch to the body.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Omarov blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omarov.
Read slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Read lands a nice knee to the body.
Read gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Omarov.
Omarov is trying to break the clinch but Read is controlling him.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Read misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omarov.
Omarov has had enough of the clinch but Read keeps him there for the moment.
Omarov jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.#T3#
Omarov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Omarov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Omarov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Omarov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Read wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Read wants to get up but he can't break Omarov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Read thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Read trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Omarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Read slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Omarov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Omarov is trying to control the position but Read postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Read can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magomed Omarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Read is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omarov blocks a body shot from Read.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Read showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Read, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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Event:
BWMMA XII 135 Tourny R2
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Read clinches up with Reichert and pushes him back against the cage.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Read tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Read stops a takedown attempt from Reichert .
Read stops a takedown attempt from Reichert .
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Reichert is blocking nicely.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Reichert is looking for a takedown.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Reichert .
Reichert tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Read breaks from the clinch.
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reichert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Read pushes Reichert up against the cage in a clinch.
Read misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Reichert tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reichert blocks it with crossed arms.
Reichert is trying to pull guard but Read turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Reichert tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
Read controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reichert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Read tries to throw a body punch but Reichert avoids it by throwing Read back against the cage. #T2#
Read tries to throw a body punch but Reichert avoids it by throwing Read back against the cage.
Read pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reichert tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Read has Reichert pushed against the cage.
Read lands a knee to the head.
Reichert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Read to keep the fight standing.
Read controlling the action here for a moment.
Reichert managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
I was talking to Read's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Reichert jumps guard and drags Read to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Read would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Reichert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Read gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Read stays in close to Reichert 's body and controls the position.
Read wanted to stand there but Reichert had control of the position.
Our spies down at at Gym Goroshi London inform us that Reichert has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Read 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.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reichert 's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Read takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Read breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Reichert gets tackled into the cage by Read. Read maintains the clinch.
Reichert jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Read taking a breather.
Reichert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Read gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read 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##CL#
Read instigates a clinch.
Read landing knees to the head.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Read.
Read lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reichert fails to pull guard.
Read lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#Reichert is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Henry Reichert has been cut.
Read scores with a knee to the head.
Reichert is still on wobbly legs! Can Read finish him?
Reichert goes for a takedown attempt but Read pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jay Read is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Read misses with a wild body shot.
Reichert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Read defends it well.
Reichert seems to have recovered his senses.
Read moves in looking to clinch but Reichert pushes him off.
Reichert feints the counter takedown.
Read moves in looking to clinch but Reichert pushes him off.
Reichert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Read fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reichert , pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Read pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reichert takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reichert fails to pull guard.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Reichert .
Reichert tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
Read misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Read lands a nice elbow.
Read struggles to land a body shot inside as Reichert controls his hands.
Reichert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
Read tries to clinch but Reichert moves out of range.
Reichert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Reichert tries to keep at a distance but Read has taken the fight into the clinch.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Reichert blocks with his arms.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Read.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Read.
Reichert has Read pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Read manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reichert is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reichert blocks a body shot from Read.
Reichert fails to pull guard.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Read scores with a knee to the head.
#KD#
Read drops Reichert with a big knee straight up the middle! Reichert is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Reichert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reichert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reichert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Read is looking to clinch but Reichert is avoiding it.
Reichert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3##CL#
Read clinches up with Reichert and pushes him back against the cage.
Read is working Reichert over against the cage.
Read stalling.
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reichert tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
Read lands a knee to the body.
Read content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Read with a knee to the head.
Read connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reichert 's face.
Reichert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Read stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reichert jumps guard but Read stands there with Reichert around his waist. Reichert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Read lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Read stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Read.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Read working Reichert over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Read throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Read misses with a punch to the body.
Read stalling in the clinch.
Reichert fails to pull guard.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Read.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Reichert 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Read is looking to clinch but Reichert is avoiding it.
And Reichert tries to counter it with a takedown but Read pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Read wants to clinch up but Reichert keeps it at a distance.
Read wants to clinch up but Reichert keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Reichert gets tackled into the cage by Read. Read maintains the clinch.
Reichert is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Read lands a knee to the head.
Read lands a body shot.
Reichert takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reichert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Read.
Read misses with an elbow strike.
Read presses Reichert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reichert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Read gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Nice body punch from Read.
Reichert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reichert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Read tries a body shot but Reichert blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Read.
Read slows down the pace here.
Read scores with a knee to the head.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read taking a breather.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Read misses with a punch to the body.
Read connects with a knee to the head.
Reichert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Reichert .
Read struggles to land a body shot inside as Reichert controls his hands.
Read holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reichert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Read lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Reichert is blocking nicely.
Read is working Reichert over against the cage.
Read prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Read obliges.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Read.
Read stalling in the clinch.
Read tries a body shot but Reichert blocks it.
Read gets underhooks to prevent Reichert 's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Read.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reichert tries to pull guard but Read holds him up against the cage and eventually Reichert drops back down to his feet.
Read landing knees to the head.
#T4#
Read's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Read takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Read for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reichert blocks it with crossed arms.
Read struggles to land a body shot inside as Reichert controls his hands.
Reichert takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reichert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reichert tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henry Reichert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Read is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reichert takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Read showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Read, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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Event:
Big Wave 5
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Read forces MacDougal back against the cage and clinches.
MacDougal tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
Read landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Read lands a body shot.
Read holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Read is working MacDougal over against the cage.
Read lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDougal backwards.
MacDougal is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read lands a body punch.
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Read breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Read rushes MacDougal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
MacDougal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Read is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamus MacDougal.
MacDougal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Read pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacDougal looks winded!
Read's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
MacDougal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read stalling against the cage.
MacDougal tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Read lands with a short shot to the head.
Read has MacDougal pushed against the cage.
MacDougal is trying to pull guard but Read turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Read.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Read as MacDougal tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Read takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
MacDougal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Read is struggling to control the position.
Read lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDougal backwards.
Read lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Read.
MacDougal tries to score a body lock takedown but Read shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Read lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Read.
Read stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Read working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Read lands a good knee to the midsection. MacDougal won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Read breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Read moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Read.
Read scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Read escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Read seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Read moves into range and clinches up with MacDougal.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Read lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDougal backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Read closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read wants to stand up but MacDougal has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Read trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
MacDougal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Read.
Read is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacDougal can do to turn this around?
Read prevents MacDougal from improving his position.
MacDougal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacDougal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Read wanted to stand there but MacDougal had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDougal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Read throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacDougal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Read wants to stand but MacDougal has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
MacDougal gets tackled into the cage by Read. Read maintains the clinch. #BC#
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Read gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Read breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Read takes the fight into the clinch.
MacDougal fails to pull guard.
MacDougal looking to stall.
#T2##BC#
Read's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Read tries to clinch up but MacDougal circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Read moves into the clinch.
Read tries to work over MacDougal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Read lands a knee to the body.
Read avoiding damage.
MacDougal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Read is defending well.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacDougal being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Read.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacDougal fails to pull guard.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamus MacDougal.#BC#
Read escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Read rushes MacDougal and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Read.
MacDougal is breathing heavily.#BC#
Read breaks from the clinch.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Read has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Read.
#T4#
Read lands a nice knee to the body.
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Read.
MacDougal letting Read take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Read escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Read closes the distance and pushes MacDougal back into the cage.
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Read lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Read.
Read softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that second 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. 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##CL#
Read gets a clinch.
Read tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Read misses with an elbow over the top.
Read lands an uppercut.
MacDougal tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Read.
#BC#
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Read pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Read forces MacDougal back against the cage and clinches.
Read lands a knee to the body.
#T1##BC#
Read pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Read tries to clinch up.#CL#
Read instigates a clinch.
Read lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDougal backwards. #BC#
Read breaks from the clinch.
MacDougal keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Read has MacDougal up against the cage in a clinch.
Read gets underhooks to prevent MacDougal's takedown attempt.
Read throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDougals head.
Read pushes MacDougal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Read lands a shot to the body.#T2#
MacDougal jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamus MacDougal.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacDougal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacDougal wants a takedown but no success here.
Read is pushing MacDougal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Read lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Read's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Read has MacDougal up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Read breaks the clinch.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Read clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacDougal wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Read manages to break the clinch.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but MacDougal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Read fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacDougal, pushing him back against the cage.
Read stops a takedown attempt from MacDougal.
A knee to the head by Read.
#BC#
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL#
Read takes the fight into the clinch.
Read stalling.
Read doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Read stalling the fight.
Read utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Read landing knees to the body.
Read landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamus MacDougal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Read is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Read.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Read showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Read has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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Event:
Big Wave Big Man Tournament R1
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Read gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Read as Hajime tries to tie him up.
Read manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hajime tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Hajime back against the cage.
Hajime stalling the fight.
Read letting Hajime take a breather here.
Hajime tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hajime just leaning against Read, taking a breather.
Hajime tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read misses with some punches.
Read being controlled against the cage.
Read scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Read's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
Read letting Hajime take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Hajime avoids the damage to the body.
Hajime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hajime.
Hajime stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hajime trying to stall but Read improves his position.
Hajime tries to pull guard but Read holds him up against the cage and eventually Hajime drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saito Hajime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Read breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hajime tries to keep at a distance but Read has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hajime just leaning against Read, taking a breather.
Hajime jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hajime jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Read walks away with a smile on his face. Hajime gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Read closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hajime did well to prevent Read getting side control.
Hajime wants to get back to full guard.
Read tries to stand and escape but Hajime actually recovers to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hajime has a closed guard, preventing Read from standing up. #SU2#
Read stands up and waves to Hajime to follow him.
Hajime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Read paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hajime tries to clinch up but Read circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Read fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hajime, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Read throws an elbow but misses.
Hajime is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
The referee calls for Read to work.
Read stalling.
Read receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Read breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Read gets a clinch.
Read lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hajime or not.
Hajime looking to stall.
Hajime jumps guard but Read stands there with Hajime around his waist. Hajime gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Hajime drags the fight down to the ground.
Hajime knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Read on the ground.
Read wants to stand but Hajime is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Hajime is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Read defends well.#T4##SU2#
Read stands up and waves to Hajime to follow him. #CL2#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Read blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Read breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Read controlling the action here for a moment.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hajime has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hajime displaying some good clinch control by pressing Read up against the cage.#TD#
Hajime pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Read rushes Hajime and presses him up against the cage.
Read trying to control the position but instead, Hajime has worked for underhooks and has pushed Read into the cage.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hajime lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hajime stalling in the clinch but Read improves position. #BC2#
Read breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Read clinches.
Hajime dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Read has had enough of the clinch but Hajime keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read can't break the clinch.
Come on Hajime - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hajime wants to stall.
Hajime swings wildly with an uppercut but Read uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Read blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Read goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Read swings wildly with an uppercut but Hajime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hajime trying to stall but Read improves his position.
#BC2#
Read breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hajime is looking to clinch.
Read looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Read rushes Hajime and presses him up against the cage.
Hajime taking a breather.
Hajime is trying to maintain a safe position but Read gets an underhook and turns Hajime into the cage.
Read throws a head punch that misses.
Hajime is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hajime tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Hajime tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hajime avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Read fails to land. #BC2#
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hajime throws the left hand but Read avoids the punch easily.
Read looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Read has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Read.
#CL2#
Read closes the distance and pushes Hajime back into the cage.
Hajime is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Read to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saito Hajime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hajime tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Read throws an elbow but misses.
Hajime on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Read as Hajime tries to tie him up.
Hajime is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Read lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hajime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hajime misses with a punch to the body.
Read misses with a hook from the clinch.
Read scores with a shot to the side of Hajime's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hajime - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Read blocks an uppercut.
Hajime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Read takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Read to work.
Hajime trying to stall but Read improves his position.
#T4#
Hajime avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
Read misses with a punch to the body.
Hajime is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Hajime jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
#SUB#
Hajime is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Hajime is working an open guard so Read takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hajime tries to pull guard but Read holds him up against the cage and eventually Hajime drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read 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##CL2#
Read darts in and clinches Hajime up against the cage.
Read avoiding damage.
Hajime taking a breather.
Hajime blocks an elbow strike from Read.
Hajime is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Read's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Read closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jay Read seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Read breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Read forces Hajime back against the cage and clinches.
Read looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Read throws an elbow but misses.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Read throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hajime tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Read.
Read tries a body shot but Hajime blocks it.
Hajime tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hajime gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Read breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Read has managed to clinch.
Saito Hajime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hajime tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saito Hajime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hajime avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
Hajime blocks an uppercut.
Hajime effectively controlling the action here.
Hajime is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Read swings wildly with an uppercut but Hajime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hajime blocks an uppercut.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hajime.
#BC2#
Read breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Read pushes Hajime up against the cage in a clinch.
Read goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Hajime fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Hajime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hajime trying to stall but Read improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hajime - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Read will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hajime up against the cage.
Hajime tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read misses with an elbow strike.
Read fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Read lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hajime fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Hajime avoids the elbow strike from Read, against the cage.
Read lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Read misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hajime has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
Hajime has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
#TD#
Hajime successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Hajime had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Read defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Read stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hajime wants to land a leg kick but Read is out of range.
Hajime throws a chopping leg kick but Read manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Read gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jay Read is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Read stalling in the clinch.
Read trying to control the position but instead, Hajime has worked for underhooks and has pushed Read into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Read comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Read 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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