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Event:
TOF 168
Date: Nov 08, 2024 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Munday throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice takedown defense from Munday. No joy for Anubis on that attempt. Anubis takes a body punch but keeps moving. Munday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munday tries to bum rush Anubis with a series of wild strikes but Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Anubis fails to land with a series of punches.
Munday is looking to counter punch. A shot to the liver by Munday. Beautiful body shot. Anubis moves out of range as Munday strikes. Anubis works Munday's body with a nice hook. Anubis throws the left hand but Munday avoids the punch easily. Munday is looking to counter punch. Anubis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munday sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've been hearing reports that Munday has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Munday looks for a takedown but Anubis sprawls well. Munday throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# A right-left combo lands from Anubis. Anubis misses with a body shot.
Anubis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anubis there as he acknowledges the shot. Anubis slips under a jab from Munday. Anubis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD# Munday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2# Anubis looking for subs off his back but Munday has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Munday is keen to just control but Anubis is a slippery customer. Munday passes to full mount! Munday controlling from mount. #T2# Anubis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Munday swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anubis is now in Munday's guard. A big mistake from Munday there, giving up the dominant position! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anubis trying to control the position from guard on top but Munday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Munday looking for a guillotine here but Anubis defends easily.
Anubis wants to control from the top but Munday keeps moving. #T3##SUB# Munday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anubis is aware though and is defending well. Anubis works over Munday with some ground and pound from guard. Munday keeping moving, preventing Anubis from controlling successfully. Anubis looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Munday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anubis defends it easily. Munday trying to keep a closed guard but Anubis is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Munday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anubis passes Munday's left leg - he's now in half guard. Anubis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munday keeps working. Ground and pound from Anubis. Anubis is trying to control. Munday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Munday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anubis pulls his head out easily. #T5# Munday is trying to stand back up but Anubis is controlling him
Anubis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Anubis prevents Munday from improving his position. Munday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Munday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anubis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anubis's back!#SUB# Anubis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Munday is persistently looking for the submission but Anubis is defending it well.
#SUB# Anubis showing good submission defense here.
#T6# Anubis rolls, trying to escape but Munday keeps control of the position.
#SUB# Munday is looking for a rear naked choke here but Anubis reverses the position brilliantly into Munday's guard!
Munday keeping moving, preventing Anubis from controlling successfully. #SUB# Munday throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anubis uses it to pass to side control.
Munday tries to bench press Anubis off him but Anubis keeps the position. #T7# Munday is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB# Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Anubis thows a huge punch but Munday dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Munday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anubis pulls his head out easily. Anubis working Munday over with strikes. Anubis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Anubis working over Munday with some ground and pound. Munday looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Anubis trying to control from half guard but Munday is working away. Munday tries to roll over but Anubis keeps him under control.#T8##SUB2# Anubis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munday has managed to free his arm - good work. Anubis wants to control but Munday is keeping him busy. Munday taking some punishment here, with Anubis in his half guard. #SUB# Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Anubis wants to take a breather but Munday is having none of it. #SUB2# Anubis is trying to work for a kimura but Munday is defending well.
Munday taking some punishment here, with Anubis in his half guard. #T9# Munday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Munday is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Anubis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Anubis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Munday defending well though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Horus Anubis will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD# Anubis gets caught napping as Munday dives in and scores a takedown. Anubis manages to retain guard. Anubis trying to keep a closed guard but Munday is proving a slippery customer.
Anubis 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##SUB# Munday looking for submissions off his back. Munday wants to control but Anubis is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anubis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Anubis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Munday with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB# Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1# Munday is not content to let Anubis control the position. Anubis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Munday defending well though. #SUB# Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Anubis scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Munday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Munday has hold of Anubis's hands but Anubis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Anubis is trying to control. Munday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Anubis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Anubis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Anubis controlling the action here.#SUB2# Anubis is working for a kimura but Munday is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Munday looking for subs from the bottom but Anubis mounts him!#T3##SUB2# Anubis has control of Munday's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Munday regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Munday manages to regain half guard. Good work. Munday is trying to control but Anubis manages to pass to mount!
Anubis working Munday over with strikes here. Munday tries to get back to half guard but can't. Horus Anubis has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2# Anubis has hold of Munday's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Munday manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anubis looking to control but Munday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Anubis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2# Anubis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Anubis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Anubis controlling his opponent. Anubis lands a big elbow. #T5# Munday is looking to get to half guard. Anubis working away from the top, dropping strikes. Munday is looking to get to half guard. Anubis lands with some strikes. Munday tries to improve his position but instead Anubis has taken his back! #SUB2# Munday is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6# Anubis looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anubis controlling the positon. Munday looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anubis.
#SUB2# Munday fending off the submission attempt from Anubis. Anubis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Munday prevents Anubis from getting a body triangle.#T7# Munday tries to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Anubis.
Munday trying to control the position but Anubis manages to sink in the hooks. Munday tries to escape the position.
#T8##SUB2# Munday fending off the submission attempt from Anubis. Anubis doesn't have the hooks in and Munday manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2# Anubis has his foot on Munday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munday works his way back into a safe position though. Anubis is trying to control the position but Munday postures up. Munday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Munday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T9# Anubis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Anubis keeping moving, preventing Munday from controlling successfully. Munday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anubis is keeping the position for now. Munday wants to control from the top but Anubis keeps moving. Anubis is trying to keep Munday in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Anubis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Anubis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munday.
Munday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anubis. Anubis's corner calls for a 1-2. Anubis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Anubis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Anubis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munday. Anubis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Munday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anubis sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from Anubis does it's job there. Anubis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anubis cracks Munday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Anubis with a nice cross. Munday throws a right and a left that Anubis avoids nicely. A little jabbing left from Anubis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# Munday throws a series of strikes that have Anubis backpedaling.
#TD2# Anubis dives in and scores a takedown into Munday's guard. Munday wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anubis manages to pass to side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR##SUB# Munday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anubis pulls his head out easily. Munday is not content to let Anubis control the position. Anubis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Anubis is controlling the pace.
#T2# Munday is looking to control Anubis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Munday avoid being mounted? Anubis trying to control from half guard but Munday is working away. Nice strikes from Anubis there. Anubis wants to control but Munday is keeping him busy. Munday is looking for a sweep. Anubis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Anubis lands strikes from half guard.#T3# Anubis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Munday is staying active underneath Anubis, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Anubis drops an elbow to the side of Munday's head. Munday is not content to let Anubis control the position. Anubis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The fighters are battling for position here. Munday manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anubis's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Anubis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Munday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anubis trying to control the position from guard on top but Munday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Anubis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anubis scores with a jab to the body. Anubis slips a straight right by Munday. Munday takes a swing at Anubis's ribcage but misses. Anubis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munday.#T5# Munday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2# Anubis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB# Munday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anubis pulls his head out easily. Munday is staying active underneath Anubis, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Anubis controlling the action here. Munday makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munday.#T6# Anubis sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Munday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anubis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anubis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Anubis passes Munday's left leg - he's now in half guard. Anubis moves nicely into side control. #T7# Anubis moves into full mount! Munday taking shots to the head. Anubis looking to control but Munday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anubis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anubis dominating with strikes here. Munday bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Munday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8# Anubis wants to improve his position but instead Munday has moved into half guard.
Anubis wants to improve his position but Munday is controlling well.
#SUB# Munday is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anubis wants to improve his position but Munday is controlling well.
Anubis trying to control but Munday postures up.
#T9# Anubis wants to get back to full guard but Munday has mounted him! A nice elbow there by Munday.#SUB# Munday has control of Anubis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Anubis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anubis stops Munday from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Munday trying to control but Anubis is having none of it. Mickey Munday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Horus Anubis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Munday thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Horus Anubis. Well Anubis 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Anubis! |
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Event:
TOF 161
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1# A big right from Bliss misses. Munday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bliss defends it well. Munday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bliss. Bliss circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bliss just misses with a punch to the body.
Bliss takes a swing at Munday's ribcage but misses. Munday connects with a single shot there. Bliss looks to score with a jab to the body but Munday is just out of range. Munday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bliss defends well and Munday ends up having to push Bliss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bliss throws a lazy right hand but Munday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It seemed like Munday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bliss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Munday moves out of range as Bliss strikes. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munday. Bliss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1##CL# Bliss darts in and clinches Munday up against the cage. Bliss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chuck Bliss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Munday. Bliss tries to throw a body punch but Munday avoids it by throwing Bliss back against the cage. Bliss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munday backwards. Munday tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bliss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Munday is trying to drag Bliss to the mat but Bliss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bliss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bliss takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Bliss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bliss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2# Munday is looking for a takedown. Munday can't get the takedown.
Bliss stalling in the clinch.
Bliss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bliss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bliss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bliss is working Munday over against the cage. Bliss working aggressively here.
Bliss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bliss is pressed up against the cage. Munday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bliss down to the mat. Bliss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Bliss drives through and clinches with Munday against the cage.
Munday is looking to take this one to the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Munday blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Bliss misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bliss.#TD2# Munday has Bliss pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Munday pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bliss tumbling to the mat - Munday dives into Bliss's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bliss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bliss swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bliss looking to control.
Bliss wants to get back to his feet but Munday is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bliss controlling the position.#T4# Bliss looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Munday trying to control the position from guard on top but Bliss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Munday dives in and grabs Bliss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bliss pushes down on Munday's head and hops out. Munday throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Chuck Bliss has been cut. A jab lands there for Bliss. Chuck Bliss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bliss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munday connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T5# Munday tests Bliss's chin there with a solid looking shot. A swing and a miss from Munday. Munday has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Munday throws a combination. Bliss tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Bliss moves out of range as Munday strikes. Bliss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Munday on the side of the head. Munday lands a two punch combo.
Bliss misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# so Munday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bliss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Munday drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Munday jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bliss trying to keep a closed guard but Munday is proving a slippery customer.
#T6# Munday trying to control but Bliss is working from the bottom. Munday sitting in guard, not really doing much. Munday postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bliss holds on and takes a little breather. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Munday controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Munday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T7# Munday jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bliss throws a right hand that misses
and Munday counters with a nice body shot. Bliss connects with a body shot that sends Munday's belly button to the back. Munday missing with a left hand there. Bliss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Munday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bliss. Bliss is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Munday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Munday throws a series of punches but Bliss moves out of range. Bliss tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Munday manages to circle out of the way. Bliss thows a left - swing and a miss! Munday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Munday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Munday scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bliss looks to score with a jab to the body but Munday is just out of range.#T8# Bliss tries to clinch up but Munday circles away and keeps his distance. Munday doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Munday scores with a punch to the head.#TD2# Munday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bliss on his heels. He'll look to pass Bliss's guard now, I'm sure. Munday wants to control from the top but Bliss keeps moving. Bliss controlling Munday's posture. Munday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bliss swivels though and keeps the full guard. Munday trying to control the position from guard on top but Bliss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9# Munday throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bliss controlling the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Munday wants to pass the guard but Bliss is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Munday shoots in for a takedown but Bliss shows good takedown defense. Bliss looks to land a left hand but Munday moved out of range nicely. Munday takes a swing at Bliss's ribcage but misses. As Munday tries to get set, Bliss tries to push him back and clinch up but Munday manages to avoid the attempt. Bliss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Munday counters with a one-two to the body. Bliss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Munday dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chuck Bliss's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Munday misses with a left hand and Bliss counters with a series of strikes. Munday will be more careful next time no doubt. A looping hook to the body misses from Bliss. Munday does a little dance to reset his feet. Munday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bliss. Munday has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Munday thuds his right hand into Bliss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bliss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munday sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bliss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Munday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A shot to the liver by Munday. Beautiful body shot. Munday clobbers Bliss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Munday lands a really nice looking cross but Bliss seems unphased.
Bliss throws a series of punches but Munday avoids them all with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Munday throws a right hand that Bliss ducks under and follows up with a left that Bliss also avoids with ease. Munday swings widly with a right hand
and Bliss counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1# A swing and a miss from Bliss.#TD2# Munday shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bliss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Munday is pushing down on Bliss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bliss is fighting to maintain full guard but Munday has managed to sneak the leg through. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Munday takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2# Munday looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Munday maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bliss could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Munday has cracked it and Bliss is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Munday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Munday! A relieved looking Mickey Munday thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TOF 139
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1# Munday shoots in but no luck this time. Munday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scherma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Munday misses with a takedown attempt - Scherma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Scherma looks like he wants to counter punch here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him. Scherma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scherma wants it to stay on the feet. Scherma works Munday's body with a nice hook. A bone on bone clash there as Munday blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Scherma. Munday looks for a takedown but Scherma sprawls well. Scherma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Munday's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Scherma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Munday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scherma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Munday is looking to take this one to the mat. Scherma misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Munday can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munday. Munday prevents a body shot from Scherma. Munday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Munday goes for a takedown attempt but Scherma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Munday fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Scherma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munday's sensitive parts. Scherma thuds his right hand into Munday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Scherma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nice jab there from Scherma. A clash of legs there as Munday blocks the low kick. A head kick from Scherma lands but Munday takes it in his stride. Scherma lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Scherma. Scherma has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Munday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scherma napping and manages to drive through into side control! Munday is breathing heavily.#T2# Scherma is trying to control Munday's posture but Munday avoids it. Scherma is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Munday looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Munday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Munday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scherma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Scherma can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Scherma tries to get back to half guard but can't. Scherma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Munday is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Scherma is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB# Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Scherma sitting and controlling from the half guard. Scherma wants to stand up but Munday has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4# Munday is refusing to be controlled, as Scherma sits in half guard. Scherma controlling the pace. Scherma wants to control but Munday is keeping him busy. Scherma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Scherma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB# Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5# Scherma trying to control the pace. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Scherma throws a body kick that misses. Munday avoids the head kick by Scherma.
Munday walks into a straight right hand from Scherma. Scherma throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# so Munday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Munday is pushing down on Scherma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scherma is fighting to maintain full guard but Munday has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Munday wants to work for an arm triangle but Scherma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scherma wants to improve his position but Munday is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6# Scherma wants to get back to his feet. Munday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Munday wants to work for an arm triangle but Scherma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scherma wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scherma is trying to control but can't.
Munday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Scherma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7# Scherma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Scherma trying to hold on to Munday's head to control him but Munday postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Munday seems to be working for a kimura but Scherma defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Munday is trying to work for a kimura but Scherma is defending well.
#T8# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Scherma is doing well to control the position and prevent Munday from advancing to side control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Scherma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A solid body kick from Scherma. Scherma stuffs the takedown attempt from Munday. Munday gets slowly back to his feet. Munday goes for a double leg but Scherma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scherma continues to drive forward. Scherma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munday backwards. Scherma scores with an uppercut up the middle. Scherma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Munday is working for takedown but Scherma is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Scherma breaks from the clinch.
Scherma misses the shot to the body. #T9##CL2# Scherma has closed the distance and engaged Munday in a clinch.
Scherma can't find room to land a body shot as Munday controls the action.
Munday looking for a takedown. A short right hand to the side of the head by Scherma. Scherma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munday or not. Munday is working for takedown but Scherma is calmly controlling the position for now. Scherma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munday backwards. Scherma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Scherma lands with a short shot to the head. Scherma lands on the inside with an uppercut. Scherma lands on the inside with an uppercut. Munday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Scherma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Munday wants to take the fight to the mat but Scherma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Scherma cracks Munday with a nice body shot. Scherma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munday backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scherma dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Scherma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Will Scherma seems to be getting the better of the standup. Munday shoots in but Scherma avoids the takedown attempt easily. Scherma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munday. That did some damage! Munday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Scherma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Munday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scherma sprawls well. Scherma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munday gets slowly back to his feet. Munday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scherma can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scherma tries to score with a low kick but Munday moves his leg out of the way. Scherma misses the jab. Nice body kick from Scherma. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Scherma clinches. #T1# Scherma lands with a short shot to the head. Munday is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scherma is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Scherma breaks from the clinch.
Munday has a takedown stuffed. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Munday crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scherma - the referee stops the clock and Munday gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scherma. Munday manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Scherma scores with a kick to the midsection. Scherma slaps away a takedown attempt from Munday, before circling back to the center of the mat. Scherma has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Munday shoots in looking for a takedown. Scherma tries to sprawl out of it but Munday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scherma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Munday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2# Scherma works Munday's body with a nice hook. Munday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scherma throws a wild body kick that Munday sees coming a mile off. Scherma scores with a kick to the body.
Munday will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Munday on the wrong end of a kick 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! Scherma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A jab lands there for Scherma. Scherma connects with a solid leg kick. Munday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scherma. Scherma tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Munday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Scherma is controlling Munday's position as best he can from this difficult position. Scherma trying to hold on to Munday's head to control him but Munday postures up.
#T3# Munday is trying to control the action in half guard but Scherma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Scherma is trying to stand back up but Munday is controlling him
Scherma tries to get to full guard but Munday has control of the leg. #SUB# Scherma is defending against the submission attempts here by Munday.
Munday is keen to just control but Scherma is a slippery customer. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Scherma tries to get to full guard but Munday has control of the leg. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Munday wants to free his trapped foot but Scherma is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Scherma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Munday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Scherma misses with a low kick. Scherma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD# Munday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scherma was covering up waiting for the punch and Munday finishes the takedown easily into guard. Scherma 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. Munday trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom. Scherma looking for a sweep. Not yet Scherma, not yet. #T5# Scherma keeping moving, preventing Munday from controlling successfully. Scherma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munday won't allow Scherma to sweep him here. Mickey Munday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Scherma controlling the position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scherma. A low kick lands for Scherma.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munday.#CL2# Scherma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Will Scherma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T6##BC2# Scherma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Munday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scherma tries to avoid it but Munday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scherma to the ground. Scherma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Munday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Munday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Munday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scherma defends well and Munday ends up having to push Scherma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2# Scherma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Scherma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A nice leg kick from Scherma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scherma scores with a nice strike. Munday shoots in for a double leg but Scherma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Scherma with a hook.#T7# Scherma takes a swing at Munday's ribcage but misses. An inside leg kick lands from Scherma. Munday fails with a takedown attempt. Scherma lands with a right hand. Munday fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nice body kick from Scherma. Scherma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2# Munday gets tackled into the cage by Scherma. Scherma maintains the clinch. #T8# Scherma digs a right hand underneath Munday's ribcage. Munday let out a lung full of air as it connected. Scherma scores with an uppercut up the middle. Munday is trying to drag Scherma to the mat but Scherma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Scherma scores with an uppercut up the middle. Scherma lands a hook that snaps the head of Munday backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Scherma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Munday prevents a body shot from Scherma. Scherma leaning against his opponent.
Munday drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scherma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mundays head. #BC2# Scherma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T9# Munday shoots in for a takedown but Scherma shows good takedown defense. Munday shoots in looking for a takedown. Scherma tries to sprawl out of it but Munday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scherma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2# Scherma moves into the clinch.#BC2# Scherma breaks from the clinch.
Munday takes a body punch but keeps moving. Good exchange - Scherma coming out on top. Scherma lands a nice looking body kick. Scherma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munday.#CL2# Scherma pushes Munday up against the cage in a clinch. Scherma working aggressively here.
Scherma lands a hook that snaps the head of Munday backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scherma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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# Munday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scherma but Scherma pushes him off and we're back to square one. Munday darts in looking for a takedown but Scherma gets double underhooks and turns Munday into the cage. Scherma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Scherma misses with a punch on the inside.
Scherma is struggling to control the position. Munday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scherma prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him. Scherma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Scherma breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Scherma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Munday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scherma as he avoids it easily. Scherma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Munday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Scherma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1# Munday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scherma circles away. Scherma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munday's head. Horrible takedown attempt by Munday or perhaps it was just good defense by Scherma, which made it look bad. Scherma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munday's head. Scherma lands an overhand right. Scherma scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Munday is rocked! Scherma connects with a solid leg kick. Oh Munday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Will Scherma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Scherma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munday. Scherma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munday. Munday gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scherma. Munday steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Scherma. That one must have hurt. Scherma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munday on the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circle, before Scherma throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Munday's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Scherma lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Will Scherma! After the fight, Will Scherma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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TOF 118
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munday is defended easily by Watts. Watts cracks Munday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Nice takedown defense from Watts. No joy for Munday on that attempt. Watts scores with a jab to the jaw. Watts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A swing and a miss from Watts. Mickey Munday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Munday goes for a double leg but Watts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Watts continues to drive forward. Watts is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Muhammad Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Munday. Watts throws a right and a left that Munday avoids nicely. Watts misses with a looping left. Munday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watts as he jumps to the side. It looked like Watts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munday.#T1# Munday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Watts counters with a lovely straight right hand! Munday fails with the takedown and Watts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Munday dives in and grabs Watts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watts pushes down on Munday's head and hops out.#TD2# Munday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Watts regains half guard. Watts trying to hold on to Munday's head to control him but Munday postures up.
Munday prevents Watts from improving his position.#SUB2# Munday is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Watts wants to get back to his feet.#T2# Watts is trying to get back to full guard. Watts is trying to stand.
#SUB2# Munday is trying to work for a kimura but Watts is defending well.
#SUB2# Munday is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watts defends it well. #SUB2# Watts is defending against the submission attempts here by Munday.
#T3##SUB2# Munday is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watts defends it well. Munday is keen to just control but Watts is a slippery customer. Watts moves into full guard.
Watts looking for a sweep. Not yet Watts, not yet. Watts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Watts keeping moving, preventing Munday from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Watts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munday. Munday misses with a takedown attempt enabling Watts to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2# Watts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Munday to score an easy takedown into full guard. Watts 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# Watts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Munday is trying to get back to full guard.#T5# Watts is thwarting Munday's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Well, if Watts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Watts slows the pace down in half guard. #T6# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Watts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2# Munday actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Munday actively working from the bottom here. Watts tries to stand and escape but Munday is controlling the position. #T7##SUB2# Munday looking for subs from the bottom but Watts mounts him! Munday is desperately trying to improve his position but Watts has a good base and remains in mount. Watts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8# Munday is working to get back to half guard.
Watts controlling his opponent. Munday is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Munday looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Munday is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9# This is a sustained period of stalling by Watts. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Munday is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Watts dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Munday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watts. And Munday tries to counter it with a takedown but Watts pushes his down on his head and steps out. Munday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watts defends it nicely.#TD2# Munday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watts was covering up waiting for the punch and Munday finishes the takedown easily into guard. Watts looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Munday trying to control but Watts is working from the bottom. #T1##ES# Watts manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Munday is looking for a takedown. Munday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Watts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muhammad Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Munday. Watts throws a looping overhand right but Munday ducks down to avoid it. Munday has his takedown stuffed and Watts counters with a lovely straight right hand! Watts jabs Munday right on the nose. Munday blinks but takes it well. Watts throws a shot from downtown. Munday moves away and avoids it. Nice uppercut there from Watts. Munday tries for a takedown but Watts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2# Munday closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Watts has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Munday is on him like a limpet, forcing Watts back against the cage. Munday is breathing heavily.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Watts working some nice short punches in the clinch. Watts lands with a left to the head. Munday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Watts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Watts stuns Munday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Munday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Watts counters with a left to the body. Watts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A shot to the liver by Watts. Beautiful body shot. Munday moves forwards but Watts connects with a nice, crisp jab. Munday walks into a stiff left hand from Watts.#ROC#Munday is rocked! Munday shoots and misses and Watts counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muhammad Watts! An out of breath Muhammad Watts 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:
TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1# Pennington misses with a hook. Pennington misses with a wild body shot. Pennington looks to score with a jab to the body but Munday is just out of range.#TD# Munday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pennington to the mat! Pennington manages to get full guard. Pennington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Munday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pennington is keeping the position for now. Pennington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Pennington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pennington wants to sweep here but Munday controlling him for the moment. Pennington being controlled here, momentarily. #T1# Munday preventing the sweep. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pennington can do anything to dispel that myth. Munday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pennington swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Pennington looking to control.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pennington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munday was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennington. Munday appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Pennington tests Munday's chin there with a solid looking shot. Munday has his takedown stuffed and Pennington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Munday thinking. Pennington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munday manages to avoid it. Pennington looks to throw the jab but Munday is out of range. Munday appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Pennington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Munday looks for a takedown but Pennington sprawls well.#T2# Pennington slaps away a takedown attempt from Munday, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munday. A shot to the liver by Pennington. Beautiful body shot. Munday dives in for a single leg takedown but Pennington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Pennington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Munday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pennington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Munday lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pennington stuffs the takedown attempt from Munday. Munday gets slowly back to his feet. #T3# Pennington wants to slow Munday down by chopping away at his legs. Munday misses with a body shot
and Pennington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Munday shoots for a double leg takedown but Pennington sprawls well. He's pushed Munday's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Pennington ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Pennington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Munday rather than just go for the knockout. Munday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Munday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Munday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pennington has time to react. Pennington with a jab. Munday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munday throws a body punch but Pennington moves out of range. Pennington scores with a body shot.
Pennington throws out a loose jab but Munday uses good head movement to avoid it. Pennington misses with a left hand #TD# and Munday counters with a shoot takedown. Pennington fights it but they end up in guard.
Pennington wriggles free and stands up. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Floyd Pennington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pennington thuds a left hand into Munday's body. Munday is breathing heavily. Nice defenses there by Munday. Munday moves out of range as Pennington strikes. Pennington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munday. That did some damage! Munday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pennington. A telegraphed right hand from Pennington misses the target. Munday throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Munday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pennington but Pennington pushes him off and we're back to square one. Pennington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mundays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Munday shoots in for a takedown but Pennington shows good takedown defense. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Pennington has knocked Munday down with a huge combo! Pennington steps away and waves a wobbly Munday back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Munday is rocked!#T5# Pennington circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Munday tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pennington wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floyd Pennington! After the fight, Floyd Pennington was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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TOF 105
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1# Jovanovic dodges the punch combination from Munday.
Jovanovic leaves Munday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jovanovic attempts a counter takedown but Munday avoids it well and moves away. Jovanovic misses with a head kick.
#CL# Jovanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Munday wants a takedown.
Munday can't get the takedown.
Gavrilo Jovanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Munday. Munday prevents a body shot from Jovanovic. Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munday backwards. A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land. Jovanovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Munday has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jovanovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Munday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Munday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jovanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Munday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1# Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Munday's ribcage. Munday let out a lung full of air as it connected. Munday looks winded! Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut. Jovanovic pushes Munday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Munday backwards. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munday has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Jovanovic pushes Munday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nice body punch from Jovanovic. Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic. Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munday or not. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Munday is rocked! Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munday is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him? Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munday backwards. Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Jovanovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Munday's half guard.#T2##SUB2# Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jovanovic is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jovanovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Nice strikes from Jovanovic there. Munday seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB# Jovanovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munday sees it coming and defends easily. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jovanovic connects with a nice short shot to Munday's temple. Munday pushes Jovanovic off looking to stand but Jovanovic dives back in and keeps control.
#T3# Nice strikes from Jovanovic there. Jovanovic is trying to control. Munday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've been hearing that Jovanovic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Jovanovic 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. Ground and pound from Jovanovic. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jovanovic lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Jovanovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munday has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Jovanovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Munday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jovanovic pulls his head out easily. Munday wants to get back to full guard but Jovanovic has mounted him!#T4# Jovanovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jovanovic trying to control but Munday is having none of it. Jovanovic looking to control and managing it successfully. Jovanovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Munday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jovanovic loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Munday scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jovanovic land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jovanovic stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Jovanovic! After winning the bout, Gavrilo Jovanovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 93
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1# Wolford throws a jab but it's blocked by Munday. Munday feints the counter takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolford is defended easily by Munday. Munday slips a jab from Wolford. Munday throws out a loose jab but Wolford uses good head movement to avoid it. Munday misses with a straight right. Munday slips a straight right by Wolford. Wolford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wolford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wolford misses with a takedown attempt - Munday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Munday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolford sees it coming and avoids it easily. Munday lands with a shot to the body. Munday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Munday. That snapped Wolford's head back.
#T1# A lazy left from Munday finds it's target.#CL# Wolford moves into the clinch. Wolford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munday backwards. Wolford gets underhooks to prevent Munday's takedown attempt.
#TD# Wolford turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Munday wants to get back to his feet but Wolford is dominant here and he's now got Munday's back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wolford tries to get the hooks in deep but Munday pushed the leg off. Wolford controlling well, preventing Munday from escaping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wolford lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Munday looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wolford.
Munday tries to escape but Wolford has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB# Wolford is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wolford looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wolford controlling the position well here. Munday rolled but Wolford kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wolford tries to keep control of the position but Munday is staying busy. Munday wants to escape the position.
Munday wants to get back to his feet. Wolford scores with punches from the back.
#T3# Wolford scores with punches to the body. Wolford looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wolford lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Wolford lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ROC#Munday is rocked! Wolford connects with a couple of big shots that have Munday covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Munday! Wolford fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Wolford! After the fight, Rodney Wolford was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TOF 81
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1# Patron sizes up Munday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Patron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munday moves away. Munday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Munday ducks under a wild hook from Patron. Munday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patron sprawls and moves away. Munday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patron's waist but Patron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munday off to one side. Munday shoots in and drives through. Patron sprawls well. Munday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Patron throws out a counter right but Munday avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Patron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Munday wants to take the fight to the mat but Patron manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Patron misses with a punch to the body.
Munday is trying to drag Patron to the mat but Patron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stalling in the clinch from Patron.
Patron scores with a shot to the side of Munday's head. Munday blocks an uppercut.
Patron throws a punch but it's blocked by Munday. #T1# Patron can't find room to land a body shot as Munday controls the action.
Patron misses with a punch on the inside.
Patron lands a nice uppercut. Patron scores with an uppercut up the middle. Patron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Patron is pressed up against the cage. Munday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patron down to the mat. Patron avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Munday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Patron is fending him off so far but Munday persists. Nope, Patron circles away and we're back to standing. Patron doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Munday shoots and misses and Patron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Munday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Munday misses with a takedown attempt - Patron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Munday slips a jab from Patron. Munday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Patron defends it nicely.#T2# Munday avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A jab from Patron does it's job there. Munday darts in looking for a takedown but Patron gets double underhooks and turns Munday into the cage. A shot in the inside from Patron. Patron lands with a light punch inside. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short left from Patron. Munday is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Patron pulls him back up using the underhooks. Patron works on Munday's body with a couple of short punches. Patron lands with a right to the head. A short right from Patron. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patron. Patron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Patron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munday or not. Patron tries to work over Munday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Patron swings wildly with an uppercut but Munday uses good head movement to avoid it. Patron has a couple of punches blocked by Munday.
#T3# Munday wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2# Patron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Patron misses with a body shot.
Munday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patron pinned against the cage. Patron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Munday goes for a double leg but Patron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patron continues to drive forward. Patron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Munday with a body shot. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Munday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Patron prevents it.
Patron throws a punch but it's blocked by Munday. Patron stalling the fight.
Patron lands an uppercut. Patron is leaning against Munday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Munday is breathing heavily. Patron scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# Patron tries a body shot but Munday blocks it.
Patron lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2# Patron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Patron throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Munday counters with a shoot takedown. Patron fights it but they end up in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Munday trying to control the position from guard on top but Patron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Patron is pulling down on Munday's head. It's preventing any offense from Munday, at least for the moment. Munday tries to free his leg and advance position but Patron is retaining full guard. Patron trying to control the position.
Munday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5# Munday stands and throws Patron's legs to the side, diving into side control. Patron is trying to control Munday's posture but Munday avoids it. Munday is looking to take a break and control but Patron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Patron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Patron tries to buck Munday off but Munday is having none of it.#T6# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Munday wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Patron, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Munday tries for a kimura but Patron is defending well. #SUB# Munday is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Patron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Munday swings around for an armbar but Patron sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Munday's guard.#T7# Munday controls Patron momentarily but Patron frees himself. #SU2# Patron stands up from guard. Let's bang! Munday shoots in looking for a takedown but Patron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Munday shoots in looking for a takedown. Patron tries to sprawl out of it but Munday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Munday fails with the takedown. Patron pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T8# Munday dives in and grabs Patron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Patron pushes down on Munday's head and hops out. Munday fails with a takedown attempt. Munday with a lazy takedown attempt and Patron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Munday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Munday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Munday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Patron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A slow jab from Patron misses its intended target. #T9# Patron throws a body punch but Munday moves out of range. Patron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patron slaps away a takedown attempt from Munday, before circling back to the center of the mat. Patron misses with a right hand #TD# and Munday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Patron won't be happy with that. Patron takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Patron is trying to get back to half guard. Patron is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Munday has just dragged him back down to the mat. Patron gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB# Munday seems to be working for a kimura but Patron defends the submission attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fiya Patron dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Patron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Munday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patron circles away.#CL2# Patron drives through and clinches with Munday against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munday. Patron presses Munday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Patron lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munday backwards. Munday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Patron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Munday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Patron counters with a left to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him. Munday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patron finds it's way round the side to connect with Munday's head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Munday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patron sprawls well. Patron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munday gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##CL2# Patron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Patron scores with a nice hook to the head. Patron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patron lands a body shot in the clinch.
Patron has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Patron scores with a hook to the body. Patron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munday backwards. Patron lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Patron manages to break the clinch.
Munday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patron finds it's way round the side to connect with Munday's head. Munday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patron.#T2# Munday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patron. Patron scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munday in his tracks. Patron has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Munday is landing a low percentage of strikes. Munday shoots and misses and Patron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Munday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Patron moves into range and clinches up with Munday. Patron scores with a shot to the side of Munday's head. A nice left hand lands by Patron.
#ROC2#Munday is rocked! Patron lands with a left to the head. Oh Munday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fiya Patron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Patron lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munday backwards. Patron misses with the head strike.
Munday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patron lands a nice uppercut. Munday takes a shot to the head. Munday wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Patron.
#T3# Patron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Patron unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Munday! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Patron is unloading with more strikes now! Munday drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiya Patron! |
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Event:
TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1# Munday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Horrible takedown attempt by Boris or perhaps it was just good defense by Munday, which made it look bad. Boris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munday as he jumps to the side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munday! But no joy. Boris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Boris fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Boris. That's going to take a lot out of him. Munday throws a looping overhand right but Boris ducks down to avoid it. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munday has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Munday misses with a right hand and Boris counters with a nice uppercut. Good exchange - Munday coming out on top. Boris scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Munday stuffs the takedown attempt from Boris. Boris gets slowly back to his feet. Boris misses with a hook. Munday scores with a decent looking hook. Boris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1# Munday swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Boris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Munday's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Boris passes Munday's left leg - he's now in half guard. Munday manages to get to full guard.
Munday trying to control the position here. Munday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Boris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Munday is wriggling around but Boris manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##SUB# Boris seems to be working for a kimura but Munday defends the submission attempt. Munday wants to control but Boris is keeping busy.
#SUB# Boris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munday is just riding it out for now. Boris eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Boris is working for a kimura but Munday is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Munday looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Boris is looking to advance position but Munday won't allow it. Munday is trying to get back to full guard.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Boris is looking to take a break and control but Munday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Munday lands a nice looking body shot.
Boris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Munday to counter with a crisp jab. Boris throws a body punch but Munday moves out of range. Munday misses with a hook
#TD# and Boris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Munday won't be happy with that. Munday wants to get back to his feet but Boris drags him back down. Boris wants to control for a moment but Munday uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T5# Munday looks like he's trying to stand up.
Munday is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Munday is staying active underneath Boris, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Boris stalling away here and it's allowed Munday to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Boris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# Munday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Munday's head.#T6# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Boris preventing the sweep. Boris cracks Munday with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Munday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boris defends it easily. Boris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Munday keeping moving, preventing Boris from controlling successfully. Munday can't keep his opponent in guard - Boris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7##SUB# Boris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Munday looking for submissions off his back. Boris slips a nice elbow through Munday's hands, connecting with Munday's forehead. Munday has a hand on Boris's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boris takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB# Boris looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T8# Boris looking to finish Munday with some ground and pound. This is bad for Munday! Boris lands a nice shot to the head. Munday tries to improve his position but instead Boris has taken his back! #SUB# Boris is persistently looking for the submission but Munday is defending it well.
Boris is trying to stick to Munday's back but Munday is turning into Boris. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boris's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Munday. Munday wanted to stand there but Boris had control of the position. Boris pulls Munday in close to prevent any damage. #T9# Munday postures up.
Munday wants to stand but Boris is controlling his posture from full guard. Boris is trying to keep Munday in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Boris is trying to control the position here. Munday has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Boris tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Munday jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mickey Munday! A victorious Mickey Munday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 598
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Sleon gets a clinch. Sleon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Sleon lands a shoulder strike. Sleon misses with some punches.
Munday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sleon after a bit of a struggle. Munday blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munday has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Sleon misses with a hook from the clinch. Sleon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mundays head. Sleon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Munday's defenses. Sleon lands a right hand. A short left from Sleon. Munday looking for a takedown. Still in the clinch, Sleon scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Munday is looking for a takedown. Edward Sleon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Munday. Munday goes for a takedown attempt but Sleon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sleon lands with an overhand left.#T1# A slapping leg kick lands for Sleon.
#TD2# Munday drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sleon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Munday slips under a jab from Sleon. And Munday tries to counter it with a takedown but Sleon pushes his down on his head and steps out. Munday avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Munday blocks a head kick by Sleon.
Sleon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munday. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sleon moves out of range of the strikes. Munday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Munday misses the jab. Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon connects with a jab. Munday dips to his left and cracks Sleon with an uppercut!#T2# Munday catches Sleon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sleon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munday throws out the jab. Munday misses with a looping right. Munday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Munday walks into a left hand. #CL# Sleon closes the distance and pushes Munday back into the cage. Sleon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sleon. A nice right hand lands inside from Sleon. Sleon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sleon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Sleon. A head punch on the inside from Sleon fails to land. Munday is looking for a takedown. Munday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sleon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3# Sleon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sleon gets underhooks to prevent Munday's takedown attempt.
Munday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sleon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Munday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sleon prevents it.
Sleon can't find room to land a body shot as Munday controls the action.
A short left from Sleon. Munday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sleon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sleon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Munday is working for takedown but Sleon is calmly controlling the position for now. Sleon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Sleon lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Munday is rocked! Munday has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sleon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Sleon gets underhooks to prevent Munday's takedown attempt.
Munday looks winded!#T4# Sleon prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munday backwards. Munday is still on wobbly legs! Can Sleon finish him? A short right from Sleon on the inside. Munday takes a knee to the side of the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sleon creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Munday with a big uppercut! Munday tries to clinch up but Sleon pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Munday to the mat! Munday covers up and Sleon unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edward Sleon! Edward Sleon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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CFC 583
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Bond.
Munday scores with a hook. Munday throws out a powerful jab. Mickey Munday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Munday takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Nice shot by Munday.#CL# Bond drives through and clinches with Munday against the cage.
Munday stops a takedown attempt from Bond.
Bond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Munday looking for a takedown. Munday is trying to drag Bond to the mat but Bond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Munday is looking to take this one to the mat. Danny Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Munday.#T1# Bond lands with a right to the head. Munday wants to take the fight to the mat but Bond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Munday is defending well against a takedown attempt. Munday wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC# Bond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Bond gets caught napping as Munday dives in and scores a takedown. Bond manages to retain guard. Bond keeping moving, preventing Munday from controlling successfully. Munday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bond trying to control the position.
#T2# Munday is fighting to break Bond's control of his arms but Bond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Bond trying to control the position.
Munday trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Munday is pushing down on Bond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bond is fighting to maintain full guard but Munday has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2# Munday is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3# Bond is trying to control but can't.
Munday prevents Bond from improving his position. Munday stops Bond from getting back to his feet.
Bond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bond tries to get out of the position. Bond trying to control but Munday postures up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Munday doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab. Left hook, right uppercut from Bond. Bond scores with a leg kick.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Munday.#T4# Bond shoots in for a takedown but Munday shows good takedown defense. Munday tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Munday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Munday cracks a nice hook into Bond's ribs. Munday connects with a crisp jab. #TD2# Munday closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. 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! Bond trying to control but Munday postures up.
#SUB2# Munday is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Munday is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Munday dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Bond throws a head kick that Munday semi-blocks.
#TD2# Munday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bond has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Munday is on him like a limpet, forcing Bond back against the cage.#TD2# Munday has picked Bond up - he's going for a ride! Munday dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Munday is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bond has managed to free his arm - good work. Munday seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Munday is working for a submission of some sort.
Munday seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1# Bond trying to control here.
Bond is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Munday is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bond has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Munday is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bond tries to get to full guard but Munday has control of the leg. Munday stops Bond from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2# Munday seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Munday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Bond is refusing to be controlled, as Munday sits in half guard. #T3# Bond wants to improve his position but Munday is controlling well.
Bond is trying to maintain the position but Munday is very close to passing his half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Munday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2# Munday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bond looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Bond is looking to regain half guard here but Munday keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Munday is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Munday working away. Munday works to advance to full mount. Bond defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2# Munday is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bond has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Munday tries to control but Bond wriggling away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Munday is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bond has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Munday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Munday getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Munday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bond sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bond tries for a takedown but Munday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Munday throws out a powerful jab. Munday swats away the attempt to clinch by Bond. Bond walks into a straight right hand from Munday. Mickey Munday seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horrible takedown attempt by Munday or perhaps it was just good defense by Bond, which made it look bad. No luck for Bond with that takedown attempt. #T1# Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munday. It looked like Bond was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Munday misses with a hook. Bond ducked under it nicely. Bond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Munday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Munday scores with a decent looking hook. Bond tries to clinch up.#CL# Bond rushes Munday and presses him up against the cage. Munday blocks a body shot from Bond. Munday drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bond pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2# Munday darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Bond wants to control the action here but instead Munday manages to pass to full mount! #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Munday working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bond looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Munday! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mickey Munday! An out of breath Mickey Munday 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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