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Event:
UCF 32: Abrazos v Hanma
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Dantes tries a low kick but Ball avoids it.
Dantes misses with a low kick as Ball jumps back.
Ball thinks about the counter body kick.
Ball misses with a takedown attempt - Dantes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ball manages to avoid it.
Dantes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ball takes one on the button.
Dantes throws a nice head kick!
Dantes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dantes moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Ball moves into range and clinches up with Dantes.
Ball tries a knee to the head but Dantes blocks it.
Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Ball goes for a takedown attempt but Dantes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Dantes closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Ball goes for a takedown attempt but Dantes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dantes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dantes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dantes is looking to clinch but Ball is avoiding it.
Dantes leaves Ball with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ball looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dantes is fending him off so far but Ball persists. Nope, Dantes circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Dantes darts in and clinches Ball up against the cage.
Ball taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Dantes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dantes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dantes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dantes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ball has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ball has his takedown stuffed
and Dantes counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Dantes instigates a clinch.
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!
Dantes misses with some punches.
Dantes avoids a wild elbow strike from Ball.
Dantes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head.
Dantes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dantes forces Ball back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
Dantes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dantes wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Ball shoots for a double leg takedown but Dantes sprawls well. He's pushed Ball's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dantes throws a sloppy head kick and Ball moves out of range easily.
A big right from Dantes misses.
Ball is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dantes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dantes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Ball is rocked!#CL#
Dantes moves into the clinch.
Dantes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ball is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him?
Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball seems to have recovered his senses.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes misses with the head strike.
Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball is trying to break free.
Dantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
A right hook to the body lands for Dantes.
Dantes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Dantes throws a head punch that misses.
Dantes throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball. #TD2#
Ball pulls guard successfully.
#ES2#
Ball pushes Dantes off and gets back to his feet.
Dantes cracks Ball with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ball drops his hands momentarily and Dantes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ball looks for a takedown but Dantes sprawls well.
Dantes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dantes wants it to stay on the feet.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Dantes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Dantes has managed to clinch.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dantes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ball tries for a takedown but Dantes manages to get underhooks.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
Ball walks into a straight right hand from Dantes.
Dantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ball manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Dantes.
Kirsnick Khari Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ball moves out of range as Dantes strikes.#CL#
Dantes has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dantes has closed the distance and engaged Ball in a clinch.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes lands an uppercut.
Ball blocking some punches.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dantes.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dantes keeps control of Ball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Ball pulls Dantes into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dantes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ball's guard.
Ball is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dantes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dantes's back!
Ball throws strikes from the back but Dantes rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Dantes.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball advances to half guard. #T2#
Ball perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Ball decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Dantes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Dantes lands a left hand.
Dantes gets underhooks to prevent Ball's takedown attempt.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball.
Dantes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Dantes misses with the head strike.
Dantes keeps control of Ball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ball throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dantes blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dantes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dantes lands a right hand.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Dantes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Dantes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dantes keeps control of Ball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ball tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dantes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dantes misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dantes.
Dantes lands with a light punch inside.
Dantes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball.#T4#
Dantes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball wants a takedown but no success here.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Dantes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ball to his knees! Dantes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Dantes!
Edmond Dantes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nevermore Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
UCF 11: Santoro v Galvarino
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dantes moved out of range.
Dantes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dantes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dantes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sloppy strikes from Dantes. Those never looked like landing.
Dantes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Dantes closes the distance and clinches.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dantes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dantes scores with a shoulder strike.
Dantes lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Dantes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dantes scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Petrov .
Petrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dantes is defending well.
Dantes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
A short right from Dantes on the inside.
Petrov wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Dantes lands an uppercut.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Dantes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him?
Dantes throws a big uppercut that drops Petrov ! More strikes from Dantes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Petrov lies dazed against the cage as Dantes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Dantes!
After the big win, Edmond Dantes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nevermore Clothing Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
MMAH 112
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Dantes.
Nice straight punches there by Dantes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dantes.
Dantes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dantes throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Ngannou counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ngannou.
Dantes controls Ngannou momentarily but Ngannou frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dantes can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngannou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dantes is trying to stand up here but Ngannou is controlling him well.
Ngannou winds up and cracks Dantes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Dantes is defending well. #SUB#
Ngannou in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dantes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ngannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Ngannou!
Our winner, Francisco Ngannou, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAH 109
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones cracks Dantes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dantes. Dantes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dantes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones punishes Dantes's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dantes eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmond Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Dantes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Dantes tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Dantes walks into a left hand.
Dantes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones throws out a counter right but Dantes avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Dantes down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Dantes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Dantes is rocked!
Dantes leaves his chin hanging out and Jones seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dantes crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jambalaya Jones!
Jambalaya Jones is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
MMAH 105
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmiro lands a really nice looking cross but Dantes seems unphased.
Dantes throws a lazy right hand but Belmiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Belmiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belmiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belmiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belmiro throwing a counter right hand but Dantes manages to avoid it.
Dantes tries to work over Belmiro's front leg with a kick but Belmiro checks it.
Belmiro tries to counter with a takedown but Dantes is quick to defend against it.#KD2#
Dantes lands a big head kick that sends Belmiro tumbling to the mat! Dantes takes a step backwards and waves Belmiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Belmiro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dantes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Belmiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dantes sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Belmiro's defenses. It connects perfectly with Belmiro's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmond Dantes!
Edmond Dantes is the new lightweight champion!
Edmond Dantes very nearly forgot to thank Nevermore Clothing Co amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
MMAH 98
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Dantes tests Marks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dantes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marks.
Marks misses with a hook
and Dantes counters with a low kick, right behind Marks 's knee.
Marks throws the left hand but Dantes avoids the punch easily.
Dantes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marks.
As Marks backs away, Dantes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dantes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marks.
We've been told by Dantes's head coaches at THUD! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dantes scores with a jab to the head.
Dantes throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Marks is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dantes. That's going to slow Marks down.
Marks is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dantes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marks. That did some damage!
Dantes feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Marks crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edmond Dantes!
Edmond Dantes very nearly forgot to thank Nevermore Clothing Co amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
MMAH 92
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Dantes gets a clinch.
Dantes blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson slowing the pace effectively.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson presses Dantes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dantes keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Dantes won't allow it.
Dantes is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dantes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.#T1#
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dantes tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dantes circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mike Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson tries to bum rush Dantes with a series of wild strikes but Dantes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dantes throws out a counter right but Robinson avoids it with no problem.
Dantes misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Dantes clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Dantes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson moves forwards but Dantes connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dantes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling him.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dantes blocking some punches.
#T2#
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dantes moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Robinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Dantes.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Dantes.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dantes throws a head punch that misses.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow. #T3#
Robinson tries to work over Dantes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Dantes tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Dantes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dantes struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Dantes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dantes.
Dantes throws a head punch that misses.
Dantes tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dantes defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dantes, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dantes.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Dantes. #T4#
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Dantes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dantes blocking some punches.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Dantes.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson tries to work over Dantes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dantes lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dantes has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson is trying to push Dantes away but Dantes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Dantes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edmond Dantes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Robinson lands a jab to Dantes's midsection.#CL2#
Dantes rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson digs a right hand into Dantes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dantes's gas tank.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to break free but Dantes pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson stalling in the clinch.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dantes's elbow.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Dantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to break free but Dantes pushes him back against the cage.
Dantes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson wants to break free but Dantes has control.
#T1#
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson. #BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mike Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dantes is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Dantes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dantes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson lands a two punch combo.
Mike Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Robinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dantes throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson cracks Dantes with an open hand slap.#CL#
Robinson drives through and clinches with Dantes against the cage.
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!
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dantes has double underhooks.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Mike Robinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dantes.#T2##BC#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dantes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Robinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Robinson thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Robinson closes the distance and pushes Dantes back into the cage.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
Dantes scores with a shoulder strike.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson is trying to push Dantes away but Dantes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dantes can do to turn this around?
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dantes scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards. #BC#
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Dantes tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Robinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson sets himself, and Dantes steps forward looking for the clinch! Robinson avoids it this time.
Dantes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robinson.#CL#
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Dantes lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dantes lands a shot to the body.
Dantes blocks an uppercut.
Robinson tries to circle away but Dantes has him pinned against the cage.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Dantes has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dantes has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dantes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Dantes as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Robinson dominated that second round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Donk. Robinson catches Dantes right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Dantes.
Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Dantes.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling the position.
Robinson effectively controlling the action here.
Robinson is trying to push Dantes away but Dantes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.#T1#
Dantes blocking some punches.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes.
Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Dantes won't allow it.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes.
Robinson wants to break free but Dantes has control.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Dantes avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson tries to stall but Dantes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Dantes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Robinson tries to circle away but Dantes has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to circle away but Dantes has him pinned against the cage.
Dantes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robinson tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Dantes controls the action.
Dantes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dantes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Dantes blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Dantes prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A right hook to the body lands for Dantes.
#T3#
Dantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dantes has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
#BC#
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dantes.
It looked like Robinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robinson scores with a nice head shot.
Dantes lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Dantes clinches with his opponent.
Dantes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson tries to break free but Dantes pushes him back against the cage.
Dantes has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Dantes.
Dantes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Dantes.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Robinson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dantes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Dantes digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Dantes dips a shoulder and cracks Robinson with a mighty uppercut! Robinson falls back against the cage and Dantes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Robinson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dantes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Dantes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edmond Dantes made sure he mentioned Nevermore Clothing Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MMAH 88
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Dantes pushes Sava up against the cage in a clinch.
Sava is trying to break the clinch but Dantes has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dantes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dantes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sava fails to pull guard.
A short right from Dantes.
Sava wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sava can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sava is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.#TD2#
Sava pulls guard.
Dantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dantes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sava keeping full guard, as Dantes tries to pass.
Dantes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sava looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dantes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sava is keeping the position for now.
Sava bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dantes's guard. #REVB#
Sava stopping the sweep attempt from Dantes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dantes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dantes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sava swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Dantes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dantes passes Sava's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dantes controlling the action here.
Sava tries to roll over but Dantes keeps him under control.
Dantes works his way into side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sava seems a little lost for a moment, as Dantes dominates the positioning.
Sava tries to buck Dantes off but Dantes is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dantes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sava keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Dantes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Dantes moves into the clinch.
A short right from Dantes on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Ionut Sava has been cut.
Sava takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sava is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.
Sava fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Dantes.
Sava is looking for a takedown.
Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sava can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sava tries to circle away but Dantes has him pinned against the cage.
Sava unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dantes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dantes. #T1#
Dantes cracks Sava with a nice body shot.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sava wants a takedown but no success here.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ionut Sava.
Dantes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dantes works on Sava's body with a couple of short punches.
Sava is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.
Dantes cracks Sava with a nice body shot.
Dantes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sava tries to pull guard but Dantes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Sava fails to pull guard.
Sava tries to circle away but Dantes has him pinned against the cage.
Dantes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savas head.
Dantes scores with a shot to the side of Sava's head.
Dantes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sava backwards.
Dantes is leaning against Sava and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dantes.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Sava avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dantes.
Sava has had enough of the clinch but Dantes keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Dantes misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes lands a body shot.
Sava fails to pull guard.
Sava taking a breather.
Sava fails to pull guard.
Dantes lands with a short shot to the head.
Sava tries for a takedown but Dantes manages to get underhooks.
Dantes pushes Sava back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dantes. #T4#
Dantes lands with a right to the head.
Sava can't break the clinch.
Sava fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dantes.
Dantes lands a nice shot to the body.
Sava has had enough of the clinch but Dantes keeps him there for the moment.
Dantes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sava backwards.
Sava has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dantes after a bit of a struggle.
Sava is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Dantes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ionut Sava's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sava shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dantes as he avoids it easily.
Dantes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sava manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Dantes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sava, pushing him back against the cage.
Dantes lands a shot to the body.
Dantes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sava's elbow.
Dantes has Sava pressed against the cage, preventing Sava from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sava wants to get back to striking at distance but Dantes won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Dantes scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edmond Dantes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dantes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sava backwards.
Sava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
A hook to the body from Dantes.
Dantes lands a body punch.
Dantes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dantes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dantes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dantes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sava or not.
Dantes lands a body shot.
Sava's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#That has opened up Ionut Sava's cut even more.
A short body shot lands from Dantes as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Dantes lands with a light punch inside.
Sava is trying to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling him.
Dantes has Sava pressed against the cage, preventing Sava from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Dantes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dantes digs a right hand underneath Sava's ribcage. Sava let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Dantes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savas head.
Dantes pushes Sava back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dantes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dantes. #T3#
Sava is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.
Dantes presses Sava against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dantes is working Sava over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dantes.
A body shot lands from Dantes.
Dantes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sava drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dantes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ionut Sava.
Sava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Dantes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
A hook to the body from Dantes.
Sava tries to pull guard but Dantes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sava wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dantes stops a takedown attempt from Sava.
Sava has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dantes after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Dantes.
Sava is trying to break the clinch but Dantes has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dantes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmond Dantes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dantes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Dantes!
Edmond Dantes gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Prez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dantes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Prez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dantes wants to sweep here but Prez controlling him for the moment.
Prez landing with the ground and pound.
Prez advances to half guard.
Dantes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prez drops an elbow to the side of Dantes's head.
Prez is thwarting Dantes's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prez lands with a punch from half guard.
Prez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dantes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Still in half guard, Prez seems content to control.
Prez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dantes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prez slips a nice elbow through Dantes's hands, connecting with Dantes's forehead.
Dantes has hold of Prez's hands but Prez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Prez 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.
Dantes wants to get back to his feet.
Dantes is trying to get back to full guard.
Prez works his way into full mount!
Dantes can't escape the position.
#T2#
Prez controlling from mount.
Prez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Prez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prez lands a big shot there that rocks Dantes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Prez lands a couple of good shots and Dantes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Prez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dantes up.
Prez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dantes up.
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!#SUB#
Prez is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dantes is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dalton Prez! |
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