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Event:
MMA Hype -54-
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Vagabov blocks a jab. Donovan avoids the body shot from Vagabov.
Vagabov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Vagabov walks into a straight right hand from Donovan. Vagabov throws an overhand right that lands on Donovan's shoulder, as Donovan tries to avoid the shot. Donovan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Vagabov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Vagabov looks to throw the jab but Donovan is out of range. A slow jab from Donovan misses its intended target. Donovan slips a straight right by Vagabov. Donovan misses with a right hand and Vagabov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vagabov missing with a left hand there. Donovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vagabov missing with a left hand there. Donovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vagabov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice sprawl there from Vagabov as Donovan shoots in. Donovan fails with a takedown attempt. Donovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vagabov.#T1# Vagabov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Vagabov staying out of range there. Vagabov misses with a few strikes there.
Donovan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vagabov. Donovan throws a good cross that connects.
Vagabov throws a body punch but Donovan moves out of range. Vagabov lands a lovely overhand right. Donovan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Donovan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vagabov. Donovan slips under a jab. Vagabov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Donovan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vagabov has control of Donovan's left arm, preventing Donovan from doing any damage. Donovan throws an elbow that misses. Vagabov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donovan's guard. Nice move by Vagabov!#REVR# Donovan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vagabov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2# Donovan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Vagabov controls Donovan momentarily but Donovan frees himself. Donovan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Vagabov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donovan controls the pace. Vagabov pulls Donovan in close to his closed guard and prevents Donovan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3# Vagabov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Donovan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Donovan throws a strike but Vagabov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Vagabov wants to stand but Donovan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Donovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vagabov is looking to stand up but Donovan won't let him. #T4##SU# Vagabov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Donovan, up you get! Donovan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Vagabov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Islam Vagabov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Donovan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vagabov. Vagabov looks to land a right hand but Donovan moved out of range. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Vagabov misses with a hook. Donovan ducked under it nicely. Donovan misses with a straight right. Vagabov throws a hook to the side of Donovan's head but Donovan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It seemed like Donovan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vagabov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donovan manages to avoid it. Vagabov misses with a left hand and Donovan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vagabov throws a lazy uppercut
and Donovan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Donovan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vagabov. A little jabbing left from Donovan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vagabov. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donovan! But no joy. Donovan misses with a takedown attempt - Vagabov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Vagabov dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Donovan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vagabov.#CL2# Donovan clinches up against the cage. Donovan misses with a body punch.
Vagabov tries to work over Donovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Donovan. Donovan tries a body shot but Vagabov blocks it.
Vagabov has Donovan pressed against the cage.
#TD2# Donovan tightens his grip and picks Vagabov up, before dumping him to the ground. Vagabov manages to land in guard. Donovan won't allow Vagabov to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Donovan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Vagabov 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Vagabov managing to control the position. Donovan wants to pass the guard but Vagabov is keeping the position.#T1# Vagabov 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. Vagabov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Donovan is now in half guard. Donovan not landing any meaningful shots this time. Donovan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vagabov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Donovan throws a strike but Vagabov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Vagabov is trying to control the position but Donovan postures up. Donovan works over Vagabov with some ground and pound from guard. Donovan throwing strikes from guard but Vagabov blocks nicely. Vagabov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Vagabov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Vagabov 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. Donovan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Donovan is working Vagabov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Donovan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Donovan postures up in Vagabov's guard and throws a big left but Vagabov blocks it. #T3# Donovan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Vagabov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donovan. Donovan misses with a jab to the body
and Vagabov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Vagabov jabs Donovan right on the nose. Donovan blinks but takes it well. Donovan staying out of range there. Donovan throws a hook but Vagabov blocks it. Donovan misses with a jab to the body
and Vagabov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vagabov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Vagabov cracks Donovan with an open hand slap. Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Vagabov. Some wild striking there from Vagabov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Donovan blocks a jab.#T4# Donovan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Vagabov blocks a jab. Donovan cracks Vagabov with a good jab. Horrible takedown attempt by Donovan or perhaps it was just good defense by Vagabov, which made it look bad. Vagabov throws a lazy uppercut
and Donovan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Donovan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Vagabov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Donovan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice shot by Donovan. Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Donovan. Vagabov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donovan. Vagabov tries to move into range but Donovan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Vagabov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donovan circles away quickly and effectively. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donovan! But no joy. Nice cross by Donovan. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jude Donovan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3# Donovan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Vagabov lands a head kick!
Donovan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vagabov's hands. Donovan jabs Vagabov right on the nose. Vagabov blinks but takes it well. Vagabov walks into a stiff left hand from Donovan. Donovan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vagabov. Vagabov misses with a wild body shot. Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Vagabov. Vagabov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donovan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. Vagabov does a little dance to reset his feet. A left lands for Donovan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Donovan clinches up against the cage. Donovan misses with a short punch on the inside. Vagabov pushes Donovan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Vagabov lands a shoulder strike. Vagabov has a couple of punches blocked by Donovan.
#T1# Donovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vagabov controls his hands.
Vagabov working aggressively here.
Donovan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vagabov's elbow. Vagabov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vagabov is trying to stall.
Vagabov lands with a right to the head. Vagabov trying to stall but Donovan improves his position.
Vagabov lands with a right to the head. Donovan taking a breather. #BC# Vagabov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vagabov throws a hook to the side of Donovan's head but Donovan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Donovan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Vagabov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Vagabov misses with a wild combination.
Donovan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Donovan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vagabov.#T2# Donovan lands a nice shot that snaps Vagabov's head back.
Vagabov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donovan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Donovan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donovan lunges at Vagabov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vagabov's hand. Vagabov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Donovan throws the left hand but Vagabov avoids the punch easily. Vagabov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Donovan throws a right hand that misses
and Vagabov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vagabov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vagabov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Donovan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donovan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Vagabov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donovan loads up on a big right hand but Vagabov slips the punch. Vagabov throws a lazy uppercut
and Donovan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Donovan fails with the takedown. Vagabov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donovan. It seemed like Donovan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vagabov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vagabov looks to land a left hand but Donovan moved out of range nicely. Vagabov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vagabov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Donovan slips a straight right by Vagabov. Vagabov throws an off balance right hand
letting Donovan counter with a right hand. Islam Vagabov is winning the standup battle so far. Donovan thuds his right hand into Vagabov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Donovan lunges at Vagabov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vagabov's hand. Vagabov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A jab from Donovan does it's job there. Nice defenses there by Donovan. Vagabov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Vagabov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vagabov there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Donovan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# Donovan lands with a right hand. Donovan misses with a double jab
and Vagabov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Donovan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donovan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vagabov.
Donovan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Donovan staying out of range there. Donovan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Vagabov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vagabov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donovan scores with a punch to the head. Vagabov throws out a loose jab but Donovan uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Donovan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vagabov. Donovan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2# Donovan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Donovan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jude Donovan really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4# Donovan scores with a hook. Vagabov lands the left hand.#CL2# Donovan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Donovan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A jab from Donovan does it's job there. Vagabov misses with a wild body shot. It seemed like Donovan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vagabov throws a right and a left that both miss. Decent striking displayed by Donovan there. Donovan lands with a right hand. Donovan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vagabov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nice defenses there by Donovan. No joy there for Donovan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Vagabov misses the target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vagabov with a body punch. A glancing blow. Donovan scores with a nice head shot. Donovan slips a jab from Vagabov. Vagabov throws a right hand that misses
and Donovan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1# Vagabov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donovan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Donovan scores with a jab. Vagabov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Donovan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vagabov misses with a hook
and Donovan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Donovan scores with the left hand. Vagabov knows he should have avoided that one. Donovan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Vagabov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Donovan to counter with a crisp jab. Vagabov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Donovan's corner calls for a 1-2. Donovan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Donovan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vagabov finds it's way round the side to connect with Donovan's head. Vagabov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vagabov just misses with a punch to the body.
Donovan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#Vagabov is rocked!#T2# Left hook, right uppercut from Vagabov. Oh Vagabov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vagabov lands with a hook. Donovan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Vagabov seems to have got his legs back now.#ROC#Donovan is rocked! Donovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Donovan is still on wobbly legs! Can Vagabov finish him? Donovan scores with a punch to the head. Vagabov throws a jab but it's blocked by Donovan. Donovan throws out a loose jab but Vagabov uses good head movement to avoid it. Vagabov throwing a counter right hand but Donovan manages to avoid it. Vagabov misses with a straight right. Donovan throws a right hand that misses
and Vagabov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Donovan slips a straight right by Vagabov. Donovan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vagabov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donovan. Donovan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vagabov misses with a looping right. Donovan connects with a nice looking jab.
Vagabov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vagabov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donovan. Donovan seems to have recovered his senses. Donovan scores with a jab. Vagabov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Donovan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Donovan throws a shot from downtown. Vagabov moves away and avoids it.#T3# Vagabov throws a body shot but no joy. Donovan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nice uppercut there from Donovan. Donovan lands a jab to the head.
Vagabov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nice takedown defense from Vagabov. No joy for Donovan on that attempt. Vagabov misses with an uppercut. Donovan catches Vagabov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A big left from Vagabov misses. Vagabov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Donovan's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Vagabov dives in looking to finish as Donovan flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Vagabov's strikes! Vagabov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Donovan's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Donovan was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Vagabov! Islam Vagabov retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -47-
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1# Calland lands with a hook. Donovan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2# Donovan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Calland's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Donovan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Calland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Calland is trying to control the position but Donovan postures up. Donovan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Calland 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# Donovan tries to roll over but Calland keeps him under control. Donovan is still trying to improve position.#T1# Donovan manages to get to full guard.
Calland postures up.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calland is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Donovan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Calland has picked Donovan up and slammed him! Donovan can't keep hold of the triangle and Calland manages to pass to side control! Donovan trying to control but Calland flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Calland has the hooks in. Donovan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2# Calland just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Calland controlling well, preventing Donovan from escaping the position.
Calland biding his time, looking for the opening.
Calland is hanging on to Donovan's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Calland's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Donovan is really stuck here.
#T3# I would not like to be Donovan right now.
Calland has the hooks in. Donovan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Donovan keeps trying to improve his position.#T4# Calland gets his hands free as Donovan looks to control. Calland controlling the position well here. Donovan rolled but Calland kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Calland is hanging on to Donovan's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Calland's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rune Calland dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donovan. Donovan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Calland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Calland throwing a counter right hand but Donovan manages to avoid it. Donovan shoots in for a takedown but Calland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. It looked like Calland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rune Calland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jude Donovan. Donovan tries for a takedown but Calland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Calland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Calland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donovan. Calland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Donovan darts in looking for a takedown but Calland gets double underhooks and turns Donovan into the cage. Calland throwing a counter right hand but Donovan manages to avoid it. Calland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donovan can do to turn this around? Donovan fails with the takedown. Calland tried to counter with a leg kick but Donovan avoided it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Donovan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Calland is controlling Donovan's trapped leg to prevent Donovan from advancing to side control.#T1# Calland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Donovan thows a huge punch but Calland dodges it nicely.
Donovan trying to control from half guard but Calland is working away. Calland trying to control but Donovan postures up.
Donovan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Calland to regain full guard. Calland pulls Donovan in to control the position. Donovan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Calland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Calland looking to control.
Donovan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calland works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Donovan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Donovan with a flurry of punches that miss. Donovan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calland's head. Donovan with a flurry of punches that miss. Donovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Donovan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Donovan misses with a wild body shot. Donovan shoots for a double leg takedown but Calland sprawls well. He's pushed Donovan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Donovan has a takedown stuffed. Donovan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calland as he jumps to the side. Rune Calland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Donovan closes the distance and clinches up with Calland, looking for a takedown. Donovan pushes Calland against the cage but Calland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A nice inside leg kick there by Calland. That's going to slow Donovan down. #TD2# Donovan dives in and scores a takedown into Calland's guard. Donovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Calland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4# Donovan is looking to work some ground and pound but Calland has wrist control. Donovan content to stall in guard here. Donovan trying to control but Calland is working from the bottom. Calland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Calland is pulling down on Donovan's head. It's preventing any offense from Donovan, at least for the moment. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Donovan throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jude Donovan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Donovan has a takedown stuffed. Donovan fails with a takedown attempt. Donovan tries for a takedown but Calland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Rune Calland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jude Donovan. Nice shot by Donovan.#TD2# Donovan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calland sprawls well initially but Donovan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Donovan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calland defending well though. Donovan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calland. Donovan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Calland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Donovan is in close to Calland's body, working some short punches and elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Donovan throwing strikes from guard but Calland blocks nicely. Calland pulls Donovan in close to prevent any damage. Donovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Calland has momentary wrist control but Donovan slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Calland trying to keep a closed guard but Donovan is proving a slippery customer.
Donovan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Donovan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Calland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Donovan looking to sit in guard and control but Calland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donovan is on top in guard.
#REVB# Donovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Donovan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Calland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Donovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jude Donovan has got the better of the ground game so far. Donovan wants to control from the top but Calland keeps moving. Donovan throws an elbow that misses. Calland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donovan's guard. Nice move by Calland!#REVR# Calland wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Donovan is looking to sweep but instead, Calland has passed into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donovan can do anything to dispel that myth. Donovan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Donovan looking for submissions off his back. Donovan tries to roll over but Calland keeps him under control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Donovan works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight! Jude Donovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Donovan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jude Donovan! Jude Donovan made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -36-
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1# Dawson missing with a left hand there. Donovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dawson throws a jab when Donovan was well out of range. Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.#TD2# Donovan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donovan showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB# Dawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Donovan stalling away here and it's allowed Dawson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donovan throwing strikes but missing. Donovan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Donovan wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #T1# Donovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Donovan distracts Dawson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Donovan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Donovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Donovan content to stall in guard here. Donovan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donovan's guard. #REVR# Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dawson won't allow Donovan to sweep him here. #SUB2# Donovan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Donovan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2# Donovan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson. Dawson connects with a couple of short punches. Dawson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donovan can do anything to dispel that myth. Dawson throws a big right hand that misses. Dawson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Donovan trying to keep a closed guard but Dawson is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dawson stands up over Donovan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Donovan trying to control the position.
Dawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donovan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Donovan blocks nicely. Dawson throwing strikes but missing. Donovan controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself. Donovan wants to control the position but Dawson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Donovan trying to hold on to Dawson's head to control him but Dawson postures up.
Donovan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Donovan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dawson postures up.
Dawson trying to control but Donovan is working from the bottom. Dawson 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. Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Dawson wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving. Donovan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2# Donovan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dawson has picked Donovan up and slammed him! Donovan can't keep hold of the triangle and Dawson manages to pass to side control! Donovan tries to improve position but can't. Dawson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Dawson scores with punches from side control. Donovan tries to improve position but can't. Dawson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Donovan is looking for a sweep. Donovan can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Donovan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Donovan is looking for a sweep. Dawson is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Jab by Dawson. Donovan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Donovan thows a left - swing and a miss! Dawson is looking to counter punch.#TD# Dawson drives through with a takedown into Donovan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Dawson won't allow Donovan to sweep him here. Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Donovan is controlling Dawson's posture. Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donovan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Donovan 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Donovan has wrist control. Dawson cracks Donovan with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Donovan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Donovan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Dawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Dawson postures up in Donovan's guard and throws a big left but Donovan blocks it. #SUB2# Donovan working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.
#T2# Dawson stands up over Donovan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dawson chips away with some ground and pound. Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# Donovan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dawson throwing strikes but missing. Donovan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson. Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dawson cracks Donovan with a solid left hand.#T3# Dawson throws a big elbow that misses. Donovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Donovan, not yet. #SUB2# Donovan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Donovan has wrist control. Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Donovan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dawson throws a strike but Donovan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Donovan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Donovan distracts Dawson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Donovan throws a sloppy strike and Dawson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Donovan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Dawson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isiah Dawson! Isiah Dawson retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -31-
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1# Donovan stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wallace connects with a crisp jab. Wallace with a jab. Wallace swings for the body but Donovan moves out of range.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donovan darts in looking for a takedown but Wallace gets double underhooks and turns Donovan into the cage. Donovan defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Donovan clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage. Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Wallace. Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut. Donovan tries to stall but Wallace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Donovan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Donovan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wallace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Donovan 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.#T1# Donovan presses Wallace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2# Donovan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace tries to bum rush Donovan with a series of wild strikes but Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Donovan counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace fights it but they end up in guard. Donovan is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control. Wallace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallace tries to get out of the position. Wallace wants to stand and escape but Donovan is having none of it. Donovan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wallace's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Donovan postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it. Wallace wants to stand up but Donovan is controlling him. Donovan cracks Wallace with a solid left hand. Donovan chips away with some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Donovan throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Wallace is looking to stand back up but Donovan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wallace. Donovan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Donovan is looking to advance position but Wallace won't allow it. Donovan working the head and body with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wallace looks like he's trying to stand up.
Donovan lands strikes from half guard. Donovan prevents Wallace from standing back up.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Donovan. Donovan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3# Wallace is trying to stand back up but Donovan is controlling him
Donovan trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom. Donovan lands strikes from half guard. Wallace looks like he's trying to stand up.
Donovan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Donovan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Wallace is looking to escape. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Wallace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wallace is trying to stand back up but Donovan is controlling him
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Donovan wants to clinch.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Donovan swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Donovan throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Donovan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Donovan persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing. Hector Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jude Donovan. Donovan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Donovan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Wallace moves into the clinch. Donovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. Donovan misses with some punches.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Donovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Donovan controls his hands.
Donovan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jude Donovan will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Donovan fails to land the takedown. Wallace with a jab. Donovan darts in looking for a takedown but Wallace gets double underhooks and turns Donovan into the cage. Donovan misses with an uppercut. Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wallace's corner calls for a 1-2. Wallace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Donovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace. Donovan misses with a wild body shot. Wallace is looking to counter the offense by Donovan and move into the clinch. Donovan throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Donovan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wallace looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wallace dodges the ground and pound from Donovan. Donovan trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom. Wallace is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1# Donovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working. Wallace is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Donovan has just dragged him back down to the mat. Donovan landing strikes. Wallace taking a bit of punishment here - Donovan scoring with strikes. Donovan cracks Wallace with an elbow. That is naaassty. Wallace pushes Donovan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Donovan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Donovan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#Wallace is rocked! Donovan working the ground and pound from side control. Oh Wallace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wallace is trying to buck Donovan off.#T2# A big shot lands for Donovan! That's hurt Wallace! Will he recover? Donovan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jude Donovan! Jude Donovan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Conquest XIX
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1# Donovan misses with a wild body shot. Jackson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Donovan pushes him off. Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Donovan circles away.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Donovan's torso. Donovan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jackson slips under a jab. Donovan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Donovan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD# Donovan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Donovan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Donovan throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well. Donovan prevents Jackson from escaping the position. Donovan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Donovan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Donovan misses with the ground and pound. Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Donovan has just dragged him back down to the mat. Donovan working the body and head with strikes. #T1# Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Donovan scores with punches from side control. Donovan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Donovan in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends. Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Donovan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Donovan scoring with punches from side control. #T2# Jackson tries to escape but Donovan is in control. Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Jackson wants to get back to his feet. Donovan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Donovan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Donovan controls the position from side control. Donovan lands a strong strike to the head of Jackson. That's dazed him! Donovan looking to finish here. Jackson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Donovan lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jude Donovan! Jude Donovan gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Conquest XV
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Alvarenga misses with a kick to the body.
Donovan fails with a takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Donovan or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarenga, which made it look bad. Donovan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Alvarenga lands with a nice body punch. Alvarenga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarenga as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jude Donovan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Donovan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Donovan gets a takedown into half guard. Donovan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Alvarenga is trying to control but can't.
#T1# Donovan controlling the action here. Donovan lands with a punch from half guard. Alvarenga trying to hold on to Donovan's head to control him but Donovan postures up.
Donovan winds up and cracks Alvarenga with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Donovan working the head and body with strikes. Donovan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Donovan is figuring out what he wants to do next. Donovan working the head and body with strikes. Alvarenga trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2# Donovan lands a heavy elbow. Donovan lands a big elbow - Alvarenga is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Alvarenga is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jude Donovan! Jude Donovan made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Conquest IX
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Donovan gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Donovan seems to be working for a kimura but Boyle defends the submission attempt. Donovan 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. Boyle wants to get back to his feet.
Donovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donovan lands with a punch from half guard. Boyle has hold of Donovan's hands but Donovan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Donovan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Donovan lands a nice short elbow.#T1# Donovan lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Boyle! More strikes land and this one is all over! Donovan jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jude Donovan! Jude Donovan made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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