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Event:
RMMA - Amsterdam 3
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1# Kirkez has his takedown stuffed and Code counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kirkez shoots and misses #CL2# and Code counters by moving into the clinch. Kirkez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mush Kirkez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Code can't find room to land a body shot as Kirkez controls the action.
Kirkez is trying to force a seperation but Code has the dominant position. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kirkez jumps guard but Code stands there with Kirkez around his waist. Kirkez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkez is looking to break free of the clinch but Code has double underhooks. Code is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1# Kirkez jumps guard but Code stands there with Kirkez around his waist. Kirkez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Code. #CUT2#It looks like Mush Kirkez has been cut. Kirkez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirkez wants a takedown but no success here.
Kirkez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Code is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Code taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kirkez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Code is pressed up against the cage. Kirkez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Code down to the mat. Code avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kirkez throws a right hand that misses
#KD2# and Code counters with a crisp one two that drops Kirkez! Code thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kirkez to his feet! Kirkez is in big trouble!#CL2# Code clinches. #T2##BC2# Code breaks from the clinch.
Kirkez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Code paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Kirkez clinches up with Code and pushes him back against the cage. Code slowing the pace effectively. Code prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Code.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kirkez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Code up against the cage. Our sources have told us that Kirkez has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC# Kirkez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kirkez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Code circles away.#T3# Kirkez tries to land a body kick#KD2# and Code counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kirkez! Code lets Kirkez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Kirkez is rocked! Code lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damari Code! |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 4
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1# McDonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Code defends well and McDonald ends up having to push Code into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Code lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards. McDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Code pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A swing and a miss from McDonald. McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Code, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Code against the cage but Code circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. Code doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. McDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL# McDonald clinches up with Code and pushes him back against the cage. Code stops a takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Code avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage. McDonald throws a head punch that misses. McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
#T1# McDonald scores with a shoulder strike. McDonald throws a head punch that misses. Code wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. McDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Code fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ronald McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice shot lands for McDonald. Damari Code is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Code under the eye.#CL2# Code takes the fight into the clinch. McDonald tries for a takedown but Code manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Code takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Code blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Code is pressed up against the cage. McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Code down to the mat. Code avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Code doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. McDonald with a jab. Code leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Code pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McDonald throws a body shot but no joy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McDonald catches Code with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A big left from McDonald misses. It seemed like Code was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. McDonald takes a swing at Code's ribcage but misses. McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Code swivels and escapes. McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Code as McDonald shoots in.#T3# Code uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Code saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Code sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Code looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. McDonald is breathing heavily. McDonald throws a head punch that misses. McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nice body punch from Code. McDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Code fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Code there. McDonald throws a good cross that connects.
Code is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Code manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Code does a little dance to reset his feet. Code takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4# Code uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. McDonald throws a hook but Code blocks it. A little jabbing left from Code on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald punishes Code's body with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action! McDonald connects with a single shot there.#CL# McDonald closes the distance and pushes Code back into the cage. McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Code.
A short uppercut from Code. McDonald can't get the takedown.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Code's elbow. McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Code uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# McDonald connects with a crisp jab. #CL# Code tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch. McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Code avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage. McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Code gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. McDonald is trying to drag Code to the mat but Code just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. McDonald tries a body shot but Code blocks it.
Code gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. McDonald wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonald working aggressively here.
Code just leaning against McDonald, taking a breather. McDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1# McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. McDonald looking for a takedown. McDonald lands a nice shot to the body. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Code in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Code. McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Code can do to turn this around? Code blocks an uppercut.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Code after a bit of a struggle. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Code gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. McDonald is leaning against Code and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Code lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Code takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald. McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald tries a body shot but Code blocks it.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Code.
Code's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ronald McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far. McDonald throws a head punch that misses. Code fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald letting Code take a breather here. McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McDonald blocks a body shot from Code. A shot in the inside from Code. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald. McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Code after a bit of a struggle. McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD# McDonald turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! McDonald lands a nice forearm strike. Code dodges the ground and pound from McDonald. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Code can do anything to dispel that myth. Code isn't going anywhere. McDonald in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. McDonald lands some shots froms side control. Code sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Code is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount. McDonald throws a strike but Code avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Code working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Code has wrist control.#ES2# Code wriggles free and stands up. This has been an exciting period of action! McDonald with a nice cross. McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Code slips the punch. McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Code misses with a wild combination.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Code is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Code's belly button to the back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# A big left from Code misses. Damari Code has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Code sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Code wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away. McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Code is just out of range. McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. McDonald defending well as Code loads up on a big left hand. McDonald looks to land a left hand but Code moved out of range nicely. Code looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range. McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Code is just out of range. Code now looks to counter with a shot at the body. McDonald works Code's body with a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Code moves away and avoids it. Code tries to counter by closing the distance. McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Code is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
#T1# McDonald tests Code's chin there with a solid looking shot. McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Code moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab. McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Code was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald. No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt. A countering left hand to the body from Code misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Code. Code circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2# Code clinches with his opponent.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Code controls the action.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
#T2# Code misses with a body punch.
McDonald has Code pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Code manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. McDonald lands with a right to the head. McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. Code pressing his opponent against the cage. McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Code lands a nice uppercut. 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! Code is defending well against a takedown attempt. Code doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald. McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald tries a body shot but Code blocks it.
McDonald working aggressively here.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of Code's head. McDonald misses with the head strike.
Code blocks an uppercut.
Code misses with a hook to the ribs.
Code scores with a nice hook to the head. McDonald is looking for a takedown. McDonald is looking for a takedown. McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Code manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Code is pressed up against the cage. McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Code down to the mat. Code avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Code tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center. McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Code swivels and escapes. Code tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4# McDonald throws a big shot that misses. McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Code. McDonald throws out a loose jab but Code uses good head movement to avoid it. McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Code sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Code fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald slips a straight right by Code. McDonald lands with a straight right. Code didn't see that one coming. Code swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald. This has been an exciting period of action! Code leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Code looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ronald McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Code tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronald McDonald showed his dominance in that final round. Well McDonald 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald McDonald! |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 3
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Porker dodges the punch combination from Code.
Porker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Code scores with a nice head shot. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Code tries to clinch but Porker moves out of range. Porker is looking for a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Code throws a right hand that misses
and Porker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Code showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Porker.
#T1# Sloppy strikes from Code. Those never looked like landing. #CL2# Code moves into the clinch successfully.
Porker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Porker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Damari Code seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Porker throws a sloppy head kick and Code moves out of range easily. Code tries to counter with a clinch but Porker shakes him off and moves away. Code scores with a three punch combo!
Code looks to clinch and Porker counters with a two punch combo. #T2# Porker tries to move into range but Code moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2# Code clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Porker tries to break the clinch but Code is controlling the position. Code lands a hook that snaps the head of Porker backwards. Porker just leaning against Code, taking a breather. #BC2# Code escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Porker jabs at Code's body. Code tries to bum rush Porker with a series of wild strikes but Porker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3# Code moves out of range as Porker throws a body kick.
Code now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Porker throws an off balance right hand
and Code counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Porker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Code moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Porker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Porker throws a right hand that Code ducks under and follows up with a left that Code also avoids with ease. Porker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4##CL2# Code moves into the clinch successfully.
Porker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. I was talking to Porker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Porker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Code backwards. Porker lands with a left to the head. #BC# Porker breaks from the clinch.
Porker moves away from the strike by Code. Porker misses with a looping left. Code tries to counter by closing the distance. Code's corner calls for a 1-2. Code obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Code misses with a body shot.
Porker is looking to counter with a shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damari Code will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Code throws a right and a left that both miss. Code throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD# and Porker counters with a crisp one two that drops Code! Porker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Code to his feet! Code is in big trouble! Code misses with a left hand #KD# and Porker counters with a nice right hand that sends Code toppling to the canvas! Code scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Porker finish him?!#ROC#Code is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Damari Code has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Code switches off momentarily and Porker cracks him with a monster right hand! Code topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Porker dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Porker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Porter Porker! Porter Porker looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I JUST CARACKED THE CHEAT CODE!! IF YOU COME FOR THE PIG, YOU BEST NOT MISS!!! Shout out to the Pig Pen I Luh y'all, WHERE MY PIGGAS AT.'. |
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Event:
RMMA 11 - Botond v Diaz
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1# Code lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively. Danga de danga de dang - Ford scores with a four punch combination! Ford takes a swing at Code's ribcage but misses. Code stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford. Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Alijah Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Code clinches. Ford wants to break free but Code has control.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Code. Stalling in the clinch from Code.
Code lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Code's brow. #BC2# Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ford tries to clinch there but Code circles away.
Code is looking to counter punch. Ford wants to clinch#KD# and Code counters with a nice right hand that sends Ford toppling to the canvas! Ford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Code finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Alijah Ford has been cut.#T1# Ford throws a leg kick and Code counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ford off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Code follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ford was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damari Code! |
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Event:
RMMA 7 - Curtis v Singleton
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1# Code takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dziuda connects with a jab. Code is looking to clinch but Dziuda is avoiding it.
Dziuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dziuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Code. Dziuda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dziuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dziuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Code's head. Dziuda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Code tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dziuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Code. Dziuda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1# Dziuda ducks under a wild hook from Code. Dziuda throwing a counter right hand but Code manages to avoid it. Code throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A punch lands to the side of Code 's head but he takes it in his stride. Dziuda throws a body shot but no joy. Code is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Good exchange - Code coming out on top. Karol Dziuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dziuda cracks Code with a good jab.#KD# Dziuda cracks Code with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Code looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dziuda finish him?
#ROC#Code is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dziuda scores with a body shot.
Code is still on wobbly legs! Can Dziuda finish him? A looping hook to the body misses from Dziuda. Code does a little dance to reset his feet. Code seems to have recovered his senses. Dziuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Code tries to clinch up. Code ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dziuda moves away. Dziuda throws a body shot but no joy. Dziuda lands a nice shot that snaps Code's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Code darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dziuda is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD# Dziuda lands a big right hand that sends Code crashing to the mat! Dziuda stays standing though and waves Code back to his feet! Code looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dziuda lands a right hand from hell, dropping Code. Dziuda pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Dziuda! An out of breath Karol Dziuda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025 |
#R1# Code fails with a takedown attempt. Code shoots in but Mata avoids the takedown attempt easily. Code blocks the body kick.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy. Code ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mata moves away. Mata throws a right and a left that both miss. Code pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mata throws a counter combo.#CL# Mata tries to keep at a distance but Code has taken the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mata looks winded!#TD# Code tightens his grip and picks Mata up, before dumping him to the ground. Mata manages to land in guard. Mata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Mata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Code looking to pass the guard. Code has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Code stops Mata from standing up. Code throws a strike but Mata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Mata won't allow Code to sweep him here. Code controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Code manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##TD# Code has Mata pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Code pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mata tumbling to the mat - Code dives into Mata's guard.#ES2# Mata pushes Code off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Code misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Code throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
Mata stuffs the takedown attempt from Code. Code gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damari Code. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mata stalks Code and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Code's face. Code staggers backwards, shaken.#TD# Code is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mata's half guard.#T3# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Code's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Code working Mata over with strikes. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Code slips a nice elbow through Mata's hands, connecting with Mata's forehead.#SU# Code stands up out of the half guard. #CL# Code closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Code drags the fight down to the ground.
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Code. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Code manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD# Code drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The referee asks Code politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Code prefers to stall for the moment though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damari Code dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Code wants to slow Mata down by chopping away at his legs. #TD# Code gets a takedown into half guard. Code looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Further stalling from Code. Mata tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Code is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mata is just riding it out for now. Code eventually gives up the hold. Mata is breathing heavily.#SUB# Mata is defending against the submission attempts here by Code.
#T1##SU# Code decides to return to a standing position. Code lands a jab-cross combination. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mata.#CL# Code takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# Code is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Code dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC# Code escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mata tries to close the distance and clinch but Code swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Code gets a takedown into half guard. Code is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mata can do to turn this around? Mata is trying to stand up here but Code is controlling him well. Mata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Code. #T3# Code slows the pace down in half guard. #SU# Code stands up out of the half guard. #TD# Code closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Code seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Code slips a nice elbow through Mata's hands, connecting with Mata's forehead. Mata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Code scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4# Code slips a nice elbow through Mata's hands, connecting with Mata's forehead.#SU# Code decides to stand up. Code grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mata takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Code cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damari Code! |
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