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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DMMA 128 Contreiras Vs Bol
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Thrawn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thrawn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacDoughall blocks it with crossed arms.
MacDoughall misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacDoughall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacDoughall digs a right hand into Thrawn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thrawn's gas tank.
Thrawn missing with knees to the body.
MacDoughall can't find room to land a body shot as Thrawn controls the action.
Thrawn blocks an uppercut.
MacDoughall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thrawn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
MacDoughall presses Thrawn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thrawn looks winded!
Thrawn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from MacDoughall.
Thrawn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacDoughall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thrawn tries to throw a body punch but MacDoughall avoids it by throwing Thrawn back against the cage.
MacDoughall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacDoughall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacDoughall 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacDoughall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacDoughall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDoughall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacDoughall lands with a left to the head.
MacDoughall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacDoughall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacDoughall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacDoughall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards. #ROC#Thrawn is rocked!
MacDoughall throws a big uppercut that drops Thrawn! More strikes from MacDoughall and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thrawn lies dazed against the cage as MacDoughall celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus MacDoughall!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Angus MacDoughall made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 127 Grant Vs Kofel IV
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura lands a jab.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a nice body shot.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Navarro misses with a body kick.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamura scrambles back to his feet.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Navarro counters with a low kick, right behind Nakamura 's knee.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Navarro misses with a body shot.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Navarro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Navarro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakamura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Navarro circles away.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro throws a combination that misses
and Nakamura counters with a two punch combo.
Nakamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Navarro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Navarro tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Navarro.
A nice left hand lands by Navarro.
Navarro lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Navarro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakamura or not.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Navarro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Navarro missing with knees to the body.
Navarro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamura's elbow.
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!
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Navarro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a right hand.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Navarro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Navarro avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Navarro. #BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
Navarro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Navarro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakamura throws a lazy head kick
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Navarro feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Navarro blocks the body kick.
Navarro misses the jab.#T1#
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Navarro connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakamura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Navarro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Navarro moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Navarro jabs at Nakamura's body.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Nakamura backing away here, and Navarro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Navarro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!#TD#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Navarro to the mat! Navarro manages to get full guard.
Nakamura throws a strike but Navarro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakamura pulls Navarro in to control the position.
Navarro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Navarro is fighting to break Nakamura's control of his arms but Nakamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Navarro preventing the sweep.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet but Navarro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nakamura trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura pushes down on Navarro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nakamura tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Navarro keeping control of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Navarro.
Nakamura checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Navarro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Navarro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
Navarro misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown. Navarro tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Navarro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Navarro lands with a kick to the temple. Nakamura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Navarro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Navarro looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Navarro.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro flicks out a counter leg kick but Nakamura steps away.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Navarro against the cage.
Navarro lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamura.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Navarro blocking some punches.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Navarro.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Navarro lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Navarro as Nakamura tries to tie him up.
Navarro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hideki Nakamura.
I think Navarro 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro! |
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Event:
Harlan vs Plex - Money - #13
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Shepard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murdok works over Shepard's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Murdok does no damage.
Shepard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shepard misses the shot to the body.
Shepard looks to land a left hand but Murdok moved out of range nicely.
Murdok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matt Murdok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Matt Murdok has been cut.
Murdok misses with a series of wild punches.
Murdok wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Murdok.
Shepard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murdok staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shepard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murdok.
Murdok throws out a counter right but Shepard avoids it with no problem.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murdok.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shepard just misses with a punch to the body.
Shepard thuds his right hand into Murdok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shepard with a hook.
Shepard avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Murdok dodges the punch combination from Shepard.
Murdok closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murdok blocks a jab.
Shepard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shepard lands with a cross.
Murdok tries to bum rush Shepard with a series of wild strikes but Shepard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murdok misses with a two punch combination.
Shepard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepard throws the left hand but Murdok avoids the punch easily.
Murdok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shepard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Shepard lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shepard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murdok's hands.
Murdok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shepard as he avoids it easily.
Shepard throws a hook but Murdok avoids it easily.
Murdok misses with a takedown attempt - Shepard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shepard attempts a counter takedown but Murdok avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Murdok throws a right and a left that Shepard avoids nicely.
Murdok slips a straight right by Shepard.
Shepard misses with a straight left.
Murdok misses with the combination.
Murdok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shepard.
Some wild striking there from Shepard.
Shepard misses with a hook.#CL2#
Murdok moves into the clinch.
Shepard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shepard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murdok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Shepard. #BC#
Shepard breaks the clinch.
Murdok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shepard.
Murdok is looking to clinch.
Shepard looks to land a right hand but Murdok moved out of range.#T3#
Shepard misses with a hook. Murdok ducked under it nicely.
Shepard scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Shepard.
Shepard tries to counter with a takedown but Murdok is quick to defend against it.
Shepard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murdok moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murdok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shepard misses with a looping right.
Murdok throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shepard tests Murdok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shepard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shepard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdok is looking for the big counter here.
Murdok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shepard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shepard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shepard throws a hook but Murdok avoids it easily.
Murdok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Shepard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shepard.
We've been informed that Murdok has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murdok is looking to stand up but Shepard isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Murdok is trying to control the position but Shepard postures up.
Shepard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#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.
Duncan Shepard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murdok slips a jab from Shepard.
Murdok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shepard finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdok's head.
Murdok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shepard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shepard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Shepard misses its intended target.
Shepard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdok.
The fighters circling - Shepard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murdok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murdok misses with the combination.
Shepard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murdok tries to clinch but Shepard is having none of it.
Shepard throws a lazy right hand but Murdok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shepard misses the target.
Shepard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdok throws a series of punches but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard looks to land a combination. Murdok sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murdok misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Murdok slips under a jab from Shepard.
Shepard cracks Murdok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shepard dodges the punch combination from Murdok.
Murdok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shepard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot by Shepard.
Murdok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murdok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shepard misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shepard checks a leg kick.
Murdok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shepard but Shepard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shepard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duncan Shepard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Murdok does no damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Shepard drops Murdok with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murdok looks back up at him and smiles so Shepard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Murdok is rocked!
Shepard slips a jab and a cross from Murdok.
Murdok is still on wobbly legs! Can Shepard finish him?
Murdok is breathing heavily.
Shepard connects with a body shot.
Shepard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shepard lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Murdok up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Shepard from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Murdok's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duncan Shepard!
A victorious Duncan Shepard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Davis vs Goodman - Money - #12
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larsen.
Larsen throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Larsen.
Larsen connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers slips under a jab from Larsen.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Larsen connects with a right hand. Rogers shakes it off.#ROC2#Rogers is rocked!
Larsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Rogers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen is looking for a sweep.
Larsen trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larsen keeps working.
Larsen trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larsen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rogers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larsen keeps working. #T1#
Larsen is trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers trying to control the position but Larsen is working away.
Larsen tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers controlling the position from side mount.
Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Larsen for as long as he can get away with.
Rogers working away.
Rogers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers wants to control but Larsen is keeping him busy.
Rogers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Larsen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Larsen is looking for a sweep.
Rogers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Larsen is not content to let Rogers control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rogers slows the pace down. #SUB#
Rogers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Larsen is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Larsen is looking for a sweep.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Larsen's face as Rogers controls the position.
Larsen is looking to reverse the position.
Larsen is still trying to improve position.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Larsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsen tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
Rogers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rogers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larsen, who protects the arm well.
Rogers takes a little break here. Larsen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Rogers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Larsen tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
We've been informed that Larsen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rogers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsen as he jumps to the side.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsen sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Larsen drops Rogers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rogers looks back up at him and smiles so Larsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Larsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larsen lands with a shot to the body.
Larsen lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though.
Larsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsen connects with a nice cross there... Rogers is looking wobbly and Larsen recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Rogers to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Larsen jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Morten Larsen! |
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Event:
Davis vs Goodman - Money - #12
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Castle shoots in for a takedown but Nysus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nysus.
Castle is looking to clinch but Nysus is avoiding it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nysus gets underhooks to prevent Castle's takedown attempt.
Castle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nysus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dio Nysus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
Nysus trying to stall but Castle improves his position.
#BC#
Nysus manages to break the clinch.
Castle takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Castle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nysus trying to control the position here.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nysus managing to control the position.
Nysus keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully. #T1#
Castle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nysus trying to control the position.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle is stalling in the full guard.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch but Nysus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nysus misses with a hook.
Nysus looks to score with a jab to the body but Castle is just out of range.
Castle staying out of range there.
Nysus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nysus swings for the body but Castle moves out of range.
#T2#
Castle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nysus tries to avoid it but Castle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nysus to the ground. Nysus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Nysus sends Castle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nysus is motioning to the referee to let Castle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nysus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castle circles away quickly and effectively.
Castle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nysus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Castle is rocked!#CL2#
Castle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nysus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nysus can't find room to land a body shot as Castle controls the action.
Nysus stops a takedown attempt from Castle.
Still in the clinch, Nysus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nysus.
Nysus gets underhooks to prevent Castle's takedown attempt.
Nysus is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Nysus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nysus. No joy for Castle on that attempt.
Castle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nysus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nysus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nysus wants it to stay on the feet.
Castle shoots for a takedown but Nysus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castle looks winded!#KD#
Nysus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Castle sprawling to the canvas! Castle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nysus finish him?!
Castle is still on wobbly legs! Can Nysus finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Frank Castle's cut even more.#T3#
Nysus lands a body shot.
Nysus wobbles Castle with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Nysus dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Castle to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dio Nysus!
An out of breath Dio Nysus 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 161
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Fadda Jr.
Souppe feints the counter takedown.
Souppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut.
Fadda Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Souppe tries to clinch but Fadda Jr moves away
and Souppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fadda Jr scores with a body shot.
Souppe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fadda Jr is fending him off so far but Souppe persists. Nope, Fadda Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr misses with a combination
and Souppe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souppe wants to clinch.#T1#
Souppe is looking to clinch.
Fadda Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Souppe moves in looking to clinch but Fadda Jr pushes him off.
Fadda Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Souppe. Souppe gets slowly back to his feet.
Fadda Jr is looking to counter punch.
Fadda Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Souppe walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Souppe has been cut.
Fadda Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souppe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Souppe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Souppe is rocked!#CL2#
Souppe closes the distance and clinches.
Souppe is still on wobbly legs! Can Fadda Jr finish him?
Fadda Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Souppe seems to have recovered his senses.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Souppe.
Fadda Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Souppe.#TD2#
Souppe has Fadda Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Souppe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fadda Jr tumbling to the mat - Souppe dives into Fadda Jr's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Souppe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fadda Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Souppe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fadda Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Souppe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 120 Kofel vs Risin
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
MacDoughall leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - MacDoughall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacDoughall tries to counter by clinching up but Wilson breaks away and moves out of range.
MacDoughall wants to slow Wilson down by chopping away at his legs.
MacDoughall is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilson tries for a takedown but MacDoughall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angus MacDoughall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Wilson.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
MacDoughall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacDoughall as he jumps to the side.
It looked like MacDoughall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDoughall avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as MacDoughall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDoughall tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
MacDoughall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
MacDoughall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacDoughall.
MacDoughall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacDoughall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson checks a low kick from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall throws a shot to the body.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacDoughall circles away.#TD2#
Wilson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacDoughall's guard.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson advances position into side control!
MacDoughall is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
MacDoughall defending against the ground and pound.
Wilson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear MacDoughall down.
Wilson looks up at the clock and then as MacDoughall takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wilson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDoughall is looking for a sweep.
MacDoughall prevents Wilson from improving position.
Wilson throws an elbow but MacDoughall slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Wilson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacDoughall has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wilson but great work by MacDoughall.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
MacDoughall wants to stand but Wilson is controlling his arm.
Wilson gets back to half guard.#T3#
MacDoughall wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
MacDoughall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacDoughall tries to get out of the position.
Wilson won't allow MacDoughall to sweep him here.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacDoughall can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Wilson trying to control the pace.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacDoughall's head.
MacDoughall is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacDoughall taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Wilson seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacDoughall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angus MacDoughall will probably get the nod.
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#
MacDoughall connects with a body shot.
Wilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacDoughall momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by MacDoughall, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
MacDoughall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from MacDoughall.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacDoughall. #TD2#
Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson has knee on belly momentarily but MacDoughall bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wilson throws a strike but MacDoughall avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
MacDoughall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacDoughall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but MacDoughall has wrist control.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacDoughall's head.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDoughall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but MacDoughall is keeping the position.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
MacDoughall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson wants to control from the top but MacDoughall keeps moving.
MacDoughall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacDoughall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Angus MacDoughall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Wilson.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDoughall is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, MacDoughall circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from MacDoughall does no damage.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but MacDoughall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but MacDoughall gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
MacDoughall throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacDoughall.
#T3#
MacDoughall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacDoughall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDoughall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
MacDoughall works Wilson's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
MacDoughall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but MacDoughall keeps moving.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacDoughall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacDoughall keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully. #T4#
MacDoughall wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson is in close to MacDoughall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacDoughall pulls Wilson in to control the position.
MacDoughall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacDoughall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Angus MacDoughall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
MacDoughall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDoughall sprawls well. MacDoughall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Angus MacDoughall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Wilson.
Wilson looks for a takedown but MacDoughall sprawls well.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacDoughall as he avoids it easily.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDoughall sprawls well. MacDoughall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacDoughall was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Wilson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Wilson trying to control but MacDoughall is working from the bottom.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
Wilson trying to control but MacDoughall is working from the bottom.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but MacDoughall keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson pushing down on MacDoughall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilson winds up and cracks MacDoughall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MacDoughall has his hands clasped together around Wilson's back. He's all about the action.
Wilson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacDoughall!
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.
Wilson wants to control but MacDoughall has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Billy Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Wilson working over MacDoughall with some ground and pound. MacDoughall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Angus MacDoughall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacDoughall wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson working over MacDoughall with some ground and pound. MacDoughall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson stalling.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
MacDoughall trying to control here.
MacDoughall is not content to let Wilson control the position.#SUB2#
Wilson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! MacDoughall is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Wilson!
Our winner, Billy Wilson, 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:
Stepping Stone 4
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bruce Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max D Alessandro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) D Alessandro
Banner tries to move to mount but D Alessandro blocks the move with his legs.
D Alessandro is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Banner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
D Alessandro stops Banner from passing to mount.
D Alessandro is looking to reverse the position.
Banner tries to advance to mount but D Alessandro denies him.
Banner works to advance to full mount. D Alessandro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (6) vs (0) D Alessandro#SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now D Alessandro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (6) vs (2) D Alessandro
We've been hearing good reports from Banner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner controls D Alessandro momentarily but D Alessandro frees himself.
D Alessandro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. D Alessandro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (8) vs (2) D Alessandro
D Alessandro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner wants to pass the guard but D Alessandro is keeping the position.
D Alessandro keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
D Alessandro keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
D Alessandro looking for a sweep. Not yet D Alessandro, not yet.
Banner wants to pass the guard but D Alessandro is keeping the position.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
D Alessandro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D Alessandro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (2) D Alessandro
Banner advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (13) vs (2) D Alessandro
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as D Alessandro is looking to escape. #T3#
Banner takes D Alessandro's back. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (16) vs (2) D Alessandro
D Alessandro wants to escape the position.
D Alessandro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banner.
#SUB#
Banner looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Banner looking for the choke but no joy.
Banner has good solid back control here.
D Alessandro trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Banner working for a choke but D Alessandro is defending well. #T4#
D Alessandro trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip. #SUB#
D Alessandro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Banner gets his way!
#SUB#
Banner working for the choke.
D Alessandro is trying to break free.
D Alessandro trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Banner working for a choke but D Alessandro is defending well. #SUB#
Banner looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've been informed that D Alessandro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5##SUB#
Banner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Banner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, D Alessandro has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but D Alessandro is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but D Alessandro is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Banner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. D Alessandro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften D Alessandro for a finish.
D Alessandro is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Banner tightening his grip on D Alessandro, looking for the choke.
Banner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Banner tries to get the hooks in deep but D Alessandro pushed the leg off.
D Alessandro tries to escape but Banner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Banner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
D Alessandro wants to escape the position.
Banner is trying to control but D Alessandro is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
D Alessandro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
D Alessandro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner is looking to pass into half guard but D Alessandro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now D Alessandro is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (16) vs (4) D Alessandro
Banner wants to control but D Alessandro passes easily into half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
D Alessandro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banner gets full guard.#T7#
Banner wants to sweep here but D Alessandro controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. D Alessandro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (18) vs (4) D Alessandro
Banner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but D Alessandro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to pass D Alessandro's guard but actually D Alessandro recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Banner drops back, looking for a kneebar! D Alessandro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. D Alessandro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from D Alessandro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (18) vs (8) D Alessandro#T8#
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
D Alessandro advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (18) vs (10) D Alessandro
Banner is squirming around, avoiding D Alessandro's attempts to control the action.
Banner gets back to half guard.
D Alessandro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner wants to improve his position but D Alessandro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
D Alessandro wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banner is looking for a sweep. D Alessandro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
D Alessandro wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it. #T9#
Banner moves into full guard.
D Alessandro wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
D Alessandro passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner wants to improve his position but D Alessandro is controlling well.
D Alessandro is trying to control the action in half guard but Banner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to get back to full guard here but D Alessandro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (18) vs (13) D Alessandro
Banner is not content to let D Alessandro control the position.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but D Alessandro keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner prevents D Alessandro from improving position.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
D Alessandro is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner is pressing down on D Alessandro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but D Alessandro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (18) vs (16) D Alessandro
Banner is trying to improve his position.#T11##SUB2#
D Alessandro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite D Alessandro's best efforts.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of D Alessandro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take D Alessandro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (22) vs (16) D Alessandro#SUB#
D Alessandro fending off the submission attempt from Banner.
D Alessandro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by D Alessandro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (22) vs (18) D Alessandro
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banner wants to sweep here but D Alessandro controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
D Alessandro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, D Alessandro has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
D Alessandro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T13#
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
D Alessandro sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but D Alessandro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (24) vs (18) D Alessandro
D Alessandro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner wants to control from the top but D Alessandro keeps moving.
Banner slips nicely into half guard.
D Alessandro regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
D Alessandro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banner trying to control but D Alessandro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
D Alessandro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but D Alessandro is retaining full guard.
Banner passes D Alessandro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner is looking to advance position but D Alessandro won't allow it.
Banner wants to control but D Alessandro is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Banner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but D Alessandro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 24 to 18. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 1
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomes or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner, which made it look bad. #TD#
Banner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gomes was covering up waiting for the punch and Banner finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Gomes
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Gomes
Banner trying to control the position but Gomes is working away. #T1#
Banner working away.
Gomes tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Banner taking a breather here.
Gomes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (7) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Banner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but Gomes doesn't allow it.
Banner wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is having none of it. #SUB#
Banner working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is in no mood to give up.
Banner content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Banner has control of Gomes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Banner is looking to work his way around to Gomes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Banner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes has given up his back here. Will Banner look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (10) vs (0) Gomes
Banner is trying to stick to Gomes's back but Gomes is turning into Banner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Banner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banner tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Gomes prevents Banner from improving his position.
Gomes is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (12) vs (2) Gomes#T4##SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working. #SUB#
Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Gomes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (15) vs (4) Gomes
Banner wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #T6#
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (17) vs (4) Gomes
Banner stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (20) vs (4) Gomes#SUB#
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gomes stops Banner from passing to mount. #SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (22) vs (4) Gomes#T7#
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Banner is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T8#
Gomes wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner is looking to pass into half guard but Gomes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (22) vs (6) Gomes
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (24) vs (6) Gomes
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (24) vs (8) Gomes
Banner wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Banner 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.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (24) vs (11) Gomes
Gomes wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gomes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gomes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Banner is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
IFC Presents: Apocalypso 25.6
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Parker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Muscat looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Parker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
My spies in Hyperbolic Time Chamber inform me that Parker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Parker seems to be working for a kimura but Muscat defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Parker is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Parker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Parker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parker connects with a nice short shot to Muscat's temple.
Parker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker 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.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Parker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Well, if Parker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Parker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muscat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Parker controlling the action here.
Parker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Parker not doing much here.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Parker working over Muscat with some ground and pound. Muscat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parker lands strikes from half guard.
Parker stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Parker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Parker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Muscat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Parker has cracked it and Muscat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Parker! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 155
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Souppe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Souppe in the domination position with Gracie hanging on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souppe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Souppe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Souppe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souppe is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Souppe misses with the ground and pound.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Souppe working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Souppe misses with the ground and pound.
Souppe is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Souppe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie is trying to control Souppe's posture but Souppe avoids it.
Souppe wants to take a breather but Gracie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Souppe. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souppe wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Souppe defends easily.
Souppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souppe wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Souppe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Souppe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souppe works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Souppe preventing the sweep.
Souppe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Souppe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Souppe looking to pass the guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Hyperbolic Time Chamber inform me that Souppe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Souppe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Souppe lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Souppe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Souppe slips an elbow through the middle.
Souppe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T4#
Souppe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souppe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Souppe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Souppe pushes his legs off easily.
Souppe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souppe postures up.
Souppe chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Souppe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gracie looks to clinch
and Souppe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Souppe.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Souppe's shoulder, as Souppe tries to avoid the shot.
Souppe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Souppe tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard.
Bruno Souppe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Souppe 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. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Souppe defends easily.
Souppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Souppe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Souppe from controlling successfully.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souppe is aware though and is defending well.
Souppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Souppe slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souppe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souppe defends it easily.
Souppe postures up.
Souppe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Souppe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Souppe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Souppe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souppe tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souppe to the ground. Souppe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Souppe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Souppe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Souppe forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Souppe blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Gracie throws an elbow but misses.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Souppe is controlling him.
Souppe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Souppe avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Souppe has been cut.#BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Souppe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Souppe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Souppe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souppe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Souppe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Souppe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souppe chips away with some ground and pound.
Souppe postures up.
Souppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Souppe is proving a slippery customer.
Souppe distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Souppe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souppe landing with the ground and pound.
Souppe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souppe is one step ahead there. #T1#
Souppe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souppe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie pulls Souppe in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souppe stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Souppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Souppe uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Souppe controls the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Souppe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Souppe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie wants to control but Souppe postures up.
Souppe landing strikes.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souppe trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T3#
Souppe cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Bruno Souppe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Souppe happy to just control the position for now.
Souppe has control of an arm but Gracie manages to advance to Souppe's back!#SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is hanging on to Souppe's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Gracie has the hooks in. Souppe is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Gracie passes his arm under Souppe's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Souppe taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Cosme vs Quark - Money - #9
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Yike Ii. Those never looked like landing.
Yike Ii scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yike Ii defends well and Rogers ends up having to push Yike Ii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Rogers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yike Ii makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yike Ii throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Rogers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yike Ii is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Yike Ii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers prevents Yike Ii from escaping the position.#SUB#
Rogers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rogers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Rogers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yike Ii is looking to reverse the position.
Yike Ii can't do much from the bottom here.
Rogers staying calm.
Rogers'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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yike Ii for as long as he can get away with.
Yike Ii regains half guard.
Rogers is looking to advance position but Yike Ii won't allow it.
Yike Ii is trying to stand.
Rogers trying to control the pace.
Yike Ii is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yike Ii keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yike Ii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yike Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Rogers forces Yike Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Yike Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yike Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yike Ii's efforts to push away.
Yike Ii misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Rogers is looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Rogers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rogers stays in close to Yike Ii's body and controls the position.
Yike Ii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yike Ii keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yike Ii keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Yike Ii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Yike Ii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Yike Ii is retaining full guard.
Rogers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
Yike Ii pulls Rogers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rogers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yike Ii controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself. #T1#
Yike Ii can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yike Ii wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yike Ii won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
Rogers passes to full mount!
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steve Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yike Ii wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.#T2#
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Yike Ii to control.
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rogers is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Yike Ii is in real trouble.
Rogers throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Yike Ii!
Yike Ii tries to escape but Rogers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rogers really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yike Ii.#SUB#
Rogers is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yike Ii knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yike Ii for a finish.
Yike Ii trying to control the action but Rogers just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Rogers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yike Ii trying to get back to his feet but Rogers is in full control for now.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yike Ii can do to turn this around?
Yike Ii wants to escape the position.
Yike Ii is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rogers.
Yike Ii is really stuck here.
Yike Ii trying to control the position but Rogers manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
I really don't envy Yike Ii right now.
Rogers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#ES2#
Yike Ii is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Yike Ii lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Rogers scores with a takedown into Yike Ii's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yike Ii trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rogers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yike Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rogers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yike Ii is not content to let Rogers control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Further stalling from Rogers.
Yike Ii tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Yike Ii is still trying to improve position.
Yike Ii trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
Yike Ii wants to get back to his feet but Rogers drags him back down.
Rogers controlling the position.
Rogers continues to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yike Ii is trying to improve his position.
Rogers just content to control the position.
Yike Ii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yike Ii being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yike Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Yike Ii as Rogers shoots in.#TD#
Rogers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rogers is looking to advance position but Yike Ii won't allow it.
Rogers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Yike Ii keeping hold of Rogers's head, controlling as best he can.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Yike Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yike Ii is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yike Ii avoid being mounted?
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers! |
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Event:
Cosme vs Quark - Money - #9
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Castle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prokopenko sprawls well initially but Castle persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Prokopenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Castle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Castle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Prokopenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prokopenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Prokopenko is not content to let Castle control the position.
Castle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Castle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prokopenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castle slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Castle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Prokopenko looking for submissions off his back.
Castle trying to control the action but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
Castle is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castle is stalling here. Prokopenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Castle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Prokopenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Prokopenko working away.
Castle parries the strikes from Prokopenko easily there. Prokopenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Castle to escape.
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prokopenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prokopenko trying to control the position but Castle is working away.
Castle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Prokopenko is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Prokopenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #ES2#
Castle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Prokopenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Castle moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Castle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Castle 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. #T3##SUB#
Castle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prokopenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been informed that Castle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Castle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Prokopenko keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castle sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Prokopenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prokopenko's head.#SUB#
Prokopenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castle trying to control but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Prokopenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle 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##TD2#
Castle gets the takedown into side control.
Prokopenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Castle is keen to just control but Prokopenko is a slippery customer.
Castle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prokopenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Castle winds up and cracks Prokopenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Castle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prokopenko keeps working.
Well, if Castle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Castle.
Prokopenko moves into full guard.
#T1#
Castle wants to control from the top but Prokopenko keeps moving.
Castle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Castle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prokopenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castle has managed to get both his arms back between Prokopenko's legs - danger averted.
Castle stays in close to Prokopenko's body and controls the position.
Prokopenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castle 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.
Prokopenko keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Prokopenko is looking for a triangle but Castle pushes his legs off easily.
Castle 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.
Castle trying to control but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
Prokopenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle 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.
Castle wants to control from the top but Prokopenko keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Castle works over Prokopenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Castle 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.
Castle advances position into side control!
Castle controlling from side mount.
Prokopenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Castle's best efforts.
Castle prevents Prokopenko from improving his position.
Castle controlling the pace.
Castle blocks the strikes from Prokopenko.
#T4#
Castle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Prokopenko trying to hold on to Castle's head to control him but Castle postures up.
Castle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Prokopenko 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.
Castle is looking to take a break and control but Prokopenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prokopenko tries to roll over but Castle keeps him under control.
Castle wants to control but Prokopenko is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castle controlling the pace.
Frank Castle has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Castle takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Castle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Prokopenko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Castle biding his time, controlling Prokopenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle tries to get the hooks in deep but Prokopenko pushed the leg off. #T1#
Prokopenko rolls, trying to escape but Castle keeps control of the position.
Castle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Prokopenko.
Prokopenko trying to control the hands but Castle won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Prokopenko's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Castle wants to control but Prokopenko manages to buck him off and is now in Castle's guard! Nice work there by Prokopenko!
Prokopenko wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Castle 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.#T2#
Castle is looking to stand up but Prokopenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Prokopenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Castle managing to control the position.
Frank Castle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prokopenko throwing strikes from guard but Castle blocks nicely. #ES2#
Castle kicks Prokopenko off and gets to his feet.
Castle connects with a crisp jab.
Prokopenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Uladzimir Prokopenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Castle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Prokopenko looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Castle has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Prokopenko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Castle is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Prokopenko pulls down on the head and he's put Castle to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Uladzimir Prokopenko! |
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Event:
DMMA 114 Pinks vs Martin
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Graves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Navarro defends well and Graves ends up having to push Navarro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro misses with a body punch.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Graves.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves presses Navarro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves misses with a kick to the body
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Graves.#T1##TD#
Navarro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Navarro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves seems keen to control Navarro's posture.
I've been told that Navarro has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Navarro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Navarro is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Navarro prevents Graves from improving his position.
Graves keeping control of the position.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Navarro throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Navarro avoids a kick to the body.
Navarro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graves moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNavarro.
Terrance Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves thuds his shin into the meat of Navarro's side.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Nice uppercut lands for Navarro. That snapped Graves's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Graves lands a jab.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Graves is predictable there
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Graves with a body shot.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Navarro.
Graves is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Graves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Navarro takes a step back to recover.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Navarro. Navarro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graves tries to work over Navarro's front leg with a kick but Navarro checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Graves misses with the body kick
and Navarro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Navarro wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind Navarro 's knee.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
Navarro stuffs the takedown attempt from Graves. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graves - that will leave a mark!
Graves looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
Navarro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graves throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Navarro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Navarro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graves if he has to take too many more of those.
Graves slips a straight right by Navarro.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Navarro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Navarro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Terrance Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Navarro misses.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navarro.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Navarro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Navarro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Graves shoots in and drives through. Navarro sprawls well.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves lands with a nice body kick.
Navarro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navarro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Graves can pounce on him.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Graves throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves misses with a left hand
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves half committed to a counter leg kick.
Graves lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Navarro feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves looks to throw a body kick
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Graves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Navarro throws a big counter head kick but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Navarro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Graves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Graves misses with a hook.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Graves keeps Navarro at a distance using the push kick.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt - Navarro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Navarro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves thuds his right hand into Navarro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graves misses with a takedown
and Navarro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graves thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Graves swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Navarro walks into a jab.
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves shoots and misses
and Navarro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Graves throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Jimmy Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice body shot.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Navarro sees coming a mile off.
Navarro tries a quick counter leg kick but Graves is wise to it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Graves.
Navarro scoring well with a low kick there.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves shoots and misses
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Navarro throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A head kick misses from Navarro. #TD#
Graves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Navarro is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves takes a little break here. Navarro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Graves working away.#T4#
Graves wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face as Graves controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves scores with a jab.
Navarro misses with a left hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves connects with the punch.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graves.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terrance Graves.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
A relieved looking Terrance Graves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Dykstra misses with a series of wild punches.
Gruff lands a slapping body shot.
Dykstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruff was well out of range. Poor timing from Dykstra.
Dykstra dodges the punch combination from Gruff.
Dykstra missing with a left hand there. Gruff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dykstra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gruff slips a straight right by Dykstra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dykstra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gruffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gruff looks to land a right hand but Dykstra moved out of range.
A punch combination from Gruff misses.
Dykstra misses with a right hand
and Gruff counters with a straight right hand.
Gruff stalks Dykstra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dykstra's face. Dykstra staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Dykstra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dykstra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gruff on the side of the head.
Dykstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walt Dykstra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dykstra looks to throw the jab but Gruff is out of range.
A slow jab from Dykstra misses its intended target.
Gruff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gruff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dykstra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dykstra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gruff slips a straight right by Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gruff on the side of the head.
No joy there for Gruff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dykstra misses the jab.
As Dykstra backs off Gruff throws a huge counter combo but Dykstra manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Dykstra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walt Dykstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dykstra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gruff moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruff slips under a jab.
Dykstra loads up on a big right hand but Gruff slips the punch.
Gruff unleashes a big counter combination but Dykstra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gruff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dykstra misses with a looping right.
Gruff looks to land a combination but Dykstra avoids it well.
Dykstra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruff.
Dykstra throws a jab when Gruff was well out of range.
Gruff slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Gruff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dykstra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gruff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gruff throws a right and a left that Dykstra avoids nicely. #T3#
Gruff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dykstra.
Dykstra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruff.
As Dykstra backs off Gruff throws a huge counter combo but Dykstra manages to avoid it all.
Jab by Dykstra.
Gruff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dykstra misses with a straight right.
Gruff unleashes a big counter combination but Dykstra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dykstra misses with a left hand
and Gruff counters with a three punch combo that has Dykstra backing up. Dykstra nods at Gruff to acknowledge the strikes.
Dykstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruff.
Dykstra throws a jab when Gruff was well out of range.
Gruff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dykstra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gruffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Gruff misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dykstra misses its target.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Dykstra misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Dykstra misses its intended target.
Dykstra throws out a loose jab but Gruff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruff slips a straight right by Dykstra.
Gruff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dykstra. Gruff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Dykstra.
A telegraphed right hand from Dykstra misses the target.
It seemed like Gruff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Dykstra.
Gruff defending well as Dykstra loads up on a big left hand.
Gruff ducks under a wild hook from Dykstra.
Dykstra swings widly with a right hand
and Gruff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dykstra lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Dykstra.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Dykstra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gruff moves away from the strike by Dykstra.
Gruff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gruff moves out of range of the strikes.
Dykstra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Dykstra cracks Gruff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gruff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Dykstra finish him?
#ROC#Gruff is rocked!
A big left from Dykstra misses.
Gruff is still on wobbly legs! Can Dykstra finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dykstra moves away from the strike by Gruff.
Gruff seems to have recovered his senses.
Dykstra lands a body shot.
Dykstra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruff walks straight into a right hand from Dykstra - that's dropped him! Dykstra jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gruff from any more punishment! Gruff complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Walt Dykstra!
Walt Dykstra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Nysus vs Harlan - Money #8
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Izback walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Murdok. That snapped Izback's head back.
#CL2#
Izback drives through and clinches with Murdok against the cage.
Izback blocks the elbow strike.
Murdok has a couple of punches blocked by Izback.
Izback is looking for a takedown.
Murdok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Izback avoids it.
Murdok working aggressively here.
Murdok is looking to control Izback's arms but Izback gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murdok has his back to the cage.
Izback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdok takes an elbow to the temple.
Izback is looking to control Murdok's arms but Murdok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Izback has his back to the cage.
Izback unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murdok wants to break the clinch but can't.
Izback stalls.
Murdok stalling in the clinch but Izback improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Izback throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Izback throws an elbow but misses.
Izback pressing his opponent against the cage.
Izback lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Murdok throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murdok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murdok prevents a body shot from Izback.
Izback tries to score a body lock takedown but Murdok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murdok lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Backy Izback has been cut.
Murdok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Izback changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murdok fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been told by Murdok's head coaches at Hyperbolic Time Chamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matt Murdok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Backy Izback.#CL#
Murdok clinches up against the cage.
Murdok tries a body shot but Izback blocks it.
Izback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murdok effectively controlling the action here.
Izback looking to stall.
Izback is looking for a takedown.
Murdok lands with a short shot to the head.
Murdok trying to control the position but instead, Izback has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdok into the cage.
Izback wants to stall.
#T2#
Murdok takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Matt Murdok has been cut.
Izback is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Izback blocks a body shot from Murdok.
Murdok throws a head punch that misses.
Izback throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murdok fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murdok throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izback has Murdok pressed against the cage.
Izback prevents Murdok from breaking the clinch.
Come on Izback - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murdok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izback's elbow.
Izback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Murdok managing to block the knees to the body from Izback.
Izback pressing his opponent against the cage.
Izback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Izback has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murdok seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Izback can turn it around.
Izback landing knees to the body.
Izback tries to score a body lock takedown but Murdok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murdok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Izback backwards.
Izback slowing the pace effectively.
Murdok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murdok is trying to stall.
Izback blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Murdok breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Murdok clinches.
Izback tries to score a body lock takedown but Murdok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Izback misses with an elbow strike.
Izback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdok's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murdok takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Murdok is pressed up against the cage. Izback has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murdok down to the mat. Murdok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murdok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Izback.
Murdok throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
The fighters circling - Izback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murdok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murdok's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murdok duly obliges.
Murdok lands with a cross. #CL2#
Izback closes the distance and pushes Murdok back into the cage.
Murdok avoids the elbow strike from Izback, against the cage.
Izback lands an elbow that stopped Murdok in his tracks for a moment.
Izback cracks Murdok with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Izback misses with a punch to the body.
Murdok stops a takedown attempt from Izback.
Murdok lands with a short shot to the head.
Izback is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murdok gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murdok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Izback backwards.
Izback is working for takedown but Murdok is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdok dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Murdok throws a right hand that Izback ducks under and follows up with a left that Izback also avoids with ease.#CL#
Murdok moves into the clinch successfully.
Izback lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Izback lands an elbow inside that Murdok shrugs off.
Murdok lands a nice uppercut.
Murdok is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murdok takes a shot to the head.
Izback is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murdok is defending well for now.
Izback wants to stall.
Murdok throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Murdok - that landed with a thud.
Matt Murdok has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Izback has Murdok pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Izback pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murdok tumbling to the mat - Izback dives into Murdok's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdok keeping moving, preventing Izback from controlling successfully.
Izback throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Murdok wants to stand and escape but Izback is having none of it.
Izback working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murdok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Izback.
Izback 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.
Murdok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Izback has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Murdok is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Izback lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murdok or not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murdok tries to work over Izback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdok wants to break the clinch but can't.
Izback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdok blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Izback landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Izback misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Izback has Murdok pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Izback pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murdok tumbling to the mat - Izback dives into Murdok's guard.
Izback loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Izback must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Izback looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murdok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Izback.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izback not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Izback throwing strikes from guard but Murdok blocks nicely. #T3#
Izback 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.
Izback throws an elbow that misses. Murdok uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Izback's guard. Nice move by Murdok!#REVR#
Murdok has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Izback is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Izback has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Murdok off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Murdok stuffs the takedown.
Murdok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Izback has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matt Murdok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Izback darts in looking for a takedown but Murdok gets double underhooks and turns Izback into the cage.
Izback takes one on the button.
Izback shoots in but no luck this time.
Matt Murdok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Backy Izback.
Izback shoots in for a takedown but Murdok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murdok throws a series of strikes that have Izback backpedaling.
#CL#
Murdok rushes Izback and presses him up against the cage.
Murdok takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Murdok.
Murdok takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Izback just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murdok's brow.
Izback trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Izback wants to take the fight to the mat but Murdok manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Backy Izback will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Izback doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murdok counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Izback moves into the clinch.
Izback comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Izback scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdok pushes Izback back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Izback slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murdok lands with a right to the head.
Izback drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murdok pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Murdok moves into the clinch.
Murdok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Izback backwards.
Izback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Izback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Izback takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdok wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Murdok.
A hook to the body from Murdok.
#T1#
Murdok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Murdok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdok lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Murdok on the inside.
Izback pushes off an throws an elbow but Murdok leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murdok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Izbacks head.
Murdok cracks Izback with a nice body shot.
Murdok is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Izback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Izback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izback tries to land knees in the clinch but Murdok avoids the damage to the body.
Murdok gets through Izback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murdok lands an elbow just above Izback 's eye.
Murdok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Murdok lands with a short shot to the head.
Murdok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izback can do to turn this around?
Murdok is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Izback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdok putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Izback in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murdok lands a shot to the body.
Murdok looking to slow down the pace here.
Murdok is leaning against Izback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice elbow from Murdok.
Izback looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Murdok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdok feints a jab promting Izback to slip. Murdok then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Izback slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Izback closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murdok circles away.
Matt Murdok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Backy Izback.
Izback has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good leg kick by Murdok.
Matt Murdok is winning the standup battle so far.
Izback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murdok lands with a nice combination. Izback backs away looking to recover.
Murdok scores with a one two! Izback had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Izback looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murdok is fending him off so far but Izback persists. Nope, Murdok circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Murdok.
Murdok throws a combination. Izback tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murdok!
Murdok throws a right hand that Izback ducks under and follows up with a left that Izback also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Izback has Murdok up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdok.
Izback pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murdok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Izback backwards.
Murdok lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Izback to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murdok as Izback tries to tie him up.
Murdok misses with a body punch.
Murdok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Izback is looking to take this one to the mat.
Izback is trying to drag Murdok to the mat but Murdok just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murdok tries to stall but Izback uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murdok holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murdok swings wildly with an uppercut but Izback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izback gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Izback is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murdok is defending well for now.
Izback looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Izback tries to land knees in the clinch but Murdok avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Murdok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdok scores with a one two! Izback had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Izback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Murdok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murdok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Murdok!
Backy Izback was interviewed post fight and said 'it sucks'. |
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Event:
DMMA 111 Unfinished Business
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
MacDoughall just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Sobieskiego rushes MacDoughall and presses him up against the cage.
Sobieskiego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to MacDoughall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
MacDoughall tries to work over Sobieskiego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sobieskiego lands a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by MacDoughall.
MacDoughall has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDoughall swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego scores with a shoulder strike.
Sobieskiego lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sobieskiego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacDoughall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDoughall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
MacDoughall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
#T1#
Sobieskiego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDoughall.
A body shot lands from MacDoughall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall misses with a body punch.
MacDoughall misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacDoughall works on Sobieskiego's body with a couple of short punches.
MacDoughall tries to throw a body punch but Sobieskiego avoids it by throwing MacDoughall back against the cage.
Sobieskiego misses with a body punch.
Sobieskiego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sobieskiego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacDoughall throws a head punch that misses.
MacDoughall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
MacDoughall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacDoughall has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieskiego.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieskiego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sobieskiego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sobieskiego pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MacDoughall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sobieskiego can turn it around.
Sobieskiego lands a hook that snaps the head of MacDoughall backwards.
MacDoughall throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobieskiego. #T2#
Sobieskiego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego tries to work over MacDoughall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacDoughall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sobieskiego lands a hook that snaps the head of MacDoughall backwards.
Sobieskiego tries to work over MacDoughall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sobieskiego can't find room to land a body shot as MacDoughall controls the action.
MacDoughall can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieskiego controls the action.
MacDoughall lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
MacDoughall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
Nice body punch from Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDoughall.
MacDoughall lands with a short shot to the head.
Sobieskiego scores with a shoulder strike.
MacDoughall prevents a body shot from Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego can't break the clinch.
MacDoughall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sobieskiego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacDoughall.
Sobieskiego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sobieskiego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
MacDoughall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego presses MacDoughall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Sobieskiego misses with a body punch.
MacDoughall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sobieskiego lands a left hand.
MacDoughall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sobieskiego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from MacDoughall fails to land.
Sobieskiego pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDoughall swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego digs a right hand into MacDoughall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacDoughall's gas tank.
Sobieskiego lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by MacDoughall.
#T4#
Sobieskiego gets through MacDoughall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego scores with a shoulder strike.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sobieskiego.#BC2#
Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch.
MacDoughall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a good low kick that MacDoughall was not able to check.
Sobieskiego throws a series of strikes that have MacDoughall backpedaling.
Sobieskiego thumps MacDoughall with a low kick.
MacDoughall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacDoughall avoids the head kick by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego is looking to slow MacDoughall down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieskiego wants to clinch up but MacDoughall keeps it at a distance.
MacDoughall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sobieskiego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacDoughall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Sobieskiego tries to get set, MacDoughall tries to push him back and clinch up but Sobieskiego manages to avoid the attempt.
MacDoughall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MacDoughall throws a lazy right hand but Sobieskiego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Sobieskiego lands but MacDoughall takes it in his stride.
MacDoughall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Angus MacDoughall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDoughall throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Sobieskiego forces MacDoughall back against the cage and clinches.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacDoughall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but MacDoughall uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDoughall has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieskiego.
A head punch on the inside from MacDoughall fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDoughall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from MacDoughall.
Sobieskiego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sobieskiego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
MacDoughall misses with a punch on the inside.
MacDoughall misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
MacDoughall throws a head punch that misses.
MacDoughall misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDoughall misses with a body punch.
MacDoughall misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego works on MacDoughall's body with a couple of short punches.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by MacDoughall.
A head punch on the inside from MacDoughall fails to land.
Sobieskiego lands an uppercut.
MacDoughall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Sobieskiego tries to work over MacDoughall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sobieskiego pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDoughall misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacDoughall struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieskiego controls his hands.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch on the inside.
MacDoughall misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from MacDoughall.
Sobieskiego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego lands with a right to the head.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
MacDoughall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
#T2#
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!
Sobieskiego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
MacDoughall misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego cracks MacDoughall with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Sobieskiego - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sobieskiego scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sobieskiego lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacDoughall backwards.
Sobieskiego pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Sobieskiego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sobieskiego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDoughall has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieskiego.
MacDoughall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
MacDoughall swings for the body but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sobieskiego's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Sobieskiego cracks MacDoughall with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sobieskiego has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MacDoughall to stand back up!#ROC2#MacDoughall is rocked!
Sobieskiego and MacDoughall are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Sobieskiego throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking MacDoughall into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Sobieskiego knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Jana Iii Sobieskiego bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 148
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Nimoy thuds his shin into the meat of Souppe's side.
Souppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nimoy.
Nimoy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nimoy throws a good cross that connects.
Nimoy lands with an overhand left.
Nimoy throws a big shot that misses.
Souppe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Nimoy misses.
Jab from Nimoy.
Souppe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nimoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimoy looks to throw the jab but Souppe is out of range.
Souppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nimoy defends it well.
Nimoy tries to clinch but Souppe is having none of it.
Souppe feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Nimoy clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Nimoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nimoy is looking to clinch but Souppe is avoiding it.
As Nimoy backs off Souppe throws a huge counter combo but Nimoy manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Souppe moves into range and clinches up with Nimoy.
A short right from Nimoy on the inside.
Souppe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nimoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nimoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Souppe 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.
Souppe looking to stall.
Souppe blocks an uppercut.
Souppe blocks a body shot from Nimoy.
Nimoy scores with a shot to the side of Souppe's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nimoy.
A head punch on the inside from Nimoy fails to land. #T2#
Nimoy misses with some punches.
Nimoy misses with a punch to the body.
Souppe prevents a body shot from Nimoy. #BC#
Nimoy breaks the clinch.
Nimoy misses with a hook.
Nimoy throws a lazy uppercut
and Souppe counters with a three punch combo that has Nimoy backing up. Nimoy nods at Souppe to acknowledge the strikes.
Nimoy connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimoy throws a nice looking combination but Souppe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Nimoy misses.
Souppe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Souppe does no damage.
Nimoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souppe swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Nimoy lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Nimoy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Souppe trying to control but Nimoy is working from the bottom.
Souppe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nimoy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Souppe 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.
Souppe trying to control but Nimoy is working from the bottom.
Souppe is fighting to break Nimoy's control of his arms but Nimoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Nimoy keeping full guard, as Souppe tries to pass.
Souppe chips away with some ground and pound.
Souppe preventing the sweep.
Souppe tries to free his leg and advance position but Nimoy is retaining full guard.
Souppe trying to control but Nimoy is working from the bottom.
Nimoy being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Souppe closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Nimoy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Nimoy forces Souppe back against the cage and clinches.
Nimoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nimoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Souppe has Nimoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nimoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Nimoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nimoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souppe.
A good leg kick by Nimoy.
Nimoy works Souppe's body with a nice hook.
Nimoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Souppe's head.
Nimoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Souppe counters with a series of strikes. Nimoy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nimoy throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nimoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souppe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Souppe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Souppe lands in his opponent's guard.
Nimoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souppe can do to turn this around?#T1#
Souppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nimoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souppe 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.
Nimoy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nimoy wants to stand up but Souppe is controlling him.
Souppe wants to control from the top but Nimoy keeps moving.
Nimoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souppe controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Souppe trying to control but Nimoy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nimoy swinging wildly here.
Nimoy works Souppe's body with a nice hook.
Nimoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nimoy throws a nice looking combination but Souppe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Souppe clinches up with Nimoy and pushes him back against the cage.
Nimoy misses with some punches.
Nimoy lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Nimoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Souppe.
A shot in the inside from Nimoy.
Nimoy tries to throw a body punch but Souppe avoids it by throwing Nimoy back against the cage.
Souppe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nimoy prevents it.
Leonard Nimoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Souppe.#BC#
Nimoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nimoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nimoy's corner calls for a 1-2. Nimoy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Souppe has been cut.
Nimoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Souppe throws a counter combo.
Nimoy looks to clinch
letting Souppe counter with a right hand.
Nimoy lands a nice shot that snaps Souppe's head back.
Leonard Nimoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Nimoy.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Nimoy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nimoy with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nimoy cracks Souppe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nimoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looks like Nimoy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nimoy is looking to clinch but Souppe is avoiding it.
#CL#
Nimoy clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nimoy.
Souppe slows down the pace here.
Nimoy can't find room to land a body shot as Souppe controls the action.
Souppe is stalling here.
Nimoy lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Nimoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souppe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nimoy throws a nice looking combination but Souppe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Souppe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nimoy misses with a hook
and Nimoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonard Nimoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Nimoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souppe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Souppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nimoy defends it well.
Nimoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nimoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souppe.
Souppe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nimoy looks to land a left hand but Souppe moved out of range nicely.
Souppe is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Souppe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nimoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souppe backwards.
Souppe is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Souppe.
Nimoy lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Souppe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Nimoy finds it's way through Souppe's defenses. #ROC#Souppe is rocked!#CL2#
Souppe closes the distance and pushes Nimoy back into the cage.
Souppe is still on wobbly legs! Can Nimoy finish him?#T1#
Nimoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souppe seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Nimoy breaks from the clinch.
Nimoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nimoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nimoy sizes up Souppe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Souppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nimoy.
Nimoy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nimoy tries to bum rush Souppe with a series of wild strikes but Souppe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Souppe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nimoy misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Souppe counters with a single leg into guard. Nimoy didn't expect that.
Nimoy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Souppe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souppe takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Nimoy lands with a right to the head.
Nimoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nimoy.
Nimoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nimoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nimoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Souppe is trying to trip Nimoy. He has hold of a leg but Nimoy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Souppe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Souppe wants to control from the top but Nimoy keeps moving.
Souppe throwing strikes but missing.
Nimoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Nimoy wants to sweep here but Souppe controlling him for the moment.
Souppe stays in close to Nimoy's body and controls the position.
Souppe trying to control but Nimoy is working from the bottom.
Nimoy is pulling down on Souppe's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nimoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Souppe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruno Souppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard Nimoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souppe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Souppe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimoy.
Souppe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Nimoy misses #TD2#
and Souppe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Souppe working the head and body with strikes.
Nimoy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Souppe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Souppe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimoy is squirming around, avoiding Souppe's attempts to control the action.
Souppe breaks from Nimoy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nimoy is squirming around, avoiding Souppe's attempts to control the action.
Souppe lands a couple of good shots and Nimoy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Nimoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nimoy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Nimoy! |
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Event:
Cosme vs Morpheus - Money #6
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Holland throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holland misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holland throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Holland clobbers Rogers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Holland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holland throws a head kick that half lands.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Holland gets a clinch.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holland prevents it.
Rogers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kevin Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.#BC#
Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers shoots in and drives through. Holland sprawls well.
Holland with a nice calf kick.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Holland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holland lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holland is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Holland circles away and we're back to standing.
Holland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Rogers blocks a head kick by Holland.
Holland cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Rogers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holland lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Holland.
Holland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Holland tries to clinch #TD2#
and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holland!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Holland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Holland throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Holland avoids it easily.
Rogers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holland swivels and escapes.
Holland throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Holland throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Holland lands but Rogers takes it in his stride.
Holland is breathing heavily.
Holland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holland counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers avoids a kick to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Rogers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Holland defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holland's head. #T3#
Rogers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers content just to control the position here.
Rogers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in Hyperbolic Time Chamber inform me that Rogers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
It looks like Rogers might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rogers wants to take Holland's back here but Holland is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Rogers is continuing to stall.
Rogers is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Holland is in real trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rogers looking for the choke from the back.
What can Holland do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Rogers is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Holland is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Rogers!
Kevin Holland was interviewed post fight and said 'That’s what he does, right? I think I do it better'. |
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Event:
Cosme vs Morpheus - Money #6
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Del Paco tries to close the distance and clinch but Murdok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Paco throws a hook to the side of Murdok's head but Murdok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Del Paco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Del Paco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murdok working aggressively here.
Murdok lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdok.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco. #CUT#It looks like Matt Murdok has been cut.
Murdok has Del Paco pressed against the cage.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside.
Del Paco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Del Paco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow.
Murdok throws an elbow that misses.
Murdok misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Murdok blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Paco throws an elbow but misses.
Del Paco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murdok stalling in the clinch but Del Paco improves position.
Murdok misses with a body punch.
Murdok scores with a shoulder strike.
Del Paco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murdok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdok managing to block the knees to the body from Del Paco.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Del Paco lands a damaging elbow.
Del Paco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Paco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murdok blocks a body shot from Del Paco.
Murdok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murdok letting Del Paco take a breather here.
Murdok lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Lucia Del Paco has been cut.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdok lands a shot to the body.
Del Paco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Del Paco lands an elbow that stopped Murdok in his tracks for a moment.
Murdok trying to control the position but instead, Del Paco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdok into the cage.
Murdok working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdok.
Del Paco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdok misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Paco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdok.
Murdok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdok lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Paco.
Murdok throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Paco.
Del Paco slowing the pace effectively.
Murdok lands a body shot.
Murdok works on Del Paco's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Del Paco. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdok.
Del Paco throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdok.
Del Paco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Del Paco misses with a knee to the head.
Murdok misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murdok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Paco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murdok avoids it.
Murdok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murdok lands a shot to the body.
Del Paco misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Paco.
Del Paco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Del Paco slows down the pace here.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow.
Murdok working aggressively here.
Del Paco misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco.
Murdok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Del Paco lands an elbow that stopped Murdok in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Murdok managing to block the knees to the body from Del Paco.
Murdok lands an uppercut.
Del Paco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Del Paco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdok has a couple of punches blocked by Del Paco.
Murdok blocks a body shot from Del Paco.
Del Paco stalling against the cage.
Del Paco blocking some punches.
Del Paco tries to throw a body punch but Murdok avoids it by throwing Del Paco back against the cage.
Del Paco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Paco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdok dodges an elbow strike from Del Paco.
Del Paco trying to control the position but instead, Murdok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Del Paco into the cage.
Murdok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucia Del Paco dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL2#
Murdok closes the distance and clinches.
Lucia Del Paco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murdok avoiding damage as Del Paco throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murdok has a couple of punches blocked by Del Paco.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside.
Murdok swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Paco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdok wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco.
Murdok taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdok pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murdok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Paco's elbow.
Del Paco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murdok is trying to push Del Paco away but Del Paco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Del Paco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Paco lands an elbow just above Murdok 's eye.
Come on Del Paco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Murdok cracks Del Paco with a nice body shot.
Murdok wants to break free but Del Paco has control.
Del Paco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdok can do to turn this around?
Del Paco lands an elbow that stopped Murdok in his tracks for a moment.
Murdok prevents a body shot from Del Paco.
Del Paco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdok blocks it with crossed arms.
Del Paco lands a damaging elbow.
Murdok lands a right hand.
Del Paco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Paco lands a damaging elbow.
Murdok lands a hook that snaps the head of Del Paco backwards.
Murdok dodges an elbow strike from Del Paco.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside that Murdok shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Paco.#BC2#
Murdok breaks the clinch.
Murdok misses with the combination.
Del Paco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murdok!
#T2##CL#
Del Paco moves into range and clinches up with Murdok.
Del Paco blocks an uppercut.
Del Paco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murdok has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdok.
Del Paco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murdok takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Paco lands an elbow that stopped Murdok in his tracks for a moment.
Del Paco blocks the elbow strike.
Del Paco lands a body shot.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside that Murdok shrugs off.
Del Paco displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murdok up against the cage.
Murdok blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Del Paco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdok is trying to break the clinch but Del Paco has him pressed against the cage.
Del Paco misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Del Paco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Del Paco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow.
Murdok misses with some punches.
Del Paco blocking some punches.
Del Paco lands an elbow that stopped Murdok in his tracks for a moment.
Del Paco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murdok is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Paco throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdok.
A short left from Murdok.
Del Paco lands an elbow that stopped Murdok in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murdok. #T4#
Del Paco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Del Paco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Del Paco.
Murdok has a couple of punches blocked by Del Paco.
Nice elbow from Del Paco.
Murdok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Paco's elbow.
Del Paco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murdok misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Paco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murdok's defenses.
Del Paco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murdok blocks an elbow strike.
Del Paco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murdok's defenses.
Del Paco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Paco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdok is stalling here.
Del Paco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucia Del Paco dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Murdok. Those never looked like landing.
Murdok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Del Paco is looking to counter the offense by Murdok and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Murdok misses. #CL2#
Murdok closes the distance and clinches.
Del Paco struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdok controls his hands.
Del Paco is trying to maintain a safe position but Murdok gets an underhook and turns Del Paco into the cage.
Murdok looking to slow down the pace here.
Del Paco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Del Paco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murdok is trying to stall.
Del Paco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside that Murdok shrugs off.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow.
Del Paco misses with a knee strike.
Murdok stalling the fight.
Murdok misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Del Paco prevents a body shot from Murdok.
Del Paco lands an elbow that stopped Murdok in his tracks for a moment.
Murdok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Del Paco as Murdok tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco.
Murdok takes an elbow to the temple.
Murdok pushes Del Paco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murdok blocking some punches.
Del Paco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Paco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Del Paco is looking to control Murdok's arms but Murdok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Del Paco has his back to the cage.
Murdok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdok working hard to break the clinch.
Murdok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Del Paco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Del Paco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Del Paco lands an elbow that stopped Murdok in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Paco.
Del Paco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside that Murdok shrugs off.
Murdok misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murdok lands with a right to the head.
Del Paco tries a body shot but Murdok blocks it.
Murdok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Paco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murdok throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Paco.
Murdok swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Paco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside that Murdok shrugs off.
Del Paco lands an elbow just above Murdok 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murdok throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Del Paco lands an elbow just above Murdok 's eye.
Del Paco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Paco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Paco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Del Paco controlling the action here for a moment.
Murdok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow.
Del Paco displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murdok up against the cage.
Murdok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Del Paco taking a breather.
Murdok tries to throw a body punch but Del Paco avoids it by throwing Murdok back against the cage.
Del Paco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murdok lands an uppercut.
Murdok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Del Paco is pushing Murdok up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Del Paco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murdok's defenses.
Del Paco lands a damaging elbow.
Del Paco can't find room to land a body shot as Murdok controls the action.
Murdok tries to work over Del Paco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matt Murdok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdok lands an uppercut.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside.
Del Paco avoids a wild elbow strike from Murdok.
Murdok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Paco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murdok is defending well for now.
Murdok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murdok dodges an elbow strike from Del Paco.
Murdok lands with a light punch inside.
Del Paco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murdok throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucia Del Paco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Del Paco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucia Del Paco! |
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Event:
Cosme vs Morpheus - Money #6
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Castle shoots in and gets a takedown into Maroni's guard.
Castle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castle'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.
Castle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maroni for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maroni is looking to clinch but Castle is avoiding it.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maroni enables Castle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maroni manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Castle controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Maroni looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Maroni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Castle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Castle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castle controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maroni wants to sweep but no luck.
Castle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Castle gets the takedown into side control.
Maroni tries to improve position but can't.
Castle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Maroni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Castle off and has taken his back!
Maroni throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Castle tries to escape the position.
Castle is working hard here to advance position.#ES#
Maroni has his opponent's back but Castle is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Maroni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Castle takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Castle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maroni clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maroni is trying to break free.
Maroni is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Castle dives in and scores a takedown into Maroni's guard.
Castle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frank Castle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maroni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maroni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Maroni is trying to keep Castle in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Castle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Castle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maroni takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Castle slows the pace down.
Castle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Castle tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Maroni on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castle controlling the position.
Castle scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Maroni is looking to regain half guard here but Castle keeps moving and retains side control.
Castle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maroni prevents Castle from moving into mount. #T3#
Maroni seems a little lost for a moment, as Castle dominates the positioning.
Castle is chipping away with strikes.
Castle is staying tight to Maroni's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Castle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Castle stalls from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Further stalling from Castle.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Castle.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maroni throws a leg kick but Castle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frank Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Castle closes the distance and pushes Maroni back into the cage.#TD#
Castle wants the takedown. Maroni is fighting it off but Castle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maroni's guard against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Maroni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Castle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maroni!
Maroni is being controlled here.
Maroni takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maroni tries to bench press Castle off him but Castle keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Maroni stops Castle from passing to mount.
Castle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maroni being controlled for a moment.
Maroni takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maroni is trying to escape the position but Castle is controlling the position.
Castle continues to hold on tight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Castle is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Frank Castle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Castle is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
A lull in the action here as Castle stalls from top position.
Castle continues to stall.
Maroni is trying to improve his position.
Castle slows the pace down.
Maroni sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Castle not doing much here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Castle rushes Maroni and presses him up against the cage.
Don Maroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maroni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castle smiles and moves away.
Maroni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maroni tries to clinch but Castle is having none of it.
Maroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Castle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maroni quickly recovers to half guard.
Castle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maroni can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castle slows the pace down in half guard.
Maroni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maroni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Castle scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Castle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Castle! |
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