Boxing day simfest DIAMOND DOGS MMA 1. Ben Knox - @me 2. Sam Green - Notsure 3 (HW). Benson Boom - Benny 4. Dan Turkleton - sullo 5 (HW). Sam Goat - Verigoat VS Team Ninja Gym 1. Brett Hall - brettman135 2. Halfie - [MENTION=5040]The Half Back[/MENTION] 3 (HW). Juggernaugt - [MENTION=91691]Big_J[/MENTION] 4. Ben Storer - Storer 5 (HW). Vitali Klitschko - Eds Huge playoff implications for both teams! must win match!
Ben Knox VS Brett 'The Hitman' Hall Round 1 Code: [/SIZE](Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Derek Cleary, Adelaide Byrd, and John McCarthy.(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Brett Hall comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Brett Hall connects with a jab, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Brett Hall looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:29) A tentative jab from Ben Knox lands. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Brett Hall hits a right hand, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 04:12) There's a takedown attempt from Ben Knox. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Ben Knox couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Brett Hall hops in place on the other. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Unable to complete the takedown, Ben Knox instead pushes Brett Hall up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Ben Knox looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Brett Hall grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 1 - 03:54) Brett Hall is lucky, as the referee apparently didn't see it! (Rd 1 - 03:54) With Brett Hall stuck against the cage, Ben Knox tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:54) It's unsuccessful, Brett Hall maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Ben Knox attempts a trip to put Brett Hall on the ground. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Brett Hall prevents the takedown by grabbing the cage out of desperation! (Rd 1 - 03:43) The referee spots it and stops the action to take a point off Brett Hall! (Rd 1 - 03:43) The referee restarts them back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Ben Knox attempts a trip to put Brett Hall on the ground. (Rd 1 - 03:43) A great inside leg trip sees Brett Hall get thrown to the mat, and Ben Knox is left in half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Ben Knox unloads with some right hands, but Brett Hall deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Brett Hall tries to sweep Ben Knox but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 1 - 03:02) In half guard, Ben Knox catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Brett Hall tries to get full guard on Ben Knox but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Ben Knox looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Ben Knox passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Brett Hall starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Ben Knox spots an opportunity and moves quickly to try and secure one of his opponent's legs. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Ben Knox misses the chance to secure the leg and ends up on the bottom with Brett Hall in side control. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Brett Hall tries to pound on Ben Knox, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Brett Hall blocks Ben Knox as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Brett Hall throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Brett Hall blocks Ben Knox as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Brett Hall throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Ben Knox tries to move to guard, but Brett Hall doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Brett Hall tries to pound on Ben Knox, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Ben Knox, 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) One point was also deducted from Brett Hall in that round. Round 2 Code: (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:50) Brett Hall confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Brett Hall hits a right hand, but a big left head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Brett Hall uses a right jab, but Ben Knox evades a big left punch. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Brett Hall connects with a jab, but Ben Knox steps back to avoid a high left head kick. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Brett Hall steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Ben Knox, backing off, hits two weak right hands. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Brett Hall lands a right jab, but a big left head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Brett Hall confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Ben Knox lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Brett Hall connects with a jab, but Ben Knox evades a big left punch. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Brett Hall misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Brett Hall connects with a nice jab and then hits Ben Knox with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Brett Hall lands two right hands and then catches Ben Knox with a beautiful left kick to the head. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Ben Knox might be in real trouble here, he is backing off but looks really unsteady on his feet! (Rd 2 - 01:54) Brett Hall acts fast, moving in and flooring Ben Knox with a left hand to the jaw! (Rd 2 - 01:40) Brett Hall moves in quickly, kneeling beside Ben Knox and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 2 - 01:40) Brett Hall unloads with big lefts and lands a few powerful shots. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Brett Hall fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Ben Knox tries to pull guard on Brett Hall but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Brett Hall throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 2 - 00:33) Brett Hall blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Brett Hall throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Brett Hall, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) According to my scorecard, that leaves the fighters dead even with just one round remaining. Round 3 Code: (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 3 - 04:54) Brett Hall comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Brett Hall misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Ben Knox hits a tentative right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Brett Hall connects with a nice jab and then hits Ben Knox with a straight left. (Rd 3 - 04:19) Brett Hall confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:19) Ben Knox, backing off, hits two weak right hands. (Rd 3 - 04:19) Brett Hall lands two right hands and then hits Ben Knox with a body kick. (Rd 3 - 03:52) Brett Hall looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:52) Brett Hall hits a right jab and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Brett Hall hits a right hand, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 3 - 03:08) Brett Hall comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:08) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Ben Knox, but Brett Hall was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:08) Brett Hall lands a right jab, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 3 - 02:50) Brett Hall moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 3 - 02:50) Brett Hall connects with a jab, but Ben Knox evades a big left punch. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Brett Hall moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 3 - 02:38) (Rd 3 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Brett Hall lands a jab and then scores with a lovely left head kick. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Retreating, Ben Knox looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! (Rd 3 - 02:12) Brett Hall steps in and tries to finish with a scorching left hand, but Ben Knox narrowly avoids it. (Rd 3 - 01:53) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Ben Knox, but Brett Hall was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Brett Hall connects with a jab, but Ben Knox avoids a big left. (Rd 3 - 01:38) Brett Hall comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 01:38) Brett Hall lands a right jab, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 3 - 01:24) Ben Knox had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 01:24) A jab lands from Brett Hall, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 3 - 01:10) A tentative jab from Ben Knox lands. (Rd 3 - 01:10) Brett Hall lands a right jab, but Ben Knox evades a big left punch. (Rd 3 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Brett Hall confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Ben Knox appeared to be going for a takedown, but Brett Hall took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 00:57) A jab lands from Brett Hall, but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Ben Knox may have been setting up to shoot, but Brett Hall aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Brett Hall connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Ben Knox appeared to be going for a takedown, but Brett Hall took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Brett Hall connects with a jab, but Ben Knox avoids a big left. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Brett Hall hits a right hand, but Ben Knox evades a big left punch. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) There's no question that Brett Hall took that round, I'm giving it a 10-8 score. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges have given 30-27 (Derek Cleary), 29-27 (Adelaide Byrd) and 30-27 (John McCarthy). (Rd 3 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Brett 'The Hitman' Hall! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: [B]Brett 'The Hitman' Hall defeats Ben Knox (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3).[/B] The match was rated as being Decent. DDM - 0 TNG - 1 FUCK
Sam Green VS The Half Back Round 1 Code: [/SIZE](Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Chris Lee, Sal D'Amato, and Derek Cleary.(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Sam Green lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. Halfie misses a jab and also misses a high kick. (Rd 1 - 04:25) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 04:03) The two fighters comes forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Sam Green lands a left jab and also launches a right head kick that did damage. Halfie scores with a brace of jabs but fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Halfie almost falls over as he backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked him! (Rd 1 - 03:46) A big right hand from Sam Green drops Halfie! (Rd 1 - 03:32) Sam Green moves in fast, looking to lock the stunned Halfie in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 03:32) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Halfie has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 03:03) The winner, by submission, is Sam Green! (Rd 1 - 03:03) Official Result: [B]Sam Green defeats The Half Back (Submission (Armbar) in 1:57 of round 1).[/B] The match was rated as being Good. DDM - 1 TNG - 1 Thank fuck for Greeney. Thats anotehr undefeated taken down too.
Benson Boom VS 'The' Juggernaut Round 1 Code: [/SIZE](Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Derek Cleary, Adelaide Byrd, and John McCarthy.(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Benson Boom lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Benson Boom can't connect with a jab, but then catches Juggernaut with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:07) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:48) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 03:24) They come together and trade leather, but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:54) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage, but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Juggernaut had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Benson Boom lands a left hand and then catches Juggernaut with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Benson Boom steps forward and strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Juggernaut tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Benson Boom connects with two left hands and then hits Juggernaut with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Benson Boom moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Benson Boom hits a left jab and then scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 1 - 01:31) As he backs off it becomes clear that Juggernaut is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him! (Rd 1 - 01:31) Benson Boom moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand! Juggernaut goes down! (Rd 1 - 01:19) Benson Boom senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 01:19) Benson Boom fires off some rights, but Juggernaut isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Benson Boom keeps Juggernaut guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Benson Boom blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:27) In side control, Benson Boom catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Benson Boom took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Code: (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Benson Boom steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Juggernaut lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:49) A jab hit home from Benson Boom and then hits Juggernaut with a body kick. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Benson Boom comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Juggernaut throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 2 - 04:32) A jab hit home from Benson Boom and then hits Juggernaut with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Benson Boom comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Juggernaut hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Benson Boom hits two left jabs and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:58) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Benson Boom initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Juggernaut tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Benson Boom connects with a nice jab and then catches Juggernaut with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 2 - 03:28) That last blow may have really hurt Juggernaut, he staggers backward looking dazed! (Rd 2 - 03:28) Benson Boom pounces and smashes Juggernaut with a big right hand! Down he goes! (Rd 2 - 03:17) Benson Boom moves in quickly, kneeling beside Juggernaut and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 2 - 03:17) Benson Boom fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Benson Boom tries to lock Juggernaut in a kimura. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Juggernaut stops Benson Boom from applying it. (Rd 2 - 02:28) Juggernaut tries to pull guard on Benson Boom but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Benson Boom tries to ensnare Juggernaut in an arm triangle. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Juggernaut doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Juggernaut tries to move to guard, but Benson Boom doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:23) Benson Boom throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Benson Boom fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Juggernaut tries to pull guard on Benson Boom but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:14) In side control, Benson Boom throws a couple of punches designed to keep Juggernaut guessing. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Benson Boom. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Juggernaut is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. Round 3 Code: (Rd 3 - 05:00) Our last round, round three, begins! (Rd 3 - 04:52) Benson Boom forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Juggernaut tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Benson Boom lands a left hand and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Juggernaut had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Benson Boom lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Benson Boom comes forward and strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Juggernaut lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Benson Boom lands a jab and then hits a fast high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 3 - 04:08) Backing off, Juggernaut looks very wobbly, I think he may be hurt! (Rd 3 - 04:08) Benson Boom pounces and smashes Juggernaut with a big right hand! Down he goes! (Rd 3 - 03:56) Benson Boom quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Juggernaut! (Rd 3 - 03:56) Benson Boom pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Benson Boom throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Benson Boom blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 03:05) In side control, Benson Boom catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Benson Boom throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Juggernaut tries to move to guard, but Benson Boom doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 02:08) Benson Boom throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 01:40) Juggernaut tries to move to guard, but Benson Boom doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Benson Boom fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 3 - 01:01) Juggernaut tries to pull guard on Benson Boom but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 00:48) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 3 - 00:43) They exchange strikes, but nothing really gets through. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Benson Boom comes forward and strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Juggernaut throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Benson Boom hits a left jab and then catches Juggernaut with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Benson Boom. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges score the contest as 30-27 (Derek Cleary), 30-26 (Adelaide Byrd) and 30-27 (John McCarthy). (Rd 3 - 00:00) Benson Boom wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result:[B] Benson Boom defeats 'The' Juggernaut (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). [/B]The match was rated as being Decent. DDM - 2 TNG - 1 HUGE WIN for benson! another undefeated goes down!
Dan Turkleton VS Ben Storer Round 1 Code: [/SIZE](Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Chris Lee, Sal D'Amato, and Derek Cleary.(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Danimal misses a jab and also misses a right hook. Ben Storer is off target with a right jab and also doesn't find the mark with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:37) The two fighters comes forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Ben Storer is off target with a right jab but connects cleanly with a left hand. Danimal scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:20) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Ben Storer hits a right jab and also connects cleanly with a left hand. Danimal hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Danimal, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Ben Storer lands two jabs, but Danimal steps back to avoid a high left head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Ben Storer steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Danimal throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Ben Storer lands a right hand and then catches Danimal with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Ben Storer steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Danimal may have been setting up to shoot, but Ben Storer aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Ben Storer hits a right jab and then catches Danimal with a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Danimal shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:53) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Ben Storer pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Danimal throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Danimal fires off a few punches. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Ben Storer tries to pull Danimal in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Danimal doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Ben Storer tries to pull Danimal in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 1 - 01:06) For the moment Danimal is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Ben Storer grabs Danimal and draws him in close, smothering him. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Danimal fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ben Storer. Round 2 Code: (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Ben Storer comes forward and strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Danimal hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Ben Storer hits a right hand, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Ben Storer comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Danimal scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 2 - 04:33) A jab is wide from Ben Storer, but then catches Danimal with a crunching left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Ben Storer attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Danimal manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Ben Storer connects with a jab, but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Ben Storer initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Danimal manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Ben Storer connects with a nice jab and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Ben Storer comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Danimal fires off a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Ben Storer fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an scything low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Ben Storer uses a pair of right jabs and also lands a right hook to the body. Danimal doesn't connect with a left jab and also misses a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Danimal may have been setting up to shoot, but Ben Storer aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Ben Storer lands a right jab, but Danimal dodges a big left head kick follow-up. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Ben Storer moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Ben Storer lands two jabs and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:14) That last strike may have hurt Danimal, he is backing away but looks punch-drunk! (Rd 2 - 02:14) Danimal is dropped by a big left hook! (Rd 2 - 02:00) Ben Storer moves in quickly, kneeling beside Danimal and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 2 - 02:00) Ben Storer pounds away, but Danimal calmly deals with them. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Ben Storer is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Danimal allows the mount attempt, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 2 - 01:34) The scramble sees Danimal up first, and he is quick to wrestle Ben Storer up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Danimal attempts a trip to put Ben Storer on the ground. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Ben Storer has no answer to a great trip! (Rd 2 - 01:15) Danimal takes the back of Ben Storer directly off the takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Danimal tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Ben Storer blocks it. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Danimal blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Ben Storer prevents Danimal from getting his hooks in. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Ben Storer. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Danimal really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. Round 3 Code: (Rd 3 - 05:00) Our last round, round three, begins! (Rd 3 - 04:53) Ben Storer comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Danimal hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Ben Storer lands a jab and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 04:41) Ben Storer steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 04:41) Danimal looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Ben Storer simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:41) Ben Storer lands a jab and then hits Danimal with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Ben Storer forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Danimal tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:24) A jab hit home from Ben Storer and then catches Danimal with a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:58) Ben Storer comes forward and strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:58) Danimal misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:58) A jab hit home from Ben Storer and then scores with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Ben Storer lands a nice left hook. Danimal misses a jab and also misses a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Ben Storer closes in on Danimal, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Danimal appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Ben Storer took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Ben Storer can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 03:16) Danimal backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt him! (Rd 3 - 03:16) Ben Storer floors Danimal with a stiff head kick! (Rd 3 - 03:01) Ben Storer knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Danimal, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 3 - 03:01) Ben Storer pounds away with lefts, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Danimal. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Ben Storer attempts a kimura. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Danimal fights off the kimura attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:13) Danimal scoots around and wraps his legs around Ben Storer to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Ben Storer lies on top of Danimal, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 01:28) The clock runs down as Danimal is being smothered against the ground by Ben Storer. (Rd 3 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 01:00) Time slips away as Ben Storer successfully keeps Danimal stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Ben Storer fires off a few punches. (Rd 3 - 00:08) In guard, Ben Storer throws a couple of punches designed to keep Danimal guessing. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Ben Storer, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges give 30-27 (Chris Lee), 30-27 (Sal D'Amato) and 30-26 (Derek Cleary). (Rd 3 - 00:00) Ben Storer wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: [B]Ben Storer defeats Dan Turkelton (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3).[/B] The match was rated as being Decent. DDM - 2 TNG - 2 This last match could decide the final place in the playoffs..
Sam Goat VS Vitali Klitschko Round 1 Code: [/SIZE](Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Adelaide Byrd, John McCarthy, and Chris Lee.(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Sam Goat comes forward with an attack. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Vitali Klitschko hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Sam Goat can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Vitali Klitschko. (Rd 1 - 04:34) The two fighters comes forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Sam Goat hits a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. Vitali Klitschko hits a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Sam Goat hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. Vitali Klitschko doesn't connect with a brace of jabs and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:01) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Vitali Klitschko hits a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. Sam Goat lands a left jab and also scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:39) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Vitali Klitschko scores with a brace of jabs and also scores with a great right hook. Sam Goat scores with a jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Sam Goat is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him! (Rd 1 - 03:24) Vitali Klitschko acts fast, moving in and flooring Sam Goat with a right hand to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 03:12) Vitali Klitschko starts pounding away on Sam Goat, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 03:12) Vitali Klitschko tries to pound on Sam Goat, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Vitali Klitschko fires off some rights, but Sam Goat isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Vitali Klitschko blocks Sam Goat as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Vitali Klitschko throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Vitali Klitschko blocks Sam Goat as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 01:44) In side control, Vitali Klitschko throws a couple of punches designed to keep Sam Goat guessing. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Sam Goat tries to pull guard on Vitali Klitschko but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:01) In side control, Vitali Klitschko throws a couple of punches designed to keep Sam Goat guessing. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Sam Goat tries to pull guard on Vitali Klitschko but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:12) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Sam Goat shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:02) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Vitali Klitschko has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Vitali Klitschko, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Code: (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Vitali Klitschko forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Sam Goat fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Vitali Klitschko lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Vitali Klitschko attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Sam Goat fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Vitali Klitschko hits a left hand, but Sam Goat avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Vitali Klitschko attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Sam Goat throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:09) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Vitali Klitschko. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Vitali Klitschko comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Sam Goat throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Vitali Klitschko doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 2 - 03:33) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Vitali Klitschko moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Sam Goat had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Vitali Klitschko connects with a jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 2 - 02:54) Vitali Klitschko lands a jab and then catches Sam Goat with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:32) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Sam Goat misses with a pair of jabs but lands a nice right hook. Vitali Klitschko lands a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 2 - 02:04) They come together and trade leather, but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 2 - 01:34) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:34) Vitali Klitschko hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. Sam Goat doesn't connect with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:16) The two fighters comes forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Sam Goat hits a couple of jabs but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. Vitali Klitschko is off-target with two jabs and also doesn't connect with a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Sam Goat doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right head kick. Vitali Klitschko lands a left jab but misses with a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Sam Goat uses a left jab and also scores with a scything kick to the legs. Vitali Klitschko is off-target with two jabs and also doesn't connect with a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Sam Goat hits a left jab and also lands a low kick. Vitali Klitschko is off-target with a jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round certainly got the fans going. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Sam Goat, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) So, it looks like it all comes down to the final round - whoever wins it should win the fight. Round 3 Code: (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 3 - 04:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Vitali Klitschko scores with a jab and also hits a right hand. Sam Goat scores with a jab but misses a high kick. (Rd 3 - 04:22) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Sam Goat scores with a jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. Vitali Klitschko is off-target with a jab and also doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Vitali Klitschko lands a left jab and also hits a good right hand. Sam Goat doesn't connect with a left jab and also is well off target with a head kick. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Vitali Klitschko is breathing very hard. (Rd 3 - 03:38) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Vitali Klitschko hits a jab and also lands a nice right hook. Sam Goat misses with a left jab and also misses a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:22) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Vitali Klitschko hits a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Sam Goat is off target with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Sam Goat doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. Vitali Klitschko lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:57) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage, but nothing comes of it. (Rd 3 - 01:43) Vitali Klitschko, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 3 - 01:43) Sam Goat separates from Vitali Klitschko and we're back to a stand-off. (Rd 3 - 01:14) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 3 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:51) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:51) Sam Goat lands a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. Vitali Klitschko misses with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 3 - 00:41) Vitali Klitschko looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 3 - 00:41) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. (Rd 3 - 00:21) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 00:21) Vitali Klitschko doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. Sam Goat scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 00:03) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. (Rd 3 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Vitali Klitschko, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 3 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 29-28. (Rd 3 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Vitali Klitschko! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: [B]Vitali Klitschko defeats Sam Goat (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3).[/B] The match was rated as being Good. DDM - 2 TNG - 3 Both teams end up on 10 points.
I was bound to have a bad match. Good thing it happened here rather than in finals. No looking down now.
